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• Harrogate man is tenth Free Fuel Friday winner

  Brandon from Harrogate is the tenth winner of Your Harrogate's Free Fuel Friday.

• Transdev to provide free travel on Armed Forces Day

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• Ripon student crowned British U18 fell running champion

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• Love Island's Alex Bowen to host Ibiza-themed fitness event in Harrogate PureGym

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• Magical Spiegeltent Festival is back in Harrogate

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• Ashville Headteacher shortlisted for Headteacher of the Year

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• Stephen Mangan and Fearne Cotton expected at Brimham Rocks

  One of the area's most iconic landmarks is taking centre stage this week as Sky Arts' "Landscape Artist of the Year" comes to Brimham Rocks.