A Harrogate man, whose family fell ill after swimming in the River Nidd, has called for warning signs to be installed. Daniel Fuller and his three children, who live in Spofforth, went paddle...
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Harrogate dad says River Nidd should have ‘warning signs’ after family falls ill
A Harrogate man, whose family fell ill after swimming in the River Nidd, has called for warning signs to be installed. Daniel Fuller and his three children, who live in Spofforth, went paddle boarding at Knaresborough Lido last Saturday (May 11). The family visited...
Council yet to agree appeal costs over Bishop Monkton homes
North Yorkshire Council has yet to agree costs with developers after it failed to defend a decision to refuse plans for 23 homes in Bishop Monkton. The government’s Planning Inspectorate, which deals with planning disputes, approved the proposal for Knaresborough Road...
Housing plans for Spofforth High Street submitted
A planning application to replace several agricultural buildings with four houses on Spofforth High Street has been submitted. The proposal, which was sent to North Yorkshire Council, outlines plans to demolish the barns at Low Lane Farm, which falls into the...
Now council changes ‘Avenue’ to ‘Ave’ on Harrogate road sign
First North Yorkshire Council eliminated apostrophes from road signs; now it has started abbreviating them. Local cyclist Kim Pearson contacted the Stray Ferret after noticing a sign on Harlow Avenue had been replaced by one sating Harlow Ave. To make matters worse,...
Yorkshire Water announces £370,000 bid to reduce sewage on local river
Yorkshire Water has said it plans to spend £370,000 on two local projects to reduce the amount of sewage discharged. The company will undertake improvements to sewage networks at Market Hill in Langthorpe, near Boroughbridge, and Stainley Beck – a tributary of the Ure...
Knaresborough school urges pupils not to swim in River Nidd
A Knaresborough secondary school has urged parents not to allow their children to swim in the River Nidd. King James’s School sent an email, seen by the Stray Ferret, to parents and carers yesterday advising students to “avoid entering the river”. It said a number of...
River Nidd at Knaresborough granted bathing water status
The River Nidd has been granted bathing water status at Knaresborough Lido. Environment minister Robbie Moore is expected to announce the news this morning. The Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs received 27 applications for bathing water status this...
Felling Bishop Monkton topiary cockerel did not breach planning, council says
The felling of a giant topiary cockerel in a village between Harrogate and Ripon did not breach planning rules, North Yorkshire Council has said. The 30ft hedge, which had been a feature of the village for generations, was felled in Bishop Monkton last month. The...
Readers’ Letters: Does North Yorkshire Council not know how a drain works?
Readers’ Letters is a weekly column giving you the chance to have your say on issues affecting the Harrogate district. It is an opinion column and does not reflect the views of the Stray Ferret. Send your views to [email protected]. The following three...
Harrogate residents react to road reopening
A week ago, traffic started flowing again on a road in Harrogate that had been blocked for 18 months. Bogs Lane and Kingsley Road together form a horseshoe shape off the A59 Knaresborough Road. The bridge where they meet was closed to facilitate one of the many new...
Government approves 23-home plan in Bishop Monkton
The government has given the go-ahead for 23 new homes in Bishop Monkton despite concerns over drainage and sewage from residents. Kebbell Development Ltd tabled a plan to build the houses on Knaresborough Road in the village, but it was refused by councillors on...
Knaresborough pulls together to help flood victims
Dozens of homes in Knaresborough were flooded in the space of minutes on Monday night when there was an unexpected downpour. In the days since then, the town has been rallying round to help those affected. The Stray Ferret covered the immediate aftermath of the storm....
