Fraud claim Ripon councillor’s fate could be decided next weekFinance chief defends second home council tax levyVictim of fatal North Stainley lawnmower incident was warned, colleagues claimHunt is on for district’s best employer in the Stray Ferret Business AwardsTwo suspected car thieves arrested in Harrogate after eagle-eyed neighbour dials 999Council leader refuses to rule out more loans to loss-making housing companyThe award-winning Ripon publicans at the heart of the communityA Taste of France in Yorkshire: Champagne + Fromage, HarrogateMeet Harrogate’s new 25-year-old art gallery owner5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend November 14-16