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Final call for entries as Harrogate Business Awards 2026 deadline approaches
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 | Ilkley Gazette · today Annual village show returns next month with over 50 classes• ADDINGHAM’S annual Village Show, organised by Addingham Allotments and Gardens Association, will take place on Saturday, August 8th. |
 | Ilkley Gazette · today Darwin Gardens celebrates Love Parks Week 2026• DARWIN Gardens in Ilkley will be joining in the nationwide Love Parks Week campaign from July 24th to August 2nd, 2026, celebrating the joy, wellbeing and community value of green spaces. |
 | York Press · today Emergency services tackle large 'deliberate' stubble field fire in North Yorkshire• Three crews tackled a fire in a stubble field which was believed to have been caused deliberately. |
 | York Press - Sport · today Archbishop of York praises York City Foundation's community work• The Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell, visited the LNER Community Stadium to learn about York City Football Club Foundation’s work. |
 | York Press - Sport · today Knights took 'backwards step' in Huddersfield disappointment, says Applegarth• Mark Applegarth cut a frustrated figure after York Knights' 24-22 defeat to Huddersfield Giants on Saturday. |
 | BBC York and North Yorkshire · today Bus firm 'committed' to resolving pay dispute• Broad regional newsroom signal for major public-interest stories. |
| BBC York and North Yorkshire · today Rural apprenticeships offer jobs 'close to home'• Broad regional newsroom signal for major public-interest stories. |
 | York Press - What's On · today Potter helps uncover story behind Pocklington school's clay dragon• A clay dragon with a 29-year-old story has been rediscovered thanks to a recent school visit from potter Lyn at Fangfoss Pottery. |
 | York Press · today ‘Exceptional’ period home hits the market in York for £1.1 million – look inside• An “exceptional” six-bedroom period home has hit the market in York Road, Acomb – for £1.1 million. |
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