A number of district residents have received an award in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Lauren Doherty, from Knaresborough, has been awarded a BEM for her road safety charity after being left paralysed in a road accident.
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Harrogate district residents recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
Three Harrogate district residents have been recognised for their work locally in this year's Birthday Honours. MBE - Member of the British Empire Frances Helen Elliott, from Harrogate, has been made an MBE for services to the Harrogate community during the pandemic...
River Nidd pollution: hopeful signs for fish and wildlife
There have been no confirmed fish deaths since a 12-mile stretch between Gouthwaite reservoir and Hampsthwaite turned chocolate brown on Saturday. Clean water is being pumped in but concerns remain.
Shop vacancy rates fall in Harrogate district, according to council figures
Figures from Harrogate Borough Council show the number of empty units in areas across the district have fallen since March last year. Boroughbridge is among the best performing with 1.5% of vacant units.
Major incident opened into River Nidd ‘disaster’
The Environment Agency has opened a category 1 major pollution incident after a 12-mile stretch of the River Nidd between Gouthwaite reservoir and Hampsthwaite turned chocolate brown.
River Nidd turns brown after environmental ‘disaster’
Fears for lives of thousands of fish and other species as Yorkshire Water halts safety work at Gouthwaite reservoir. Several miles downstream as far as Hampsthwaite have been affected.
How Stean Gorge bookings boom as search continues for buyer
Like many attractions, coronavirus has been difficult for How Stean Gorge. But now winter is firmly out of the way the owners have said the phones have been off the hook.
The Pateley Bridge sculptor carving out a name for himself
How to avoid big mistakes, how to carve out intricate details and how to navigate the politics. Meet the hidden gem sculptor in Pateley Bridge who wants to build up a strong reputation.
Confusion and queues over covid jab appointments
The vaccination programme was rolled out to people aged 30 to 31 this week but some have struggled to find appointments locally. After some looked further afield to Leeds and Bradford, their GP surgery sent them direct invitations.
Harrogate council threatens vicar with criminal charges in planning row
The council says a stone plaque on the wall of a church that is a listed building must be removed. But Reverend Darryl Hall believes the wall is not part of the listed structure and the plaque, which has been widely praised for its design, should remain.
Pateley Bridge leaking drain causing safety risk, says resident
Water pours out on to the pavement, forcing pedestrians to cross over the busy Ripon Road to avoid surface water. After months of misery, one resident is calling for action.
Deer rescued from rising water at How Stean Gorge
Three members of staff at How Stean Gorge rescued a deer from rising flood water caused by heavy rainfall throughout yesterday.
‘Let’s crack on’: Knaresborough and Pateley vaccine sites reopen
The vaccine rollout is ramping up again locally after a supply shortage forced the two centres to stop administering jabs for a few weeks.
