The Harrogate district is to receive a vaccine boost this week, as inoculations are set to be rolled out to the over 50s.

A vaccination site in Knaresborough, which will be able to administer jabs to 1,000 people a week, is due to open in the town’s former Lidl on Saturday.

It means the district, which now has vaccination sites in Harrogate, Ripon and Knaresborough, is on track to achieve the government target of offering all over 50s the jab by April 15.

The Knaresborough site is run by Homecare Pharmacy Services, which is based in the town.

Amanda Bloor, accountable officer for North Yorkshire Clinical Commissioning Group, said today it was likely other community pharmacies could start offering the vaccine in North Yorkshire as the rollout filters down to everyone over the age of 18 by the end of July.

Read more:

• Great Yorkshire Showground can give 1,800 vaccines in a day
• Covid vaccination site to open in Knaresborough

Speaking at a media briefing today. Ms Bloor said the Knaresborough site would administer 800 vaccines next week and had the capacity to give up to 1,000 jabs per week. She added:

“This is just part of the wider rollout across the country. I think it is likely other community pharmacies will start to come on stream.

“As of yesterday, North Yorkshire and York reached 249,000 first doses of the vaccines. So it’s significant progress and the teams are doing a fantastic job.

“We have moved further down the priority list, so we are working on the over 65s. There’s no need to contact your GP. You will be contacted directly.”

Businesses in the Harrogate district have given a mixed reaction to Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s route out of lockdown restrictions today.

Mr Johnson outlined a four-phase “roadmap” that he said would be “cautious but irreversible”.

Step one will see schools re-open and care homes allow visits on March 8 and outdoor sports resume on March 29; step two will see non-essential retail and pubs and restaurants reopen non April 12; step three will see two households permitted to meet indoors and hotels and cinemas reopen on May 17; stage four will see all remaining restrictions lifted on June 21.

Read more:

• Third lockdown threatens Knaresborough retail revival
• Harrogate theatre boss hopes for covid clarity on Monday
• ‘Road map’ to reopening raises hopes of district revival

Kimberly Wilson, chair of guesthouse association Accommodation Harrogate, welcomed bars and restaurants being in the same bracket as hotels.

She said:

“I’m glad to see that they are in the same strand so everything can reopen at the same time

“But we would want as much notice for reopening for hospitality. It takes time to get your ducks in a row.”

She hoped government offers support to hospitality businesses over the next few months before reopening.

Kim Wilson, of the Camberley Hotel on Kings Road, Harrogate.

Ms Wilson said measures such as an extension to the cut in VAT and the furlough scheme would help hospitality businesses survive.

But Paul Rawlinson, owner of Baltzersens cafe in Harrogate, said:

“We’re still in February and mid-May feels like a long way away. It’s a long, old slog. 

“We’ll pick ourselves back up and push on. In two or three months we might be in a more normal position.”

David Steca, owner of barbershop Steca No 6, said he was “fed up” with the restrictions.

He added:

“Hopefully we will receive more financial support if we are closed another seven weeks.”

“It’s nice to be able to start to plan towards a date.”

Andrew Jones, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, said the district “can go into the spring sharing a strong sense of optimism but should continue our cautious approach”.

He added:

“Our emergence from the shadow of covid will throw up new challenges about preparation for the possibility of future pandemics, about the future of high street retail, about how we work, about how changes to human activity, demonstrated during the pandemic, affect the environment and many more challenges too.”

The Harrogate district has reached a sombre milestone today as 150 people have died in hospital after being diagnosed with covid.

To recognise this moment, the Stray Ferret is providing space for family and friends to pay tribute to loved ones who they have lost.

Each day since the first patient died on March 16 last year, we have reported the statistics, but behind the numbers are individuals with families and friends who loved them.

Read more:

• Police posters warn of covid fines in beauty spots

• Covid vaccination site to open in Knaresborough

On top of those who have died in hospital, 128 have died in care homes since the start of the pandemic.

Today 17 more cases of covid were recorded in the past 24 hours – the district in total has recorded 7,161 coronavirus cases.

