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  North Yorkshire Police is ready for an ‘odd’ World Cup amid a zero-tolerance warning on anti-social or criminal behaviour.

• Popular Knaresborough clothing business to open new store in Otley

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• Harrogate Town announce new forward signing

  Harrogate Town have announced the signing of talented forward Ciaran McGuckin on a permanent deal.

• Harrogate boxing club launches mental health workshop for young fighters

  A Harrogate boxing club is teaming up with a leading mental performance coach to help young athletes develop the mental skills needed to succeed both inside and outside the ring.

• Harrogate charity to unveil stunning mosaic designed by disabled artists

  A Harrogate charity is set to unveil a stunning mosaic of iconic artist Frida Kahlo, designed and created by disabled artists from across the area.

• Which roads will be closed for the Knaresborough Bed Race?

  Motorists are being urged to plan ahead as a series of road closures come into force across Knaresborough for the annual Bed Race.

• Provenance Collection announces new Managing Director after offloading three sites

  Provenance Collection has announced the appointment of a new Managing Director after selling three venues from its North Yorkshire portfolio.

• High-powered super cars to roar back into Harrogate for annual event

  The hugely popular Harrogate Concours will return next week with some of the world’s most expensive and high-powered sports cars roaring back into the town centre.

• Harrogate Town announces second summer signing

  Harrogate Town have confirmed their second signing of the summer with the arrival of Will McGowan for an undisclosed fee.

• Have renovations awakened another ghost at Ripon Workhouse Museum?

  Builders working on the multi-million-pound transformation of Ripon Workhouse Museum have reported hearing unexplained footsteps inside the historic building – leading to speculation that another spirit may have been disturbed.

• Charity 5k fun run to be held at Fountains Abbey

  A new family-friendly 5K fun run raising money for children and young people's mental health services is set to take place at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal this summer.

• Police arrest man and woman after '2-in-1' burglary in Bilton

  A man and a woman have been arrested following a suspected '2-in-1 burglary' in Harrogate.

• Otley Garden Centre unveils plans for new outdoor play area

  Otley Garden Centre has unveiled plans for an exciting new outdoor play area.

• NHS perinatal team to take on Knaresborough Bed Race

  A team of NHS clinicians are taking on the Great Knaresborough Bed Race this weekend to spread understanding about postpartum mental health.

• Harrogate MP challenges prosecution rates on violence against women in Parliament

  Local MP Tom Gordon has challenged prosecution rates for violence against women and girls (VAWG) during a session in Parliament.

• Trees could get greater protection under new council policy

  North Yorkshire Council is set to consider a new countywide policy aimed at protecting trees and woodlands while creating greener and healthier communities.

• Councillors to discuss new plan to strengthen action on anti-social behaviour

  Plans to improve how anti-social behaviour is prevented, managed and tackled across North Yorkshire are set to be discussed by councillors.

• Housing target could be the "death of villages" in North Yorkshire, councillor warns

  A Government target to build thousands of new homes in North Yorkshire could lead to the "death of villages", a councillor has claimed.

• Harrogate karate club scoop 11 medals at international open

  A Harrogate karate club has secured a whopping 11 medals at a major international competition in Scotland.