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World record swim in Knaresboro’

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:19:22 +0000

A WORLD record attempt is taking place in Knaresborough this weekend and you can be part of it!

Grants for our future stars

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

ASPIRING sporting stars and artistes of the future are being invited to apply for a grant from Harrogate Borough Council’s Centenary Grants Project.

Welly walk for hospice - and dogs are welcome

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

WOOFS and Wellies, a sponsored walk in aid of Saint Michael’s Hospice, will take place from 10am on Sunday, March 4.

Firm takes advantage of out of town site

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:31:26 +0000

A FIRM of landscape architects and ecologists has swapped the bustle of a town centre location for more peaceful surroundings at a business park between Harrogate and Knaresborough.

Will Rory be the top Apprentice?

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 14:30:45 +0000

AN APPRENTICE at a Harrogate firm has reached the finals of the Heating & Ventilation Industry Awards.

No regrets over Mile Post vote

Tue, 21 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

A COUNCILLOR who chose to disqualify herself from voting against a controversial planning application says she has no regrets.

Funding search for Masham brown signs

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

The fight goes on for motorway brown signs to Masham as campaigners look for a way to fund the scheme.

Garden boost for Montpellier Court

Mon, 20 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

Residents at a sheltered housing scheme in Harrogate are spending the spring months transforming a dilapidated area of ground into a fantastic new garden – thanks to £27,390 of lottery cash.

BBC Look North legend Harry Gration interviews poet on her 100th birthday

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 16:00:00 +0000

A NIDDERDALE woman whose poetry was used as the lyrics for a Symphony for Yorkshire celebrated her 100th birthday last Thursday, surrounded by friends and family.

Rucksack thrown at car caused £500 of damage

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

A HOMELESS mother of three, toting her possessions across Harrogate, threw a rucksack in to a busy main road and struck a car, the town’s magistrates were.

Hunt on for £40k city guru

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Major plans to shake up Ripon’s economic future are in motion as the city council begins its hunt for a development supremo.

Threat to council prayers

Sun, 19 Feb 2012 08:00:00 +0000

PRAYERS at Harrogate Council meetings could be under threat after a court ruling.

Heat is on after back pain sufferer’s theft

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 16:00:12 +0000

A MAN who stole ointment to relieve back pain had used his arrest as a wake-up call and was now on prescribed medication to alleviate his condition.

Arrests over town assault

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 11:53:12 +0000

TWO men were arrested in Harrogate town centre after reports of an assault last Saturday afternoon.

Helicopter crash – court date

Sat, 18 Feb 2012 08:49:20 +0000

A FLIGHT instructor has been charged over a fatal helicopter crash at Rudding Park four years ago.

Man stole over £100 of booze to feed craving

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:02:42 +0000

A RECOVERING alcoholic who fell off the wagon over a lost love stole to feed his renewed craving for drink, a court was told.

Arrest after woman dies from injuries

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:00:52 +0000

Detectives are investigating the unexplained death of a woman in Harrogate.

Let the pancake races begin ...

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Pancakes will be flying when Ripon stages its traditional Shrove Tuesday races next week.

Council chamber caught on camera

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:33:27 +0000

IT’S the news that all council fans have been waiting for - cameras are now allowed in the chamber at Crescent Gardens for the first time.

Did suspect target you?

Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:00:46 +0000

RESIDENTS in Harrogate are being asked to check their properties after a man was arrested.