Local News from Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Local MP Urges Transport Minister to Scrap Bus Pass Rule for Disabled People
Last week, Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, met with the Minister for Local Transport, to push for an end to bus pass restrictions that disadvantage disabled people.
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Local farming charity to focus on farmer's confidence and wellbeing
Farming charity, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society will be looking at the support it provides to the farming community, following concerns about business confidence and wellbeing raised by its members.
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New Asian street food venue to open in Knaresborough
A new Asian fusion street food venue is set to open in Knaresborough later this month.
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Artwork, installations and projection mark VE Day anniversary
New artwork, installations and projections can now be seen around Harrogate as part of the town's VE Day 80th anniversary commemorations.
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HECK! team raise £4,500 to combat rare genetic disease
A team of fundraisers from sausage experts HECK! have raised more than £4,500 for a rare neurological disease.
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New healthcare innovation hub opened in Knaresborough
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) has opened a new Healthcare Innovation Hub in Knaresborough.
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Leeds United legends to host event in Harrogate
Three Leeds United football legends are coming to Harrogate next month for a special charity event.
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Harrogate lego trail to return by popular demand
Harrogate's lego trail will be back by popular demand this summer.
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Fundraiser, 72, to climb six hours on Stairmaster for Henshaws
A 72-year-old fundraiser is taking on an epic charity challenge in aid of disability and sight loss charity Henshaws and the Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation.
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Great British Food Festival to return this month
Yorkshire's premier food and drink festival is returning to Harewood House later this month.
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Lidl targets two new Harrogate stores
Lidl has revealed plans to open 40 new stores across the UK - and Harrogate is on its wish list.
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Budding Ripon barristers triumph in mock trial final
A team of budding young barristers from Ripon triumphed in the courtroom after winning their case in a prestigious mock trial final.
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Have you seen this wanted Harrogate man?
Police are appealing for help to locate a wanted man from Harrogate.
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Police appeal after Mini collides with parked car in Harrogate
Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage following a damage only collision on Leyland Road in Harrogate.