British Transport Police has recorded 12 incidents at the crossing this month, and has released footage of one instance as part of a warning to drivers.
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Drivers ‘dice with death’ at Starbeck level crossing
Drivers who try to beat the level crossing on Starbeck's High Street have been told they are "dicing with death" and can expect to be fined. British Transport Police said yesterday it has recorded 12...
11 sheep stolen from field near Boroughbridge
Police are appealing for help after 11 sheep were stolen from a field near Boroughbridge. They are particularly keen to hear of any suspicious sightings of vehicles in the area.
Nazi swastikas sprayed on Harrogate homes and car
Police say the incidents in Bilton and Jennyfields caused “considerable distress” and are appealing for anyone with CCTV footage to come forward.
Harrogate elderly women ‘thought they would die’ in police crash
The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) carried out an investigation into the crash and passed its findings onto the Crown Prosection Service.
Harrogate police officer’s ‘overwhelming pain’ after ankle fracture assault
Traffic Constable David Minto suffered fractures and extensive lower leg ligament damage when he was attacked by Harrogate man Shane Povey. Assaults on police officers are up by 45 per cent.
Police warning after spate of thefts from cars in Harrogate
At least nine cars in the Harrogate area have been broken into in the space of a week. Five of the thefts occurred in Rossett.
‘Secure your garages’, urge police after latest theft in Boroughbridge
North Yorkshire Police says bikes and motorbikes worth thousands of pounds have been stolen in recent days. It is also investigating reports of youths interfering with high-value vehicles in Harrogate.
Number of lockdown fines increases in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Police revealed today it issued 134 fixed penalty notices during the second week of lockdown, compared with 107 during the first week. But the number handed out in the Harrogate district fell.
Police issue £1,000 fine for illegal New Year’s Eve party at Harrogate hotel
Last week the Stray Ferret published claims that Harrogate hotelier Simon Cotton flouted covid restrictions by holding a party for himself and 10 friends at the Yorkshire Hotel on New Year’s Eve.
‘Ripon needs more police,’ says council
Councillors are urging North Yorkshire’s Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan to ‘do something’ to tackle chronic anti-social behaviour in the city.
‘Clean your chimneys’, urges fire service after two fires near Ripon yesterday
One of the fires was caused by a beehive blocking the chimney. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service is urging people to have their chimneys cleaned regularly to prevent blockages.
Two arrested after man robbed at knifepoint in Ripon
Four robbers approached a man at knifepoint on Bondgate at 5.30pm yesterday, stole his belongings then followed him home and forced him to let them in. They then stole more items.
