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Two September events aimed at bringing new communities together

Taylor Wimpey Yorkshire is hosting a raft of events in September, with two in particular in Eggborough and Wetherby aimed at bringing people together to help strengthen community bonds.

Yorkshire Evening Post·1d ago
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Man banned from driving for four years for causing catastrophic injuries to Wetherby schoolteacher

A man has been given a four-year motoring ban after his careless driving caused serious injuries to a female motorist on a main road near Wetherby.

Harrogate Advertiser·1d ago
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Plans submitted for new goods vehicle operating centre in Wetherby

Trevor Jones, trading as Excalon, is seeking permission for the use of Ruddings Farm Barn as a goods vehicle operating centre.

York Press·6d ago
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GCSE results: Success for Harrogate students at The Grammar School at Leeds

Students at The Grammar School at Leeds (GSAL), including pupils from Harrogate and Wetherby, have celebrated excellent exam results.

Harrogate Advertiser·6d ago
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Ainsley Harriott joins Martin House kitchen team during visit to Wetherby hospice

Ainsley Harriott lent his culinary skills to Martin House Children’s Hospice in Wetherby

Harrogate Advertiser·18 Aug
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Yorkshire fish and chip shop with food that 'soothes the soul' named among UK's best

The Wetherby Whaler has been named as one of the best fish and chip shops in the UK - have you ever visited?

York Press·15 Aug
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Concerns over 'contradictions and omissions' in report on 210-home scheme on edge of Wetherby

Objectors say the development would put significant pressure on services in Wetherby

Yorkshire Evening Post·9 Aug
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Anxious Wetherby residents win reprieve over new housing as planning meeting is deferred

Wetherby Civic Society has argued the new plan would significantly impact on roads, schools and other services

Yorkshire Evening Post·7 Aug
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‘It was just a really special moment’: New hydrotherapy pool opens at Martin House Children’s Hospice in Wetherby

A new hydrotherapy pool has opened at Martin House Children’s Hospice giving families with seriously ill children the chance to swim together for the first time.

Harrogate Advertiser·7 Aug
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Watch: Moment masked raiders ram Wetherby Services ATM and steal cash machine

A passer-by captured dramatic footage of masked raiders using a car to smash into an ATM at Wetherby Services before stealing a cash machine.

Harrogate Advertiser·6 Aug
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Wetherby Civic Society urges council to pause decision on 210 new homes in long-running controversy

Wetherby Civic Society is urging North Yorkshire councillors to defer a decision on controversial plans for up to 210 homes near Wetherby.

Harrogate Advertiser·6 Aug
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'Operation clean-up' underway as Travellers leave York village

Eyewitnesses said caravans left Rufforth Playing Fields, off the B1224 Wetherby Road yesterday evening around 6.30pm (Wednesday, August 5).

York Press·6 Aug
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York village cricket club moves match after Travellers pitch up on grounds

As reported by The Press today (Tuesday, August 4), caravans are camped in Rufforth Playing Fields, off the B1224 Wetherby Road and home to a local cricket club.

York Press·4 Aug
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Popular Wetherby Indian restaurant shortlisted in prestigious International Asian Restaurant Awards

A popular Indian restaurant in Wetherby is celebrating after being shortlisted for one of the UK's most prestigious hospitality awards.

Harrogate Advertiser·31 Jul
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Cash machine stolen during ram raid at Yorkshire service station

A cash machine was stolen during a ram raid at Wetherby Services off the A1(M), North Yorkshire Police has said.

York Press·29 Jul
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Masked men steal cash machine from Wetherby Services during early morning raid

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses after a cash machine was stolen from a services in Wetherby.

Harrogate Advertiser·29 Jul
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North Yorkshire Police launch investigation after tools and machinery stolen from farm near Wetherby

North Yorkshire Police is appealing for information and witnesses after tools and machinery stolen from farm near Wetherby.

