Power cut affects 6,600 homes in Harrogate

A power cut in Harrogate this morning led to 6,603 homes losing electricity.

The power cut affected homes in the HG3 postcode, which includes Beckwithshaw, Killinghall and Pannal.

Northern Powergrid said power returned at 9.30am this morning.

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Routine traffic stop in Pannal leads to three modern slavery arrests

Police officers made three arrests connected to modern slavery after pulling over a car in Pannal at 3 am last night during a routine traffic stop.

Following checks on the Audi A4 and the occupants, a 47-year-old man from Leeds and a 32-year-old woman from Birmingham were arrested for suspected modern slavery and people trafficking offences. They have been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

A 23-year-old woman from Leeds was also arrested for possession of a Class A drug. No further action was taken against her and officers have provided safeguarding support.

The police is asking anyone who may have information that could assist its investigation to call 101, select option 1, and speak to the Force Control Room quoting the reference number 12200148140.

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Modern slavery is thought to be one of the most lucrative forms of organised crime, with the International Labour Organisation estimating its global annual worth at £150 billion.

Modern slavery can come in many forms, including forced labour, sexual exploitation and forced criminality linked to drugs.

Costa drive-thru opens this week in Harrogate

A Costa drive-thru will open tomorrow near Pannal with new coronavirus safety measures in place.

The coffee company had planned an earlier opening but the pandemic delayed construction works at the Leeds Road site.

It is a key commuting route into Harrogate from the south of the town.

Most of the work now appears to be complete from the outside with a few workers at the Costa drive-thru today putting in the finishing touches.

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A Costa Coffee spokesperson told the Stray Ferret:

“The safety of both our team members and customers are our number one priority and ahead of opening we have put in place enhanced safety measures and hygiene procedures that align with government guidelines. We look forward to being an active member of the local community and serving customers a perfectly handcrafted cup of coffee.”

Harrogate Borough Council approved the demolition of a petrol station and shops for the development despite concerns over traffic.

Costa Coffee is taking part in the Eat Out to Help Out scheme so will give a 50% discount on Mondays to Wednesdays throughout August.

This will be the third Costa Coffee in Harrogate with the other two in the town centre and in Starbeck.