To bring home the human cost of the pandemic in our district, the Stray Ferret will publish tributes from those who have been hit hardest by covid and help to tell their story.

If you have lost someone close to you due to the virus and want to pay tribute to them, get in touch on contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

Harrogate District Hospital has reported a further death from a patient who tested positive for coronavirus.

The patient died on February 17, according to NHS England figures.

It takes the death toll at the hospital since March to 149.

Meanwhile, a further 32 cases of coronavirus have been recorded in the Harrogate district.

Read more:

• Harrogate district covid rate below 100 for first time since Christmas
• Ripon hospital patients moved after covid outbreak

It takes the total number of cases since the start of the pandemic to 7,144, according to today’s Public Health England figures.

The district’s seven-day covid rate currently stands at to 93 per 100,000 people.

Elsewhere, the North Yorkshire average is 87 and the national rate is 127.

Good morning and happy Friday. Welcome back to our traffic and travel service to help the Harrogate district keep moving.

Whether you travel by car, bus or train we will keep an eye out for any possible disruption to your journey.

It’s Connor again back on the travel desk from 6.30am. Spotted an accident or a road closure? Send your updates to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

If traffic is moving well or it’s at a standstill then we will let you know with our updates every 15 minutes.

Full update – 9am

Thanks again for your interest in the traffic and travel live blog. My colleague Suzannah will pick it up first thing on Monday morning so come back at 6.30am then.

Roads

• There is heavy traffic on the A59 from Clockhill Field Lane to Station Road, near the construction area. Delays of up to 30 minutes.
• Traffic is becoming heavy around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of four minutes.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• The 7 bus cannot reach Boston Spa near Wetherby due to an emergency road closure.

Full update – 8.45am

Roads

• There is heavy traffic on the A59 from Clockhill Field Lane to Station Road, near the construction area. Delays of up to 30 minutes.
• Traffic is becoming heavy around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• The 7 bus cannot reach Boston Spa near Wetherby due to an emergency road closure.

Full update – 8.30am

Roads

• Traffic is becoming heavy around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• The 7 bus cannot reach Boston Spa near Wetherby due to an emergency road closure.

Full update – 8.15am

Roads

• Traffic is becoming heavy around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• The 7 bus cannot reach Boston Spa near Wetherby due to an emergency road closure.

Full update – 8am

Roads

• Traffic is becoming heavy around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service now expected at 7.58am.
• The 9.07am Harrogate to York is expected to arrive at 9.14am.
• Harrogate to Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• The 7 bus cannot reach Boston Spa near Wetherby due to an emergency road closure.

Full update – 7.45am

Roads

• Traffic is becoming heavy around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service now expected at 7.57am.
  Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• The 7 bus cannot reach Boston Spa near Wetherby due to an emergency road closure.

https://twitter.com/harrogatebus/status/1362667270812631042

Full update – 7.30am

Roads

• Traffic is becoming heavy around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service now expected at 7.40am.
• Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.15am

Roads

• Traffic is starting to build up around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service has been delayed to 7.38am.
• Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7am

Roads

• Traffic is starting to build up around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service has been delayed to 7.38am and increasing.
• Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.45am

Roads

• The roads are looking clear so far today.. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service has been delayed to 7.38am and increasing.
• Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.30am

Roads

• The roads are looking clear so far today.. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.23am Harrogate to Leeds service has been delayed without any clear plan on when or if it will arrive.
• Harrogate to York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Good morning and welcome once again to our traffic and travel service for the Harrogate district.

Whether you travel by car, bus or train we will keep an eye out for any possible disruption to your journey.

It’s Connor again back on the travel desk from 6.30am. Spotted an accident or a road closure? Send your updates to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

If traffic is moving well or it’s at a standstill then we will let you know with our updates every 15 minutes.

Full update – 9am

Thanks to everyone who has been getting involved in this traffic and travel blog. I am switching over to the news desk now but will be back from 6.30am tomorrow.

