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  Families across the Harrogate district are being encouraged to make the most of a new guide to free and low-cost activities during the seven-week summer holidays.

• Much-loved Slingsby Gin becomes new Festivals' partner

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• Princess Royal to become Great Yorkshire Show President

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• Concern over lack of consultation ahead of Lifeline cuts decision

  Cuts to a 24/7 emergency helpline for elderly North Yorkshire residents have been pushed through without consulting users of the service, say critics.

• Animal charity launches £2 million redevelopment appeal

  An animal charity that supports vulnerable pets from Harrogate has launched a major public appeal to help fund a £2 million redevelopment of its facilities.

• Sneak peek: New Otley play area starts to take shape

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• Historic Harrogate pub named among the UK's best by The Telegraph

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• Police appeal to find wanted Harrogate man

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• Harrogate MP calls on new Prime Minister to overhaul 'broken' water industry

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• Harrogate nursery children get messy for International Mud Day

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• Harrogate Autumn Flower Show to celebrate 50th anniversary

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• Ripon swimming sensation secures dream move to US university

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• First look at Ripon Workhouse Museum after £2.8million refurb

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