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• Man jailed for "horrendous" sexual abuse of two girls in Harrogate

  A Selby man has been sentenced to 20 years in prison for the non-recent sexual abuse of two girls in the Harrogate area.

• Unexploded WWII device found near Ripon

  An unexploded device – suspected to be from World War Two – was found in the River Ure over the weekend.

• Successful first cardiology 'super clinic' at Harrogate Hospital

  The Cardiology team at Harrogate District Hospital was able to see 52 patients as part of its first ever 'Super Clinic' earlier this month.

• Police seek man after ladders stolen in Knaresborough

  Police have issued a CCTV image of man they’d like to speak to after a set of ladders were stolen in Knaresborough.

• Ripon's own charity tractor run to return for fourth year

  The Brian Chester Tractor Road Run is set to return for a fourth year to raise money for charity.

• Harrogate BID relaunches scheme to improve storefronts and accessibility

  Harrogate BID has relaunched a popular match-funding grant scheme to support the town’s business community with store front and accessibility improvements.

• Council leader dismisses call for new system to run authority

  The leader of North Yorkshire Council has dismissed a call to change the way decisions are made at the authority.

• Chatty café scheme launched in Harrogate to tackle loneliness

  A new 'Chatty Café' scheme has been launched in Harrogate to tackle loneliness in the community.

• Harrogate named third poshest town in the UK

  A new list from The Telegraph has ranked Harrogate as the third 'poshest' town in the UK.

• RAF Puma 'farewell flight' to pass over Harrogate district

  The RAF Puma helicopter convoy will pass over the Harrogate district tomorrow (Thursday) as part of its 'farewell flight.'

• Fairfax Manor Care Home to host open day

  Fairfax Manor Care Home is set to host an Open Day this weekend.

• Thorp Perrow launches Beatrix Potter-inspired Easter trail

  Popular family attraction Thorp Perrow Arboretum has launched a Beatrix-Potter inspired Easter trail ahead of the school holidays. 

• Tractor Fest to celebrate post-war tractor's 80th anniversary

  A line up of 80 vintage Fordson E27N tractors will be one of the star attractions at this year’s Tractor Fest at Newby Hall.

• Local woman defying the odds to run London Marathon for charity

  A woman who was told by doctors she would never run again is defying the odds and taking on the London Marathon for disability charity Henshaws.

• Knaresborough Bunny Hunt to return for eighth year

  The Great Knaresborough Bunny Hunt is set to return for an eighth year next month.

• Harrogate MP launches campaign to support bus passes for disabled people

  Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon has launched a new campaign for disabled people to be allowed to use their bus passes throughout the day.

• Mother's Day market to be held at Ripley Castle

  Real Markets' monthly market is back at Ripley Castle this Mothering Sunday (30th March).

• Super Spaniels to return at Springtime Live next weekend

  The Super Spaniel Shows are back by popular demand at this year’s Springtime Live, hosted by internet sensation and TV star Chloé Fuller.

• Rogue trader targets Ripon property pretending to work for council

  Residents and businesses are being urged to be wary of rogue traders pretending to be working for North Yorkshire Council following an incident in Ripon.

• Harrogate Ladies pupils secure top university offers

  Pupils at Harrogate Ladies College are continuing to excel in STEM subjects following the announcement of university offers.

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