Harrogate Advertiser·27 Jul
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Retired clinical scientist from Wetherby: 'I'm still here and active at 72' so I thought I'd do a charity epic

A retired clinical scientist from Wetherby who is “still here and active at 72” has run a mile for charity for each year of his age in just 24 hours.

Harrogate Advertiser·23 Jul
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Family-run textile company in Wetherby is one of the UK's leading manufacturers

Wetherby’s MP has said the town is lucky to have one of the UK's leading manufacturers in its midst after he saw its new £1 million investment for himself.

Harrogate Advertiser·22 Jul
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MP visits Wetherby-based world-class textile manufacturer Arville

Rt Hon Sir Alec Shelbrooke MP visited Wetherby-based Arville Textiles to see first-hand how one of the UK's leading manufacturers of world-class technical textiles is investing in advanced manufacturi

Yorkshire Evening Post·20 Jul
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Leeds City Council launches review of Wetherby parking charges and £337,000-a-year scheme

Parking charges introduced in town centres around Leeds, including in Wetherby, are estimated to be raising the council almost £340,000 a year.

Harrogate Advertiser·17 Jul
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Explore this luxurious Wetherby home with a cinema, gym, and five bedrooms

The indoor cinema is a must-see feature 🎥

Yorkshire Evening Post·5 Jul
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Wetherby YOI is 'like the Wild West', says judge, after 'frenzied' sharpened toothbrush attacks

One of the attacks was described by an officer as ‘relentless, frenzied and quite shocking to see’

Yorkshire Evening Post·4 Jul
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IN PICTURES: 42 photos of primary school leavers from across Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, Wetherby and Nidderdale

Year 6 pupils across the Harrogate district are saying goodbye to their classmates and teachers as they move up to ‘big school’ in September.

Harrogate Advertiser·2 Jul
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Classic car run raises incredible £47,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice in Wetherby

Nearly 50 classic cars have helped raise £47,000 for Martin House Children’s Hospice during the charity’s annual Mad Hatters Classic Car Run.

Harrogate Advertiser·30 Jun
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Plans for long-awaited £25 million rebuild of Wetherby High School given green light

Plans for the long-awaited £25 million rebuild of Wetherby High School have been approved, paving the way for construction work to begin on the transformational project.

Harrogate Advertiser·29 Jun
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Wondrous photos take you back to Wetherby in the 1960s

Photo memories from the 1960s of Wetherby and surrounding villages including Kirk Deighton and

Yorkshire Evening Post·21 Jun
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King’s Birthday Honours: Wetherby charity founder awarded British Empire Medal for life-changing work with Kenyan orphans

A man from Wetherby has been awarded a prestigious British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of his dedication to supporting orphaned children in Kenya.

Harrogate Advertiser·15 Jun
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Explore this stunning second-floor apartment inside a grand Grade II estate on the outskirts of Wetherby

Intrigued? Take a look inside 🏡

Yorkshire Evening Post·13 Jun
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Leeds HMP a 'cluster site' for self-inflicted deaths and 'priority concerns' raised at Wetherby YOI in report

‘Men, women and children in prisons and YOIs are living in increasingly unsafe and demoralising conditions’

Yorkshire Evening Post·10 Jun
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Wetherby beauty salon dealing with staffing matter 'internally' after video goes viral

It has said that the video ‘does not reflect the professional standards and values we uphold’

Yorkshire Evening Post·10 Jun
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Harrogate Town to reap 'significant' benefits of partnership with Marcy Fitness following stadium renaming

Harrogate Town believe that their partnership with Marcy Fitness will benefit them far beyond the renaming of their Wetherby Road home.

Harrogate Advertiser·9 Jun
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IN PICTURES: First look inside the new £21.9 million Martin House Children’s Hospice building opened by Sir Gareth Southgate

Martin House Children’s Hospice in Wetherby has officially opened the doors to its new-look building following the completion of a major £21.9 million redevelopment project - THE BUILD.

