‘The chance to save a great brand like Slingsby Gin was too hard to resist’Stray Ferret Focus: Why we publish stories about local companies going bustTaxpayers and creditors to lose millions from Black Sheep Brewery administrationMajor Ripon store announces closureHarrogate bar faces uncertain future as administration loomsBlack Sheep’s parent company files notice to stave off liquidationFresh concerns over high street stores in Harrogate and RiponHarrogate landlord to hold New Year stock clearance sale for good causeHarrogate showroom closes as firm enters administrationAdministrators confirm closure of Harrogate Bodycare