The government grant will go towards a number of projects, including the installation of solar panels on the roof and buying a heat pump.

Harrogate hospital gets £14 million to reduce carbon footprint by 25 per cent
The government has awarded Harrogate District Hospital £14m to reduce its carbon footprint by 25 per cent. The funding will be used for a series of initiatives: perhaps the most noticeable to visitors will be the installation of solar panels on the roof to provide...
Drivers ‘dice with death’ at Starbeck level crossing
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.

Harrogate park and ride could be built in Pannal
A park and ride is one of various proposals, which also include a Killinghall bypass, traffic calming in Bilton and new cycle paths, to reduce traffic congestion and car use around Harrogate.

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.

Harrogate Town submits plan for new ticket office and turnstiles
The club, which pays Tranmere Rovers tonight, wants to demolish the current ticket office and replace it with a new two-storey facility. It also has plans for a two-storey club house and corporate suite.

Harrogate district bucks UK unemployment trend
Office for National Statistics data published today reveals 3,540 people in the Harrogate district were claiming out-of-work benefits on December 10 – down by 85 on November’s figure.

Harrogate M&S faces complaints about non-essential sales
The store has closed off a large section of the store and the upper floor. But it still has some clothing, beauty and homeware on sale.

What next for Debenhams building in Harrogate?
As Debenhams’ long association with Harrogate draws to an end, we consider what might happen to the large premises in the centre of town.

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.

Ripley dog groomer calls on council to offer covid financial support
The government says dog grooming services can stay open but pets can only be groomed if it’s absolutely necessary for the animal’s welfare. Dog groomer Catherine Cowling says she is technically open but has lost 95% of her customers.