Local News from Monday, February 16th, 2026
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1,000 Smiles: Pateley Bridge woman wins £1,000 prize
A Pateley Bridge woman has bagged £1,000 directly into her bank account - just for smiling.
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Ripon pupils take alcohol-free fashion message to Parliament
Streetwise Ripon Grammar fashionistas will present their novel ideas to help promote healthy teenage lifestyle choices at the Houses of Parliament.
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Call for volunteers to support end of life care patients in Harrogate and Ripon
Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) is appealing for volunteers to provide support, comfort and companionship to patients receiving end‑of‑life care.
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Council agrees council tax hike because they don't live "in world of unicorns and rainbows"
North Yorkshire Council chiefs say they would rather not increase council tax by the maximum allowed — but they don't live "in a world of unicorns and rainbows".



