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• Defeated Labour candidate in Skipton & Ripon thanks supporters

  Malcolm Birks has thanked supporters, after he increased Labour's share of the vote in Skipton and Ripon but missed out on becoming the area's MP.

• Ripon Museums launch new summer trail

  Ripon Museums are set to unveil a new summer trail, inviting families to send their children back to the workhouse during the school holidays.

• Harrogate College to host careers event for Ripon employers

  Ripon's businesses will get a chance to find out about a local employers network this month.

• Harrogate Rotary Club announces change in leadership

  There's a new man in charge at Rotary Club of Harrogate.

• Final details revealed for Harrogate's Floral Summer of Celebration

  The final details of this year's Harrogate Floral Summer of Celebration have now been revealed, with fantastic displays set to appear around the town in just two weeks time.

• Supercar charity event to be held in Harrogate

  A supercar charity event is set to be held in Harrogate next weekend.

• Plans already underway for Harrogate's Christmas lights

  Plans are already underway for Harrogate’s Christmas lights displays.

• Sunak grim-faced as rivals revel in party atmosphere

  Almost a decade after being selected to fight for the country's safest Conservative seat, Rishi Sunak arrived grim-faced at Hambleton Leisure Centre facing a historic defeat party.

• Julian Smith holds Skipton and Ripon seat for Conservatives

  Julian Smith has maintained his seat for Ripon and Skipton after also receiving a Knighthood in the dissolution honours list.

• Tom Gordon elected new Harrogate and Knaresborough MP for Lib Dems

  The Liberal Democrats have regained control of the Harrogate and Knaresborough seat for the first time since 2010, with Conservative candidate and former MP Andrew Jones coming in second place.

• Studley Royal toilets to be converted into refreshment kiosk

  North Yorkshire Council has approved a plan to convert a toilet block at Studley Royal into a refreshment kiosk for visitors to its deer park.

• Fundraising ceilidh to raise vital funds for Ripon's Men's Shed

  A Ceilidh fundraising event is set to be held later this month to allow Ripon's Men's Shed to purchase its own premises.

• Ripon farm to welcome visitors for pick your own flowers event

  A family farm near Ripon is set to throw open its gates to visitors for the first time as it hosts a series of events.

• New farm shop-café launched in Harrogate

  A cosy new farm shop-café has launched in Harrogate.

• Tickets now on sale for Martin House's annual Glitter Ball

  Tickets are now on sale for Martin House’s most glamorous night of the year.

• Newby Hall & Gardens wins top Trip Advisor award

  Newby Hall & Gardens near Ripon has been recognised as a top worldwide attraction by leading review site Trip Advisor.

• Barrier-breaking nursery in Harrogate wins national award

  A Harrogate nursery has won a national award for its "barrier-breaking" approach to training and development.

• Ripon councillor quits due to 'shabby' decision-making on council

  Eamon Parkin has quit Ripon City Council citing the "shabby" way the council has been run in recent times.

• Knaresborough dance school finishes 6th at Dance World Cup

  A Knaresborough dance school are officially the sixth best in the world after their outstanding performance at the Dance World Cup yesterday (Wednesday).

• How new play area could look at Harewood House

  Harewood House has released images of how its new play area could look - and is asking for feedback from visitors.