Police arrested Bavin again in January 2020 when a plain clothed officer watched a drug deal take place in Harrogate.
Connor Creaghan
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Connor Creaghan graduated from the University of Lincoln with a journalism degree in 2018. He stayed in the city for a couple of years working as a journalist on The Lincolnite, a local news website. Connor lives in the centre of Harrogate and will cover stories all over the district.
Ripon youths break lockdown rules to attack residents
Police believe the incidents are linked with similar descriptions of small groups of teenagers between 14 and 18 years old.
Court orders Harrogate builder James Moss to pay £11,000
The Harrogate Justice Centre held a virtual hearing yesterday involving Mr Moss, who did not attend, and claimant Anna McIntyre.
Harrogate BID votes in new chair
As well as the appointment of Sara Ferguson as the chair, six new directors have joined the board.
Harrogate district trains and buses to run reduced timetable
Rail operator Northern and the Harrogate Bus Company have announced details of their new timetables.
Staff let go as Harrogate Debenhams will not reopen
Today’s announcement marks the end of the department store’s long history in Harrogate. Debenhams had planned to reopen all of its stores after the lockdown to sell off stock but has changed its plans.
Coronavirus surge forces Harrogate hospital to postpone surgeries
There are currently 46 coronavirus inpatients in the hospital — more than double the figure of 19 just a week ago. This is forcing it postpone some non-emergency procedures.
M&S buyout set to bring closure of Harrogate Jaeger store
The future of the Harrogate store has been uncertain since November, when Jaeger and its sister company Peacocks went into administration.
Parts of Harrogate district miss out on vaccine centre pledge
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has promised that everyone will be within 10 miles of a vaccine centre, but some of the more rural parts of the Harrogate district are beyond that radius.
Harrogate homeless units still not used this winter
Harrogate Borough Council says the units were installed as a back-up option and have not yet been needed this winter.
No plans to close Valley Gardens amid concern over gatherings
Some claimed online that people broke social distancing rules while enjoying the snow but Harrogate Borough Council has no plans to restrict access, as occurred in York’s Rowntree Park at the weekend.
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Rare cabmen’s shelter returns to Ripon
A rare Listed Building that is one of Ripon’s heritage attractions dating back to the Edwardian era, is back in place after a £22,000 renovation