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• Ripon swimming sensation secures dream move to US university

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• First look at Ripon Workhouse Museum after £2.8million refurb

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• "Serious unresolved legal questions" remain over A1(M) services plan, claim campaigners

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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

  Residents at a care home in Harrogate have enjoyed a bear-y special afternoon with local children.

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

  A Ripon primary school has been praised by Ofsted after inspectors said pupils "thrive academically and socially."

• 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

  A new independent bakery is set to open its doors in Harrogate tomorrow – and every customer will receive a free brownie while stocks last.

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  Your Harrogate's Free Fuel Fairy fuelled people instead of cars this week.

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