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• Wetherby Indian restaurant named among best in Yorkshire

  An Indian and Bangladeshi restaurant in Wetherby has been recognised as one of the best in Yorkshire.

• UK's largest tractor festival gears up for return to Newby Hall

  Tractor Fest returns to Newby Hall this summer, marking its 19th anniversary as the UK's largest tractor festival.

• 108-foot ferris wheel is coming to Ripon this Easter

  An 108-foot ferris wheel is coming to Ripon this Easter.

• Harrogate swimming prodigy offered prestigious scholarship

  A swimming prodigy from Harrogate has been offered a prestigious scholarship by Yorkshire Swimming Association.

• Sneak peek: Fodder gives update on refurbishment

  Fodder has given a sneak preview of its new shop and café refurbishment two weeks ahead of its reopening.

• Taxi drivers urge council to do more research ahead of policy change

  North Yorkshire Council has been urged to conduct more research before introducing new rules to increase the number of wheelchair-accessible taxis.

• Council to work on active travel strategy

  An active travel strategy is set to be drawn up in North Yorkshire to make walking, cycling, and other sustainable transport options a priority across the county.

• Harrogate man wanted for assaults and stalking

  Police have issued an appeal to help find a Harrogate man wanted for questioning about a number of offences.

• Life sentence for Harrogate sex offender

  A former Harrogate man has been given a life sentence for a series of rapes and sexual assaults.

• Police seek key witness after blind woman assaulted in Knaresborough

  Police are appealing for a key witness to come forward following an assault in Knaresborough.

• Harrogate NHS pays out £600k in compensation for surgery errors

  Harrogate NHS Trust has paid out more than £600,000 in compensation for surgery errors since 2019, according to new figures.

• Polar Express train to return to railway near Harrogate

  A unique Polar Express train experience is set to return to the area for a third year.

• Harrogate Specsavers undergoes £500,000 transformation

  Harrogate Specsavers has celebrated 30 years in the town with a £500,000 transformation.

• Plans 'progressing' to introduce 20mph zones near Harrogate schools

  North Yorkshire Council has said that plans are 'progressing' to introduce 20mph zones near a number of Harrogate schools. 

• New cocktail bar to open in Harrogate this week

  A brand new speakeasy cocktail bar is set to open in Harrogate this week.

• 'Trendy' new sweet shop set to open in Harrogate

  A 'trendy' new sweet shop will open its doors in Harrogate this week.

• Harrogate BID represent UK at event in the Netherlands

  The Harrogate BID team represented Business Improvement Districts from the UK at a prestigious overseas event.

• Where to watch the Knaresborough Tractor Run this weekend

  The Knaresborough Tractor Run is back on Sunday (9th March) and organisers are encouraging visitors to get out and show their support.

• Knaresborough play area reopens following revamp

  A popular Knaresborough play area has reopened following a "refresh."