The Harrogate Justice Centre held a virtual hearing yesterday involving Mr Moss, who did not attend, and claimant Anna McIntyre.

Court orders Harrogate builder James Moss to pay £11,000
A court has ordered Harrogate builder James Moss to pay £11,495 to a woman who was unhappy about the quality of his work. The Harrogate Justice Centre held a virtual hearing yesterday with claimant Anna McIntyre, which Mr Moss failed to attend. District judge Helen...

Harrogate BID votes in new chair
As well as the appointment of Sara Ferguson as the chair, six new directors have joined the board.

Staff let go as Harrogate Debenhams will not reopen
Today’s announcement marks the end of the department store’s long history in Harrogate. Debenhams had planned to reopen all of its stores after the lockdown to sell off stock but has changed its plans.

M&S buyout set to bring closure of Harrogate Jaeger store
The future of the Harrogate store has been uncertain since November, when Jaeger and its sister company Peacocks went into administration.

Knaresborough could get scuba diving pool
Tim Yarrow, who owns Harrogate-based DiveShack UK, told the Stray Ferret his proposed facility would be something ‘unique’ for the district.

Bettys to close shops and takeaways ‘until further notice’
The Harrogate company announced the decision today because of the rise in covid cases. The closure will affect its order and collect service as well as takeaways.

Pateley’s Harefield Hall determined to survive a year of blows
Historic Harefield Hall suffered many setbacks during 2020 but director Elaine Little remains focused on hopes of a brighter post-pandemic future for the country guest house.

Third lockdown threatens Knaresborough retail revival
Knaresborough has seen a boom in new shops lately but the current uncertainty is putting new and old businesses in jeopardy.

Harrogate BID pledges £60,000 to tackle homelessness
The funding will go towards converting the lower hall at the Wesley Centre in Harrogate into a day centre for homeless people.

Knaresborough dog groomers finds new high street home
Carol’s Bonnie Dogs in Knaresborough is moving to bigger premises along the high street. The shop is known locally as the “one with the dogs in the window” because passers-by often see the animals awaiting collection.

Lidl submits plans for first Harrogate store
Lidl claims an online consultation revealed 87 per cent support for the the new store which, if approved, would create 40 new jobs on the site of the former Lookers car dealership.

Harrogate businesses could get grants of up to £9,000
Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a one-off grant of up to £9,000 to support businesses through the national lockdown.