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• Ripon teen who survived stroke raises £1,000 for hospital

  A Ripon Grammar School student who had to learn to walk and talk again following a devastating stroke has completed his first half marathon.

• Work begins on £5.8million Fountains Abbey project

  Construction has officially started on a £5.8million project to improve visitor facilities at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.

• Harrogate Town runners complete Great North Run for Community Foundation

  Six runners have completed the Great North Run to raise money for Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation.

• National recognition for Harrogate's MAN v FAT programme

  A football-based weight loss programme run by Harrogate Town AFC Community Foundation has received national recognition after its members collectively lost 1,243kg.

• Council chiefs back school transport policy despite "legacy of harm" claim

  North Yorkshire Council chiefs have rejected calls to scrap an unpopular school transport policy, telling opposition councillors they would make the same decision if they were responsible for the authority’s finances.

• Second home owners challenge North Yorkshire's 100% council tax premium

  Councillors are set to debate calls for North Yorkshire Council to suspend its controversial second home council tax premium after a petition attracted 1,000 signatures.

• X Factor legend set to perform at Bilton Club

  X Factor favourite Chico is set to perform live at Bilton Club next year.

• Harrogate's Sporting Influence Foundation to tackle 24 climbs in 24 hours

  A Harrogate-based Community Interest Company is taking on a gruelling 24-hour challenge at one of North Yorkshire's most recognisable landmarks to raise money for children and families.

• Giant vegetables take centre stage at Harrogate Autumn Flower Show

  The biggest vegetables in the region have been revealed at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show, which opened today (Friday 18 September) at Newby Hall & Gardens near Ripon.

• Alpamare waterpark to be sold to 'protect its future' with private investment

  A major waterpark in North Yorkshire is expected to be sold to a new owner after it was taken over by North Yorkshire Council.

• Roadworks causing growing disruption in Harrogate and Knaresborough, officials admit

  Council officials have acknowledged the growing disruption caused by roadworks in Harrogate and Knaresborough.

• Yorkshire artist brings Harrogate's Old Market Hall back to life

  Harrogate's former Old Market Hall has been brought back to life in a new collection by award-winning Yorkshire artist Claire Baxter.

• Martin House hosts first children's palliative care conference

  More than 70 healthcare professionals attended Martin House Children’s Hospice’s first dedicated children’s palliative care conference this week.

• Judge appointed to lead inquiry into North Yorkshire mental health trust

  A judge has been appointed to lead the public inquiry into mental health care provided by Tees, Esk and Wear Valleys NHS Foundation Trust (TEWV).

• Harrogate group raise more than £40,000 with cycle to Bordeaux

  Six friends from the Harrogate area have raised more than £40,000 for Yorkshire’s Brain Tumour Charity after cycling 470 miles from London to Bordeaux.

• Scotton pub wins Tripadvisor award for seventh year running

  The Guy Fawkes Arms in Scotton has won a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice award for the seventh consecutive year.

• Almost 2,000 people sign Knaresborough landslip petition

  Almost 2,000 people have signed a petition calling for urgent action to repair a landslip in Knaresborough amid fears further deterioration this winter could make the problem much worse.

• Police appeal after Range Rover damaged in Knaresborough

  Police are appealing for witnesses after a black Range Rover was deliberately damaged on Tentergate Road in Knaresborough.

• St Aidan's teacher recognised at national Teacher of the Year Awards

  A St Aidan's teacher has received national recognition for helping sixth form students carry out independent research.

• Bramham Park to host its first Christmas market

  Bramham Park will host its first Christmas market this November, with more than 100 artisan traders expected across the two-day event.