Harrogate motorists have been avoiding the closure of Beech Grove by driving over the Stray.

The road closed to through traffic yesterday but already some vehicles have taken the law into their own hands by mounting the kerb and cutting across the Stray, leaving behind mud and tyre tracks.

A chaotic first night saw most motorists, confronted by road blocks for the first time, performing u-turns. But the Stray Ferret has photographic evidence, as well as verbal reports by witnesses, that some engaged in illegal manoeuvres.

Besides driving on the Stray, motorists also drove through the car parks attached to the residential apartment blocks on Beech Grove. They also drove the wrong way along the one-way street that connects Beech Grove and Victoria Road to avoid a detour.

North Yorkshire County Council, the highways authority, is now considering ways to prevent motorists taking the law into their own hands.

Cllr Don Mackenzie, executive member for access, told the Stray Ferret:

“I am very sorry that motorists have decided to drive across the Stray to avoid the road closure on Beech Grove.

“That is extremely poor behaviour. They are also committing a driving offence.”

Read more:

• Cars could make way for cyclists on another Harrogate road
• Controversial Harrogate road closure starts today

Judy D’Arcy Thompson, chair of the Stray Defence Association, told the Stray Ferret:

“It is outrageous that cars are being driven onto the Stray. We understand drivers’ frustrations as they are probably unaware of the closure until they have actually entered Beech Grove.

“However, this does not excuse angry and potentially dangerous driving.

“The hideously ugly planters appear to have been placed well into the route to avoid the increased flooding which now occurs on West Park Stray, spreading as it does across the road.

“As always our concern is for the protection of the Stray and we are engaged in conversation with both North Yorkshire County Council and Harrogate Borough Council about this.”

Beech Grove will be closed to through traffic for six months before North Yorkshire County Council, which is consulting on the scheme, decides whether to make it permanent.

It is hoped the move will encourage pedestrians and cyclists. It will link to the new Otley Road cycle path, work on which is due to begin in spring.

Residents, refuse collections and emergency services will still have access to the area.

A plan to convert the Harrogate office block Windsor House into 94 flats has been refused.

A Harrogate Borough Council report said not all of the flats would benefit from adequate natural light.

Owner of the building, Boultbee Brooks, wanted to turn the seven-storey building on Cornwall Road into 94 flats consisting of 14 one-bedroom and 80 two-bedroom properties.

There have been two previous applications to convert Windsor House into flats, in 2014 and 2017, which were both approved under permitted development rights.

However, a condition was attached to both applications that said the conversion must be completed within three years.

First introduced in 2013 as a way to mitigate the UK’s housing shortage, office-to-residential permitted development rights make it easier for owners of office blocks to convert them into homes.

With the building still being used by local businesses, a fresh application was submitted in 2020, which would have given the owner another three years to complete the conversion.

But this time, the council’s chief planner, John Worthington, deemed it not applicable for permitted development due to what he said was a lack of natural light in some of the rooms.

Read more:

• Plan to convert Little Ouseburn pub into housing
• County council housing company accused of avoiding building affordable homes

The Windsor House application received an objection from a tenant of the building, who said the conversion would “drive businesses out of Harrogate”.

The objection said:

“It took us months to find office space in Harrogate within a reasonable walking distance of town. Please think of business in Harrogate, it can’t all be about residential. We need places to work too, Harrogate needs commercial business.”

Windsor House, which is located in the Duchy estate area, is one of the most distinctive landmarks in Harrogate.

Built in 1900 overlooking Valley Gardens, it was originally the Grand Hotel until it became offices in the 1980s.

The Stray Ferret contacted Boultbee Brooks for a response but did not receive one at the time of publication.

Harrogate District Hospital has unveiled a rainbow tunnel to celebrate diversity and bring smiles to people walking through it.

The decorated tunnel connects the main hospital building to the Briary Wing and was revamped in time for LGBT+ History Month, which runs throughout February.

Rainbow symbols put in windows to show support for the NHS at the start of the coronavirus pandemic inspired hospital staff to add some colour to the tunnel.

https://twitter.com/harrogatehcc/status/1361695147243810823

Last year the hospital created a rainbow crossing to welcome LGBTQ+ patients, visitors and staff.

Read more:

• Harrogate hospital unveils LGBTQ+ rainbow crossings
• Harrogate hospital gets £14 million to reduce carbon footprint

Steve Russell, chief executive at Harrogate District Hospital, said:

“We love our new rainbow-styled tunnel linking the main Harrogate District Hospital building to our Briary Wing.

“The idea for having a rainbow in the tunnel came about at the time when members of the public were painting and drawing fantastic rainbows to put in their windows at home to show support for the NHS.

“Walking through the arches of the tunnel, we thought it would make a great location to bring those rainbows from the community into the hospital.

“The rainbow is a lasting landmark within the hospital, a symbol for equality and diversity, and as a space to walk through when you need some colour in your day.

“Most importantly – We hope it brings a smile to faces that walk through it!”

Good morning and welcome once again to our traffic and travel service for the Harrogate district.

Whether you travel by car, bus or train we will keep an eye out for any possible disruption to your journey.

