Simon Theakston is the great-great grandson of the founder of the famous Masham brewery. He talks about the impact of covid and, as a former Harrogate councillor, appraises recent developments across the district.
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Continuing the best-known name in the Harrogate district
There are few better known names in the Harrogate district than Theakston. Robert Theakston started brewing beer in Masham in 1827 and his great-great grandson Simon continues the tradition today. Simon is joint managing director of T & R Theakston, one of two...
Serious accident closes A1 southbound between junction 47 and 48
The driver and passengers are said to have serious, but not life threatening, injuries following the accident this morning.
Drug driver who fled police through Harrogate district at 130mph jailed
William Geoffrey Mann, 22, reached speeds of more than 130 miles per hour while trying to evade police through villages in the Harrogate district. He tried to evade police through Boroughbridge and Bishop Monkton.
Festival director welcomes sold-out shows as Northern Aldborough returns
Northern Aldborough Festival is set to begin on June 21 offering audiences the live musical performances they have been missing during the pandemic. Festival director, Robert Ogden, looks ahead to the event.
Boroughbridge travel agent reports ‘handful’ of holiday bookings
One Boroughbridge travel agent says holiday bookings are very low despite a loosening in restrictions. He says more needs to be done to reboot the travel industry as we emerge from the pandemic.
Flood warning near Boroughbridge as river levels rise
As a result, the flood information service has said flooding is “expected/possible” today in the Roecliffe Caravan park area and has advised drivers to avoid low-lying roads.
Aldborough and Boroughbridge Show cancelled for second year
The show committee says it took the decision with a ‘heavy heart’ and would consider staging a virtual event or something else later in the year.
Tanker catches fire on A1 (M) near Boroughbridge
Four North Yorkshire fire crews were called to the incident between junctions 47 and 48 after the tanker caught fire. Sections of the road were closed for 90 minutes.
Boroughbridge company completes multi-million pound expansion
Reed Boardall, which has a 55 acre site in Boroughbridge, employs 800 staff. It operates a fleet of 196 vehicles 24 hours a day, delivering 12,000 pallets of frozen food daily.
Northern Aldborough Festival returns with stellar line-up
Northern Aldborough Festival is back this June with a line-up of classical stars who will be performing during the weekend.
Pateley Bridge census support could save you £1,000
Help is available for anyone in the Harrogate district wanting help to complete their 2021 census form. The deadline for completing it is Tuesday and those that don’t could face a £1,000 fine.
Community rallies to raise £7,000 for Minskip fire victims
Two fundraising pages have been set up to help families whose homes were damaged by a major fire in the village near Boroughbridge in the early hours of Sunday morning.