Harrogate Advertiser·8 Jun
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Judge gives Wetherby paedophile voyeur an 'unhappy birthday' by sending him to jail

Pervert sent into custody on his 37th birthday

Yorkshire Evening Post·6 Jun
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Sir Gareth Southgate cuts ribbon at new Martin House Children's Hospice building following £21.9 million redevelopment project

Martin House Children’s Hospice in Wetherby has officially opened the doors to its new-look building following the completion of a major £21.9 million redevelopment project - THE BUILD.

Harrogate Advertiser·5 Jun
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A1(M) to close between Wetherby and Boroughbridge as major resurfacing scheme gets under way

Motorists are being warned to expect overnight closures, lane restrictions and diversions as a resurfacing scheme gets under way on a major road in the Harrogate district this week.

Harrogate Advertiser·4 Jun
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Sir Gareth Southgate to open new Martin House Children's Hospice building following £21.9 million redevelopment project

Martin House Children’s Hospice in Wetherby is officially opening the doors to its new-look building following the completion of a major £21.9 million redevelopment project - THE BUILD.

Harrogate Advertiser·3 Jun
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Wetherby Athletic Under-16s Girls complete superb league and cup double

Wetherby Athletic Under-16s Girls rounded off a remarkable season by completing an impressive league and cup double.

Harrogate Advertiser·2 Jun
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Popular noodle bar Chopstix reopens in Wetherby following major refurbishment

A popular noodle bar has reopened in Wetherby following a major refurbishment.

Harrogate Advertiser·1 Jun
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Tories and Greens band together to oppose up to 5,000 homes around Wetherby

North Yorkshire has seen significantly increased housing targets, as part of the Labour Government’s bid to build 1.5m new homes by 2030.

Yorkshire Post·31 May
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Lane of motorway running through North Yorkshire closed for repairs to damaged bridge

National Highways said lane one of three on the A1(M) northbound near Wetherby is shut due to a damaged bridge joint.

York Press·31 May
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Crash on main road outside North Yorkshire town

The county's fire and rescue service said a crew from Harrogate was called to the A661 Wetherby Road near the town around 3.30pm today (Saturday, May 30).

York Press·30 May
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Main road in York to close overnight for telecoms works

The B1224 Wetherby Road, Acomb, between the junction with Bland Lane and a point 105 eastbound, will shut to vehicles from 8pm on Sunday, May 31 to 5am the following morning (Monday, June 1).

York Press·30 May
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Plans to install solar panels on clubhouse roof at Wetherby Golf Club approved by city council

A golf club in Wetherby has been given the green light to install solar panels on its roof after plans were agreed with the city council.

Harrogate Advertiser·27 May
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Who needs Whitby when there is the Wetherby Whaler and other treats in my hometown

You’ve seen the stories where a reporter will go to Whitby and enjoy its fish and chips and other delights. Instead, go to Wetherby!

York Press·23 May
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‘I want to be able to say I’ve done my best’: Wetherby Eco-Fair aims to help people save money and the planet

One of the organisers behind a Wetherby fair designed to help people save money and the planet says his daughter was his inspiration for the event.

Harrogate Advertiser·21 May
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Children from Wetherby hospice to take over Leeds train station tannoy to thank supporters

Visitors to Leeds train station will notice something a little different this weekend, as children from Martin House Children's Hospice take over the tannoy.

Harrogate Advertiser·21 May
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Residents invited to open their doors to support Wetherby children’s hospice this summer

Residents are being encouraged to host their own events at home this summer, as part of a new fundraising campaign for Martin House Children's Hospice.

Harrogate Advertiser·19 May
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Major North Yorkshire firm to support Martin House Children’s Hospice after charity's help for employee

One of North Yorkshire’s fastest-growing businesses has selected Martin House Children’s Hospice near Wetherby as its new charity partner.

Harrogate Advertiser·15 May
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Harrogate Town AFC withdraws plans for new £2.75 million training ground due to flood risk

A statement has been issued by Harrogate Town AFC regarding the proposed new training ground facility at Wetherby Racecourse following recent speculation surrounding the project.

Harrogate Advertiser·15 May