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• Harrogate MP calls for action as graduates' debts continue to rise

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• Wetherby student raises over £1,300 after mum's cancer diagnosis

  A Wetherby student and her flatmate have raised over £1,300 for Breast Cancer Now after her mum was diagnosed with stage four cancer.

• Harrogate buses display poppies as free travel returns for Armed Forces

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• Ripon MP calls for action following rise in unemployment benefit claims

  Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has called for Government action after a rise in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits across his constituency.

• New Wickes store officially opens in Harrogate

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• Appeal for witnesses after assault outside Harrogate shop

  Police are appealing for witnesses after a member of the public was assaulted on Knaresborough Road in Harrogate.

• Harrogate MP steps up pressure for hospitality support in Budget

  Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called on the Chancellor to cut VAT for hospitality businesses.

• Rhodes Wood owner reflects on nearly 30 years in Harrogate

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• Royal Hall hosts Ashville's movie-themed music spectacular

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• Ripon Grammar ranked among England's top 50 grammar schools

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