The awards mark the achievements of outstanding young people aged under 35 and nominations are now open. Harrogate solicitors, McCormicks, is the main sponsor for this year’s 28 th annual Yorkshire Young Achievers Awards. Second banking blow for Ripon as Halifax announces closure.Bank machines to be fitted in Knaresborough Library building.I look forward to integrating our new community branch into the heart of Knaresborough and delivering the much-needed local financial facilities for people and businesses in our area.” “After some time away from Knaresborough it’s a privilege to return to the town I love, and engage with some of the familiar and new faces that make this town such a jewel in North Yorkshire’s crown. “The people of Knaresborough have been crying out for the return of financial services to this thriving market town and we hope the arrival of our community branch will deliver the essential support they’ve been missing. Heather Pearman joins with over 10 years’ experience in financial services, having previously worked for Knaresborough’s Bradford & Bingley and Santander branches for 15 years. The building society said its community branch, inside Knaresborough library, showed its commitment to maintaining a high street presence across North Yorkshire. Since the last bank in the town was closed in 2021, the building society said it had worked closely with the borough and county councils to restore banking access. Newcastle Building Society has appointed Heather Pearman to manage its new community branch in Knaresborough which opened in July. Business Breakfast is sponsored by Harrogate law firm Truth Legal.

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