Independent Ripon councillor, Pauline McHardy says she cannot see evidence of economic benefit for rural areas from spending on Harrogate Convention Centre and calls on councillors to reject the proposal
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Councillor urges rejection of £47m spend on Harrogate Convention Centre
An Independent Ripon councillor is urging fellow councillors representing outlying areas of the Harrogate district, to vote against plans for a £47m redevelopment of Harrogate's conference and exhibition facilities. Councillor Pauline McHardy claimed: "If this gets...
Martin House to open Ripon charity shop
The temporary closure of charity shops dealt a financial blow to many third-sector organisations, including Martin House, which is attempting to make up some of the lost revenue, with the opening of its latest retail outlet in Ripon.
Family heartbreak over dog poisoning in Pateley Bridge
The family had taken the dogs for a walk up to Two Stoops and on the way home one started being sick and later died. It is believed the dogs took a combination of poisons known locally as the Nidderdale cocktail.
‘Nidderdale cocktail’ found in poisoned dogs in Pateley Bridge
North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and a local businessman has offered a £5,000 reward after two dogs were poisoned in Pateley Bridge, resulting in one dying. The same chemicals were used to poison local birds of prey.
Councillors prepare for return in Pateley Bridge
Months after the Covid-19 pandemic disrupted local democracy by bringing a temporary halt to physical meetings, Pateley Bridge Town Council plans to hold its first face to face meeting since lockdown on August 4.
More than 100 Eat Out to Help Out businesses in Harrogate district
We have compiled a list of restaurants, cafes, bars, and pubs from around the Harrogate district that have signed up to the government scheme.
District businesses’ ‘dismay’ over plans for £46.8m convention centre upgrade
Harrogate businesses are likely to benefit from Harrogate Borough Council’s plans to invest £46.8m in the town’s convention centre. But Knaresborough, Ripon and Pateley Bridge business leaders are less positive.
Easy riders like a Sunday morning in Nidderdale
On summer Sundays all roads lead to Nidderdale for hundreds of motorcyclists, drawn to the area by its biker-friendly facilities. Following the coronavirus lockdown, they are bringing welcome business to Pateley Bridge.
Nidderdale Museum delays reopening with volunteers in self-isolation
Nidderdale Museum has launched an appeal for volunteers between 16 and 69 years old. They have asked volunteers to get in touch before August 8.
No plans for district theatres to move performances outdoors
A number of arts organisations across the district say they will not be able to move productions outdoors. This comes as the government announced yesterday that outdoor performances will be able to take place from Monday.
District’s restaurants cautiously welcome Chancellor’s help
Sunak’s announcements today were cautiously welcomed by local restaurants. Harrogate’s Drum and Monkey was “very pleased” but The Willow restaurant in Pateley Bridge remained cautious.
Stick to two metres, urge local health bosses
It may confuse people after the Prime Minister appeared to ditch the two-metre rule last week, but health commissioners say it’s vital people continue to stay 2m apart where possible.
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Ripon saint’s parade couldn’t go marching in
A sunny Saturday would, in normal years, have been perfect for Ripon’s St Wilfrid’s Day procession, but the coronavirus crisis, which has brought a temporary halt to mass participation events, meant that celebrations had to be scaled down.