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• Harrogate chef appears on BBC's Masterchef

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• Harrogate restaurant recognised at Nation's Curry Awards

  Two popular Harrogate district restaurants have been recognised at this year's Nation's Curry Awards.

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• Traffic chaos as temporary lights installed at Prince of Wales roundabout

  Motorists are facing fresh disruption in Harrogate after temporary three-way traffic lights were installed at the Prince of Wales roundabout.

• Specsavers shares apprentice's stories for National Apprenticeship Week

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• Harrogate boy, 9, backs cancer charity inspired by his mum

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• Wanted man could be in Harrogate or Ripon, say police

  Police have launched an appeal to locate a 42-year-old man who could be in the Harrogate district.

• Police appeal after man exposes himself to teen girls in Ripon

  Police have launched an appeal following an indecent exposure incident in Ripon.

• Ripon MP makes cheeseburgers on visit to local McDonald's

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• Harrogate hotel restaurant awarded Michelin star in 2026 guide

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• Harrogate running sensation bags second national title

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• New permanent wine bar and shop unveiled in Harrogate

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• Education Secretary hails Harrogate school's 'outstanding' SATs results

  A Harrogate primary school has been recognised by the Secretary of State for Education for its SATs performance, following strong outcomes for disadvantaged pupils.

• Starbeck café brings back free packed lunch scheme for people in need

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