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• Harrogate's new Christmas song to be played first on Your Harrogate Radio

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• Harrogate pupils host charity toy sale to fight child bed poverty

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• The Duchy Hospital recognised for outstanding patient care

  The Duchy Hospital has been recognised for delivering an "outstanding quality of care" at a national awards evening.

• Guitarist returns to stage at Blues Bar after six-year hiatus

  Guitarist Dave Hanson is set to take to the stage at Blues Bar in Harrogate in January after a six-year hiatus.

• Harrogate mental health charity ball raises £33,000

  A charity ball hosted by Mind in Harrogate District has raised over £33,000.

• New music festival set to be held at Harewood House

  A new boutique music festival is set to be held in the grounds of Harewood House next year.

• New classroom unveiled at Harrogate primary school

  A Harrogate primary school has unveiled a brand new classroom following a refurb.

• Free Christmas toys to be donated to Harrogate families in need

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• Tockwith Show announces new president

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• Knife bins to be installed in Ripon and Knaresborough

  Measures to combat the threat of knife crime are to be stepped up across North Yorkshire after calls from communities to help keep their streets safe.

• Minskip Farm Shop named among UK's best

  A farm shop near Harrogate has been named among the best in the UK.

• Martial arts school scoops 39 medals at world championships

  A local martial arts school is celebrating success at a world championship event after its athletes brought home 39 medals.

• Storm Bert brings snow disruption

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• Painting by local artists unveiled at Harrogate Hospital

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• Theme revealed for Great Knaresborough Bed Race 2025

  Organisers of the annual Great Knaresborough Bed Race have revealed the theme for next year’s event.

• Harrogate's North Pole Post Office returns for festive season

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• Grants still available to improve shop fronts and accessibility in Harrogate

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