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• Ripon swimming sensation secures dream move to US university

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• North Yorkshire councillors with low attendance will not be asked to pay back allowances

  Six North Yorkshire councillors whose attendance at committee meetings fell below the expected level will not be asked to pay back any of their allowances.

• Whixley Women's Institute celebrates 100th anniversary

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• Harrogate care home welcomes children for teddy bears' picnic

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• Ofsted praises Ripon school where pupils 'thrive academically and socially'

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• Ripon paddling pool opens in time for school holidays

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• New café and bakery to open in Harrogate tomorrow - with free brownies

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• WATCH: Free Fuel Fairy fuels drivers on Wetherby Road

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