Roads

• Accident on A59 near Green Hammerton has now cleared.
• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes but now easing.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive. Reports of drivers performing u-turns to avoid traffic.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.45am

Roads

• Accident on A59 near Green Hammerton has now cleared.
• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes but now easing.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive. Reports of drivers performing u-turns to avoid traffic.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.30am

Roads

• Accident on A59 near Green Hammerton causing delays, with heavy traffic around Station Road.
• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes but now easing.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.15am

Roads

• Accident on A59 near Green Hammerton causing delays, with heavy traffic around Station Road.
• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes but now easing.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8am

Roads

• Accident on A59 near Green Hammerton causing delays, with heavy traffic around Station Road.
• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes but now easing.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.45am

Roads

• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of six minutes. Inrix reporting heavy traffic here.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.30am

Roads

• Beech Grove in Harrogate is now closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.15am

Roads

• Beech Grove in Harrogate is closed to through traffic as part of a cycle scheme.
• Traffic is building up on the roads this morning with much of the congestion around the following construction sites.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7am

Roads

• The roads appear clear so far today except for around construction sites, particularly in Harrogate:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are all expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.45am

Roads

• The roads appear clear so far today. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.30am

Roads

• The roads are looking clear bright and early this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Ripon Road, at the junction with Jennyfield Drive.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Good morning everyone and welcome back to our traffic and travel service for the Harrogate district.

Whether you travel by car, bus or train we will keep an eye out for any possible disruption to your journey.

It’s Connor again back on the travel desk from 6.30am. Spotted an accident or a road closure? Send your updates to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

If traffic is moving well or it’s at a standstill then we will let you know with our updates every 15 minutes.

Full update – 9am

Thanks to everyone who has been getting involved with this new traffic and travel service. Good to read that people are finding it helpful. I am moving over to the news desk now but will be back with renewed vigour tomorrow morning at 6.30am. Connor.

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate:
• New: Ripon Road at the junction with Jennyfield Drive works causing delays.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of four minutes.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout. Delays of four minutes from Starbeck.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• New: Crash on the A59 at New Road on the way to York causing delays .

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time after the earlier cancellations.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.45am

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of four minutes.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout. Delays of four minutes from Starbeck.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time after the earlier cancellations.
• The 8.09am Knaresborough to Leeds service which was delayed to 8.56am has been cancelled.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.30am

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of four minutes.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout. Delays of four minutes from Starbeck.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time after the earlier cancellations.
• The 8.09am Knaresborough to Leeds service which was delayed to 8.56am has been cancelled.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.15am

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of seven minutes.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout. Delays of four minutes from Starbeck.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 8.18am service Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.
• All other services are expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8am

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Delays of seven minutes.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout. Delays of four minutes from Starbeck.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 8.18am service Harrogate to Leeds is cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.
• All other services are expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.45am

Roads

• The roads are starting to slow this morning as more cars get on the road. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and St George’s Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The 7.41am service Harrogate to Knaresborough has now been cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.
• The 8.18am service Harrogate to Leeds has now been cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.
• All other services are expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.30am

Roads

• The roads are still looking fairly clear this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout, near to St Mark’s Church.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations. Harrogate to York services are on time.
• The 7.41am service Harrogate to Knaresborough has now been cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.
• The 8.18am service Harrogate to Leeds has now been cancelled. Due to a broken down train earlier.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.15am

Roads

• The roads are still looking fairly clear this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout, near to St Mark’s Church.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations. Harrogate to York services are on time.
• The 7.41am service Harrogate to Knaresborough is currently expected at 7.55am. Delays have been increasing since 6.30am.
• The 8.18am service Harrogate to Leeds is currently expected at 8.22am.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7am

Roads

• The roads are still looking clear this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout, near to St Mark’s Church.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.
• The 7.41am service Harrogate to Knaresborough is currently expected at 7.53am. Delays have been increasing since 6.30am.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.45am

Roads

• The roads are looking clear this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout, near to St Mark’s Church.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.
• The 7.41am service Harrogate to Knaresborough is currently expected at 7.43am.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.30am

Roads

• The roads are looking clear bright and early this morning. There are some construction sites likely to cause delays, particularly in Harrogate, but congestion has not yet built up in those areas:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout, near to St Mark’s Church.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds, York and Knaresborough services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

The Harrogate district recorded another 17 coronavirus cases today.

