Leeds United winger Crysencio Summerville has been fined for speeding on the A1(M) by Harrogate Magistrates Court.
Summerville, 21, was caught speeding near Ingmanthorpe, near Kirk Deighton, on August 19 last year.
He was fined £220 and endorsed with three points on his licence.
The 21-year-old, of Ackworth, Pontefract, was not required to appear in court.
Summerville was also ordered to pay a surcharge of £88 and court costs of £90.
The Netherlands under-21s international has made 20 appearances for Leeds in the Premier League this season, scoring four goals including the winner against Liverpool at Anfield in October.
He joined the Elland Road club from Feyenoord in 2020.
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Inquest opens into death of 29-year-old man in Harrogate
An inquest has opened into the death of a 29-year-old man in Harrogate.
Joseph Paul Aaron Morrison, of no fixed abode, died at Harrogate District Hospital on October 30, 2022.
Opening the inquest at Northallerton, Catherine Cundy, coroner for North Yorkshire, said Mr Morrison was “found unresponsive” at an address in Harrogate on the same date.
She said the provisional cause of death was drug related.
Mr Morrison was found with morphine and tramadol in his system.
Ms Cundy adjourned the inquest for a later date.
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Greggs opens new shop in Knaresborough
Greggs has opened a new shop in Knaresborough.
The shop, in the former Fultons Foods unit on on High Street, has created 10 jobs.
The bakery will stock the usual range of sausage rolls, steak bakes and treats, as well as vegan alternatives.
It will be open from 7am until 6pm Monday to Saturday and from 9am until 4.30pm on Sundays.
The location also includes a heat-holding Nuttall Unit so customers can also purchase hot items such as southern fried chicken goujons and potato wedges.
People will also be able to collect from the store using the click and collect option on the Greggs app.
Shop manager Ash Ishfaq said:
“We can’t wait to welcome both Greggs fans and new customers to our brand-new shop.”
Gillian Long, retail operations director for Greggs, said:
“Our new shop in Knaresborough has brought 10 new jobs to the local area, as well as providing customers with a modern, convenient new place to experience their favourite Greggs food.”
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19th century Italian mosaic panel set to go to auction in Ripon
An early 19th century Italian micro-mosaic panel that came to light at a valuation event could make up to £7,000 at auction in Ripon.
The panel depicts the Roman Temple of Vesta and will be presented at Elstob Auctioneers’ antiques sale on Wednesday, April 5.
It measures 23cm by 30cm, which is large for a panel of this type, and is mounted in a broad ornate gilt frame
The Temple of Vesta was an ancient Roman shrine dedicated to the goddess of the hearth, the remains of which are found in the southeast of the Roman Forum beside the Atrium Vestae.
Serving as the temple of the Vestal Virgins – the priestesses dedicated to Vesta – the Temple of Vesta housed an eternal flame, which represented the everlasting nature of the Roman state. If the flame were extinguished, this would indicate bad fortunes for Rome.
David Elstob
David Elstob, auction house director, said:
“This extraordinary piece was brought along to one of our valuation days in Southport.
“At first glance it looked like a painting but closer examination showed that it was actually a mosaic. The pieces are so intricate that you can hardly see them and the craftsmanship is truly amazing.”
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The panel has a guide price of £5,000 to £7,000.
More information on the auction and antiques for sale can be found at the Elstob Auctioneers website.
Junior doctors set for 96-hour strike at Harrogate hospitalHarrogate District Hospital is braced for further disruption as junior doctors prepare for a 96-hour walk-out next month.
The British Medical Association announced members will strike from 7am on Tuesday, April 11, until 7am on Saturday, April 15.
Junior doctors are walking out in a dispute over pay and conditions.
Both the BMA and the Hospital Consultants and Specialists Association are calling for a 26% pay increase, which they claim will “reverse the steep decline in pay faced by junior doctors since 2008/9”.
