Shane Povey, 38, started berating officers who were breaking up a fight in Boroughbridge. He later went to his ex-partner’s house and began making threats, before damaging her new car.
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Man jailed for breaking police officer’s leg and threatening ex-partner
A Harrogate man has been jailed for breaking a police officer’s leg and terrorising his ex-partner. Shane Povey, 38, started berating officers when he turned up at an incident in Boroughbridge. As officers were breaking up a fight between two men, Povey – who knew one...
Harrogate district venues ‘frustrated’ by abrupt tier change
Pubs and restaurants in Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough, Pateley Bridge and Masham were all set for their biggest day of the year today — until the sudden move into tier three forced them to close.
Fire crews called to Langthorpe after dog bed warmer overheats
Two crews from North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service were summoned to the village near Boroughbridge after a dog bed warmer left in a microwave caused the kitchen to fill with smoke.
Plans for Great Ouseburn caravan park could see it double in size
Burrows Park in Great Ouseburn has put in plans to almost double its capacity following a “challenging” year. The park’s co-owner says it’ll allow the business to expand offering more options for tourists.
CAMRA lists district pubs open this weekend to encourage visitors
Harrogate and Ripon CAMRA has put together a list of pubs that are opening this weekend. It says without support many pubs wont survive.
Christmas joy set to arrive in Boroughbridge next month
The Grantham Arms and the Boroughbridge Lions have joined forces to hold a Santa’s grotto in the town next month. The pub’s owner is hopeful he will be able to reopen as planning in the coming weeks.
Harrogate binman caught by paedophile hunter group
Gary Milner, 57, who now lives in Boroughbridge, tried to sexually groom a 12-year-old ‘girl’ without realising he was being trapped. He received an 18-month suspended prison sentence.
Harrogate district recovers from floods — but alerts remain
Flood alerts remain in place for the upper Nidd in Knaresborough and the lower Ure in Masham and Boroughbridge. A butcher in Masham spent the night removing water from his shop to open today.
Boroughbridge late night shopping cancelled
The town’s late night shopping event has had to be cancelled, but Boroughbridge Chamber of Trade is still hoping to encourage visitors to support local businesses and enjoy this year’s Christmas lights.
Boroughbridge farm shop hopes to boost trade with artisan market
The Langthorpe Farm Shop opening during the summer and has since received a “steady” stream of customers. Its owners hope the artisan market it is hosting this weekend will boost trade and help other local businesses.
Stray Foodie: Grantham Arms, Boroughbridge
The Stray Foodie reviews her dining experience at Grantham Arms in Boroughbridge, detailing her thoughts on the vegetables and service.
Developer cuts larger homes at Boroughbridge due to ‘market conditions’
Linden Homes will reduce the number of 4 and 5-bedroom homes at its Riverside Mills development as a response to “market conditions”.
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Rare cabmen’s shelter returns to Ripon
A rare Listed Building that is one of Ripon’s heritage attractions dating back to the Edwardian era, is back in place after a £22,000 renovation