Harrogate Spring Water expansion rejected after fierce backlash over Rotary Wood Plans to expand the Harrogate Spring Water site in Harrogate have been dramatically rejected by North Yorkshire Council, following intense public opposition and a high-profile campaign to protect Rotary…
Boroughbridge motorway services plan faces fresh legal challenge North Yorkshire Council is under renewed pressure after campaigners raised fresh legal concerns over plans for a motorway service area near Boroughbridge. Kirby Hill Residents Against Motorway Services (RAMS) has formally challenged…
Best Things to Do This Weekend in Harrogate, Knaresborough & Ripon (17–19 April 2026) A packed spring weekend is ahead across Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon, with Easter events, live music, family days out and stunning seasonal scenery drawing visitors from…
Harrogate assault: man suffers head injury after attack by four males on Fairfax Avenue A man has been left with a head injury after being assaulted by four males in Harrogate, as police launch an urgent investigation and appeal for…
Harrogate Spring Water expansion set for decision amid Rotary Wood tree loss concerns A major planning decision on the controversial expansion of Harrogate Spring Water is expected this week, with councillors poised to rule on proposals affecting community woodland in…
A major regeneration plan for Ripon Town Hall could transform one of North Yorkshire’s most iconic historic buildings and revitalise Ripon city centre. The Grade II listed Town Hall, located in Ripon’s Market Place and dating back to 1799, is…
The Legacy of Hope Walk We’d like to invite you to take part in a very special national event taking place on Sunday May 17th 2026 in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. In collaboration with suicide prevention charity, West Wellbeing in Northern Ireland. Originally…
Key Roadworks and Disruption Areas Cold Bath Road : Temporary traffic lights are in place at the Duchy Avenue junction for electricity work until 17 April. Ripon Road (A61) : Ongoing Northern Powergrid works have temporary traffic lights scheduled through…
Harrogate Spring Water expansion decision due as woodland concerns spark backlash A final decision is expected this week on the controversial expansion plans by Harrogate Spring Water, bringing a decade-long planning battle in Harrogate to a critical point. Councillors at…
