Lee Flintoft died aged 37 in 2009. After his death, a corporate event became a fundraiser in his memory and has raised over £6,000 to date for local charities.
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Knaresborough memorial golf event raises £1,200 for hospital
An annual event held in remembrance of an avid golfer has raised over £1,200 for Harrogate District Hospital’s Intensive Treatment Unit. Golfers from across the region descended on Knaresborough Golf Club to compete in the 12th annual Lee Flintoft Memorial Trophy Golf...
New Ripon pool to open on December 8
The new facility on Dallamires Lane will include a six-lane 25-metre pool, sauna suite and electric car charging points. Ripon Spa Baths will close on November 7.
Harrogate Town hit Scunthorpe for six
Town hammered the Iron in a stunning performance this afternoon at Wetherby Road. In front of a record home crowd, Harrogate were 5-0 up by half-time and are now just one point off the top of the league.
‘Public needs to know’ Ripon pool opening date, says councillor
Cllr Pauline McHardy, who represents Ripon on Harrogate Borough Council, says ‘the public need to know’ when the new pool and refurbished leisure centre will open. A senior councillor says there is “lots of unknowns” about the scheme.
Harrogate Town urges fans to buy tickets to Saturday’s game in advance
The game kicks off at 3pm at the EnviroVent Stadium on Wetherby Road. It’s been an excellent start to the League 2 campaign for Simon Weaver’s men who are in 2nd place and have only lost one of their opening 10 games.
New paths at RHS Harlow Carr made with recycled plastic
The new resin paths in the gardens are made using the equivalent of one-and-a-half million plastic straws.
Defibrillator saves man’s life in Starbeck
An off-duty nurse recalls how a defibrillator enabled him and other guests at a 50th birthday party on Saturday night save the life of a DJ when his heart stopped.
Hot Seat: Harrogate Town’s new CEO aims to take club to new heights
In her first interview since taking on the role, Sarah Barry defends the club against accusations it wasn’t prepared off the field for league football, answered questions about whether it’s considering moving to a new ground and talks about why Simon Weaver is a big reason she joined the club.
Campaigners criticise Knaresborough leisure centre plans
Campaigners have criticised plans for a new leisure centre in Knaresborough after Harrogate Borough Council revealed designs for the facility. The authority says the proposals are “ambitious”.
New Harrogate Town CEO: ‘Ticketing system not fit for purpose’
Sarah Barry tells a fans forum that fixing the club’s ticketing problems is a top priority. Some fans were unable to buy tickets for last Saturday’s match when the system went down.
‘Ambitious plans’ for new Knaresborough leisure centre revealed
Today’s designs show the proposed new facility, which would be built on the site of the current Knaresborough Pool on Kings James Road, would open in spring 2023. It will have a six-lane, 25-metre pool.
New Ripon pool may not be ready to open in November
Ripon’s multi-million pound swimming pool was originally due for completion in May, but an update from Harrogate Borough Council says the ‘official opening date will be confirmed in the coming weeks’.
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New lights set to illuminate Boroughbridge
Planning permission has been granted for 14 new street lights to illuminate the River Ure bridge in time for next year’s 700th anniversary of the Battle of Boroughbridge.