It’s Connor again back on the travel desk from 6.30am. Spotted an accident or a road closure? Send your updates to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

If traffic is moving well or it’s at a standstill then we will let you know with our updates every 15 minutes.

Full update – 9am

Thanks to everyone who has been getting involved in this traffic and travel blog. I am switching over to the news desk now but will be back from 6.30am tomorrow.

Roads

• Accident on A59 near Green Hammerton has now cleared.
• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes but now easing.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive. Reports of drivers performing u-turns to avoid traffic.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.45am

Roads

• Accident on A59 near Green Hammerton has now cleared.
• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes but now easing.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive. Reports of drivers performing u-turns to avoid traffic.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.30am

Roads

• Accident on A59 near Green Hammerton causing delays, with heavy traffic around Station Road.
• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes but now easing.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.15am

Roads

• Accident on A59 near Green Hammerton causing delays, with heavy traffic around Station Road.
• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes but now easing.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8am

Roads

• Accident on A59 near Green Hammerton causing delays, with heavy traffic around Station Road.
• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes but now easing.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.45am

Roads

• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes. Inrix reporting heavy traffic here.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.30am

Roads

• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.15am

Roads

• Beech Grove in Harrogate is closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7am

Roads

• The roads appear clear so far today except for around construction sites, particularly in Harrogate:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are all expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.45am

Roads

• The roads appear clear so far today. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.30am

Roads

• The roads are looking clear bright and early this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Harrogate Theatre’s chief executive has said he hopes Monday’s government announcement on the route out of lockdown will bring some clarity on the way forward.

David Bown has worked at Harrogate Theatre for 17 years but the last 12 months have been brought unprecedented challenges.

The theatre has been closed for almost a year now but hopes to put on a show, in some form, in the months ahead.

Mr Bown is eagerly awaiting the Prime Minister’s briefing on Monday but acknowledged there was still a lot of uncertainty. He said:

“The government is talking about live venues reopening, which is good but I think it will of course be problematic. We aren’t looking to test the water until the summer in terms of live events.”

During the first lockdown the theatre launched an emergency fundraising appeal and, besides receiving individual donations, it has also received grants from external funders, which he says have “stabilised” finances.

The sudden loss of income due to covid forced the theatre to make some difficult decisions last year and it let go of 59% of its workforce. With no confirmed opening date, production and front of house staff were released.

Mr Bown said it now felt like groundhog day, with the remaining staff waiting for the green light to reopen. He added:

“We’re quite stable in terms of finance right now but we’ll have to see how that plays out in the coming months.

“I can’t see them relaxing the entertainment sector too soon. We closed last year because we could see theatre wasn’t viable until the pandemic is over.”

Harrogate Theatre with stands empty in the town centre.

Many theatres, including Harrogate, have streamed shows online to reach a wider audience and Mr Bown thinks this will continue.

He hopes indoor theatre productions can return soon but acknowledges they are unlikely to be the same as before the pandemic. Mr Bown believes masks will continue to be mandatory, as will some form of social distancing.

He also raised concerns about the older demographic of the theatre’s audience, adding that some regulars may be hesitant to return.

Read more:

• Building works underway to improve accessibility at Pateley Playhouse.
• Harrogate phone box given new lease of life.

The theatre has plans to put on an immersive, outdoor performance in Harrogate this summer, starring local performers and producers.

The town will be the focus of the storyline. He said:

“It’s us reaching out to the community instead of asking them to come inside the building. Hopefully it’ll bring a little buoyancy to the town centre too.”

He thanked people for contributing to the appeal, which he said has raised “well over £100,000” for the theatre.

Now he is hoping Monday will bring some road map forward for the theatre and other organisations across the Harrogate district.

A Harrogate butchers shop at the Great Yorkshire Showground has scooped an award for being the best in the north of England.

Fodder was named North of England Butcher’s Shop of the Year at the Butcher’s Shop of the Year Awards 2020 on Monday.

The shop, which opened in 2009 and is run by the Yorkshire Agriculture Society, was described by judges as “an excellent business, showing innovation and community as well as charitable support”.

Fodder opened in response to the foot and mouth crisis that devastated farming. The shop now works with 430 local farmers and producers.

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• Harrogate travel agent says there’s “nothing to lose” by booking a summer holiday.

Heather Parry, managing director of Fodder, said:

“We are thrilled that our butchery has been recognised as the North of England’s finest and one of the very best in the whole of the UK.

“This award is a great endorsement of the quality of our meat, which has been reared to perfection on the very best local farms, as well as the skills of our talented and knowledgeable butchery team who are able to advise customers on how best to cook our products when they get home. 

“Our team works incredibly hard to create a beautiful counter every day and offer outstanding service too.”

The Butcher’s Shop of the Year Awards, which is organised by Meat Trades Journal, includes 12 categories and is judged by a panel of butchery experts, including a “mystery shopper” visit to the 35 finalists.

Among the other awards include Butcher’s Shop of the Year, Online Butchery Business of the Year and Farm Shop of the Year.

The awards ceremony was held online amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Smarties Day Nursery and Pre-School in Ripley is to close next month after operating for more than 30 years.

