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• Knaresborough rangers tackle leaves to keep streets clean and safe

  Knaresborough's Town Ranger team has been busy across the town centre as they continue to clear fallen leaves and keep public spaces safe.

• New pizzeria opens in Harrogate town centre

  A new independent pizzeria has opened its doors in Harrogate town centre.

• New art gallery opens in Harrogate

  A new art gallery has opened its doors in Harrogate.

• Warning over taxi drivers with criminal records getting licences from other authorities

  North Yorkshire Council chiefs say taxi drivers with criminal records and unsafe vehicles are able to avoid their rigorous checks by obtaining a licence from other authorities.

• Sales income means council-owned house builder is back in black

  Recent income from sales means a North Yorkshire Council-owned house builder should not need to borrow more taxpayers’ money, a senior councillor has told colleagues. 

• Harrogate MP calls for greater support to help autistic people access employment

  Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called for urgent action to ensure autistic people receive the right support to get into work and succeed in their careers.

• Details revealed for return of Knaresborough Christmas Market

  With under four weeks to go until its popular Christmas Market Weekend, Knaresborough promises to offer visitors a Yorkshire Christmas experience to remember this year. 

• Harrogate estate agent supports women's rugby team

  Local estate agent Verity Frearson are continuing to show their support for Harrogate Women RUFC through an ongoing sponsorship agreement. 

• Council's homelessness strategy under fire as rough sleeping doubles

  North Yorkshire Council is facing criticism over its approach to tackling homelessness after new figures revealed that rough sleeping has more than doubled in the past year.

• Harrogate MP calls for hospitality VAT cut

  Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has called for an emergency cut to VAT for hospitality, entertainment and accommodation businesses.

• Harrogate choir concert raises £400 for children's hospice

  Harrogate Theatre Choir has raised £400 for charity following a sell-out performance in Wetherby.

• Two men in balaclavas arrested following attempted car theft in Harrogate

  Two men have been arrested after an attempted car theft on Woodlands Drive in Harrogate last night (Tuesday).

• Council set to approve Harrogate Gateway traffic order - despite objections

  North Yorkshire Council looks set to approve an order to support the planned £12.5m Harrogate Station Gateway scheme despite objections from local residents and businesses.

• Anger as council refuses to issue key home-to-school transport maps

  Campaigners have demanded to know why North Yorkshire Council is refusing to release maps used to determine a child’s eligibility for free school transport amid claims of numerous inaccuracies within the system.

• Ripon woman joins running elite after completing all six major marathons

  A Ripon woman has joined an exclusive group of athletes after completing all six of the world's major marathons.

• Festive igloos return to Boroughbridge pub

  A popular festive dining experience is returning to a pub in Boroughbridge.

• Christmas toy appeal launches to spread joy and sustainability

  Ensuring that every child wakes up to a gift on Christmas Day remains the aim of an annual countywide toy appeal.

• Northern Lights spotted above Harrogate district

  Residents across the Harrogate district were treated to a rare natural spectacle last night (Wednesday) as the Northern Lights illuminated the skies.