Thug Sandwich, on Albert Street, set up a donations board at the weekend. Just a few days later it is filled with “free packed lunch” notes.
Connor Creaghan
Journalist
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.
Renovation plans approved for Knaresborough’s Cromwell building
Harrogate Borough Council’s planning committee met virtually today to also consider plans to reconstruct a church wall in Kirby Malzeard.
Harrogate care home unable to get flu jabs for staff
The staff at a home for young adults with disabilities have been told to try again in November and December but they fear that it will be too late by then as it will be in the middle of flu season.
Harrogate restaurant serves first free school meals
The charitable move, which hundreds of cafes and restaurants across the country are also doing, follows a controversial vote in Parliament. Check our list to see how many places are giving away food and essentials to those most in need this week.
One incredible Harrogate man cooks 6,000 charity meals
Paul Welch started by cooking meals for his daughters who both work in the NHS. But he wanted to help more people so partnered with Supporting Older People (SOP).
New giant book will light up Harrogate this weekend
The light installation will tell well-known tales as well as the story of Harrogate. It is to promote the Harrogate Literature Festival which is live this weekend.
Harrogate events company folds after 46 years
Joe Manby Ltd, which employed more than 30 people and had existed since 1974, has been devastated by the impact of coronavirus. It organised more than 50 events a year.
Sneak peek at Italian restaurant opening in Harrogate
Pranzo Harrogate, which opens tomorrow on Cold Bath Road, serves meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. It is the second restaurant from chef Marco Greco.
Harrogate and Knaresborough pedestrianisation extended
Councillors hope the extension of the measures will give shoppers more confidence. Some traffic cones will be replaced by planters to make the streets more attractive.
Hugh Dennis visits Masham for Channel 4 programme
It follows numerous discoveries of Anglo-Scandinavian skeletons dating back to between 679 and 1011 AD around the centre of the market town.
Why is Harrogate the ‘best place to work from home’?
Broadband speeds, green space and low crime rates earned Harrogate top spot — but we asked the people who live here if they agree.
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