Local News from Thursday, September 25th, 2025
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Town council set to take control of Knaresborough market
Knaresborough's historic market is set to get new managers as part of a "double devolution" deal.
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New Ripon Mayor hopes for more "open and accessible" city council
The new Mayor of Ripon says she is optimistic the city council can move forward and be more “open and accessible” in the future following a period of turbulence.
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Martin House Children’s Hospice launches 36-hour fundraising push for £21.9m redevelopment
Martin House Children’s Hospice is hosting a 36-hour give campaign in Wetherby, launching this Sunday (28th September), in a bid to raise £360,000 towards "the build," a £21.9 million redevelopment project of the hospice.
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Family and friends pay tribute to ‘a beloved father, grandad and friend to many”
The family of a man who tragically died in a collision near Dishforth Airfield last week have paid tribute, describing him as “a beloved father, grandad and friend to many.”
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Major water mains upgrade set to begin in Harrogate town centre
Work to upgrade Harrogate’s ageing water mains is finally set to get underway, with Yorkshire Water confirming the first phase of a £1.8 million project will begin on Monday 6th October.
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Star-studded line-up announced for Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival 2025
The Raworths Harrogate Literature Festival has unveiled its 2025 programme, promising a glittering line-up of bestselling authors, politicians, broadcasters, and sporting legends.