Local businesses
HR firm offers time bank to support SMEs
SMEs across the Harrogate district can now have access to an HR manager with a flexible payment scheme.
Car site ‘changes game’ with trade body tie-up
Harrogate-based used car business Trusted Dealers is entering into what it calls a ‘game-changing’ partnership with the National Franchised Dealer Association (NFDA).
Sandwich man frames himself for new venture
A Harrogate man who made a crust from selling sandwiches for a living has put himself in the picture for a new venture.
Packed meeting for Harrogate Chamber
Businesswoman Sandra Doherty has been re-elected as President of Harrogate Chamber of Trade.
Fears turbines will be seen from Fountains Abbey
English Heritage have called for more visual testing for a proposed wind farm site at Penny Pot Lane, as the two wind turbine applications in the area continue to drag on.
Rail group celebrates extra Harrogate service
A campaign to transform rail travel around Harrogate is celebrating victory, as provider Northern Rail has announced an extra Sunday service between the town and York.
J D Wetherspoon have The Crown in their sights
Pub giant JD Wetherspoon are considering moving into Knaresborough High Street, The Knaresborough Post can reveal.
POLL: Traffic in Harrogate
Harrogate’s traffic is a regular source of irritation for many of the town’s residents and drivers.
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Utility firms blamed for pothole roads
Nidderdale’s roads are marred with poor road repairs carried out by utility companies, and they are causing havoc across the area, Pateley Bridge town councillors have said.
Grants for charities that support carers
Harrogate’s health board has given £25,000 to district charities to help people live independently and stop them being admitted to hospital.
SPECIAL FEATURE: The King’s stopover on the Ripley branch line
The opening of the Nidderdale Greenway, which runs along the route of the old Harrogate branch lines, has brought back memories of the golden age of the railways. Paul Darbyshire remembers the stories his grandfather used to tell.
High street clean up plans on hold
A council plan to improve the appearance of Knaresborough High Street has been put on hold after a row erupted over the publicly funded plans.
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Residents slam bus wars as ‘ridiculous’
The battle of the buses travelling between Harrogate and Knaresborough has reached a peak with rival companies running multiple buses each hour on the same route.
2 commentsHarrogate power cut in early hours
Part of Harrogate were without power for two hours in the early hours of today, Thursday.
New health body is ready to meet the challenges facing Harrogate
Reporter Victoria Prest meets those in charge of the new Harrogate and Rural District Clinical Commisioning Group to find out the future of our health service.
Anger over Nidderdale wheelie bin plans
A row has broken out over plans to introduce news ways of rubbish collection across Nidderdale.
Incinerator campaigners launch legal funds appeal
Campaigners against the Allerton Park waste incinerator have launched a £20,000 fundraising appeal to pay for their legal battle against the scheme.
Is Harrogate the richest district in Yorkshire?
Harrogate’s millionnaires have come out on top once again with news the district is home to six out of the 20 wealthiest people across Yorkshire.
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Pateley Bridge band make it onto Radio One playlist
A band from Pateley Bridge had their single played on Radio One last week as part of the stations BBC introducing programme.
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Weather for Harrogate
Tuesday 21 May 2013
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