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• Royal recognition for Harrogate care company

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• Spring Water expansion 'wrong choice for Harrogate', say Town Council

  Harrogate Town Council unanimously opposed the expansion plans of Harrogate Spring Water at a meeting last week.

• Knaresborough school hosts town's first ever laser show

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• Harrogate venue crowned UK's group exercise gym of the year

  A health and wellbeing hub that offers more than 100 exercise classes to help communities stay active and live healthier lives has received national recognition.

• Tributes paid to man who 'saved' Allerton Castle

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• Dacre Banks village shop named national lottery community champions

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• Ripon wedding boutique wins prestigious regional award

  A Ripon bridal store has been named 'Best New Wedding Business' at The Yorkshire Wedding Awards 2025.

• Works get underway for new nursery at Harrogate primary school

  Coppice Valley Primary School has announced that building work has now begun on its new on-site nursery, due to open in September 2026. 

• Harrogate Christmas carol concert to return after five years

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• Plans submitted for 120 homes in Killinghall

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• Mastering Christmas cooking with tips from top chef in Boroughbridge

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• Rudding Park restaurant wins fine dining award

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