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  North Yorkshire Police released an inquiry on Thursday evening into the whereabouts of a local girl.

• MP joins cross party group to bang the drum for Harrogate and Knaresborough’s hospitality and tourism sector

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• Huge solar farm at Wetherby Services to charge electric vehicles

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• Cheese evening to be held in Harrogate this month

  A cheese evening is returning to a popular Harrogate venue later this month.

• Harrogate Town announces new Head of Community Foundation

  Harrogate Town has announced that Marc McPhillips has been appointed as the club’s new Head of Community Foundation.

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• Harrogate boy to cycle 30 miles for heart charity

  A 10-year-old boy from Harrogate is set to take on an epic cycling challenge to fundraise for a charity close to his heart.

• Harrogate specialist college pupils treated to VIP Leeds United trip

  Two students from Henshaws Specialist College in Harrogate were treated to a VIP visit to Elland Road to watch Leeds United on Sunday.

• Police issue CCTV appeal after alcohol theft in Ripon

  Police have issued CCTV images of a man they'd like to speak to following a theft from shop in Ripon.

• Plans lodged for Greek street food restaurant in Harrogate

  Plans have been lodged to open a Greek street food restaurant in Harrogate town centre.

• County-wide Yarn Trail set to return

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• Harrogate Paralympic powerlifter to represent Team GB tomorrow

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• 30,000 visitors expected for Harrogate Autumn Flower Show

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