Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron told a Parliamentary debate this week that more than a quarter of the housing stock in the Yorkshire Dales was not lived in.
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Lack of affordable housing ‘killing’ villages in North Yorkshire
Former Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron has said second homes and holiday lets are "killing" rural communities in places such as North Yorkshire. Mr Farron told a debate in Parliament last week that more than a quarter of the housing stock in the Yorkshire Dales was...
Harrogate country sports shop Orvis set to close
Orvis, which sells clothes for men and women, fly-fishing gear, dog accessories and walking items. has had a store in Harrogate for about 25 years.
Yorkshire Water issues frozen pipes warning as temperature plummets
Yorkshire Water is urging people to wrap their pipes in foam insulation to prevent them bursting as temperatures fall below freezing. A yellow weather warning for snow is effective in the Harrogate district tomorrow.
Stray Gardener: It’s a Bug’s Life
Take some time in your garden to create a haven for bugs, insects and hedgehogs by creating a bug hotel. The Stray Gardener Fiona Slight shares her advice.
Property Gold: Del Boy Trotter and PLC New Homes
Local property expert Alex Goldstein explains how when it comes to PLC new homes, large-scale developers are the ones beating the Trotters at the sales game.
All of the lights: Where you can see some of the district’s best Christmas displays
At this time of year, we don’t always want to splash the cash when it comes to enjoying some festive fun. Here’s a rough guide on where you can take the kids to see some fabulous lights across the Harrogate district – for free!
100 trees to be planted in Harrogate district for Queen’s jubilee
Trees will be planted on Wetherby Road in Harrogate, Jacob Smiths Park in Knaresborough, High Cleugh in Ripon, Pateley Bridge recreation ground and Boroughbridge recreation ground.
Getting your home ready for Christmas? Check out these local businesses with the products you need
Here in the Harrogate district, we’re lucky to have lots of independent businesses to help you add that festive touch to your home – whether it’s trees and decorations, the perfect Christmas scent, or those all important kitchen utensils to pull off cooking your Christmas dinner.
Deck the halls: Harrogate interior designers’ Christmas décor tips
While some love nothing more than going nuts with a blow up Santa, flashing coloured lights and bursts of tinsel, others will opt for a more muted colour palette and stick to a particular theme.
But as it turns out, Christmas decor is packed with unlimited design potential.
Stray Gardener: Getting to the root of it
In her monthly column, gardening expert Fiona Slight explains her methods for taking and propagating root cuttings – plus her top tips for your garden in December.
Country Living Christmas Fair returns to Harrogate
The Country Living Christmas Fair is back in Harrogate today, with thousands of interior-lovers set to get into the festive spirit at the four-day event. Held at the town’s convention centre, the popular event, which was cancelled due to covid restrictions last year, features a programme of talks, demonstrations and workshops.
Successful interior design duo launches new Harrogate studio
From working on each other’s kitchen tables, to launching a stylish new Harrogate design studio, Rachael Webber and Justine Kirkham have come a long way in just three years. Their business, Stylesmith Interiors, has gone from strength-to-strength.