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By-election, parish poll and another extraordinary meeting all loom in Ripon

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All eyes on Ure Bank as the political temperature rises in Ripon

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Dramatic development in ongoing Ripon council saga

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Another extraordinary night at Ripon City Council

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Vital votes hang in the balance as crisis-hit Ripon City Council meets again tonight

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Will town hall turmoil scupper Ripon’s bid to run local assets?

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Holding Ripon City Council to account in turbulent times

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Harrogate and Knaresborough MP tells Parliament home-to-school transport policy is leaving families in disarray

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Four-time Ripon mayor resigns as political turmoil continues

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Cost of garden waste collections set to increase in Harrogate district

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Council approves further £975,000 loan to housing company

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MP calls in Parliament for action on 'dangerous crisis' in NHS mental health trust

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Call for unity in Ripon as Remembrance events fast approach

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'Infuriated': Taxi driver criticises North Yorkshire councillor pay rise plan after taxi fare increases were denied

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