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Three women arrested in Knaresborough on suspicion of shoplifting

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Harrogate man jailed after police chase through Knaresborough

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Police appeal for information after 'broken nose' assault in Ripon

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Man charged with intentional strangulation in Killinghall

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Man fights off robber in Starbeck

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Police constable accused of having sex with woman despite being warned of her past relationships with officers

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Ripon soldier failed to provide specimen to police after drink-driving

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Bankruptcy and fraud: The downfall of Knaresborough luxury car dealer Andrew Mearns

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Knaresborough luxury car dealer who ‘lied time and time again’ jailed for fraud

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How Knaresborough conman Andrew Mearns swindled £1 million from luxury car owners

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Victim of Andrew Mearns fraud: 'To this day, I have not seen the £120,000 for my Porsche'

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Man bought car with counterfeit money in Boroughbridge to pay off drug debt

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‘Main player’ in drug network that supplied Harrogate jailed for 11 years

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Devastated family of Harrogate shopkeeper speak out over scam funeral fundraiser

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Police release images of two men following Harrogate barbecue theft