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• Police appeal to identify camping equipment recovered in Harrogate

  Police are appealing for help to identify a trolley and camping equipment believed to have been stolen from a vehicle in the Harrogate area.

• Nearly two million visits made to North Yorkshire libraries in a year

  Visits to North Yorkshire’s libraries have risen by six per cent in a year, with almost two million trips made to branches across the county.

• Triple Tripadvisor success for local hospitality operator

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• Man arrested after stabbing threat at Harrogate Morrisons

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• Pavements near Royal Pump Room given a deep clean

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• Harrogate pub manager to take on Everest trek for hospitality charity

  The manager of a popular Harrogate pub is preparing for a 19-day trek to Everest Base Camp to fundraise for a charity that supported her.

• Harewood House unveils new Elf Village for Christmas

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• Harrogate cyclists conquer Pyrenees challenge in twin town

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• William and Victoria appeals for help after chairs taken from restaurant

  A Harrogate restaurant is appealing for information after eight chairs worth £680 were allegedly taken from its premises without permission.

• Former Leeds United star Ross McCormack joins Knaresborough Town

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• Council rejects rumours that housing for the homeless would accommodate asylum seekers

  North Yorkshire Council has rejected claims circulating on social media that more than 100 homes being acquired under a council housing programme are intended for asylum seekers.

• Ripon gritter manufacturer invests £1.1m in new laser cutter

  Ripon-based Econ Engineering has invested £1.1m in a new laser cutting machine at its manufacturing headquarters.

• Northern expands mobility scooter access across its train fleet

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• Plans unveiled for up to 53 homes at Hornbeam Park

  Plans for up to 53 homes on land beside the Hornbeam Park Estate have been opened for public consultation.

• Grantley Hall boss named General Manager of the Year

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• Harrogate buses join fight against town centre crime

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