After being closed throughout the pandemic, the Watermark Gallery is reopening this Friday with an exhibition dedicated to the great British seaside.
Harrogate gallery to reopen with exhibition celebrating British seaside
The Watermark Gallery on Royal Parade is set to host its first exhibition since the remaining lockdown restrictions were lifted. The gallery on Royal Parade was opened just three weeks before the first lockdown in March 2020. It has been closed throughout the...
A decade worth of monthly police visits to Mayfield Grove house
Figures obtained by a Freedom of Information request show that police were called about suspected criminal behaviour and anti-social behaviour at 38 Mayfield Grove on average at least once a month for the last decade, the Stray Ferret can reveal.
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travel
Earlier problems on the A59 near Flaxby, which was causing problems between Harrogate and York are now clear. There are now issues on Wetherby Road in Harrogate.
Two year wait for planning decision forces appeal over Ripon townhouses
A developer has submitted an appeal against Harrogate Borough Council over a “failure to determine” a planning application. A proposal was tabled to build four apartments and four townhouses in Ripon back in 2019.
Ripon’s Jack Laugher in Olympic diving final
Ripon’s sporting role model and local hero Jack Laugher is aiming add another Olympic medal-winning performance this morning.
Second tap terminal in Harrogate to help homeless people
With each tap of a bank card, £3 goes to Harrogate District Street Aid. Since the launch in October 2019, people have donated more than £14,000 to the project.
Harrogate Christmas Market traders slam decision to cancel event
Harrogate Borough Council blamed the move on the event organiser’s event management plan when it released a statement on Thursday evening. One stall holders called it “pathetic”.
Harrogate district reports 38 daily covid cases
The Harrogate district’s seven-day covid rate has fallen to 263 covid infections per 100,000 people. Meanwhile, a further 38 cases have been reported in today’s daily government figures.
Vandals seriously damage Stray cherry trees again
In what has become a persistent problem, eight cherry trees on the Stray have been damaged over the weekend. The Stray Defence Association says it is “despicable behaviour”.
Knaresborough vaccine centre ramps up walk-in clinics this month
While appointments are still available, the option to “grab a jab” by just turning up has made a difference for the vaccine centre.
Council’s new leisure company to focus on health and wellbeing
Harrogate Borough Council’s new leisure company Brimhams Active came into existence yesterday. It says its aim is to help the local community become more active, and live longer, happier, more independent lives.
How to spot potential modern slavery at hand car washes
The Stray Ferret spoke with an expert from the Gangmasters and Labour Abuse Authority over what are the potential signs of modern slavery at hand car washes. It follows the sentencing of Defrim Paci, the sole director of a Harrogate car wash, for the exploitation of workers.
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