Local News from Tuesday, July 8th, 2025
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Day-case hysterectomies now available at Harrogate District Hospital
Patients can now have Laparoscopic (keyhole) hysterectomies as day cases thanks to a new service at Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT).
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Harrogate BID to promote town at Great Yorkshire Show
The Harrogate BID team will be in attendance at the Great Yorkshire Show this week to promote the town as a must-visit destination.
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Harrogate school opens new play area to celebrate 25th anniversary
A primary school in Harrogate has opened a brand new play area as part of its 25th anniversary celebrations.
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Young Harrogate divers qualify for national finals
Two talented Harrogate divers are set to contest a national final next week.
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Sell-out Great Yorkshire Show expected to attract 140,000 visitors
The 166th Great Yorkshire Show gets underway today (Tuesday) with 140,000 visitors expected in Harrogate for the sell-out event.
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More enforcement and a review of fees planned in parking policy overhaul
An overhaul of parking policies across North Yorkshire is set to lead to more enforcement and a county-wide review of parking charges.
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Police seek man after ATM damage at Harrogate Co-op
Police have issued CCTV images of a man following ATM damage in Harrogate.
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Harrogate MP: Don't fund defence by cutting aid
Harrogate MP Tom Gordon has welcomed the UK's renewed commitment to national security - but warned the Prime Minister not to fund increased defence spending by cutting the Overseas Development Aid budget.
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Yorkshire Water to impose hosepipe ban
Yorkshire Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban will come into effect this week ahead of another hot and dry spell.