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  Harrogate District Hospital's Emergency Department has received a donation of sensory kits valued at £1,200 from La Buona Notizia ("Good News") - an Italian Catholic community based at St. Joseph's Church.

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• Six arrested following car theft in Harrogate

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• FULL CHAT: Local occupational therapist hosts online masterclass to support new mums

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• Harrogate businesses reject new accommodation BID proposal

  Businesses in Harrogate have voted against plans to introduce a new Accommodation Business Improvement District, known as an ABID.

• New interior showroom to open on Albert Street

  Roomsmiths, formerly known as Sasha Interiors announced their arrival to Harrogate.

• Harrogate BID appoints new Chief Executive Officer

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• Conductor who painted for the King sets up gallery at Knaresborough station

  A Northern conductor who once painted for the King has opened an art gallery at Knaresborough station.

• Rudy's pizzeria announces Harrogate opening date

  Rudy's Pizza Napoletana has confirmed it will open its new Harrogate restaurant this April.

• Harrogate community rallies to support family after loss of 9-week-old son

  A fundraiser has been launched to support a Harrogate family following the death of their nine-week-old baby boy.

• Swinton Estate appoints new general manager

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• Harrogate MP calls for 'fairer' student loan system

  MP for Harrogate and Knaresborough Tom Gordon has called on the Government to install a ‘fairer’ student loan repayment system.

• Council chiefs deny claims of conspiracy to remove committee chair

  Senior North Yorkshire councillors have denied claims that an opposition member was removed as chair of an influential committee due to her questioning of a controversial policy change on home-to-school transport.

• Pedestrian taken to hospital after collision near West Park

  Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a minor collision on West Park in Harrogate.

• Council agrees £150,000 funding to reduce winter deaths

  Councillors have agreed to provide £150,000 to Citizens Advice in North Yorkshire to reduce winter deaths and help vulnerable people stay warm in cold weather.

• 1,000 Smiles: Pateley Bridge woman wins £1,000 prize

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