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Saturday News Quiz – January 10
This week, Harrogate Railway's chairman resigned, Lightwater Valley's acquisition was confirmed, and Ripon Grammar School and Ripon Cathedral announced they had joined forces to launch the school's first scholarship for boarders.
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 crew shot the scenes over a 12-night period in Harrogate. Photo: Mark Bruce.
1. A Harrogate road was used to film an explosive car crash for an episode of a crossover soap opera. What's the name of the programme? a) Brook Street b) EastArchers c) Corriedale
The full council meeting of Harrogate Town Council.
2. Harrogate Town Council voted this week to increase its precept – the levy residents of the town must pay. How much will it go up by? a) 75% b) 95% c) 105%
She's been loving Harrogate. Credit: Facebook.
3. A 1980s pop star said she was "charmed beyond my imaginings" by Harrogate when she stayed in the town while starring in pantomime in Bradford. Which star was it? a) Yazz b) Sinitta c) Sade
A map showing the three priority areas for the scheme.
4. Harrogate Town Council has won £40,000 to fund a feasibility study into a project that would benefit the Jennyfields, Bilton and Fairfax areas of the town. What does the project propose? a) a municipal heating network b) a tram system c) a mobile education unit
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