The most recent local news from in and around Pateley Bridge, Nidderdale and the Harrogate Area.
Pateley & Nidderdale News
- Newly-married Yorkshire cricketer, 26, dies after cancer battle March 21, 2019
The cricketing community has paid tribute to a young sportsman who has died from cancer at the age of just 26. - Harrogate District campaigners' petition to 'stop bank closures' February 28, 2019
A campaign is set to launch in the Dales, spearheaded by community and business leaders from across the district, to force a government debate on the loss of local banks - How you can shape 'crucial plan' for Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty February 21, 2019
A consultation is set to launch on a ‘crucial plan,’ to determine how the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty will be managed, as challenges loom for sectors including farming post-Brexit. … - 'Last push' to secure Nidderdale bus service February 1, 2019
With only days left to secure the return of three summer and bank-holiday bus services across the Dales, a final appeal has been made to secure the funds needed and ‘cross the finishing line.’ - Nidderdale Dark Skies Festival: Discovery sites revealed 'to see stars in all their glory' January 25, 2019
Four spots in the Dales have been officially declared as ‘discovery sites,’ to take in stars as the world celebrates fifty years since mankind first landed on the Moon. - Nidderdale Plus: Transport lifeline for Dales residents aims to grow January 11, 2019
A community transport scheme, providing vital links for elderly and disabled Dales residents to the ‘necessities of life,’ is aiming to expand. - Dales residents set to gather over housing plans 'which could change the face' of their village January 11, 2019
Residents are set to gather for a public meeting over plans for a housing development, ‘which could change the face’ of a village in the Dales. - Leeds man pays compensation after his dog killed four lambs at Yorkshire farm January 10, 2019
A dog owner whose puppy attacked a flock of sheep and killed four lambs has been ordered to pay more than £800 in compensation. - Nidderdale trade perseveres in face of poor grouse season December 11, 2018
Hopes are high that the Dales has not lost out despite concerns over the impact of a tough grouse shooting season. - Birds of prey and impact of 'abhorrent' killings on Nidderdale tourism draw December 3, 2018
The impact of the 'abhorrent' killing of rare birds of prey on the district's tourism sector has been flagged by the Nidderdale Chamber of Trade, following two confirmed cases of shooti … - Armistice Day 2018: Three Nidderdale brothers left for war, one did not return home November 9, 2018
The family of three brothers from Nidderdale who fought in the Great War, have spoken of the importance of ‘appreciating peace’ with the stories of our fallen servicemen. - Nidderdale bus route cut could leave residents 'isolated' October 20, 2018
A Nidderdale parish council have said cuts to the district’s no.24 bus route could leave residents more isolated, just at a time that developers are eyeing the village for housing developments. - Nidderdale volunteers appeal to trace identities of three World War One soldiers October 13, 2018
Researchers for an exhibition, showcasing the bravery of people in the Dales during World War One, are attempting to trace the identities of three soldiers. - Legacy of Nidderdale conservation scheme hailed by the community October 4, 2018
As it draws to a close a £1.8 million scheme, which helped protect and preserve Nidderdale’s Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, has been hailed by the community for its ‘legacy’ of working with young … - Horrifically injured Harrogate walker inspired to volunteer for Yorkshire Air Ambulance rescuers October 1, 2018
The story of a 72-year-old Harrogate man who suffered multiple injures falling 30 ft in the Yorkshire Dales, and has since joined the ranks of his rescuers, the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, is to feature … - Future of Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty at a crossroads September 30, 2018
A movement among the communities of the Dales is needed to help protect it's treasured landscapes, as vital sources of funding draw to a close. - Beer and Beef Festival to come to the North of England for first time ever August 8, 2018
A farm near Masham is gearing up to host the North of England's first ever Beer and Beef Festival this September. - BBC to shine spotlight on Pateley Bridge's push for gold in national competition April 27, 2018
A BBC fly-on-the-wall show is to put Pateley Bridge’s push for gold at the Britain in Bloom competition in the national spotlight. - Cheers to life-saving donations after Nidderdale pub smashes fund-raising goal April 19, 2018
An overwhelming show of support from local businesses and the customers of a Pateley Bridge pub has seen more than £2,000 raised in a week for a new defibrillator. - Pateley Bridge artist’s bust of famous sculptor earns place at London show April 7, 2018
Meeting your heroes can be a nervy enough experience, but getting the chance to sculpt their portrait is on quite another level.
