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Council develop cultural strategy for North Yorkshire

The public are being asked to help to shape the next stage of a strategy to promote arts, heritage and culture across North Yorkshire. Culture, such as museums, heritage and the creative arts, enriches lives, increases health and wellbeing, supports skills and employment development, and can be the catalyst for regeneration. North Yorkshire Council is working with community organisations, partners, visitors, participants, and colleagues to create the strategy, the next phase of which is a public survey that has now been launched. The introduction of the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority earlier this year is bringing new opportunities for
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George Thomson signs with Harrogate Town AFC

Harrogate Town AFC has confirmed George Thomson has signed a new contract with the club. The deal will see Thomson remain at the club until at least 2026, with the option of a further year. The news comes after a fantastic 2023/24 campaign for our number seven who was named Players Player of the Year, his 18 goals making him the club’s top scorer.   Thomson said: I’m absolutely buzzing, I’ve loved my time here and I’m looking forward to a couple more years and to see what we can do. I’m desperate to achieve another promotion while I’m playing
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Harrogate Philharmonic Orchestra Summer concert

Next Saturday the 13 July 2024 at 7.30pm at St Mark’s Church, Harrogate, Harrogate Philharmonic Orchestra will be giving their Summer concert – A sweet summer of suites! It is of particular interest to many local residents as we are featuring a Harrogate composer who composed The Archers theme! He is Arthur Wood (1875 – 1953) and his ‘My Native Heath Suite’ features four portraits of Yorkshire beauty spots – Knaresborough, Ilkley Tarn, Bolton Abbey and Barkwick Green. The last contains The Archers theme which is said to be second best known in the UK and is probably sung throughout
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Comic Con Yorkshire 24

The annual Comic Con Yorkshire will be taking place at the Yorkshire Event Centre , in Harrogate, on 22 June and 23 June. This year they will welcome actors from a wide range of franchises such as: Doctor Who (Christopher Eccleston, Paul McGann, and Colin Baker) Game of Thrones (Kristian Nairn) Breaking Bad (Giancarlo Esposito), and Matilda (Mara Wilson) See https://www.comicconventionyorkshire.co.uk
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Belzona Installs 762 Solar Panels at Harrogate Headquarters

Belzona, local manufacturer of polymeric repair and protection systems has installed 762 solar panels across the roofs of both of its buildings on Claro Road, Harrogate. The panel cover a total of 1486m² should generate over 300,000 kWh of electricity per year. To provide perspective, Ofgem estimates that the average UK home uses 2,700 kWh of electricity annually, so this is enough to power 111 UK homes for a year. Helen Parris, QSHE Manager & Head of Belzona’s Environmental Committee said: We have been working for many years to reduce our environmental impact, and whilst we still have a way
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Harrogate 45 Driffield 27

Saturday 6 April 2024 For the 3rd consecutive “home” game, Harrogate was unable to play at Rudding Lane. However, the pitch at Knaresborough failed an inspection on the morning of the game, and the match was transferred to Driffield. Harrogate played with a strong wind and the slight slope in their favour in the first half. However, it was Driffield who scored first in the 3rd minute through captain Adam Brankley, converted by James Watts. Harrogate responded in the 13th minute through Will Hill, converted by Tom Steene. However, they fell behind 3 minutes later when Watts kicked a penalty,
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Thousands of visitors flock to Springtime Live

Thousands of visitors flocked to Springtime Live yesterday (23 March 2024), for a hugely successful celebration of farming, food and the countryside. Springtime Live is hosted by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society, organisers of the Great Yorkshire Show and held on the Great Yorkshire Showground, Harrogate. From pigs, sheep and alpacas, to ferrets, Shire horses and giant tortoises, youngsters could get up close to farm animals as well as enjoying free demonstrations and hands-on workshops. There was also Diggerland, ride on tractors provided by Ripon Farm Services, Moo Music and crafts, as well as tractor trailer rides supported by Russell’s.  
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West Yorkshire Combined Authority to be asked for final funding approval for Harrogate Station Gateway

The West Yorkshire Combined Authority will be asked to approve the full business cases at its meeting on Thursday next week (14 March 14), bringing the total award to £38.3 million with additional funding provided by North Yorkshire Council. The Transforming Cities Fund (TCF) projects, which are due to cost a total of £44.6 million to enhance access to transport hubs in all three towns, have already been approved by the Department for Transport (DfT).   North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for highways and transport, Cllr Keane Duncan, said: We welcome the Combined Authority’s proposal to support the transformative, revised
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Harrogate man sentenced for 18-years following being found guilty of rape

Aaron Frederick Needham of the High Street in Starbeck was sentenced to 18 years after he was found guilty of rape following a trial in October 2023 . He was previously convicted for rape in 2017 and sent to prison. In July 2020, Needham was released from prison on license. He then raped another woman in February and March of 2021 after he befriended her and used alcohol to subdue her before raping her on two separate occasions. He was sentenced at York Crown Court on Friday 23 February 2024.   Detective Nicky Wareham from Harrogate CID commented: I would
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Fashion industry veteran brings added chic Harrogate Fashion Week

Fashion industry veteran Robert de Keyser is adding to the swagger and chic of February’s bi-annual Harrogate Fashion Week by taking over the Majestic Hotel in the middle of the historic spa town for the three days of the event. From 4 to 6 February 2024, the hotel’s luxurious banqueting rooms will showcase the 20 stunning international fashion brands represented by Jonny Drama, the company he owns and runs with his daughter, Lara. The company will also be offering a minimum of 150 nights free accommodation, including breakfast at the hotel for buyers and retailers during the Fashion Week. There
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