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Saturday News Quiz – September 27
This week, administrators confirmed that Bodycare in Harrogate would close, a Russian without a driving licence appeared in court on drink-driving charges, and North Yorkshire Council pledged to clamp down on Blue Badge fraud.
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?
Ralph Fiennes starring in The Choral. Credit: Sony Pictures / BBC Film.
1. BBC Film announced its The Choral, starring Ralph Fiennes, will be released on November 7. In which Harrogate hotel did filming take place over three days in June 2024?
Thruscross Reservoir.
2. Heavy rain resulted in the largest weekly increase in Yorkshire's reservoir levels – in how long?
Ripon Town Hall.
3. Who was elected mayor of Ripon at an extraordinary meeting of Ripon City Council on Monday night, and who did they replace?
Michael Wilson from Peterlee with his prize-winning pumpkin.
4. A man from County Durham won first prize for the heaviest pumpkin at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show at Newby Hall. How heavy was his pumpkin?
- a) 82.41 kg (182 lbs)
- b) 112.72 kg (249 lbs)
- c) 149.45 kg (329 lbs)
How well do you think you've done? You can find the answers here.
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