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Oct 2024
Here are the answers to this week's Saturday News Quiz. How well did you do?
1. North Yorkshire councillors called on the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire this week to intervene in the matter of delays at the Starbeck level crossing. But how is the crossing operated?
Answer: a) By a lever, which someone has to pull when a train approaches the station. You can read about councillors' criticism of the "outdated" technology here.
2. Harrogate Town were beating Huddersfield Town 1-0 in their Football League Trophy match on Tuesday evening when something stopped play in the 86th minute. What was it?
Answer: b) A drone was hovering above the pitch, causing a safety issue. You can find out why the field had to be cleared, the manager's reaction, and the final score, here.
3. Harrogate 18-year-old Harry Hudson became the first Brit ever to win a junior world championship in what sport?
Answer: Cycling. Find out why Harry has "every chance of becoming a household name" here.
4. Extinction Rebellion activists dressed up to protest over sewage discharges into the River Nidd. What colour did they paint themselves?
Answer: c) Blue. You can see a full-colour version of the photo and read about the protest here.
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