General News Timings announced for the Olympic torch route in Harrogate & region 8 June 2012 Editor As the Olympic torch travels around the country before the opening ceremony in London on 27 July, the Harrogate district is getting ready to
Culture Anne Desmet: Olympic Metamorphoses at the Mercer Art Gallery 4 June 2012 Editor Printmaker Anne Desmet RA has responded to the 2012 Olympics with a new exhibition of prints and engravings that track the transformation of the
Culture Meadow begins transformation to Dragongate Festival venue 26 May 2012 Tim Cook This week sees the Bluecote Meadow on Otley Road in Harrogate, transformed into a magical kingdom ahead of the long-awaited second coming of Harrogate’s
General News Ripon misses out on Mary Portas Pilot bid 26 May 2012 Editor Ripon has failed in its bid to become a Mary Portas Pilot. Competition was tough with 12 being chosen from the 371 bids put
General News Theft of plants from Garden Centre near Ripon 23 May 2012 Editor Ripon police have released CCTV stills of a suspect and her vehicle following the theft of plants from a garden centre near the city.
Cricket·Sport Bishop Thornton hits the top of the Theakston Nidderdale Cricket League 22 May 2012 Editor The weather ended hopes of a full programme again this week but those that did play endured quite a miserable day weather-wise with a
General News Councillor Trotter becomes County Council Chairman 17 May 2012 Editor North Yorkshire Councillor Cliff Trotter – once one of the BBC’s Unsung Heroes of Sport – has been elected chairman of the County Council
Community Acorn cyclists raise £33,000 in charity bike ride 16 May 2012 Tim Cook This year’s Acorn Sponsored 100k Charity Bike Ride drew a record 560 cyclists, raising a total of £33,000 for Acorn’s two charities – helping
Cricket·Sport Spofforth Hit the top in Theakston Nidderdale Cricket League 14 May 2012 Editor After monsoon conditions throughout much of the League in the last week, the quality of the ground at Goldsborough and nod of the cap
Community·Culture Jubilee Party in the Park 2012 from Valley Gardens, Harrogate 13 May 2012 Tim Cook The Jubilee Party in the Park 2012 was a huge hit today (13 May 2012) from Valley Gardens in Harrogate. The free event was