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• Harrogate charity forms part of Royal Foundation's suicide prevention network

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• Family pay tribute to driver killed in crash near Wetherby

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• New name for much-loved community café in Starbeck

  A familiar community spot in Starbeck has a new name and a renewed sense of purpose. 

• Harrogate girl wins Yorkshire Children of Courage Award

  A Harrogate schoolgirl has been recognised for her bravery and determination at this year’s Yorkshire Children of Courage Awards.

• Two arrested after police intercept stolen van on A1(M)

  Two men have been arrested after a double vehicle interception on the A1(M).

• Hampsthwaite wins village schools football tournament

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• Harrogate Junior Parkrun celebrates 10th anniversary

  Harrogate Junior Parkrun will celebrate its 10th anniversary in the Valley Gardens this weekend.

• More than 350 runners expected for return of Mental Elf Run

  More than 350 runners are expected to take part in this year’s Mental Elf Run as the festive fun run returns to Knaresborough.

• Mercer Gallery to celebrate modern comic art with new exhibition

  Harrogate's Mercer Art Gallery is shining a spotlight on the world of contemporary comics this autumn with a new exhibition.

• Northern slashes Harrogate train prices for Light Night

  Northern is invited Harrogate passengers to experience the magic of Leeds Light Night with a special £2 train fare into the city.

• Knaresborough fish and chip shop listed for sale

  Knaresborough fish and chip shop Fish-A-Rama has been listed for sale with an asking price of £120,000.

• Harrogate dog lovers invited to join charity puppy walk

  Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is inviting Harrogate residents to join its trainers and volunteers for an informal puppy walk tomorrow (Friday).

• Protest planned over Harrogate Spring Water factory expansion

  The dispute over Harrogate Spring Water's planned factory expansion has intensified this week, with a protest planned and a conservation group welcoming the findings of a complaint into the company's marketing claims over its green credentials.

• Ripon students launch fundraising drive for Parkinson's disease

  A number of Ripon students have launched an ambitious fundraising drive to help support those living with Parkinson’s disease.

• Ripon youngster inspired by Captain Tom raises £11,000 for charity

  An inspirational young fundraiser has been recognised for making a difference to less fortunate children after raising £11,000 for charity.

• New menu unveiled at West Park Hotel

  The West Park Hotel has launched a new seasonal menu, marking the start of what it describes as "a new culinary chapter".

• Residents told to expect overnight noise for railway repairs

  Network Rail is planning to carry out minor repairs on the railway between Cattal and Starbeck next week.

• Man dies after crashing into tree near Wetherby

  Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision near Wetherby yesterday (Tuesday).