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• Mother Shipton's Cave launches 'world's creepiest' Labubu-style toys for charity

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• Full music programme revealed for Harrogate Food and Drink Festival

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• Court upholds council's decision on Harrogate Gateway scheme

  The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal against the Harrogate Gateway scheme, confirming that North Yorkshire Council acted lawfully.

• Harrogate family take on Yorkshire Three Peaks to honour late mum

  Two Harrogate siblings are set to take on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge for charity to honour the memory of their late mum.

• Ripon crowned Yorkshire's domestic tourism capital

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• Former Bed Restaurant owner reflects 10 years after closure

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• Harrogate Theatre pantomime nominated for national award

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• WATCH: Filming for All Creatures Great and Small takes place in Ripley

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• Harrogate MP blasts Mayor for failing to act on disabled bus pass restrictions

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• Local attractions to close as Met Office issues yellow weather warning for wind

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• Harrogate taekwondo master awarded MBE for long-standing contribution to sport

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• Harrogate dance group set for world record attempt

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• Gareth Southgate visits popular Harrogate pub

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