A Harrogate woman has written to the government urging them to change the restrictions preventing her from visiting her father in his care home. She says his mental health has deteriorated since seeing him in March.
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Another 11 coronavirus cases confirmed in the Harrogate district
Eleven covid cases have been confirmed in the Harrogate district today.
Eight new covid cases in the Harrogate district
A further eight cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the district today. This takes the total number of cases since March to 982.
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Covid restrictions won’t stop ‘beautiful’ weddings, says Harrogate celebrant
Weddings will be limited to 15 people from Monday. This has left many couples with difficult decisions to make but people in the Harrogate wedding industry have said the day can still be as special as before.
Indoor sports clubs face uncertain future under changing covid rules
Indoor sports, involving more that six people, are banned from today under new covid restrictions. Harrogate indoor cricket league and a cheer squad have had to suspend training.
Studley Royal’s slavery links revealed in report
A National Trust report today describes the UNESCO World Heritage site in Ripon’s historical connection to slavery. John Aislabie, who owned the Studley Royal estate during the 18th century, was bribed by the South Sea Company, which sold slaves, to promote its campaigns in government.
Covid case confirmed at Ripon Grammar School
Headmaster Jonathan Webb sent a letter to parents today saying a “small” number of pupils would be sent home to self-isolate. It is the sixth school in the district to confirm a case of coronavirus.
Women to swim English Channel for charity
Andrea Stark, from Harrogate, and Jacqui Hargrave, from Knaresborough, are due to set off on Friday. They will raise money for the Samaritans and Saint Michael’s Hospice.
Knaresborough ice cream shop raises money for Frank’s Fund
The Castle Creamery in Knaresborough has raised £300 for local charity Frank’s Fund by donating proceeds from sales on one of the final afternoons of its summer season.
Harrogate Town kids coaching centre closes after covid case
The player development centre at Harrogate Town – which offers coaching to children – has shut for two weeks following a positive case of coronavirus.
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Rare cabmen’s shelter to return to Ripon
Social distancing requirements have seen the temporary relocation of Ripon’s historic Hornblower ceremony, but another piece of the city’s rich heritage will soon be back on Market Place.