The photo shows the roof covered in solar panels — but a considerable amount of construction needs to take place before the supermarket can open.

Drone photo shows Harrogate’s first Lidl taking shape
A drone photograph has shown that work on the Harrogate's first Lidl is taking shape. The photo, taken by drone photographer Darren Leeming, who lives near the site, shows the roof covered in solar panels. But a considerable amount of building work still has to take...

Betty’s Cookery School has reopened and it continues to be the ‘icing on the cake’
I was there for the ‘The icing on the cake’, a full day’s course, which would see me attempt to emulate Bettys world-renowned sugar craft skills. With the Queen’s Jubilee coming up, it was perfectly fitting for all the impending afternoon teas and picnics. I hoped it was going to inspire me to actually get in the kitchen and avoid my usual quick-fix M&S visit.

Sneak Peek: Royal Baths Chinese Restaurant reopens
The Royal Baths Chinese Restaurant in Harrogate re-opened last night. The restaurant, set in the Grade II listed Royal Baths, is one of the most historic and opulent places to dine in Harrogate. It has been closed since the end of 2020 and was also shut for most of...

Starbeck computer shop owner opens new ice cream parlour
Jim Ghazani has converted part of PC City shop into an ice cream parlour.

Henshaws Beer Festival back this weekend after two year break
The Beer Festival is a vital fundraiser for the Arts and Crafts Centre in Knaresborough which works with disabled adults. The centre had to close during covid.

Woodlands pub to keep its name after £200,000 refurb
Heineken planned to give the pub a controversial new name, West Riding Harrogate, which didn’t go down well with some local residents.

Funeral next week for Ripon restaurant owner Mario
Mario Chessa, the owner of family-run restaurant Mario’s, was at the heart of city life in Ripon for almost 20 years.

Knaresborough man to open cafe and physio rooms in old Natwest building
The empty, former Natwest building on Knaresborough’s high street, is set to get a new lease of life after plans were approved for a cafe, takeaway and three physio rooms.

Harrogate cafe offers taste of Turkey
Istanbul is said to have the world’s oldest cafe culture – Cuneyt Yazicioglu wants to bring some flavours from his home city to Harrogate.

Harrogate’s Coach & Horses pub set to reopen in early July
Provenance has been busy revamping the bar and kitchen area and reinstating the corner entrance. The first floor is also being converted into a restaurant area along with staff accommodation and office space.

New chef and manager at Roecliffe pub
The Crown Inn at Roecliffe appoints a new chef and manager, CityFibre rolls out full fibre in Knaresborough, Rossett Green and areas near the Stray and The Duchy Hospital sends medical supplies to Ukraine.

The quirky new Harrogate café where customers can cuddle chihuahuas
Customers will be able to book a 50-minute session at the café, on Knaresborough Road, and chill out with a coffee in the company of six cute long-haired chihuahuas.