This is the latest in a regular series of Business Q&A features published weekly. This week, we spoke to Andrew North, director of Alexanders Prestige, the luxury car specialist based in Boroughbridge. Tell us in fewer than 30 words what your firm does. We...
Firefighters battle major house fire in Starbeck
Fire has caused widespread damage to a house and garage in Starbeck this morning. The blaze is believed to have started in the garage of the property on Avenue Close, off High Street. Crews from Harrogate, Knaresborough, Wetherby and Moortown, along with the aerial...
Access is a ‘shambles’ at purpose-built Harrogate flats, says disabled resident
A brand-new block of flats that was described as “setting the standard” for assisted living facilities when it was opened this month is “an absolute shambles”, according to a resident who moved in last week. St Roberts Grove, which offers residential care and support...
Business Q&A: Jack Schofield, Atlas Helicopters
This is the latest in a regular series of Business Q&A features published weekly. This week we spoke to Jack Schofield, managing director of Atlas Helicopters in Harrogate. Tell us in fewer than 30 words what your firm does. Atlas Helicopters provides private...
Planning application clue reveals Toys R Us plans for Harrogate
A new planning application suggests that Toys R Us is set to launch a concession in a part of WH Smith’s Harrogate store. The application, which was received by North Yorkshire Council on Wednesday, is for cosmetic modifications to the Victoria Shopping Centre store,...
Andrew Jones MP highlights housing estate problems in Commons debate
The problems experienced by residents on new housing estates were highlighted by Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Andrew Jones in a House of Commons debate yesterday. The debate on New Build Homes Standards: North Yorkshire – in reality a single question-and-answer...
Business Q&A: Gemma Aykroyd, The Cheeseboard
This is the latest in a regular series of Business Q&A features published weekly. This week we spoke to Gemma Aykroyd, owner of The Cheeseboard in Harrogate. Tell us in fewer than 30 words what your firm does. The Cheeseboard sells more than 200 different...
Harrogate Steel Company enters administration
A Nidderdale steel firm has gone into administration, according to official documents. Harrogate Steel Company Ltd, which is based on Mill Hurst Business Park just outside Dacre, was founded by Dan Worsell and Richard Searle in 2016. Mr Searle stepped down as a...
Harrogate fighter’s Canada dream ends with knockout
Harrogate kickboxer Nathaniel Kalogiannidis’ bid to break through to international glory was stopped in its tracks in London on Saturday when he was knocked out in the second round. As we reported last month, the Harrogate muay thai fighter was up against Tyneside...
What are the options for Harrogate Convention Centre?
In an anonymous-looking office in south-east London, a handful of thirtysomethings are racking their brains to come up with a sensible plan for the future use of Harrogate Convention Centre (HCC). The exercise to “explore opportunities in the marketplace and appraise...
College revamp plans ‘will cause parking chaos’ at Hornbeam Park
Plans to redevelop Harrogate College’s site are threatening to cause parking “chaos”, according to neighbouring tenants on Hornbeam Park. As we reported in February, the college is replacing its main building and constructing a £20 million renewable energy skills hub...