Police called following concerns over man’s ‘behaviour towards women’ in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police were today called to the Cheltenham Crescent area of Harrogate after members of the public raised concerns about a man’s behaviour. In a statement issued by the force, police...
Police called following concerns over man’s ‘behaviour towards women’ in Harrogate
North Yorkshire Police were today called to the Cheltenham Crescent area of Harrogate after members of the public raised concerns about a man’s behaviour. In a statement issued by the force, police said officers were called to a “disturbance” involving a man whose...
‘I’ve never seen smoke like it’ — neighbours react to Harrogate house fire
Neighbours have spoken of their shock at the scale of a fire today that ravaged a home in Harrogate and forced a nearby nursery to evacuate. Firefighters from Harrogate, Knaresborough, Wetherby and Moortown rushed to Avenue Close, off Starbeck High Street, at 9.52am,...
Councillors approve late-night outdoor dining at Harrogate restaurant
Councillors approved extending La Feria’s premises licence so the restaurant on Cold Bath Road can serve guests on its outdoor terrace until 11pm. The new arrangement will be valid between April and September and means diners can now use its outdoor terrace later than...
Harrogate football team set for county cup final this weekend
An under-13 Harrogate football team will go head-to-head with York at a county cup final this weekend. The Harrogate and Craven School Boys team has made it to the final of the Yorkshire Federation Schools’ Football league against York School Boys. The squad, made up...
New details of Ripon’s 1,300-home Clotherholme scheme released
Work on the 1,300-home Clotherholme scheme in Ripon is expected to begin next year and last until 2037, according to a newly published update. Land at Claro Barracks, Deverell Barracks and Laver Banks will be bulldozed to make way for the homes, a primary school and a...
Ripon primary school named as one of the most diverse in North Yorkshire
Moorside Primary School and Nursery in Ripon has been named as one of the most culturally diverse schools in North Yorkshire and has been recognised for its inclusivity. The school has pupils from 17 different nationalities and has become the first in the county to be...
Firefighters battle major house fire in Starbeck
Fire has caused widespread damage to a house and garage in Starbeck this morning. The blaze is believed to have started in the garage of the property on Avenue Close, off High Street. Crews from Harrogate, Knaresborough, Wetherby and Moortown, along with the aerial...
Tim Stedman to star in Harrogate panto again
Harrogate Theatre has announced that Tim Stedman will star in this year's pantomime once again. Mr Stedman will be making his 24th panto appearance in Harrogate, where he has become a huge fan favourite playing the fool. He will take on the role of Phillipe Fillop in...
Plans submitted to extend Pateley Bridge cemetery
A planning application has been submitted to extend Pateley Bridge Cemetery. The application, which was tabled to North Yorkshire Council, outlines plans to build new traditional and natural burial sites, ash internments and parking spaces on land adjacent to the...
BT answers Ripon Civic Society’s call to repair historic city centre telephone kiosks
Telecoms giant BT has answered a call from Ripon Civic Society to carry out repair work on the four vandalised telephone kiosks that stand in line in the city centre. Richard Taylor, co-chair of the heritage watchdog, raised concerns about the dangerous condition of...
Harrogate man pleads guilty to racial harassment at fish and chip shop
A man has admitted racially aggravated harassment at a fish and chip shop in Harrogate. Darren Beeforth, 37, of Charles Avenue in Harrogate, appeared at York Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday. According to court documents, Beeforth was charged with one count of racially...
Watch servicing shop opens in Knaresborough
A new watch repair shop has opened its doors in Knaresborough. Watchserve has opened on Knaresborough High Street and specialises in watch servicing and repairs. Owner of the store Martyn Marrocco is from Malton and has owned a watch repair business for the past 15...