Sam Pullan and business partner Josh Dixon co-founded the Knaresborough pub The Bear at Carriages in 2020.

Knaresborough pub co-founder leaves after two years
The co-founder and chef of popular Knaresborough pub The Bear at Carriages has left the business after two years. Sam Pullan acquired the pub, then called the Carriages, on the town’s High Street in 2020 with business partner Josh Dixon. Following a £100,000...

Business Breakfast: Ripon company director shortlisted for two industry awards
In this morning’s business briefing, a director of a Ripon company has been shortlisted for two industry awards.

Harrogate Convention Centre ‘could lose £250 million without investment’
Harrogate Borough Council officials have warned that the town’s convention centre could suffer £250 million in losses if the facility is not invested in.

Business Breakfast: Harrogate man launches health inequality app
In this morning’s business breakfast briefing, a Harrogate man has launched a health inequalities app and business groups hold their first summer social.

Eight reasons to switch from traditional to digital advertising
The majority of people including Grandma own either a smartphone, tablet, laptop or computer. This creates huge opportunities for advertising. So why not use this to your advantage?

Ukrainian who fled to Harrogate sets up vodka and sunflower oil business
Fedir Haidai found a sponsor family in Harrogate and is now setting up three businesses.

Harrogate’s James Street to get 17-bedroom aparthotel
Countrylarge has announced the plans for a 17-bed aparthotel above the new Oliver Bonas store on James Street.

Business Breakfast: Former trainee appointed director at Harrogate manufacturing firm
In today’s business briefing, Belzona has appointed Phil Robinson as a director, while a digital marketing agency celebrates two new client wins.

‘It’ll take more than a scumbag chancer to bring us down’
Andrea and Matthew Walwyn, who own The Dale Stores in Birstwith, say they have been overwhelmed by support by villagers since they were burgled.

Business Breakfast: New Head of Early Years at Harrogate Ladies’ College
This Monday we report on a new head for the youngest pupils at Harrogate Ladies’ College and how a Ripon auction house is to have its first art sale.

Harrogate Convention Centre to face competition from Leeds events venue
A report says the new venue could divert up to 6% of trade away from Harrogate Convention Centre.

Harrogate police accused of incompetence over attack on cleaners’ car
The cleaners had their car smashed up by a drunken man who was wielding an axe and a hammer. Their boss says more should be done to catch the person responsible.