First and second vaccine doses will be offered to anyone aged over 18 this weekend, while any care workers and those aged over 50 who have not yet taken up the opportunity to get vaccinated are also being urged to come forward to the three pop-up clinics.
Wetherby Road in Harrogate closed in both directions
Wetherby Road in Harrogate has been closed in both directions just before the evening rush hour begins, due to a broken water pipe. Heavy traffic is building up on the surrounding roads.
Date set for Knaresborough Scriven Park by-election
Following the resignation of Conservative Harrogate district councillor Samantha Mearns at the weekend, a date has been set next month for a by-election.
Wildlife trust calls for people to join Great Yorkshire Creature Count
The Great Yorkshire Creature Count is starting across the county tomorrow and there is still time to sign up and take part. People can join in for as long as they like, whether for just a few minutes or a whole afternoon.
Senior staff could get pay rises totalling around £133,000
Harrogate Borough Council has proposed a new senior management pay structure with increases to the upper salary limits for 17 top earners.
Masham teenager with cancer is raising thousands for charities
A Masham teenager who was diagnosed with bone cancer earlier this year has set up a fundraising page to raise money for the charities who are helping her through her illness.
LNER plans significant changes to Harrogate to London rail schedule
LNER has called for the public to have their say on its planned changes from May 2022 – which includes a new service to Newark and significant changes to the direct routes between Harrogate and the capital.
Stroke survival figures ‘skewed by Covid,’ says NHS official
Simon Cox, director of acute commissioning at North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Groups, told councillors that the impact of changes to where critically ill stroke patients are sent for treatment has yet to be fully seen.
District’s residents asked for views on emissions targets
People in North Yorkshire are being urged to have their say on proposed targets to cut carbon emissions from road and rail vehicles in the wider region to almost zero by 2045.
Drag queen visits care home to celebrate Pride 2021
Many Pride 2021 parades and mass gatherings have been postponed due to covid restrictions, but colourful decorations and Miss Bailey Bubbles singing songs from hit musicals meant these care home residents celebrated in style.
Run Harrogate 10k is back – with a life-saving cause to support
Harrogate Harriers member Rob Athey has inspired the club to raise funds for Leeds General Infirmary’s cardiac unit after it saved his life following a blood infection. Despite a stroke and open-heart surgery, he is now in training for the scenic 10k run, which is back on for 2021.