Stabbing scene shut down
Fast food takeaway outlet 'Ocean's 11' has been shut down recently due to the stabbing that took place last month. It is believed that staff were too shaken by the trauma to return to work, especially after once member of staff had to defend himself with a frying pan. Head chef Jamal Sarki said "It was so scary but I knew exactly what I had to do to get rid of the crook." The outlet had only been open for 6 months when the attack took place, and the decision to close it down has been made due to the lack of customers recently. There will be a full makeover of the takeaway shop to clear the history, and it is believed that it will re-open again later next month.
Monday, 3 October 2011
Wednesday, 28 September 2011
Newspaper Article 13
Clangers with Style
Harroagte-based charity Yorkshire Cancer Research is inviting knitting and sewing enthusiasts to create their very own version of the charity’s loveable pink mascots – popular 1970s TV characters The Clangers! The competition has been organised as part of the 'Twisted Thread Knitting and Stitching Show', which will take place at the International Centre, Harrogate, from 24-27 November 2011. The person who knits or sews the ‘best-dressed’ Clanger will be announced at the show and presented with a Hamper of Yorkshire Fayre from Farrah’s, famous throughout the world for its Original Harrogate Toffee. All entries will be displayed at the exhibition and will be available to purchase along with the charity’s official Clanger key-rings and badges. Proceeds from the sale of knitted or sewn Clangers will go towards funding world-class research, treatment and diagnosis projects throughout the region. Sally Crerar, Head of Community Fundraising at Yorkshire Cancer Research, said "We’ve already received some fantastic entries and we’re really looking forward to choosing the Clanger with the best outfit! We’re delighted to be part of such a fantastic event and we really hope everyone who loves knitting and sewing will join in the fun and help us raise money for our vital work." Entries should be sent, along with your name, address and telephone number, to Freepost YCR, Yorkshire Cancer Research and the deadline for entries is Monday, 11th November. If the competition winner is not present at the exhibition, the hamper will be sent by post, so get knitting!
Harroagte-based charity Yorkshire Cancer Research is inviting knitting and sewing enthusiasts to create their very own version of the charity’s loveable pink mascots – popular 1970s TV characters The Clangers! The competition has been organised as part of the 'Twisted Thread Knitting and Stitching Show', which will take place at the International Centre, Harrogate, from 24-27 November 2011. The person who knits or sews the ‘best-dressed’ Clanger will be announced at the show and presented with a Hamper of Yorkshire Fayre from Farrah’s, famous throughout the world for its Original Harrogate Toffee. All entries will be displayed at the exhibition and will be available to purchase along with the charity’s official Clanger key-rings and badges. Proceeds from the sale of knitted or sewn Clangers will go towards funding world-class research, treatment and diagnosis projects throughout the region. Sally Crerar, Head of Community Fundraising at Yorkshire Cancer Research, said "We’ve already received some fantastic entries and we’re really looking forward to choosing the Clanger with the best outfit! We’re delighted to be part of such a fantastic event and we really hope everyone who loves knitting and sewing will join in the fun and help us raise money for our vital work." Entries should be sent, along with your name, address and telephone number, to Freepost YCR, Yorkshire Cancer Research and the deadline for entries is Monday, 11th November. If the competition winner is not present at the exhibition, the hamper will be sent by post, so get knitting!
Newspaper Article 12
Next years fireworks expected to go off with a bang
Harrogate Round Table are back again this year, and are planning to put on the most spectacular display in the bonfires’ 30 year history. Being one of the few remaining bonfire events where an entry fee is not charged, Harrogate Round Table are reliant on the generosity of the public on the evening to donate as much as they can afford to this years supported charity which is Yorkshire Cancer Research. This years’ community service chairman Paul Horner said “With around 11,000 people expected, this is by far the biggest single public gathering of the year in Harrogate. No Round Table volunteers get paid for any of the hard work that goes into planning this event, so the public can be assured that all the money they donate is going to a very worthy cause. Without those donations, this event would sadly disappear. We always try to ensure a great warm family feel where everyone can watch the display in safety. You sense a real community spirit and it’s great to see so many families enjoying the event”. This is one of Harrogate's best traditional events, as it brings the whole community together and provides toffee apples and novelty light-up toys for children (or immature adults)! This year the event timings are: 6.00pm – Stray FM buildup, 6.30pm – Bonfire lit, 7.15pm– Fireworks start. Don't forget to bring your wellies, as this event has been known to get very muddy!
