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The Tortoise and the Hare is a re-imagining of Aesop’s much-loved fable of a tortoise who, tired of being teased for his slowness, challenges a speedy hare to a race.

Northern Ballet brings children's show Tortoise and the Hare to Harrogate Theatr...

NS&I Premium Bonds December 2023 prize winners: When is the draw date & how to check if you are a winner

Everything you need to know about the NS&I Premium Bonds December draw

Legacy Jewellery is hosting a special ‘Discovery Session’ to give customers the chance to breathe new life into their old valuables

Harrogate jewellery experts to breathe new life into old and inherited valuables

Parent Power 2024: The Times releases its list of Best UK schools & league table

The Sunday Times releases Parent Power 2024 UK guide

Geoffrey Benson & Son in Kirk Hammerton has proposed to build 24 flats for the over 55’s next to its furniture showroom

Plans proposed to build retirement flats at former showroom in Harrogate

Ripon demonstrators silent stand in support of cease-fire in Ripon.

“It's less futile than sitting at home" - Ripon demonstrators stand for peace

Yorkshire Housing's latest affordable housing development in York

Council joins housing partnership to boost supply of affordable homes

Among the four major Yorkshire festive events rail operator Northern has singled out for a £2 ticket travel offer is the Knaresborough Christmas Market Weekend. (Picture contributed)

Travel to fantastic Christmas market in Harrogate district for just £2 on train

The stunning property within landscaped gardens has views that extend for miles across rural North Yorkshire.

Super-luxurious Yorkshire home converted from barns hits the market at £5m

Pictured: Fiona Hogg - A stall at Ripon Cathedral selling unique Christmas decorations.

Top clergy's wives set to bring pottery magic to RIpon Cathedral Christmas Fair

A view of the property with its enclosed front courtyard garden.

Rare chance to buy hidden gem in the centre of cathedral city - for £395,000

The Yorkshire Rich List 2023. Pictured (from left to right, clockwise) is Lord Kirkham, photographed for The Yorkshire Post by Simon Hulme, Debbie Bestwick MBE, CEO of Team17, and a stock image of Bradford-based Morrisons.

The 100 richest businessmen and women in Yorkshire in 2023

Mama Doreen’s Emporium has opened the doors of its second venue in York following its success in Harrogate

Mama Doreen’s Emporium opens doors of brand new venue in York shopping park

Harrogate RUFC began the 2023/24 season with a seven-game unbeaten run. Picture Gerard Binks

No complaints from Harrogate RUFC chief Wood following derby defeat to York

Coun Keane Duncan, the Tory Party’s candidate in next year’s mayoral elections for York and North Yorkshire, said investing in Harrogate town centre improvements was too important to play politics with. (Picture contributed)

Station Parade to remain two lanes in Harrogate Gateway project rethink

Rory Macnab kicked his 100th point of the season during Harrogate RUFC's derby defeat to York. Picture: Gerard Binks

Harrogate RUFC's unbeaten start to season ended by derby rivals York

Outside the new David Duggleby auction office in Harrogate - Talented gemmologist Melanie Saleem and Duggleby Managing Director Will Duggleby. (Picture contributed)

New auctioneers to open in Harrogate with specialist valuation days

The Yorkshire and Humber Green Party said it was pleased to announce that Kevin Foster has been selected as the Green Party candidate for Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. (Picture contributed)

Green Party reveals candidate aiming to be North Yorkshire's first elected mayor

Nidderdale Museum awarded Full Accreditation by Art Council England.

Nidderdale Museum gains Arts Council Accreditation award

An overview of Low Hall and its glorious surroundings.

Yorkshire country house with 40-acre estate for sale at just under £6m

The Shunter is highly regarded by Jeff Garlick. Picture: Tim Goode-Pool/Getty Images

Turf Talk: The Shunter can beat Pied Piper at Newmarket's 'Autumn Double'

Daren Richardson from Medequip, Jenny Lowes, service improvement manager at North Yorkshire Council, and Steve Midgley from Yorwaste, recycling unwanted medical equipment at Northallerton HWRC.

