Police constable banned from force after having sex with woman despite being warned of her past relationships with officersCouncil defends Harrogate padel courts refusal amid appealFinance chief defends loan to Brierley Homes amid public concernPlans revealed for 53 homes at Hornbeam ParkDeveloper to hold consultation into major plan for Flaxby ParkNew manager appointed at Harrogate care homeMayor opposes plan for Yorkshire-wide police forceMayor vows 5% tourist tax cap for North YorkshireRipon company invests £1.1m in new manufacturing machineryPolice update after body found in Ripon Canal