There were 51 infections on 1 February but the daily total has not exceeded 36 since then and has been consistently lower still in the last week.

It takes the total number of cases since March to 7,059, according to Public Health England statistics.

The seven-day covid rate for the district stands at 98 cases per 100,000 people.

Read more:

• Over 70s in Harrogate district urged to contact NHS for covid vaccine
• EXCLUSIVE: Great Yorkshire Showground can give 1,800 vaccines in a day

The North Yorkshire average is 97 and the national rate is 137.

A further covid death has been reported at Harrogate District Hospital, according to today’s NHS England figures.

The death was recorded on Sunday. It takes the covid death toll at the hospital to 147.

Good morning everyone and thanks for getting involved in this new traffic and travel service for the Harrogate district.

It’s Connor again back on the travel desk from 6.30am. Spotted an accident or a road closure? Send your updates to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

We will keep across the roads and rail lines. If traffic is moving well or it’s at a standstill then we will let you know with our updates every 15 minutes.

Have a lovely day and keep on top of traffic and travel right here on the Stray Ferret.

Full update – 9am

Thanks for getting involved everyone. I am heading over to the news desk now but will be back again tomorrow morning.

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Causing delays of four minutes and increasing.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout and from Knaresborough. Delays of six minutes and increasing.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• Harrogate Road at the junction with the A659, Harewood.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds are expected on time.
• The 9.07am Harrogate to York service is expected at 9.11am.
• The 9.37am Harrogate to Knaresborough service is expected at 9.45am.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.45am

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Causing delays of four minutes and increasing.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout and from Knaresborough. Delays of six minutes and increasing.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• Harrogate Road at the junction with the A659, Harewood.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds are expected on time.
• The 9.07am Harrogate to York service is expected at 9.12am.
• The 9.37am Harrogate to Knaresborough service is expected at 9.45am.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.30am

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Causing delays of nine minutes and increasing.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout and from Knaresborough. Delays of six minutes and increasing.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• Harrogate Road at the junction with the A659, Harewood.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds and York are expected on time.
• The 9.37am Harrogate to Knaresborough service is expected at 9.45am.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8.15am

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Quite heavy in both directions.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout and from Knaresborough.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• Harrogate Road at the junction with the A659, Harewood.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds, York and Knaresborough are all expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 8am

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• Harrogate Road at the junction with the A659, Harewood.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds, York and Knaresborough are all expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.45am

Roads

Traffic is building around the following construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate – particularly on the way into the town centre.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds, York and Knaresborough are all expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.30am

Roads

• Congestion is starting the build this morning, particularly from Knaresborough into Harrogate, Leeds Road into Harrogate and on Skipton Road.
• Traffic is building around the following construction sites:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds, York and Knaresborough are all expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7.15am

Roads

• Congestion is starting the build this morning, particularly in Harrogate
• Traffic is mainly building around construction sites in Harrogate and Knaresborough:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds, York and Knaresborough are all expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 7am

Roads

• The roads are still looking clear around the Harrogate district this morning. We have had no reports of road closures or crashes so far.
• Construction sites are already causing congestion in Harrogate and Knaresborough:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate’s services to Leeds, York and Knaresborough are all expected on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.45am

Roads

• The roads are still looking clear around the Harrogate district this morning. We have had no reports of road closures or crashes so far.
• Construction sites are already causing congestion in Harrogate and Knaresborough:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.

Trains

• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.

Buses

• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Full update – 6.30am

• The roads are looking clear around the Harrogate district this morning. We have had no reports of road closures or crashes so far.
• Construction sites are likely to cause congestion in Harrogate and Knaresborough:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and Leeds Road Roundabout.
• High Street in Knaresborough.
• The trains are running well this morning with no cancellations or delays. Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.
• Buses also appear to be running well in the Harrogate district with no delays or cancellations.

