There were big crowds in Knaresborough tonight for the Christmas lights switch-on with a special appearance from Santa. We captured some images of the festivities
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IMAGE GALLERY: Knaresborough Christmas lights switch on
There were large crowds in Knaresborough tonight for the Christmas lights switch-on. Stalls selling doughnuts, roasted chestnuts, hog roast and mulled wine kept everyone warm and festive on a freezing evening.. There were long queues for the mulled wine courtesy of...
Storm Arwen: Travel warnings and events cancelled in Harrogate district
Follow our live blog for the latest information on Storm Arwen. There have been travel warnings this afternoon and news of events cancelled in the Harrogate district as the region braces itself for strong winds, cold temperatures and possible snow fall.
BREAKING: Ripon pool opening delayed until January after fault found
The six-lane pool was due to open to swimmers on December 8 but will now be delayed to an unconfirmed date in January 2022. HBC said pool manufacturer Myrtha will be carrying out additional work to fix the problem.
EXCLUSIVE: Ripon leisure scheme racks up additional £1m cost
The Stray Ferret can reveal that Ripon’s new leisure project has racked up a further £1 million in costs. According to an FOI request, the council had a budget of £14.5 million in September.
Christmas Events: diary of festivities in the Harrogate district
Want to get into the Christmas spirit in the Harrogate district? We’ve started a listing of festive events you can go to. Get in touch if you want to add an event.
Conservative councillor says Ripon leisure scheme is poor use of public money
With Ripon’s new six-lane swimming pool due to open on 8 December, a question mark remains over the final cost for Harrogate Borough Council’s leisure scheme as more work is done to investigate ground stability at the leisure centre site.
Are you a people-person who wants to change lives? This job is for you
The award-winning Hampden House care home in Harrogate is looking for new staff to join its care, catering and housekeeping teams.
Knaresborough petrol station to reopen after 10-week refurbishment
The convenience retailer has almost doubled the size of the food store which now covers more than 2,600 square feet. The filling station also has new pumps and and a new canopy.
Abuse allegations at Harrogate Army Foundation College raised in House of Lords
The issues of bullying and abuse have been back in the spotlight this month when an instructor at the college was demoted after being convicted of punching teenage soldiers. Three parents have also called for the college to be closed after claiming their children were abused.
Famous North Yorkshire pub ‘reduced to ashes’ in overnight blaze
Firefighters battled the blaze overnight with nine fire engines on scene at its peak. As of 7am this morning, crews were still working to extinguish the fire.
Harrogate Scouts group could close after 68 years unless new leaders found
The 15th Harrogate Scouts, which is based at St Paul’s Church opposite Harrogate Library, has 15 young people aged 11-14. It could close in the new year due to a lack of leaders to organise trips and train the youngsters.
ATM outage frustrates Knaresborough stallholders
Anyone in need of cash either has to queue up at the busy Post Office in the town or head out for a 40 minute round walk to the ATM at the Co-op petrol station on Manse Lane. Knaresborough lost its last remaining bank in March this year.
