Local News

Local news from in and around the Pateley Bridge Area.

• World record swim in Knaresboro’ February 22, 2012
  A WORLD record attempt is taking place in Knaresborough this weekend and you can be part of it!
• Grants for our future stars February 22, 2012
  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 February 22, 2012
  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 February 21, 2012
  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? February 21, 2012
  AN APPRENTICE at a Harrogate firm has reached the finals of the Heating & Ventilation Industry Awards.
• No regrets over Mile Post vote February 21, 2012
  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 February 20, 2012
  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 February 20, 2012
  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 February 19, 2012
  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 February 19, 2012
  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 February 19, 2012
  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 February 19, 2012
  PRAYERS at Harrogate Council meetings could be under threat after a court ruling.
• Heat is on after back pain sufferer’s theft February 18, 2012
  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 February 18, 2012
  TWO men were arrested in Harrogate town centre after reports of an assault last Saturday afternoon.
• Helicopter crash – court date February 18, 2012
  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 February 17, 2012
  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 February 17, 2012
  Detectives are investigating the unexplained death of a woman in Harrogate.
• Let the pancake races begin … February 17, 2012
  Pancakes will be flying when Ripon stages its traditional Shrove Tuesday races next week.
• Council chamber caught on camera February 17, 2012
  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? February 17, 2012
  RESIDENTS in Harrogate are being asked to check their properties after a man was arrested.