Local News from Monday, January 20th, 2025
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Balterzens café to make way for expanded bakery shop
Baltzersen's in Harrogate has announced its café will close to make way for an expanded bakery shop.
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Harrogate duo launch new business in support of local companies
Two local entrepreneurs who have been friends for over 30 years have set up a business in support of local Harrogate companies, after spotting a gap in the market.
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Ukraine documentary screening at Harrogate Everyman raises £5,000
A Leeds-based charity screened a documentary about its humanitarian aid trips to Ukraine last week, raising £5,000.
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Hampsthwaite primary school celebrates glowing Ofsted report
Hampsthwaite CE Primary School is celebrating the "wonderful outcome" of its recent Ofsted Inspection, which took place last month.
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Mother Shipton's Cave wins 'best magical experience' award
Mother Shipton's Cave has won the 'best magical experience' at the Little Vikings – York for Kids Awards 2025.
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Price revealed for sale of Ripley Castle Estate
The asking price has been revealed for the sale of the Ripley Castle Estate.
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Police hunt two men after M&S cashier scam
Police have issued CCTV images of two men they'd like to speak to following a theft from M&S in Harrogate.
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Harrogate Hospital Radio nominated for four national awards
Harrogate Hospital Radio has been nominated for multiple awards at this year's National Hospital Radio Awards.
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Tortoise tank causes fire at Harrogate home
A tortoise tank caused a fire at a home in Harrogate on Friday (17th January).
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Search continues for wanted Harrogate man
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for help to locate a wanted man from Harrogate.
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Public opinion split down middle on cathedral annex plans
The scale of the division over controversial plans for a new annex at Ripon Cathedral has been highlighted by updated figures showing an even split between those in favour of the scheme and those against.
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Morrisons worker punched in face during Bilton robbery
Police have revealed details of a robbery that took place at Morrisons in Bilton over the weekend.
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Thousands visit Harrogate for annual exhibition event
Thousands of visitors are expected at Harrogate Convention Centre and the Royal Hall again today (Monday) for a huge annual exhibition.
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Date set for return of Harrogate Car Enthusiasts Motor Show
The Harrogate Car Enthusiasts Motor Show is heading back to Harrogate Rugby Club later this year.
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Harrogate Town warn fans against abusive language and anti-social behaviour
Harrogate Town has issued a statement following the 'unacceptable' behaviour of some supporters at away games.
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Ukrainian refugee takes funding appeal to BBC's Dragons' Den
Three years on from arriving in the UK, refugee Yana Smaglo is taking her new fashion company 'Nenya' to BBC's Dragons' Den.