Harrogate Police have stepped up patrols in the town centre after being called to investigate alleged ‘drug dealing’ in the heart of the town’s main shopping area.
Police are set to erect large gates to block streets, introduce armed officers and enforce new airspace restrictions in Harrogate to ensure the safety of spectators during the forthcoming UCI Road World Championships.
Harrogate Police are set to step their activities in the town centre after being called to investigate alleged 'drug dealing' in the shadow of a church in the heart of the main shopping area.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's nation-wide push to recruit 20,000 new police officers has officially launched, but senior North Yorkshire Police say it "could be years" before the front-line impacts are seen in the region.
Disgruntled tenants who run the cafe at Knaresborough Railway Station have taken yet another blow after thieves smashed a window and stole the charity pot.
Two 14-year-old boys have been arrested on suspicion of robbery following an incident where a 10-year-old boy was allegedly threatened at knifepoint in Harrogate.
Frustrated shop owners in Harrogate town centre say more must be done after they were confronted today by the sight of beggars sleeping in their doorway and lying in the middle of the street in broad daylight.
The North Yorkshire Police force control room sees a huge spike in the volume of calls it is dealing with during the summer months - including a lot of calls where time-wasting questions are asked.
