The history information plaque in Stonefall park in Harrogate has been shattered by vandals. Local people have offered to donate money to have it fixed. Queen Victoria once travelled on the former train line that ran alongside the site.

Increased police patrols after vandalism at Stonefall park
A plaque in Stonefall park has been shattered with what police describe as "considerable force". The vandalism took place on the night of March 20 or March 21. The plaque, which gives visitors information on the history of the park, including Queen Victoria passing on...

Ripon councillors unite to fight sale of city’s Spa Baths
England’s last public spa, dating back to 1905 and the only one to be granted a royal opening is up for sale – but Ripon councillors say they will fight to keep it as a community heritage asset.

What next for Debenhams building in Harrogate?
As Debenhams’ long association with Harrogate draws to an end, we consider what might happen to the large premises in the centre of town.

Property Gold: Virtual Tours – are they worth it?
Property Gold is a new monthly column written by independent property expert, Alex Goldstein. Today Alex gives his view on the benefits and pitfalls of selling your home with a virtual tour.

Spofforth: a broken planning system that’s failed a village
Today final planning approval for 72 homes in the conservation village of Spofforth goes before Harrogate Borough Council. The area has environmental and historical importance and is prone to being flooded. In this special report, journalist and resident, Anne Czernik, looks at a planning system that many villagers feel has failed them

District’s homebuyers and agents furious over council search delays
An increase in demand, the backlog of searches from the first lockdown and struggles with staff numbers have all put strain on the process.

Harrogate council urges homebuyers to be patient about search delays
Land searches are taking four times as long as the seven-day target, prompting the council to train more staff. One property consultant described the turnaround time as ‘appalling’.

Ripon’s MP supports action on unsafe building
Owners and tenants of four Ripon homes in danger of collapsing, say emergency action must be taken to protect passers-by, neighbouring properties and road users.

Councillors seek solution for Ripon eyesore site
Demolition of the former Ripon library building has led to a chapter of issues for a prominent site in the city and councillors continue to call for it to be tidied up .

Bilton mother claims council housing system is flawed
Courtney Barrass has been on the council waiting list since her private landlord gave her notice to leave in April. She claims some single parents receive a house much quicker and urged the council to act.

Subsidence causes evacuation of four Ripon homes
When Mat and Jane Pritchard bought a small flat in Ripon’s fashionable Bedern Court in 2000, nobody could foresee the heartache that lay ahead for them and others in the development.

Local property business expands
Lister Haigh, which has offices in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Boroughbridge, recruits five new members of staff in another sign of a post-lockdown boom in the property market.