Four fire crews were called to a blaze at a caravan site in Pateley Bridge in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters from Knaresborough, Grassington, Ripon and Harrogate rushed to the scene...
Four fire crews tackle blaze at Pateley Bridge caravan site
Four fire crews were called to a blaze at a caravan site in Pateley Bridge in the early hours of this morning. Firefighters from Knaresborough, Grassington, Ripon and Harrogate rushed to the scene at 1.12am on Monday, March 18. An investigation into the cause of the...
WATCH: Spectacular drone footage of Knaresborough Tractor Run
A record 401 vehicles took part in the Knaresborough Tractor Run yesterday (March 17), organisers confirmed today. The annual event saw the tractors depart the Great Yorkshire Showground in Harrogate and then complete a 25-mile route that takes in Pateley Bridge and...
VIDEO AND GALLERY: Record breaking Knaresborough Tractor Run
Almost 400 vehicles tooted their way around the Harrogate district today in a record breaking Knaresborough Tractor Run. The joyful atmosphere that greeted the 9am start at the Great Yorkshire Showground continued throughout the day as the tractors paraded their way...
Get on your bike and explore routes for all abilities across Yorkshire
Whether you’re still at the stabilisers stage or a serious Lycra devotee, North Yorkshire has a route to suit every stage of your cycling journey - here's The Stray Ferret's pick of some unmissable highlights. For the thrill seekers Location: Dalby Forest. Terrain:...
Time to get into gear for Knaresborough Tractor Run!
Hundreds of tractors will parade around Harrogate, Knaresborough and Pateley Bridge tomorrow for the annual Knaresborough Tractor Run. The spectacle, watched each year by thousands of people, gets underway at the Great Yorkshire Showground at 9am tomorrow (Sunday,...
‘The lack of communication and transparency over Kex Gill is appalling’
A resident whose house overlooks the A59 at Kex Gill has accused North Yorkshire Council of an "appalling" lack of communication and transparency over the road closure. The road, which is the main route between Harrogate and Skipton, closed suddenly at Blubberhouses...
Discounted entry to Harrogate district attractions with National Lottery this weekend
National Lottery Open Week is set to offer free and discounted places for visitors across the Harrogate district this weekend. This year's Open Week event takes place March 9-17 and will include RHS Harlow Carr, Fountains Abbey and Nidderdale Museum. Venues funded by...
Plan for 20 new homes in Summerbridge
Developers have submitted plans to build 20 homes in Summerbridge. Nidderdale Estates Ltd, which is based in the village, has tabled the proposal to North Yorkshire Council for land off the B6165. The plan comes as a proposal for 24 homes on the site, known as Braisty...
New bookshop to open in Pateley Bridge
A new book shop is set to open in Pateley Bridge. Paper People Books, which will take over the former JOT Gallery site on the High Street, will stock books and literature for different age groups. Owner Kerry Thorpe, who moved to Pateley Bridge six months ago, said...
Concerns raised about leadership at Nidderdale primary schools
A Nidderdale councillor has raised concerns about the leadership of two primary schools in the same federation as Fountains Earth in Lofthouse — which is set to officially close for good at the end of this month. Fountains Earth is part of Upper Nidderdale Federation...
Abseil down Brimham Rocks to help neurodiverse children
The charity Autism Angels is giving people the chance to abseil down Brimham Rocks to raise funds. The organisation is holding its first charity abseil during World Autism Acceptance Week on Saturday, April 6. Individuals, families, friends, work colleagues and...
Route and times revealed for Knaresborough Tractor Run
The organisers of the Knaresborough Tractor Run have released the map and expected times for next weekend's big event. The event sees about 350 tractors parade around a 25-mile route to delight spectators and raise money for Yorkshire Air Ambulance. It starts at the...