The Stray Ferret
Local news and journalism for readers and advertisers across Harrogate and nearby North Yorkshire communities
Highlights
- New on EvolcAdded 2026-11-13
About The Stray Ferret
The Stray Ferret is a local news service covering Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, Boroughbridge, Pateley Bridge and Masham. Its reporting includes local politics, business, transport, community, lifestyle and other district topics.
It moved to a subscription publication with local advertising in July 2024. The company is jointly owned by Tamsin O'Brien and Chris Bentley of Hornbeam Park Developments Ltd; O'Brien has editorial control.
Product: Local journalism funded by subscriptions and local advertising.
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Website detection does not establish a paid subscription or company-wide use. Tools loaded after consent or sign-in may be missed. “No longer observed” does not prove the company stopped using a tool.