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• Winners revealed for Health in Harrogate schools competitions

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• Harewood House to host new 'celebration of flowers' event

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• Spring market to be held at Ripley Castle this weekend

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• Over 100 fundraisers take on 500km challenge in memory of Harrogate's Ellie Kempley

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  A group of friends from King James School in Knaresborough have turned a personal connection into an inspiring fundraising achievement - raising more than £1,300 for Parkinson's UK.

• Ripon Rotary's charity bike ride to return for sixth year

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• Harrogate's beloved pantomime ranked among top 5 in UK

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• Sushi Panda on Knaresborough Road announces closure

  A takeaway restaurant in Harrogate has announced it will be closing its doors.

• Knaresborough Town women secure fourth consecutive promotion

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• Dragon Boat Race in aid of children's hospice returns this weekend

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