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• Harrogate athlete launches extraordinary Three Peaks charity challenge

  A Harrogate man will complete three gruelling mountain challenges in five days to raise money for a heart charity.

• 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.

• New pre-school officially opens in Harrogate

  A new pre-school for children aged three and four has officially opened in Harrogate.

• Harrogate street ranger clears Royal Parade after high winds

  Harrogate BID's Street Ranger has been clearing leaves from Royal Parade following recent high winds.

• New ride at Lightwater Valley wins gold at UK Theme Park Awards

  Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park has won a national award for one of its newest rides.

• Harrogate MP demands review of 'unfair' student loan system

  Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon is calling for a review of the student loan system through a new Parliamentary Bill.

• Karen Tyson appointed as new Managing Director at Harrogate Town

  Harrogate Town have appointed Karen Tyson as the club's new Managing Director, subject to regulatory approval.

• Harrogate BID to host free national event to fight retail crime

  Harrogate Business Improvement District (BID) is set to host a free event bringing retailers, police and business crime experts together to share practical advice and approaches to tackling retail crime.

• More than 6,000 attend Harrogate's Love to Be Festival

  More than 6,000 house music fans attended the Love to Be Festival in Harrogate at the weekend.

• £500,000 pitch could 'transform' women's football in Knaresborough

  A planned £500,000 football pitch could transform opportunities for women and girls in Knaresborough, a club official has said.

• North Rigton Primary marks 175th anniversary

  A primary school near Harrogate has welcomed families and residents to celebrate its 175th anniversary.

• Harrogate karate stars win 37 medals at World Championships

  Karate competitors from Harrogate have returned from Brazil with an impressive haul of 37 medals.

• Thai tapas restaurant in Harrogate listed for sale

  A Harrogate town centre Thai restaurant has been listed for sale for £119,950.

• Council officers facing "heavy workload" due to amounts of complaints about councillors

  Council officers are continuing to face a "sustained heavy workload" dealing with complaints about the conduct of councillors in North Yorkshire.

• Small village schools celebrate success of ambitious enrichment programme

  Three Harrogate district schools are celebrating the success of a programme designed to give children memorable experiences beyond the classroom.

• Police appeal to locate wanted Minskip man

  Police have launched an appeal to locate a wanted man who could be in the local area.

• Cricket legends offer to help rebuild Studley Royal pavilion

  Former England cricket stars have offered to support Studley Royal Cricket Club following the destruction of its historic pavilion.

• First look inside Harrogate's new interior design shop

  Your Harrogate has been given a first look inside the town's newest interior design shop ahead of its opening this week.

• Councillors question if council-owned housebuilder will ever turn finances around

  Concerned councillors have questioned whether North Yorkshire Council’s loss-making housing company will ever turn its finances around — despite a five-year recovery plan being drawn up.

• Harrogate Town sign Bolton goalkeeper on loan

  Harrogate Town have signed goalkeeper Luke Hutchinson on a three-month loan from Bolton Wanderers.