Voters will head to the polls in five days time to elect the first Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. The Stray Ferret has profiled each of the six candidates vying for the role on May 2. Each major...
Who are North Yorkshire’s mayoral candidates?
Voters will head to the polls in five days time to elect the first Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. The Stray Ferret has profiled each of the six candidates vying for the role on May 2. Each major party is contesting the election, as well as two independents. Below,...
Watch servicing shop opens in Knaresborough
A new watch repair shop has opened its doors in Knaresborough. Watchserve has opened on Knaresborough High Street and specialises in watch servicing and repairs. Owner of the store Martyn Marrocco is from Malton and has owned a watch repair business for the past 15...
Firefighters called after car crashes into Knaresborough home
Firefighters were called to a Knaresborough home after a car crashed into it last night. North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service's incident log today said Harrogate and Knaresborough crews responded to reports of a single-vehicle road traffic collision, on Blind Lane,...
Plans approved to convert Tockwith tennis court into multi-use games pitch
A planning application to convert existing tennis courts into a multi-use games pitch in Tockwith has been approved. The plan, which was tabled to North Yorkshire Council in January, outlines plans to re-surface the two current tennis courts, install LED floodlights...
Harrogate district braced for further rail strikes
Passengers are set to experience rail disruptions next week and into the Early May Bank Holiday as unions carry out further strikes. Train union ASLEF has announced its members will carry out "action short of strike" between Monday April 29 and Saturday May 4 in a...
Drivers warned to expect delays after serious collision closes A1(M)
Drivers should expect delays on the A1 this morning after a serious collision near Boroughbridge. North Yorkshire Police said the incident happened on the southbound carriageway at around 2.20am. The force said the southbound carriageway of the A1(M) is currently...
Knaresborough primary school receives ‘good’ Ofsted rating
Knaresborough St John’s Church of England Primary School has received a ‘good’ Ofsted rating in its latest report. Inspectors described the school, which is part of Elevate Multi Academy Trust, as “welcoming and caring” and said “the school places very high value on...
Conservative mayoral candidate promises ‘bold ambition’ for North Yorkshire
Keane Duncan believes he has a “bold ambition” for North Yorkshire. The 29-year-old candidate for Mayor of York and North Yorkshire is tasked with securing the position for the Conservative Party on May 2. Mr Duncan, who is also executive councillor for highways on...
Knaresborough health and beauty week begins today
Knaresborough’s first health and beauty week begins today. Sixteen businesses are involved in the venture, which runs from April 22 to Sunday, April 28. It is one of many events being organised this year by Knaresborough Business Collective. The collective was set up...
Readers’ Letters: Of course the Lib Dems won the Harrogate by-election – the candidate wore a tie!
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]. This letter followed...
The Yorkshire cafés putting sustainability at the heart of their business
(Image: Yolk Farm and Number Thirteen) From dutifully separating plastics and glass for recycling, to thrifting second hand clothes and furniture, there are many small ways we can be kinder to the planet. As consumers it can feel we can only go so far; extensive...
From craft ales to cocktails – 7 pubs and bars in North Yorkshire to suit every taste
(Lead image: Pixabay) Whether you're a fan of real ale, a lover of a delicious cocktail, or simply appreciate the ambience of a place, you've got a whole host of options to pick from in North Yorkshire. The Stray Ferret has picked a diverse selection of seven pubs and...