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Saturday News Quiz – December 20
This week, a new mural has been unveiled in Starbeck, Ripon Spa Gardens are to be transformed into a winter wonderland, and a Harrogate woman has created an epic Italian Nativity scene – in miniature.
But the Stray Ferret reported on lots of other things besides, so how closely have you been following what's been going on this week?
The site on Iles Lane in Knaresborough.
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?
a) a big messb) an utter muddle
c) a complete tip
Ripon mayor Councillor Barbara Brodigan.
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?
a) a lamppostb) a postbox
c) a ceremonial ballot box
Harrogate District Hospital.
3. Harrogate and District NHS Foundation Trust (HDFT) 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?
a) £200,000
b) £2 million
c) £20 million
Leeds Bradford Airport.
4. A majority (51%) stake in Leeds Bradford Airport was bought by Aena this week for £270 million. Which country's government owns Aena?
a) Germanyb) Cyprus
c) Spain
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