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• Harrogate sets out plan to be named UK's first Town of Culture

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• Harrogate school to host unique circus fundraising event

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• Himalayan Gardens near Ripon to reopen for new season

  The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park near Ripon is set to open for its new season next week.

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• National university darts championship to be held in Harrogate

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• Vineyard near Harrogate celebrates 10th anniversary

  A popular vineyard between Harrogate and York is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

• New luxury lounge with adults-only area to open at Leeds Bradford Airport

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• Caretaker to restore Ripon school's historic clocktower

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• Harrogate CBD business shortlisted for national award

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