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  A popular takeaway in Harrogate is set to reopen following an arson attack earlier this month.

• Inspection success for Harrogate Ladies College

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• Harrogate man to cycle 8,000 miles to Himalayas for charity

  A Harrogate man is set to cycle more than 8,000 miles from his home to the Himalayas.

• Harrogate restaurant to hosts its own 'Restaurant Week'

  In the absence of Visit Harrogate's bi-annual Restaurant Week, a popular venue within the town is hosting its own.

• Police appeal after life-sized plastic cow stolen near Harrogate

  Police are appealing for information following an unusual theft from Kirby Overblow near Harrogate.

• Harrogate Hospital unveils stunning new garden at its maternity ward

  Visitors to Harrogate District Hospital's maternity ward can now see a splash of colour after its courtyard was transformed into a private garden - thanks to Harrogate Flower Show.

• Children’s book inspires half term fun at RHS Harlow Carr

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• 'The hardest thing I've ever done' - Harrogate duo raise £5,700 after climbing Kilimanjaro

  Two Harrogate men have shared the story of their perilous climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro in aid of a local care charity.

• First sighting of Rebel Wilson as filming in Knaresborough continues

  Knaresborough residents got a first glimpse of Rebel Wilson last night (Tuesday) as filming in the town continues.

• Police hunt fuel thieves who stole £1,000 of diesel

  Police are asking for help to locate suspects they believe have stolen more than £1,000 worth of fuel in two hours.

• Police issue CCTV following fraud incident at Harrogate Sainsbury's

  Police have issued this CCTV of a man following a fraud incident at Sainsbury's on Cold Bath Road in Harrogate. 

• Harrogate recycling company opens new office in Lithuania

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• Boys trip to the pub for Harrogate care home residents

  A Harrogate home arranged a trip to the local pub for its male residents in a bid to encourage conversations.

• New route to Morocco launched from Leeds Bradford Airport

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