Local News from Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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High majority of families secure first choice primary school
Ninety-five per cent of families of primary age children in North Yorkshire have secured their first choice of school.
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£5,000 bill for Ripon charity shop after break-in
A Ripon charity shop has been left with a £5,000 bill following a break-in.
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Harrogate MP calls for right to see GP within a week
Local MP Tom Gordon has called for patients to be given a legal right to see their GP within a week, or 24-hours if in urgent need.
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Harrogate community centre completes first phase of refurb
Visitors to a popular Harrogate community centre are set to get a warmer welcome after the completion of the first phase of building refurbishment work.
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Harrogate housing scheme receives £6.8million boost
More than 2,000 new homes to the west of Harrogate look set to be supported with a £6.8 million grant.
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Ripon's knitted tank to return ahead of VE Day celebrations
Ripon's knitted tank will be back on display as the city commemorates the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a free 3-day family event.
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Local choir collects over 600 Easter eggs for good causes
A local choir group has collected 644 Easter eggs for a number of good causes.
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Ride-on lawnmower and pressure washer stolen in Sicklinghall
Police are appealing for information about a rural residential burglary that occurred in the Sicklinghall area of Harrogate.
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Council chiefs agree record £2.5m investment in car parks
Council chiefs have agreed a record investment of almost £2.5m in North Yorkshire’s car parks.
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West Harrogate expansion continues with plans for 83 homes submitted
Plans have been drawn up for 83 new houses as part of Harrogate’s expansion to the west of the town.
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