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REVEALED: Harrogate Bus Company announces Christmas and New Year timetable changes for district
The Harrogate Bus Company has released its Christmas and New Year timetable to help customers plan for the festive season.
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Well known Knaresborough and Ripon fish and chip shops may win reprieve after recent closures
An award-winning Yorkshire-based chain of fish and chip shops has vowed to reopen two outlets in the Harrogate district after they “closed until further notice” recently.
A new way to Help Out in Ripon community
Have you always thought about volunteering but not sure you can commit to a regular time/day? Then a new project in Ripon could be just what you're looking for. Once signed up as a Help Out Ripon volunteer you'll be emailed about opportunities to Help Out for a few hours with different charities and...
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Christian Aid supporters in Ripon raised £370 at Christmas Fair, in support of families living through conflicts
The international development charity has launched its Christmas Appeal and supporters are getting involved by taking part in carol concerts and other festive events. Ripon’s Christian Aid Group joined in with a stall at the Christmas Food and Gift Fair at Ripon Cathedral on 21-22 November. ...
Ripon Cathedral Rural Forum 2025: “Our Land, Our Landscape? Facing the Future Together”
Ripon, North Yorkshire — 17 October 2025 The most recent meeting of Ripon Cathedral’s Rural Forum, the body which brings together senior leaders of some 40 regional organisations with an interest in rural issues, explored the pressing issue of land use. Farmers, conservationists, policymakers, l...
Christian Aid supporters in Ripon join in the festive fun in support of families living through conflicts
The international development charity has launched its Christmas Appeal and supporters are getting involved by taking part in carol concerts and other festive events. Ripon’s Christian Aid Group is joining in with a stall at the Christmas Food and Gift Fair at Ripon Cathedral on 21-22 November 202...
TV celebrity is to 'cut the ribbon' at Ripon's new Tesco superstore this week
The doors will open at the new Tesco superstore in Ripon this week with celebrity guest the Yorkshire Vet scheduled to cut the ribbon.
Boroughbridge Manor welcomes the Royal British Legion for veterans event
The Boroughbridge Manor Care Home in Boroughbridge was honoured to welcome distinguished guests from the Royal British Legion Ripon branch.
Inspirational Ripon businesswoman completes all six world marathon majors in just four years
A woman from Ripon has joined one of the most exclusive clubs in world marathon running – completing all six World Marathon Majors.
The Bull Inn in West Tanfield welcomes new operators
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has announced the leasehold sale of the award-winning Bull Inn in West Tanfield, near Ripon. The pub has been operated for the last 13 years by Gil Richardson and Phil Spellacy, who decided to step back from running the business and sell the lea...
Becky Naylor, from Ripon, completes all Six World Marathon Majors
Becky Naylor from Ripon has joined one of the most exclusive clubs in world marathon running, completing all Six World Marathon Majors. Only 755 women in the UK and 8182 women worldwide have achieved this milestone, which involves running the London, Boston, Chicago, Berlin, Tokyo, and New York mara...
Young Ripon actor lands first major role alongside huge stars in Alan Bennett’s new wartime drama The Choral
A young actor from Ripon is celebrating his first major screen appearance – taking on a role in Alan Bennett’s new film The Choral.
Plans to install solar panels at historic country estate near Ripon set to be approved
Plans to install solar panels to provide sustainable energy for a North Yorkshire country estate are set to be approved.
Ripon Museums appoints contractor for £3.3million fairer futures project
Ripon Museum Trust has appointed Dobson Construction Ltd as the capital works contractor for its Inspiration For a Fairer Futures project, an ambitious £3.3 million redevelopment initiative which will breathe new life into the Victorian Ripon Workhouse Museum & Garden. Made possible thanks to...
IN PICTURES: 50 photos of new primary school starters from across Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon and Wetherby
It's that time of year again - children are back in the classroom after the summer holidays and some are starting school for the first time.
Help for Ripon families through The Salvation Army Christmas Present Appeal
The Salvation Army is calling on the community in Ripon and the surrounding area to share love and hope this Christmas by donating new toys to its Christmas Present Appeal to help give children a Christmas they deserve.
Handcrafted Christmas: Ripon Market Square hosts three days of festive artisan shopping
The city of Ripon is set to kick off the festive season in spectacular style as the Christmas Artisan Market heads to the Market Square for a special three-day event, running from Friday, 21 November to Sunday, 23 November 2025. In a thriving partnership with Little Bird Markets and Ripon BID, the e...
Major theme park that's welcomed visitors since the 60s up for sale for £3m
A major theme park - which has been welcoming visitors since 1969 - has hit the market for £3 million.
IN PICTURES: 17 photos of primary school starters from across the Harrogate district over the years
We have taken a look through our archives and found these brilliant photos of school starters from across the district over the years.
Molly-Mae & Tommy Fury spotted enjoying luxury stay in North Yorkshire hotel
Reality TV stars Molly-Mae Hague and Tommy Fury have been spotted enjoying a luxury stay in North Yorkshire.