Miriam Margolyes, who will be appearing at the Royal Hall next weekend, speaks to the Stray Ferret about starring in Harry Potter and her new book — and gives her verdict on Harrogate.
Suzannah Rogerson
Journalist
Suzannah is a journalism graduate from Leeds Beckett University. The Stray Ferret is her first professional step into her journalism career. She has a particular interest in politics and current affairs.
Harrogate mum raises awareness of suicide prevention after son’s death
Today is World Mental Health Day and Harrogate mother Pat Sowa, whose 17-year-old son Dom took his own life in 2017, talks about her quest to help those struggling with their mental health.
Harrogate district covid rate remains highest in North Yorkshire
The district recorded a further 156 covid cases today as its seven-day rate remains well above both the county and national averages.
Young man dies in North Stainley after falling from ride-on mower
Police say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death of the man, who was in his 20s.
Birstwith Duck Race returns tomorrow
About 1,000 toy ducks will be launched into the River Nidd when the much-loved village tradition returns tomorrow after a five-year absence.
Knaresborough pool proposal ‘environmental vandalism’, says campaigner
The leader of a Knaresborough campaign group says proposals for a new leisure centre have “been a complete shambles from day one” and says any new development should be built on the existing leisure centre site rather than nearby Fysche Hall field.
Live: Harrogate district traffic and travel
Good morning, if you’re getting the 6.32 train to Leeds this morning be aware it is delayed by 10 minutes. Elsewhere, the roads are quiet so far.
Harrogate’s former Laura Ashley shop could become yoga studio
Skipton firm Ebru Evrim has submitted plans to Harrogate Borough Council to convert the vacant unit on James Street.
Harrogate Grammar holds walk in memory of former pupil Dom Sowa
The school is encouraging people to join a four-mile walk around Fewston reservoir in memory of Dom, who died in 2017 and to raise money for a charity that prevents young suicide.
Knaresborough care home nurse suspended for lying about patient’s care
A hearing has ruled that the woman who was working at the Thistle Hill care home had acted “far below the standards required of a registered nurse”.
Air ambulance called to incident at Harrogate’s Hookstone Park
A person received critical care treatment after a fall and was then taken to hospital. The extent of their injuries is not yet known.