North Yorkshire medical equipment recycling scheme reaches five-tonne mark

Conservative York & North Yorkshire mayoral candidate, Keane Duncan and Julian Sturdy, Conservative MP for York Outer, welcome investment in dualling York’s A1237 Outer Ring Road. (Picture contributed)

Tory candidate for North Yorkshire mayor hails PM’s HS2 decision

North Yorkshire's mayoral candidate Keane Duncan saId at a fringe event at the Tory Party Conference entitled The Future of Conservatism: “Fifty years ago, class was the dividing line in British politics. Today, the new dividing line is age."

North Yorkshire Tory candidate would be ‘UK’s youngest directly-elected mayor’

Leah Bedford's body has been recovered from the River Ouse

Officers find body in search for missing schoolgirl

Harrogate town centre - credit Charlotte Graham

York and North Yorkshire’s tourism to be promoted with one vision

Exceptional double barn conversion with bespoke fittings and a home cinema in the AONB new on the market.

IN PICTURES: Exceptional period barn conversion with bespoke home cinema

Zoë Metcalfe says that she is “absolutely focused” on the role which is set to come to an end next year

North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner ‘absolutely focused’ on role

Coun Keane Duncan, executive member for highways and transport at North Yorkshire Council.Council.

Reversal of fortune for North Yorkshire's threatened bus services

Fountains Abbey has been rated as Yorkshire 2nd top attraction in a new study.

Study ranks Fountains Abbey as 2nd top attraction in county

Make it Wild have won the Green Category at BBC York's Make a Difference Award

Nidderdale company 'Make it Wild' celebrates BBC Make a Difference Award

Mama Doreen’s Emporium in Harrogate has announced that it will be opening its second venue in York

REVEALED: Popular Harrogate restaurant to open brand new venue in York

St Wilfrid's Church, Harrogate’s only Grade I listed building, is to throw open its doors this weekend as part of Yorkshire Churches Day. (Picture contributed)

Harrogate’s only Grade I listed building to open up for Yorkshire Churches Day

Family pay tribute to 17-year-old killed in collision in Harrogate district

Hit The North Vintage Fair

New Vintage Fair 'Hit The North' debuts in Tadcaster on Saturday November 4

The development in its picturesque location within walking distance of village amenities.

This £2.75m period barn development has a 'perfect' Yorkshire location

Frankie Dettori celebrates yet another win at York Racecourse. Picture: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images

Turf Talk: Could Frankie Dettori be talked out of retirement?

Simon Cotton outside the Fat Badger, Harrogate. Picture Gerard Binks.

Column: Simon Cotton, HRH Group - Dare I mention the Christmas word?!

William Buick riding Mostabshir to victory in the Darley Novice Stakes at York Racecourse earlier this year. Picture: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images

Turf Talk: Ripon Racecourse holds its biggest meeting of the year

Hazel Thorp with her Golden Ticket

‘Every lady needs a massage’ : Wetherby care home resident gets surprise spa day

More than 60 Yorkshire Post readers picked this picturesque seaside town famous for Captain Cook and inspired Bram Stoker’s Dracula.

Best places to live in Yorkshire according to locals

The Fox & Hounds pub in the village of Walton near Wetherby has been put on the market for £495,000

Popular village pub in Wetherby in attractive location put on the market

SageHaus Living has submitted plans to the council to build 61 eco-retirement homes in a Harrogate district village

Plans submitted for 61 eco-retirement homes in Harrogate district village

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Archbishop of York reveals his memories of his first car

Harrogate success - Members of the Carefound Home Care team who have been recognised as a Top 20 home care group in the UK. (Picture Carefound)

Top 20 UK award for Harrogate home care firm that goes above and beyond

Jockey Sean Bowen has been in fine form of late. Picture: Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images

Turf Talk: Sean Bowen can win again as festival concludes at York