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Plans for new solar farm between Harrogate and Ripon set for approval by council
Plans for a large 43MW solar farm on farmland between Harrogate and Ripon are set for approval by North Yorkshire Council.
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Harrogate's most dazzling charity shop windows this Christmas receive awards from Soroptimist International
The results are in for this year’s annual Charity Shop Christmas Window Competition with the best of the best in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon revealed.
Celebrating ten wonderful years of the Great Knaresborough St John’s Christmas Tree Festival
One of the Harrogate area’s best-loved Christmas traditions is celebrating its tenth anniversary in a spectacular way this weekend.
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Charity looking to expand as it raises money through 'unique' online auction
Ripon Men’s Shed is raising funds to expand its offering with the help of a handcrafted rocking horse named Rocky II.
North Yorkshire nightclub bans 'scruffy footwear' and tracksuits
A nightclub in Ripon has banned "scruffy footwear" and tracksuits as it looks to improve the overall 'experience' for customers.
Historic Harrogate district pub handed top rating for levels of hygiene
One of Ripon’s oldest and most historic pubs has gained the top rating for its levels of hygiene.
'Rural retreat' that has been in same family for 100 years goes on the market
DOBSON House Farm has been the much-loved home of the vendor’s family for generations, with this being the first time it has come to the open market during a century of private ownership. And it’s easy to see why.
Harrogate MP reveals how he will vote on assisted dying bill in House of Commons this week
Harrogate’s MP is at odds with Ripon’s in the run-up to this week’s vote in the House of Commons on assisted dying after receiving “heartbreaking stories” from residents.
IN PICTURES: Here are 44 photos of new primary school starters from across Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, Wetherby and Nidderdale
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.
Five star spa hotel with 'five restaurants' named the best in the country
Grantley Hall has been named the best hotel spa in the UK in by the prestigious Condé Nast Johansens Awards for Excellence across the UK.
Man arrested as woman 'glassed in the face' and man and woman 'punched in the face'
North Yorkshire Police were called just after 11.15pm on Friday (November 8) to reports of a disturbance at the White Horse on North Street in Ripon.
PICTURES: North East pays its respects on Remembrance Day
Schools, towns and communities across the region remembered the lost soldiers and veterans today in a number of Remembrance Day services.
IN PICTURES: Here are 25 incredibly moving photos as the Harrogate district comes together for Remembrance Sunday
A number of special services and events were held across the Harrogate district at the weekend to mark Remembrance Sunday.
Reporting Back column with Julian Smith MP
October was another great month of community visits and news in Ripon and the surrounding areas, focusing on healthcare, heritage and honouring those who gave their lives in war.
Hotel near Harrogate becomes UK's first to be awarded 'World Class' accreditation for hospitality
A hotel near Harrogate and Ripon has won Hospitality Assured World Class Status - the first hotel of its kind in the UK to do so.
Ripon garden centre cafe handed five out of five food hygiene rating by Food Standards Agency
A cafe at a garden centre in Ripon has been given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency.
Month long market square works to start next week as full road closure in place
North Yorkshire Council is replacing the concrete blocks which make up the road with an asphalt surface in Ripon.
Nursery near Ripon welcomes children back after completing move to historic 155-year-old village school
A nursery has welcomed children back to a former village school building in North Yorkshire which closed over 12 months ago due to falling pupil numbers.
Ripon's TWIA regional finalist
Ripon Wedding Boutique, Gail’s Wedding Boutique & Alterations wants a win at The Wedding Industry Awards 2025 and has been announced as a Regional Finalist in the hotly fought New Business category with the aim of being recognised as the best in the North Yorkshire
Nursery welcomes children back after completing move to historic old village school
A NURSERY has welcomed children back to a former village school building in North Yorkshire which closed over 12 months ago due to falling rolls.