First glance at Harrogate’s new £1.5m padel and gym centre
Coach gym and Surge Padel, which are located in the same unit on Hornbeam Park, opened today. The venture has created 40 jobs and represents a significant investment in the town after a difficult couple of years for business.
First glance at Harrogate’s new £1.5m padel and gym centre
A new £1.5 million fitness hub opened in Harrogate today featuring the largest indoor padel tennis centre in the UK and an "affordable but boutique" gym. Coach gym and Surge Padel are located in the same unit, called the Matrix Building, on Hornbeam Park. It is a...
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Harrogate district reports 244 covid cases
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Harrogate business groups call for Station Gateway vote to be delayed
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National Trust staff ‘bullied’ after Brimham Rocks TikTok video goes viral
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Missing teen sighted at Harrogate train station this morning
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Exclusive: Council invests £20m in cancer-causing tobacco companies
North Yorkshire County Council’s pension fund invests over £20m in two of the world’s largest tobacco companies even though the local authority is in charge of public health and runs its own quit smoking service.
Traffic and Travel Alert: Numerous Harrogate bus cancellations on the 36, 1A and 1C routes
Numerous buses have been cancelled this morning due to driver availability. Check our full list in the article.
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