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Dec 2024

Last Updated: 18/12/2025
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Lifestyle

Saturday News Quiz Answers – December 20

by John Grainger

| 20 Dec, 2024
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Here are the answers to this week's Saturday News Quiz. How well did you do?

1. Councillors have backed plans for two new homes in Knaresborough, despite concerns over green space and biodiversity. What did one councillor describe the site in Iles Lane as?

Answer: c) a complete tip. You can read more about the proposed development here.

2. A new council working party is to consider the future of an item that has traditionally been sited outside the house of whoever is mayor of Ripon. What is the item?

Answer: a) a ceremonial lamppost. You can find out more about this arcane tradition here.

3. Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust has been rewarded for reducing waiting times for elective care and treatment. How much money has it received from NHS England’s new Elective Capital Incentive Scheme?

Answer: b) £2 million. You can find out more about the scheme, and why the trust was one of just eight trusts in the country to be chosen to receive the funding, here.

4. A majority (51%) stake in Leeds Bradford Airport was bought by Aena this week for £270 million. Which country's government owns Aena?

Answer: c) Spain. You can read more about the deal here.