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• Yorkshire's biggest ever pug meet to be held at Harewood House

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• Bin fires prompt call for public to dispose of batteries responsibly

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• Knaresborough Mayor to open town's first padel venue

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• New award launched to find Yorkshire's best pub

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• Vale of York services given go-ahead despite "rape of countryside" claim

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• Traffic to use new A59 Kex Gill route for first time tomorrow

  Drivers travelling between Harrogate and Skipton will begin using part of the new A59 Kex Gill route from tomorrow (Wednesday)

• Annual Tour de Aky set to hit £10,000 target

  This year's Tour de Aky is on course to raise £10,000 for charity after another successful series of fundraising events.

• Harrogate bus staff nominated for national award

  Two Harrogate-based Transdev colleagues have been shortlisted for national honours at this year's RouteOne Awards.

• Parking warning issued after Burnsall car park closes

  Burnsall visitors are being urged to plan ahead after the closure of a major parking field left parking in the village extremely limited.

• Spire Harrogate Clinic earns top housekeeping award

  Spire Harrogate Clinic has been recognised for its high standards of cleanliness after achieving its first Gold CAP Award.

• Otley music studio launches six-week daytime courses

  A series of new daytime music courses is launching in Otley later this month, giving adults the chance to sing, play and meet new people.

• New guide helps families find free and low-cost summer fun

  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

  Harrogate International Festivals has announced a new partnership with Slingsby Gin.

• Princess Royal to become Great Yorkshire Show President

  The Princess Royal will become President of the Great Yorkshire Show next year in a landmark moment for the event.

• 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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