Harrogate Round Table are back again this year, and are planning to put on the most spectacular display in the bonfires’ 30 year history. Being one of the few remaining bonfire events where an entry fee is not charged, Harrogate Round Table are reliant on the generosity of the public on the evening to donate as much as they can afford to this years supported charity which is Yorkshire Cancer Research. This years’ community service chairman Paul Horner said “With around 11,000 people expected, this is by far the biggest single public gathering of the year in Harrogate. No Round Table volunteers get paid for any of the hard work that goes into planning this event, so the public can be assured that all the money they donate is going to a very worthy cause. Without those donations, this event would sadly disappear. We always try to ensure a great warm family feel where everyone can watch the display in safety. You sense a real community spirit and it’s great to see so many families enjoying the event”. This is one of Harrogate's best traditional events, as it brings the whole community together and provides toffee apples and novelty light-up toys for children (or immature adults)! This year the event timings are: 6.00pm – Stray FM buildup, 6.30pm – Bonfire lit, 7.15pm– Fireworks start. Don't forget to bring your wellies, as this event has been known to get very muddy!
Tuesday, 27 September 2011
Newspaper Article 11
Harrogate High School Keeps its name- for now
A planned change in status at Harrogate High School has been put on hold. The school had been due to convert to academy status, under the umbrella of Outwood Grange Academy in Wakefield, from the beginning of term earlier this month. But the move has been delayed by a hold-up in the legal process of converting to academy status, although the school has told parents it is still committed to making the transition. Harrogate High School principal Andrew Bayston said: “The process is still active. “The governing body is pursuing discussions with all our partners, including the local authority and Outwood range Academy Trust. “We still see ourselves as fully in partnership with those organisations.” While other schools in the district, including Harrogate Grammar and Rossett School, have converted to academy status on their own, Harrogate High opted to be part of a “family” of schools led by Outwood Grange. Outwood Grange headteacher Michael Wilkins was brought in to Harrogate High as an executive head in 2007 when the school was branded failling and put on the National Challenge register. Since then, the number of pupils achieving at least five GCSEs at grade C or above - seen as a national standard - has increased and the school has also seen a rise in pupils’ achievements at A level. Harrogate High announced earlier this year it wanted to formalise its arrangements with Outwood Grange, which already has several schools within its group. Becoming part of the group of schools would include changing the school’s name to reflect its connection to Outwood Grange, which Mr Bayston said will take effect when the school converts to academy status. A new uniform was introduced at the start of the autumn term, in line with those worn at other schools in the Outwood family.
A planned change in status at Harrogate High School has been put on hold. The school had been due to convert to academy status, under the umbrella of Outwood Grange Academy in Wakefield, from the beginning of term earlier this month. But the move has been delayed by a hold-up in the legal process of converting to academy status, although the school has told parents it is still committed to making the transition. Harrogate High School principal Andrew Bayston said: “The process is still active. “The governing body is pursuing discussions with all our partners, including the local authority and Outwood range Academy Trust. “We still see ourselves as fully in partnership with those organisations.” While other schools in the district, including Harrogate Grammar and Rossett School, have converted to academy status on their own, Harrogate High opted to be part of a “family” of schools led by Outwood Grange. Outwood Grange headteacher Michael Wilkins was brought in to Harrogate High as an executive head in 2007 when the school was branded failling and put on the National Challenge register. Since then, the number of pupils achieving at least five GCSEs at grade C or above - seen as a national standard - has increased and the school has also seen a rise in pupils’ achievements at A level. Harrogate High announced earlier this year it wanted to formalise its arrangements with Outwood Grange, which already has several schools within its group. Becoming part of the group of schools would include changing the school’s name to reflect its connection to Outwood Grange, which Mr Bayston said will take effect when the school converts to academy status. A new uniform was introduced at the start of the autumn term, in line with those worn at other schools in the Outwood family.
