Emergency services are dealing with an incident at Weeton and all lines are blocked between Harrogate and Leeds. Passengers have been told to expect disruption this afternoon.
Transport
Person dies on train line between Harrogate and Leeds
A person has died after emergency services were called to an incident on the train line at Weeton this afternoon. British Transport Police (BTP) said they were called following reports of a casualty on the tracks, but the person was pronounced dead at the scene. A...
Harrogate firm to supply ‘covid-safe’ vending machines to airport
COVID-safe vending machines will be installed at Leeds Bradford Airport for passengers to buy food, drink and PPE, as some cafes remain closed and airlines are not serving food and drink.
600 rail replacement bus journeys between Harrogate and Leeds last year
Train operator Northern blamed the figure on “significant” engineering work, poor weather and the UCI cycling event.
New bus service from Harrogate to Leeds Bradford Airport
The Harrogate route will set off on an hourly basis from Harrogate bus station and will take roughly 30 minutes to get to the airport.
Lockdown blamed for influx of Harrogate roadworks
North Yorkshire County Council says works delayed during lockdown are now being carried out across Harrogate, leading to several major routes experiencing hold-ups.
County council asks public to help win £1m cycling bid
North Yorkshire County Council is asking the public to help them win £1m of funding from the government to improve walking and cycling in the Harrogate District.
£589m invested into northern railways
The government has announced a £589m investment into northern railway networks. Harrogate Line supporters groups said it “welcomes any investment in the north”.
Harrogate shops ‘heartbroken’ about Leeds Road roadworks
Harrogate shop owners have voiced frustration over the Leeds Road roundabout works as cars queued all the way back to Marks & Spencer today.
Six weeks of roadworks begin on Leeds Road
Roadworks on the Leeds Road roundabout are expected to take place for the next six weeks. Meanwhile, 12 weeks of works are also being carried out on Skipton Road.
County council won’t budge on seven month Whinney Lane closure
North Yorkshire County Council says a controversial seven-month road closure at Whinney Lane won’t be reduced, despite pleas from the manager of the Squinting Cat that it could put his pub out of business.
Squinting Cat pub says seven-month road closure ‘could kill us’
Speaking to the Stray Ferret, Andy Harrison said he is “absolutely mortified” that the main road to the pub from Harrogate will be closed for seven months – just as it attempts to recover from lockdown.
Council agrees consultation over Stray exchange land
A consultation will be held over three plots of land to be designated for the Stray as part of plans for a new cycle route on Otley Road.
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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.