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No. 5: The Harrogate Spring Water saga that could enter its second decade

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Government urged to dismiss unauthorised Harrogate car wash's appeal

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New right-to-buy policy to be introduced by North Yorkshire Council

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New speed camera proposed for 210-home plan on county border

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Preliminary work to begin at longstanding Starbeck eyesore

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No. 9: Looking back at a year of wild weather extremes

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Developer submits 320-home plan in Killinghall

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Knaresborough route named among UK's cleanest walks

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Booking system for recycling centres moves step closer in North Yorkshire

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Distressed driver rescued at icy Nidderdale reservoir

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Warnings for snow and ice issued across Harrogate district

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12 homes to be built on commercial site in Starbeck

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Dismay at overflowing bins in Harrogate beauty spot

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No. 4: Fear and anxiety over North Yorkshire’s housebuilding drive

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