Monday, 26 September 2011
Newspaper Article 10
A Very Popular Badger
New pub 'The Fat Badger' has proven very popular as it has already earned back the £1,000,000 spent on it as an extension of the White Hart Hotel. The new building provides food, drinks and a relaxed and friendly environment, including both indoor and outdoor tables and chairs for people to sit. It has also provided many local people jobs and it seems that the Fat Badger is new place to be in Harrogate. The pub is situated at the bottom of cold bath road, and is always buzzing with both locals and tourists.
New pub 'The Fat Badger' has proven very popular as it has already earned back the £1,000,000 spent on it as an extension of the White Hart Hotel. The new building provides food, drinks and a relaxed and friendly environment, including both indoor and outdoor tables and chairs for people to sit. It has also provided many local people jobs and it seems that the Fat Badger is new place to be in Harrogate. The pub is situated at the bottom of cold bath road, and is always buzzing with both locals and tourists.
Newspaper Article 9
Council takes action with new cycle route
The Council have made a decision to place a new path for cyclists on the edge of the stray, after a 150 year cycling ban has recently been lifted. Council workers were widening paths on the 200-acre stretch of green yesterday despite campaigners such as the Stray Defence Association criticising the decision. Local man Lionel Shrago said "the council are destroying the stray" and added "100 percent of people I know disagree with the work that is being done for the cycle path". The selected paths will be 2.5 metres wide and will be available for both pedestrians and cyclists. There will be no lighting and signage will be kept to a minimum. It is expected that the finished paths will arrive in around ten weeks.
The Council have made a decision to place a new path for cyclists on the edge of the stray, after a 150 year cycling ban has recently been lifted. Council workers were widening paths on the 200-acre stretch of green yesterday despite campaigners such as the Stray Defence Association criticising the decision. Local man Lionel Shrago said "the council are destroying the stray" and added "100 percent of people I know disagree with the work that is being done for the cycle path". The selected paths will be 2.5 metres wide and will be available for both pedestrians and cyclists. There will be no lighting and signage will be kept to a minimum. It is expected that the finished paths will arrive in around ten weeks.
Newspaper Article 8
Button makes a pit stop in Harrogate
Famous British Formula 1 Racer Jenson Button opened the Victus restaurant on Beulah Street. He was joined by the mayor Les Ellington last week for the grand opening of the restaurant. Victus provides fresh, quality local food, and has a comfortable and relaxed environment where people can enjoy real food, delivered quickly and professionally. The big event atteacted a crowd of over 150 people wanting to catch a glimpse of Jenson, who signed autographs and even made Mr Ellington a cup of tea to celebrate the opening of Victus restaurant. Restaurant-lover Greg Harrison said "Victus has managed to provide a restaurant experience like no other- even though it is situated in town with hundreds of restaurants already". Victus is already proving to be a big hit with the locals, and Jenson Button seems very proud of the success the restaurant has achieved.
Famous British Formula 1 Racer Jenson Button opened the Victus restaurant on Beulah Street. He was joined by the mayor Les Ellington last week for the grand opening of the restaurant. Victus provides fresh, quality local food, and has a comfortable and relaxed environment where people can enjoy real food, delivered quickly and professionally. The big event atteacted a crowd of over 150 people wanting to catch a glimpse of Jenson, who signed autographs and even made Mr Ellington a cup of tea to celebrate the opening of Victus restaurant. Restaurant-lover Greg Harrison said "Victus has managed to provide a restaurant experience like no other- even though it is situated in town with hundreds of restaurants already". Victus is already proving to be a big hit with the locals, and Jenson Button seems very proud of the success the restaurant has achieved.
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