The scheme will revive 12 miles of the River Skell and ease the threat of flooding that has affected the UNESCO World Heritage site near Ripon.
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£2.5 million project to prevent flooding at Fountains Abbey
A £2.5 million scheme to revive the river valley that runs through Fountains Abbey has been given the green light today. The abbey and its water garden near Ripon are a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the UK's most significant cultural landmarks. But flooding...
Harrogate needs mental health crisis team ‘at earliest opportunity’
A 29-staff mental health crisis team moved from Harrogate to Ripon following the closure of the hospital’s Briary Unit in April. But health bosses have conceded that it is not sustainable and will only be a short term relocation.
Harrogate’s Kimberley Hotel permanently closes
The 70-bedroom, four-star hotel on King’s Road, close to Harrogate Convention Centre, has been welcoming guests for over 50 years.
Spofforth: a broken planning system that’s failed a village
Today final planning approval for 72 homes in the conservation village of Spofforth goes before Harrogate Borough Council. The area has environmental and historical importance and is prone to being flooded. In this special report, journalist and resident, Anne Czernik, looks at a planning system that many villagers feel has failed them
Stray Jewels with Susan Rumfitt: Jewellery fit for royals
This week Susan looks at a beautiful pendant of diamonds, amethysts and red enamel associated with the Delhi Durbar of 1911 and explores the enduring appeal of emeralds – the gem of hope and love.
Knaresborough museum plans take a major step forward
The council’s cabinet have decided to let the Knaresborough Museum Association (KMA) take on the former dance school for a “fair and reasonable rent”.
Brimham Rocks and Fountains Abbey to stay open during lockdown
The National Trust is keeping outdoor spaces open but closing indoor areas, which means both sites will continue to welcome visitors but the visitor centre restaurant at Fountains Abbey will only be open for takeaways.
University first year students return home to study in Harrogate
Alex and Elinor returned home from university in order to protect their mental wellbeing from the impact of covid restrictions. They are not expecting to return to Sheffield Hallam Uni until after Christmas.
Renovation plans approved for Knaresborough’s Cromwell building
Harrogate Borough Council’s planning committee met virtually today to also consider plans to reconstruct a church wall in Kirby Malzeard.
Hugh Dennis visits Masham for Channel 4 programme
It follows numerous discoveries of Anglo-Scandinavian skeletons dating back to between 679 and 1011 AD around the centre of the market town.
16 historic Harrogate district sites on ‘at risk’ list
Historic England’s heritage at risk register, published today, identifies sites most at risk of ‘being lost as a result of neglect, decay or inappropriate development’.
Harlow Carr set to open new Friendship Bridge
The bridge was built by Harrogate dry stone waller Neil Beasley in four months over lockdown. The Geoffrey Smith memorial stone is positioned at one end of the bridge wall as testament to the former garden curator, who died in 2009.
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Strayside Sunday: Global brand presents global dilemma
This Sunday Paul explores the economic and environmental issues facing Harrogate Borough Council’s planning committee this week as it meets to decide if controversial plans to expand Harrogate Spring Water’s site get approval.