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• Yorkshire Water sewer capacity threatens new homes and funding, says councillor

  A lack of capacity in Yorkshire Water’s sewerage network could prevent new homes being occupied in parts of North Yorkshire and delay millions of pounds in funding for local services, councillors have warned.

• Harrogate pupils support homeless through Harvest appeal

  Pupils at St Peter's CE Primary School are supporting homeless people in Harrogate through this year’s Harvest appeal.

• Police pursuit of Knaresborough shoplifters to feature on Channel 5 tonight

  An operation targeting suspected shoplifters in Knaresborough will feature on Channel 5’s Biker Cops: Elite Squad One tonight (Monday).

• Growing pressure on North Yorkshire farmers, reports warn

  North Yorkshire farmers are facing mounting pressure after warnings of falling food production and declining confidence.

• Ripon runner sets new record in 35-mile ultra race

  Ripon runner Rob Harrison has set a new course record at the Ripon Ultra, completing the 35-mile race in four hours and 13 minutes.

• Harrogate dance fitness classes celebrate seven years

  A dance fitness group is celebrating seven years of classes across Harrogate, Knaresborough and Boroughbridge.

• Appeal after woman approached by man near Harrogate hospital

  Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman was approached by a man who repeatedly asked for her personal contact details in Harrogate.

• Vandals cause £1,000 damage to public toilets in Knaresborough

  Police are appealing for information after vandals caused around £1,000 worth of damage to public toilets in Knaresborough.

• Scarborough’s Alpamare waterpark set to be sold with 99-year car park lease

  Scarborough's Alpamare waterpark is set to be sold alongside a 99-year peppercorn lease of the adjoining car park.

• Starbeck primary unveils new school library

  A new library has been officially unveiled at Starbeck Primary Academy following a year-long project to transform an underused room.

• Fountains by Floodlight returns with new show celebrating abbey’s history

  Fountains by Floodlight has returned with a new projection show inspired by 900 years of history.

• Date confirmed for return of Yorkshire Farming Conference in Harrogate

  The Yorkshire Farming Conference will return to Harrogate in January following its successful debut earlier this year.

• Ripon Runners to host community night run to highlight women's safety

  Ripon Runners is inviting the community to join a night run to highlight the safety concerns women face when exercising outdoors after dark.

• Martin House opens new memorial garden for bereaved families

  Bereaved families supported by Martin House Children’s Hospice were joined by Chris Packham this week as they opened a new garden in memory of children and young people who have died. 

• Harrogate businesses open toilets to public under new council scheme

  Harrogate businesses are opening their toilets to the public as part of a new scheme launched by Harrogate Town Council.

• Mayor joins India trade mission as leaders target £170m boost for Yorkshire

  The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire wants to secure a share of a potential £170 million annual economic boost for Yorkshire and the Humber on a visit to India.

• Swan Lake to bring live orchestra and ballet to Harrogate's Royal Hall

  Imperial Classical Ballet is bringing Swan Lake to Harrogate’s Royal Hall later this month.

• How Harrogate's Dragons' Den businesses have fared since the show

  Six of the eight Harrogate businesses featured on Dragons' Den remain active, according to new research.

• New Brazilian-Japanese restaurant to open in Harrogate

  A new restaurant combining Brazilian and Japanese cuisine is set to open in Harrogate before the festive season.