Darley Playing Fields Association is inviting the community and visitors from further afield for wine, cheese — and of course, a game of petanque.
Vicky Carr
Deputy Editor
Vicky is an award-winning journalist from Harrogate. She was chief reporter of the Harrogate Advertiser and worked on the series’ titles for more than five years, during which time she was named NCTJ Reporter of the Year. Since 2012, Vicky has worked as a freelance writer for regional and national titles.
Revival for James Street as major brands set to open doors
James Street was for many years seen as the most desirable place to open a shop in the town, with its heritage features and high quality brands.
District businesses donate to Ukraine aid convoy
Neom Organics has given shower gel, soap and hand sanitiser, while Taylors of Harrogate has contributed supplies of tea and coffee. Children’s shop Milk and Honey donated thousands of pounds’ worth of clothes.
New group launches for Harrogate women with menopause
Vic Smith-Dunn, who runs Harrogate-based social enterprise MyLifePool, posted the suggestion on the group’s Facebook page one evening this week.
Harrogate district raises flags for jubilee celebrations
Knaresborough has joined in the fun by putting up commemorative flags outside shops across the town, as the district prepares for a four-day celebration.
Bettys hunts across Harrogate district for cake fit for a Queen
The national competition to find the Queen’s platinum jubilee pudding may have ended, but keen bakers still have a chance to be part of the Harrogate district’s royal celebrations.
Harrogate nursery retains ‘good’ rating in new Ofsted report
Busy Bees on Cornwall Road – registered as Kindercare, a name under which it previously traded – was inspected at the beginning of April. It scored ‘good’ across the board, with inspectors praising several aspects of its care and education.
Harrogate town centre shop closes as business continues to trade
The former Dizzy Duck shop in Albert Street is now being advertised to let by FSS at £22,000 per annum.
Vigilance urged after attempted theft at Harrogate antiques shop
The shop on West Park is one of two antiques businesses in North Yorkshire targeted by criminals this week.
New chamber president ready to reinvigorate Harrogate business scene
Sue Kramer is set to begin her two-year term at the helm of Harrogate District Chamber of Commerce at its AGM tonight.
Food fraud investigation into Bleiker’s Smokehouse
Bleiker’s Smokehouse, established in 1993 and previously based in Glasshouses, fell into administration at the end of April.