Junior doctors at Harrogate hospital formed a large picket line on Wetherby Road as part of a 72-hour walkout on March 13.
Dr Vivek Trivedi and Dr Robert Laurenson, co-chairs of the BMA junior doctor committee, said:
“It is with disappointment and great frustration that we must announce this new industrial action.
“The government has dragged its feet at every opportunity. It has not presented any credible offer and is refusing to accept that there is any case for pay restoration, describing our central ask as ‘unrealistic’ and ‘unreasonable’.
“Even yesterday they continued to add new unacceptable preconditions to talks instead of getting on and trying to find a resolution.”
A statement from Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust said:
“We are working hard to ensure there is minimal disruption to patient care and that emergency services continue to operate as normal.
“We are currently developing our plans for the propose action and its impact on our services, patients or staff.
“Outpatients appointments and planned activity may be affected. Patients should continue to attend appointments as planned unless contacted to reschedule. We will be re-arranging any postponed appointments as a priority. We appreciate this situation is frustrating for patients affected and apologise for any inconvenience caused.
“Nobody should put off seeking urgent or emergency care during the strikes, and key services will continue to operate.”
You can read the full statement on the trust’s website here.
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Business Breakfast: Knaresborough pest control company appoints new chief
A Knaresborough pest control company has appointed a new chief executive.
Alex Ashmore has joined Pelsis Group, which is based on Grimbald Crag Close.
Mr Ashmore, who previously worked for Delphi Technologies, will be tasked with continuing the group’s development in the pest control industry.
Martin Schwab, managing partner at Pamplona, Pelsis’ parent company, said:
“I am very pleased to welcome Alex to Pelsis.
“His deep, hands-on experience within complex global businesses makes him the ideal choice to accelerate Pelsis’ growth and capture the significant opportunities ahead of us, as well as continue to drive consolidation within the industry following the acquisition of Brandenburg and Sanitrade last year.”
Mr Ashmore said:
“I am delighted to join the Pelsis team at this exciting time for the company.
“Pelsis is known for its leading role in driving quality and innovation in the pest control market, and I look forward to working with our customers, suppliers and colleagues to address the needs of the industry, and continue to drive sustained growth.”
Minister visits Harrogate plant nursery
A government minister has paid a visit to a Harrogate district plant nursery.
Johnsons of Whixley hosted Trudy Harrison MP, parliamentary under secretary of state in the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, along with Nigel Adams, the Conservative MP for Selby and Ainsty and Lee Lyons, a Defra civil servant.
(From left) Graham Richardson and Jonathan Whittemore from Johnsons of Whixley with Trudy Harrison MP and Nigel Adams MP.
Ms Harrison and Mr Adams were welcomed by group managing director, Graham Richardson to discuss issues including commercial importing and rising costs due to inflation.
Mr Richardson said:
“It was an honour to host the minister and other key individuals to discuss the key horticultural challenges facing our sector, the importance of our sector was acknowledged, and the challenges that the ‘retreat from peat’ brings in terms of a practical growing media alternative (in sufficient volume) and the associated timings are better understood.”
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The Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall retains Michelin star
The Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall restaurant has retained its Michelin star.
The restaurant, based within the 17th century luxury hotel in Ripon, is headed by well-known chef Shaun Rankin.
It was awarded its first Michelin star in January 2021 after being open for just 18 months.
The restaurant is the only one in the district with a star in the latest ratings, which were published on Monday.
Mr Rankin is originally from Yorkshire and bases his menus on locally sourced ingredients. The kitchen uses ingredients found in its own garden or within a 30-mile radius
Following the announcement this week, Mr Rankin said:
“It’s absolutely fantastic to hear that we have retained our Michelin star for a third year running – the team and I could not be more proud. It’s an absolute pleasure to be able to work alongside such incredible local suppliers and I’m honoured to be able to use such a rich variety of their produce on our taste of home menu.
“Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall would not be what it is today without each and every guest that has dined with us over the years, so I would like to say a big ‘thank you’ to all those who have supported us over the years.”
Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall.
This isn’t the first Michelin star for Shaun Rankin. He opened his first restaurant, Bohemia, in Jersey in 2003 and it gained a Michelin star two years later.
He did it again in 2013 at his second restaurant, Ormer in Jersey which was awarded a Michelin star after only four months.
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Two men arrested in Harrogate after car break-ins
Two men have been arrested after reports of cars being broken into in Harrogate.
The men, both from Bradford and aged in their 50s, were arrested in the early hours of this morning.
North Yorkshire Police acted after a resident in Bilton saw a man trying car door handles on their doorbell camera.
As a result, officers arrested two men on suspicion of vehicle interference and going equipped for theft.
Both are currently being questioned in custody.
Meanwhile, in a separate incident, a 34-year-old man was arrested and charged with theft from a vehicle following an incident on Yew Tree Lane on March 26.
He was due to appear before York Magistrates Court today.
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Plan approved to convert former Harrogate RAF club into flats
A plan to convert a former Royal Air Force club in Harrogate into flats has been approved.
The club on East Parade occupied the building between 1966 and 2022 and served to support ex-RAF servicemen and servicewomen throughout the Harrogate district.
Its members were part of the RAF Association, a registered charity that provides welfare support to the family of RAF members nationally.
Now, Harrogate Borough Council has approved a proposal by Mr Aaron Dean to convert the club into four flats following its closure last year.
The club closed after over 50 years in June 2022 due to a dwindling membership locally.
A statement from the club chairman last summer said the club was no longer viable and when sold, the proceeds would be given to the RAF Association.
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A closing party was held at the club where people made donations to obtain some of its remaining military memorabilia.
Despite closing the club, the Harrogate district branch of RAFA is continuing with its charitable endeavours and remaining members will still attend annual events such as the Battle of Britain commemorative parade at Stonefall Cemetery and Remembrance Sunday parades.
Harrogate hospital trust spends £9m on agency staffHarrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust has spent £9 million on agency staff costs this year.
The figure covers staffing in areas such as nursing, dental and clinical support staff.
The trust set a target to spend no more than £473,000 each month on agencies — the equivalent of a maximum of £5.7 million over the year.
However, according to board papers, the trust has spent £9.8 million on agency staff – £4.1 million more than its target spend for the year.
In January alone, the hospital spent more than £1 million on agency staff.
HDFT agency staff spending per month. Table: HDFT.
It comes as Alex Sobel, Labour MP for Leeds North West and the party’s shadow environment minister, described Harrogate hospital’s reliance on agencies as “a disgrace”.
He told the House of Commons last month that a constituent called Marjorie Dunn spent just over seven weeks at the hospital last year.
Mr Sobel said:
“In that time she saw NHS nurses leave the service and she was treated predominantly by agency staff — mistreated, I have to say, by agency staff. It is a disgrace.
“When she was eventually moved to a recovery hub run by Leeds City Council she got excellent treatment there.
“She had broken her pelvis and been told she would never walk again, but it was the council physiotherapist who got her up and walking again. Is it not right that we should be supporting local authorities such as Labour-run Leeds to get such facilities as well as the NHS?”
The Stray Ferret has approached Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust for comment.
A spokesperson said previously:
“We pride ourselves on providing the best possible standards of care for our patients, wherever that care may be being delivered. On the rare occasions when this has fallen below our expectations or those of our patients, we have procedures in place to identify this and ensure we continuously improve.
“Workforce challenges in the NHS are well documented. As a trust, we monitor recruitment, retention, turnover and staff wellbeing closely and have a bank of the trust’s own nursing staff, who are available to support where we have short- term absence. These staff are familiar with Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust and our standards of care.
“On occasion, we do need to use the services of agencies to support nursing gaps, however we expect all staff working at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust to provide the same standards of care for our patients, and we will address this if it is found not to be the case.”
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