The nursery currently looks after children aged up to four and also works alongside Ripley Endowed Church of England Primary School to offer a before and after-school club.

The nursery, next to Ripley Store, opened in 1987 and can cater for up to 52 children. It has been under the current management since 2004.

The building itself is part of the Ripley estate and is owned by Sir Thomas and Lady Emma Ingilby.

The nursery has said it is having to close after the owners decided not to renew the lease and use the building for another purpose instead.

Ripley school is in the early stages of planning to provide alternative provision. It has asked parents for their opinions, and hopes to have something in place after the Easter holidays.

A person has been fined for driving 200 miles from Glasgow to Harrogate to meet a friend in a motorhome.

The unnamed person was one of seven who received fixed penalty notices in the Harrogate district in the past week for lockdown breaches.

The friend, from Wakefield, was also fined.

A total of 186 fixed penalty notices have been issued for lockdown breaches in North Yorkshire over the last seven days — the most in any week during the third lockdown.

Seven were issued in the Harrogate district — all for visitors to the district.

Since January 6, 55 lockdown fixed penalty notices have been issued in the district, with 39 of them going to visitors.

Read more:

• 72 per cent of North Yorkshire lockdown fines issued to men

• Number of lockdown fines increases in North Yorkshire

North Yorkshire Police Superintendent Mike Walker told a press briefing of the North Yorkshire Local Resilience Forum today the police will continue to target “the reckless minority”.

He said:

“To the public who want to breach regulations and travel into North Yorkshire, we are putting more resources out there to respond to public concerns and reports of breaches.

“Our message to people who think North Yorkshire is the place to come and offer various different unacceptable excuses — expect to be encountered by a police officer.”

Police are appealing for witnesses after £3,000 worth of tools were stolen from a garage in Harrogate.

North Yorkshire Police said the garage, on St Catherine’s Road in Harrogate, was burgled on February 3 between 10am and 7.30pm.

Power tools and garden equipment were among the items taken.

North Yorkshire Police is asking anyone who saw any suspicious behaviour or unusual vehicle movements on the street that day to get in touch.

Officers are also appealing for anyone with private CCTV to come forward.

You can contact North Yorkshire Police on 101, select option 2, and ask for Chloe Kinnear. Or email chloe.kinnear@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk.

To remain anonymous, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and quote reference number 12210052754.

Read more:

• Arrests soar as ‘county lines’ investigations continue.
• Inquest into the death of a construction worker in Ripon begins.

Good morning everyone and welcome back to our traffic and travel service for the Harrogate district.

Whether you travel by car, bus or train we will keep an eye out for any possible disruption to your journey.

It’s Connor again back on the travel desk from 6.30am. Spotted an accident or a road closure? Send your updates to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

If traffic is moving well or it’s at a standstill then we will let you know with our updates every 15 minutes.

Full update – 9am

Thanks to everyone who has been getting involved with this new traffic and travel service. Good to read that people are finding it helpful. I am moving over to the news desk now but will be back with renewed vigour tomorrow morning at 6.30am. Connor.

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate:
• New: Ripon Road at the junction with Jennyfield Drive works causing delays.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of four minutes.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout. Delays of four minutes from Starbeck.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• New: Crash on the A59 at New Road on the way to York causing delays .

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time after the earlier cancellations.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.45am

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of four minutes.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout. Delays of four minutes from Starbeck.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time after the earlier cancellations.
• The 8.09am Knaresborough to Leeds service which was delayed to 8.56am has been cancelled.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.30am

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of four minutes.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout. Delays of four minutes from Starbeck.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time after the earlier cancellations.
• The 8.09am Knaresborough to Leeds service which was delayed to 8.56am has been cancelled.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.15am

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of seven minutes.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout. Delays of four minutes from Starbeck.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 8.18am service Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.
• All other services are expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8am

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of seven minutes.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout. Delays of four minutes from Starbeck.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 8.18am service Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.
• All other services are expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.45am

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.41am service Harrogate to Knaresborough has now been cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.
• The 8.18am service Harrogate to Leeds has now been cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.
• All other services are expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.30am

Roads

• The roads are still looking fairly clear this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout, near to St Mark’s Church.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations. Harrogate to York services are on time.
• The 7.41am service Harrogate to Knaresborough has now been cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.
• The 8.18am service Harrogate to Leeds has now been cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.15am

Roads

• The roads are still looking fairly clear this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout, near to St Mark’s Church.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations. Harrogate to York services are on time.
• The 7.41am service Harrogate to Knaresborough is currently expected at 7.55am. Delays have been increasing since 6.30am.
• The 8.18am service Harrogate to Leeds is currently expected at 8.22am.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7am

Roads

• The roads are still looking clear this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout, near to St Mark’s Church.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.
• The 7.41am service Harrogate to Knaresborough is currently expected at 7.53am. Delays have been increasing since 6.30am.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.45am

Roads

• The roads are looking clear this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout, near to St Mark’s Church.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.
• The 7.41am service Harrogate to Knaresborough is currently expected at 7.43am.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.30am

Roads

• The roads are looking clear bright and early this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout, near to St Mark’s Church.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.