After another long lockdown, both charities are excited to reopen open their doors and get the tills ringing once again. Public donations are very welcome – but due to covid precautions, people may have to take extra care when dropping off items.
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Saint Michael’s and Cancer Research UK shops reopen locally
Saint Michael's Hospice and Cancer Research UK's charity shops in the Harrogate district will be opening their doors next week as they try to recover from financial losses during the pandemic. The two charities rely heavily on money raised from the shops and are eager...
Harrogate district restaurants already fully booked ahead of reopening
Restaurants across the Harrogate district have seen an influx in bookings ahead of the April reopening next week. Some said they have seen more demand coming out of this lockdown than those in 2020.
Locations of 34 electric vehicle charge points revealed
Sites in Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough and Pateley Bridge have been identified – but none in Boroughbridge and Masham.
Lights to mark Battle of Boroughbridge 700th anniversary too modern
The Town Council wants to light the historic bridge to mark the 700th anniversary of the Battle of Boroughbridge. However the current plan has been withdrawn after the Borough Council felt the design was too modern.
Census Support Centre open in Pateley Bridge today
It’s ten years since all households in the UK were required to take part in the last Census and help is at hand in Nidderdale for those needing help with filling in their form.
Boroughbridge hotel features in Channel 4’s Four in a Bed
The Grantham Arms in Boroughbridge will feature on the Channel 4 programme all next week. The owner and manager travelled around the country visiting other hotels in an effort to win the competition.
Fifty tonnes of food support donated by Ripon community
Ripon has a reputation for rallying to the call when people need help and during the coronavirus crisis, community support has been measured in tonnes.
Boroughbridge agricultural business acquired by global company
The Boroughbridge-based business, Green-tech, has just been acquired by a global company for an undisclosed figure. Staff have been assured they will keep their jobs in the buy-out.
Former Boroughbridge butchers shop to be auctioned
The 19th century building has a guide price of £50,000 and includes a retail area, storage rooms and bathroom. The butchers on Horsefair in the centre of the town was popular for its range of pies and local meats.
Suspected drug dealer caught on A1 near Boroughbridge
Officers stopped a car on the A1 southbound near Boroughbridge but the driver fled into nearby fields and a police helicopter was deployed to find him.
Boroughbridge boys cure lockdown blues by litter-picking
Gregory and Christopher Bishop collected eight bags of litter during a break from home schooling this week. Their community-minded efforts have won praise.
11 sheep stolen from field near Boroughbridge
Police are appealing for help after 11 sheep were stolen from a field near Boroughbridge. They are particularly keen to hear of any suspicious sightings of vehicles in the area.
