Local News from Tuesday, May 20th, 2025
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Tesco buys Booths in Ripon
Supermarket giant Tesco has acquired Booths in Ripon.
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Newby Hall awarded top medal for first ever Chelsea Flower Show exhibit
Newby Hall has won a prestigious gold medal at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show – its first ever at the world’s most famous horticultural event.
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More than 1,700 knifes collected from knife bins in the last 3 months
North Yorkshire Police have announced the total number of knives collected from the knife bins across the county.
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Local MP calls for return of Harrogate Spring Water money in Parliament
Tom Gordon, MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough, has brought his call for North Yorkshire Council to return the Harrogate Spring Water money to Harrogate to Parliament.
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Children at village school make film about its history
Children at a village primary school near Ripon are starring in a film which will tell the history of their school going back more than 150 years.
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New Harrogate town map and postcards launched
Harrogate BID has launched brand new Harrogate-themed postcards and a town centre guide map.
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Yorkshire brewery turns to solar to power its pints
An independent Yorkshire brewery has received funding from North Yorkshire Council for the installation of solar panels to power its pints.
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Harrogate teen supports bereavement charity after dad's sudden death
A 15-year-old girl from Harrogate is raising awareness of a bereavement charity following the tragic loss of her dad.
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Police appeal after 'violent incident' involving women in Harrogate
Police are appealing for information following an "incident of violence" that occurred in Harrogate town centre.
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Have you seen this wanted Harrogate man?
Can you help police find this wanted man from the Harrogate area?
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Harrogate school receives surprise tractor visit
A Harrogate primary school received a surprise tractor visit yesterday (Monday) ahead of the return of the UK's largest vintage tractor show.