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• Harrogate pupils raise £386 for charity through Christmas Carols

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• Santa Paws: Festive photo competition winner revealed

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• New premises will lead to expansion for Harrogate hearing specialist

  A Harrogate hearing clinic is set to expand its specialist services after a move to new premises enabled the business to offer a wider range of health treatments.

• Council grants £1,000 for Ripon history project

  Ripon Military Heritage Trust (RMHT) has secured a £1,000 grant that will be used to capture memories of military activity in Ripon during and after WWII.

• Harrogate community comes together to keep town's Christmas spirit alive

  A number of festive community initiatives have been branded a "resounding success" thanks to the generosity of local sponsors.

• Yorkshire Air Ambulance welcomes new helicopter to its fleet

  Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) has announce the addition of a brand new helicopter to its fleet, just in time for Christmas.

• Yellow weather warning issued for strong winds this weekend

  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds in our area this weekend.

• Harrogate’s Big Wheel to end tomorrow due to weather warning

  Tomorrow (Friday) will be the last chance for Harrogate residents and visitors hoping to ride the town's Big Wheel.

• Harrogate children raise £800 to help flush poverty down the loo

  Generous Harrogate children will be spreading a little joy and happiness far and wide this Christmas with some very unusual gifts.

• Christmas highlights on Your Harrogate Radio

  Once again Your Harrogate Radio will be here for you throughout the festive period, whether you're working, partying or relaxing.

• Restaurant at luxury estate near Harrogate named in Michelin Guide

  Chartwell, the new modern fine dining restaurant at Aldwark Manor, has been officially added to the Michelin Guide.

• Harrogate youngsters first to ride new electric buses en route to meet Santa

  Excited youngsters have been among the first to ride on Harrogate's new electric buses as they paid a visit to Santa Claus.

• Ripon students spread festive cheer to local care homes

  Ripon students are putting the finishing touches to colourful messages of festive cheer which they have created for elderly residents in the city's care homes.

• Harrogate Self Care week set to return in New Year

  Harrogate BID's Self Care Week is set to return in 2025.

• Knaresborough charity shop celebrates fifth birthday

  A charity shop is celebrating five years since it opened on Knaresborough's Market Place.

• Harrogate school receives hi-vis donations to stay safe in winter

  A Harrogate school has received 50 hi-vis vests from the team at Specsavers to ensure pupils stay visible this winter.

• Mainstream schools in North Yorkshire to receive SEND support

  Children with specialist needs are set to receive the support they require in an inclusive environment designed to help them to "become the best they can be."

• Harrogate classic car club donate £1,750 to charity following annual show

  Harrogate MG and Classic Car Club have donated more than £1,750 to local charities following their annual show earlier this year.