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Temporary traffic lights set for Leeds Road as £500,000 gas works get underway this month

Northern Gas Networks will begin a £500,000 project to replace more than 6km of ageing metal gas pipes in Harrogate on October 27.

Environment

Rupert Visick, of Forward Investments, at the land at Crimple Valley.

Council says Harrogate business' £10million offer to save land at Pannal is 'a publicity stunt'

A £10 million offer by a Harrogate business to stop the council from developing houses on one of the town’s most famous views, has been described as a ‘publicity stunt’.

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Harrogate's main town centre Post Office set to close down next year

Harrogate's main town centre Post Office is set to be shut down and replaced by a concession in WHSmiths, the organisation has confirmed.

Business

Guest speaker Vassos Alexander (centre) with (l to r) Duncan Williams, Paul Varley of Lloyds Bank, Richard Nicholls of event sponsor Bagnodesign, and Howard Matthews. (1810121AM9)

Vassos speaks at Business Luncheon

The Pavilions of Harrogate welcomed a capacity audience for the autumn Harrogate Business Luncheon on Friday.

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Rebecca and Richard Burniston (right) receive their award from the award sponsor and Harry Gration. (S)

District wins big at night of rural talents

The winners of The Yorkshire Post’s 2018 Rural Awards were announced at Pavilions of Harrogate last week and included some worthy local winners.

Business

Firm helps TK Maxx and Next buy British

Harrogate-based retail sourcing company The Great British Exchange (GBE) has been working with TK Maxx and Next online to promote British design and manufacturing.

Business

Harrogate business makes £10 million offer to buy Pannal land and protect it from development

A Harrogate business has offered to purchase land at Crimple Valley and gift it to the local community in a bid to save it from the threat of development.

Environment

Harrogate MP launches consultation to fight closure of town's central Post Office

Harrogate MP launches public consultation to fight closure of town's central Post Office

Andrew Jones MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough has launched his own public consultation to fight back against the proposed 'downgrade' of the town's main Post Office

News

Here's how you can get involved with the Harrogate Advertiser Love Your High Street Campaign

The Harrogate Advertiser would like to invite readers to get involved in our Love Your High Street campaign.

Business

Commercial Street. Saeid Partow(Iconic Vape), Ruth Hampson(Bean and Bud), Sue Kramer(Crown Jewellers), Alex Tabor(Blue Beards Barber Shop), Gemma Aykroyd (The Cheese Board of Harrogate) and Claire Rose (Miss Claire Rose)

Love Your High Street: Here's why Commercial Street is one of Harrogate's best hidden gems

Widely populated with independent businesses and its unique array of specialist shops, Commercial Street is one of Harrogate’s best hidden gems.

Business

Harrogate Advertiser launches Love Your High Street campaign to back small businesses

In the build-up to Christmas, the Harrogate Advertiser, along with sister Johnston Press titles from across the country, is launching a Love Your High Street campaign to champion our town’s shops and small businesses, and encourage readers to shop local.

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Love Your High Street: The history of Harrogate's charming Commercial Street

As the Harrogate Advertiser launches it's Love Your High Street campaign by looking at the small and independent businesses on Commercial Street, Harrogate historian Malcolm Neesam tells us more about the origins of this charming shopping quarter.

Business

Harrogate company confirmed as sponsor for UCI Road World Championships

One of Yorkshire’s leading companies has confirmed its support for the 2019 UCI Road World Championships.

Business

5 scenic spots to visit in the North of England by train this Autumn

The North of England has a multitude of towns, cities and villages that are perfect for a day out, or even a weekend away.

Transport

These diversions are causing one hour delays for Leeds and Wakefield train passengers this morning

Rail commuters heading towards West Yorkshire are facing heavy rush hour disruption following a signalling fault in Wakefield.

Transport

Sir Richard Branson (centre) was among 100 'strivers' ' including Matt Welsh and Kieron Bakewell ' who raised a total of �6m for Big Change, a charity for young people. (S)

Directors ‘strive’ with  Branson to raise £15k

Two Knaresborough business-owners have come back down to earth after taking part last week in the Virgin Strive Challenge alongside Richard Branson.

Business

Michael de Sousa will lead JudgeService's launch in the Canadian marlet. (S)

JudgeService hires to launch in Canada

JudgeService, the Harrogate-based customer satisfaction and review company, has appointed a new sales director to support expansion into Canada.

Business

Niece’s diagnosis leads to gluten-free business

A Harrogate online retail expert has taken a bite out of the growing gluten-free food market after her young niece was diagnosed with coeliac disease.

Business

£10k vouchers up for grabs for IT projects

The latest phase of the Digital Growth Voucher scheme launched across Leeds City Region on Monday (October 1) and businesses across the district are being urged to apply.

Business

The Cycle Expo Yorkshire team with cycling star, Lizzie Deignan and XSEM's, Charlotte Scouler (second from right).

Harrogate set to host North of England's first major cycle expo - here's what to expect:

Harrogate is set to host the first major cycling expo in the North of England, welcoming some of the biggest names and brands in the industry.

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