Good morning and welcome to our new traffic and travel service, designed to keep the Harrogate district moving in a morning.

It’s Connor on the travel desk from 6.30am. Send in any updates you have by sending an email to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

We will keep across the roads and rail lines. If traffic is moving well or it’s at a standstill then we will let you know with our updates every 15 minutes.

Thanks for your interest in our live blog. Have a lovely day and keep on top of traffic and travel right here on the Stray Ferret.

Full update – 9am

Thanks for getting involved this morning. I am now heading over to the news desk for the rest of the day but will be back bright and early tomorrow morning.

Roadworks have been the story of the day. They have been causing delays around the Harrogate district, with a new site being set up this morning at the Leeds Road Roundabout in Harrogate.

• Northern Powergrid is setting up a four-way traffic light system on the Leeds Road Roundabout, which will be in place from today until February 26.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate – Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout – Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall – High Street in Knaresborough.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations. Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.

Full update – 8.45am

As more people start to get onto the roads the traffic is slowing around the Harrogate district. Traffic is slow around construction sites:

• There are new roadworks being set up on the Leeds Road Roundabout this morning. Northern Powergrid is setting up a four-way traffic light system, which will be in place from today until February 26.
• Skipton Road, Harrogate – Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout – Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall – High Street in Knaresborough.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations. Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.

Got any updates to share? Send an email to contact@thestrayferret.co.uk.

Full update – 8.30am

• The roads look clear, except for congestion caused by construction works.
• Watch out on Skipton Road, Harrogate in particular. It is part-closed due to gas line repairs.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout as well as Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and the High Street in Knaresborough also have ongoing construction works.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district.

Full update – 8.15am

As more people start to get onto the roads the traffic is slowing around the Harrogate district. Traffic is slow around construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate – Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout – Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall – High Street in Knaresborough.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations. Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.

Full update – 8am

Traffic is moving well around the Harrogate district, except for around construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate – Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout – Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall. All have construction ongoing.
• The trains still appear to be running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district. All Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.

Full update – 7.45am

As more people start to get onto the roads the traffic is slowing around the Harrogate district. Traffic is sluggish on Wetherby Road around construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate – Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout – Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall. All have construction ongoing.
• The trains still appear to be running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district. All Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.

Traffic is slow around construction sites. Photo: Inrix

Full update – 7.30am

As more people start to get onto the roads the traffic is slowing around the Harrogate district. Knaresborough Road into Harrogate town centre is slow all the way from Knaresborough. Traffic is also sluggish around construction sites:

• Skipton Road, Harrogate – Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout – Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall. All have construction ongoing.
• The trains still appear to be running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district. All Harrogate to Leeds services are on time.

Full update – 7.15am

• The roads look clear, except for congestion caused by construction works.
• Watch out on Skipton Road, Harrogate in particular. It is part-closed due to gas line repairs.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout as well as Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and the High Street in Knaresborough also have ongoing construction works.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district.

Full update – 7am

• The roads appear fairly clear this morning, except for congestion caused by construction works. Watch out for:
• Skipton Road, Harrogate. Traffic is particularly difficult there.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout.
• Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall.
• The High Street in Knaresborough.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district.

Full update – 6.45am

• The roads are still looking clear this morning, except for congestion caused by construction works around Harrogate’s town centre.
• Watch out on Skipton Road, Harrogate. Traffic is already building up there from both directions.
• Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout as well as Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and the High Street in Knaresborough all have ongoing construction works.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district.

Full update – 6.30am

• The roads are looking clear this morning, except for congestion caused by construction works around Harrogate’s town centre.
• Watch out on Skipton Road, Harrogate. Traffic is already building up there, particularly on the southbound side of the road.
• There are also construction works on Knaresborough Road, near to the Empress Roundabout as well as on Leeds Road, near to Crimple Hall and on the High Street in Knaresborough. Those works are all likely to cause delays.
• The trains are running well this morning. There are currently no cancellations that we can see for the Harrogate district.