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• Governors oppose battery storage site near Knaresborough primary school

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• Harrogate Cat Rescue issues update on kittens born with genetic condition

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• King Charles makes surprise visit to Knaresborough Castle

  Residents and visitors gathered at Knaresborough Castle today (Tuesday) as King Charles made an unexpected visit to the historic site.

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• Yorkshire Water hails decision to ban plastic wet wipes

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