Alternative bus stops have been announced as Harrogate bus station prepares to close temporarily.
The Harrogate Bus Company, which is owned by Transdev, shared the news on social media last night.
It said the bus station, on Station Parade, will close after 7pm, from Sunday to Thursday between April 21 and May 23.
As a result, the 1, 2, 3, 7 and 36, which all offer evening services, will be affected.
The closures begin this Sunday.
The Stray Ferret asked the Harrogate Bus Company where exactly the alternative stops will be. A spokesperson gave the following information:
Services 1 and 7:
- From Harrogate to Leeds: The Odeon, Harrogate
- From Leeds to Harrogate: Asda, Harrogate
Services 2 and 3:
- Asda, Harrogate & Cheltenham Crescent, near West Park
The 36:
- From Harrogate to Leeds: Library Gardens, Harrogate
- From Leeds to Harrogate: Asda, Harrogate
A graphic of the alternative bus stops. Pic: The Harrogate Bus Company.
A Transdev spokesperson told the Stray Ferret the bus station will be closed while the operator carries out work to “support the infrastructure” of its new electric fleet, which is set to be introduced this summer.
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An eight-week-old puppy was stolen by two people posing as police officers at Harrogate bus station yesterday, according to her owners.
The incident occurred between 4pm and 5pm.
Sophie, who is a cross between a Jack Russell and a Chihuahua, had only been with Michael Stuart and his partner since Tuesday, October 17.
Mr Stuart posted on Facebook this morning:
“My partner had our puppy stolen from her on Thursday evening at Harrogate bus station by two people posing as police officers.”
He told the Stray Ferret his partner, who is Hungarian and speaks little English, became confused when approached. He said:
“She could not understand them – they were posing as the police.
“She panicked and handed the dog over to them.”
The couple reported the incident to the police last night. However, the dog has now been returned to its owners.
Mr Stuart said:
“A couple found the dog nearby and took her home last night. They saw the Facebook post and contacted police.
“We are so very lucky.”
A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said the “incident is now closed” following the return of the puppy.
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CCTV appeal after phone stolen at Harrogate bus station
North Yorkshire Police has issued CCTV footage of a man they want to speak to following the theft of a mobile phone in Harrogate.
The incident, which took place in Harrogate bus station, occurred at 12.40pm on Friday, September 15.
Officers are urging people to get in touch if they recognise the man in the images, as they believe he may have information that will help the investigation.
The force said in a statement yesterday:
“Anyone with any information is asked to email joanne.bell@northyorkshire.police.uk or call North Yorkshire Police on 101.
“Ask for PC1488 Joanne Bell, Initial Enquiry Team, York.”
If you wish to remain anonymous when passing on information, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Quote reference number 12230176273 when passing on information.
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