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  A restaurant owner says she feels a council decision to stop her husband giving customers a free lift home after their meal is "a bit harsh".

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• 22 year old Harrogate man sets to take on Half Ironman for charity

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• New owners of Black A Moor pub explain reason behind name change

  The new owners of a historic pub near Ripon have confirmed they will change its name to make the venue 'more inclusive' whilst preserving its heritage.

• Council issues fly-tipping warning as new waste rules come into force

  Residents are being warned that fly-tipping will not be tolerated as new rules come into force at North Yorkshire’s recycling centres.

• Harrogate women crowned winners at international fitness competition

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• Another Harrogate charity shop to appear on hit BBC One show

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• Harrogate teen conquers marathon for Leukaemia charity - two days after 18th birthday

  A Harrogate teenager has completed the London Marathon just two days after turning 18, raising £2,700 for charity.

• Former Ripon mayor launches 29-mile charity run ahead of 70th birthday

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• Little Ripon Bookshop shortlisted at national British Book Awards

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• Cost of school transport travel permits rise by 73 per cent in six years

  The latest planned increase in the cost of a school travel permit will mean North Yorkshire families have faced a 73 per cent rise in six years.

• Strategy aims for 60,000 hew homes in York and North Yorkshire

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  Over & Above and FIFTY TWO at Rudding Park have announced two collaborative events taking place in Harrogate later this year.

• Lidl includes Harrogate on 'wish list' for new store

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