Harrogate News
- Top BBC designer works from Knaresborough shed! March 22, 2019
Little can millions of viewers realise when the credits roll for the start of BBC’s Question Time with Fiona Bruce that they were designed not in a flash London studio but in a small shed in Knaresbor … - Housing anger: Why Harrogate residents are fighting on March 22, 2019
The Government inspector may have already ruled that Harrogate’s Draft Local Plan contains too many housing developments, but residents groups across the district feel the battle is not won yet. - Where Harrogate's roadworks will happen next: Guide March 22, 2019
More residential areas of Harrogate are about to get it by roadworks over the next five months – and the Harrogate Advertiser has the full list of where and when it will happen. - Newly-married Yorkshire cricketer, 26, dies after cancer battle March 21, 2019
The cricketing community has paid tribute to a young sportsman who has died from cancer at the age of just 26. - Yorkshire Vet Peter Wright and an exclusive event featuring best-selling writer Lucinda Riley coming to Harrogate – how to book March 21, 2019
Two real page-turners are coming to Waterstones in Harrogate next month - Tonight: New Harrogate restaurant's 'soft launch' March 21, 2019
The Damn Yankee location in Harrogate will get an exciting new shot of life tonight when a 'soft launch' takes place for the independent restaurant taking it over. - New! Amazing success for famous Harrogate brewery March 21, 2019
The Harrogate district's standing as a UK leader in craft beer has been reinforced by national success for one of its most-loved independent breweries. - Harrogate row over Universal Credit rollout March 19, 2019
Fears have been rejected that benefit claimants in Harrogate will receive less support than elsewhere when the town becomes a test case for the next phase of the controversial Universal Credit system. - Harrogate's first-ever Vegan Tour shows 'inclusive' side March 19, 2019
Harrogate's first-ever Vegan Tour is gearing up for its spring series with the message that Harrogate is now very much "inclusive" when it comes to dining out . - Horror accident: Harrogate woman's emotional reunion March 18, 2019
An inspirational ex-Harrogate High School student still paralysed ten years after a horrific accident has spoken about her emotional reunion with the Harrogate police officer who comforted her parents … - New vegan-friendly restaurant for Harrogate March 18, 2019
The crazy merry-go-round that is Harrogate's dining out scene may be about to take a turn for the better with a brand new healthy restaurant which prides itself on its vegan and veggie offer – am … - Harrogate traffic chaos: Council's new bid to help March 18, 2019
In a sign that Harrogate's mounting traffic problems are potentially hitting the town centre, Harrogate Borough Council is offering people car parking away from the troubled area. - Experiencing the sights and sounds of Ripon March 16, 2019
People braved the rain and wild weather to experience the sights and sounds of Ripon in a series of special events. - New live music venue for Harrogate? March 15, 2019
Harrogate town centre looks set to have another venue that puts on live music. - Boost for new parkrun in Harrogate district March 15, 2019
The fundraising target needed to launch a brand parkrun has been hit in double-quick time. - New! Harrogate rock band's wonderful double album March 15, 2019
Review: Arc of Manapples: Articulated Mob (double album) - What indies want from Harrogate BID to improve town centre March 15, 2019
Harrogate's independent shops and bars are demanding a voice in the town's future as BID gears up to introduce its first policies to improve the town centre. - Crescent Gardens 'a demolition' claim Harrogate civic group March 15, 2019
In an unprecedented intervention, Harrogate's civic guardians have launched a blistering attack on lavish plans for Crescent Gardens which they claim amount to the virtual demolition of one of th … - Woman who faked cancer to claim sick pay from Harrogate cancer charity jailed for £87,000 fraud March 14, 2019
A woman who pretended she had cancer in an 'astonishingly unethical' fraud has been jailed for more than four years following an investigation by North Yorkshire Police. - Local Plan: Harrogate residents' joy at new housing 'victory' March 14, 2019
One of the local residents groups fighting new housing in the Harrogate district says it is delighted that the Government's inspector has rejected parts of the new Local Plan.