Local News from Monday, November 17th, 2025
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People urged to hand in knives as part of campaign to reduce knife crime
North Yorkshire Police are intensifying their efforts to take knives out of circulation this week.
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Road traffic victims remembered at special service in Ripon
A service of remembrance took place this week for those killed and seriously injured on the roads of North Yorkshire.
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Parking fees to be scrapped for next year's Great Knaresborough Bed Race
Parking at Conyngham Hall and other key areas are set to be scrapped for next year's Great Knaresborough Bed Race.
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WATCH: Check out a magical local day out on The Polar Express
Special Polar Express-themed trains started on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway this weekend - and we went along to see what it's like.
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Harrogate hearing clinic celebrates 5th anniversary
A Harrogate hearing clinic is marking a major milestone this month as it celebrates five years of supporting patients across the region.
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Late night shopping event returns to Ripon
Ripon's annual Late Night Shopping event will return later this month.
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£3 million funding to boost special needs education
Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) in North Yorkshire are being supported through a £3 million investment.
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Northern offers discounted tickets for journeys to Christmas markets
Customers who are planning to visit some fantastic Christmas markets in Yorkshire over the festive season are being offered £2 train tickets.
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Man who threatened to stab Harrogate security guard jailed
A man who threatened to stab a shop security guard in Harrogate has been jailed for two years.
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Row over home-to-school transport escalates amid broken promises claim
A bitter row over changes to home-to-school transport policy in North Yorkshire has escalated with accusations of the truth being misrepresented and promises being broken.
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Council launches guide to improve support for Armed Forces in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire Council has launched a guide to improve support for serving personnel, veterans, and their families across the county.
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Harrogate Hospital Radio awarded £18,000 Lottery grant
Harrogate Hospital Radio has received an £18,000 grant from The National Lottery Community Fund.
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Calls for Sara Cox to receive damehood after £9.5million Children in Need challenge
BBC presenter Sara Cox's epic fundraising challenge for Children in Need has prompted calls for her to receive a damehood.



