Shops, restaurants, and schools across the Harrogate have all closed their doors to try and limit the spread of coronavirus.

It comes after the government advised people to avoid pubs, clubs, restaurants, and theatres yesterday.

The government has not advised businesses to close down but some have said it's the "responsible thing to do."

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4pm - Ripon Cathedral halts public worship

Ripon Cathedral has suspended all of its public worship until further notice in response to the coronavirus pandemic.

The cathedral clergy will continue to say daily offices and celebrate Holy Communion either in private or through a live stream.

A tweet from the cathedral team said they were "praying for all at this time of anxiety."

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3.30pm - Harrogate tea rooms close and launch delivery

A second tea room in Harrogate has closed down and has launched a new delivery service in its place.

Mama Doreen's Emporium on Station Square said it would keep the shop open but will no longer let people eat inside the tea room.

The management team is currently reaching out to customers who have booked a table to offer to delivery afternoon tea to their doors.

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3pm - Harrogate cinemas close temporarily

Two major cinemas in Harrogate have closed their doors temporarily as coronavirus spreads across the country.

The Odeon on East Parade has closed "until further notice" and the Everyman Cinema at Westgate House has closed for the next two weeks.

Anyone who has booked tickets for either cinema should get in touch with customer services.

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2pm - Harrogate International Festivals cancels events

Harrogate International Festivals (HIF) has cancelled all of its events until April 4 "in light of the COVID-19 pandemic."

The arts charity has said it is reliant on ticket sales and urged some people to donate the value of their ticket rather than request a refund.

A spokesperson said: "Without our events, there is no ticket income and this puts us, along with many other festivals, into a grave situation."

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11.15am - Harrogate orchestra postpones concert

The Harrogate Orchestra has postponed its concert at the Royal Hall over coronavirus fears.

Anyone who was planning to go to the show on Saturday, March 21 will be able to use their ticket for the new date once that has been confirmed.

At the moment, the orchestra is looking at rescheduling the concert after the summer holidays.

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11am - Harrogate theatre closed until the end of the month

Harrogate Theatre has closed until the end of the month following government advice about COVID-19.

The theatre's management will review the decision to close again next week on March 23.

A spokesperson said they would contact people with bookings "in due course."

https://twitter.com/HGtheatre/status/1239866411297787904

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10.30am - Harrogate Flower Show cancelled

Organisers of the Harrogate Flower Show have cancelled its Spring event to "safeguard visitors."

The event was planned to start on April 23 until April 26 but visitors will now be offered refunds or tickets for the autumn show.

A spokesperson said they took the decision to cancel with "great sadness."

https://twitter.com/HarrogateFlower/status/1239855125683978241

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10am - Springtime Live cancelled

The Yorkshire Agricultural Society has taken the decision to cancel Springtime Live over coronavirus.

It was due to be held on Saturday, March 28 but now all ticket holders will be automatically refunded.

Organisers are still planning to hold the Great Yorkshire Show on Tuesday, July 14 to July 16 but that is subject to the latest government advice.

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9am - Bettys closes all cafes

Bettys has closed all six of its cafes and its cookery school in an effort to limit the spread of coronavirus.

Staff put up a notice on the door of the Bettys Cafe Tea Rooms in Harrogate detailing the decision based on government advice.

The Bettys shops will remain open as usual, as will the mail order service for collection or home delivery.

https://twitter.com/Bettys/status/1239825201212375040