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Ripon prepares for historic flypast at UK’s largest tractor fest at lovely Newby Hall
An iconic Spitfire is to take part in a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast at a major event near Ripon shortly.
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Solar panels installed at leisure facilities in Ripon, Whitby and Thirsk to help cut energy bills
Nearly 1,000 solar panels have been installed at three North Yorkshire leisure facilities in a move that is set to reduce energy costs by hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Social media explosion over threat to Lottie’s 'cute' coffee van at Ripon beauty spot
There has been an outpouring of shock and anger on Facebook after news that a much-loved coffee van may have to stop trading.
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Full programme announced for Deer Shed 2026
Deer Shed, North Yorkshire’s independent family-friendly festival has released the full programme details for July’s 16th edition. Reinvigorated after last year’s sell-out 15th birthday special, this summer is set to sell out yet again with final tickets being snapped up now. The latest additi...
Council criticised after announcing temporary closure of paddling pools in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon
North Yorkshire Council has come under fire after announcing the temporary closure of three paddling pools during the hottest week of the year so far.
Police issue an appeal for witnesses following a serious collision near Ripon
The collision took place at approximately 8.37am this morning (Tuesday 26 May) on the A61 at the junction with Smith Lane, East of Hutton Bank. (North of Ripon) It involved a black Land Rover Defender, driven by a woman in her 30s from the County Durham area, and a blue and white DAF HGV, driven by ...
Paddling pools in Harrogate, Knaresborough and Ripon closed after maintenance issues uncovered
Three paddling pools in the Harrogate district have been temporarily closed to allow checks to be carried out after issues were identified during maintenance.
‘Music for a Summer’s Evening’ – Ripon’s renowned St Cecilia Orchestra
Ripon’s renowned St Cecilia Orchestra will give its final concert of the 2025/26 season in the glorious setting of Holy Trinity Church on Saturday 13th June: a programme of beautiful music for chamber orchestra, featuring Rodrigo’s ever-popular Concierto de Aranjuez. Written for guitar and orche...
Major housing scheme at Dishforth near Ripon divides opinion as residents warn of ‘quality of life’ impact
Councillors have been recommended to approve up to 98 new homes in a North Yorkshire village despite warnings that the development could reduce the quality of life for current and future residents.
Ripon City Council invites residents to design new penny press coin
Ripon City Council is inviting people to help design one of the coins for the city’s new penny press machine, which will be launched later this year. The competition is open to anyone, though RCC is especially keen for children and young people to enter. The penny press will be installed inside on...
Ripon Theatre Festival 2026 | Big Family Weekend, 11–12 July 2026
Make a Weekend of It – Come for the Festival, Stay for North Yorkshire A packed weekend of free family entertainment is set to transform Ripon this summer, as Ripon Theatre Festival invites visitors to make a weekend of it. The Big Family Weekend, supported by Visit North Yorkshire, part of North ...
Ripon church transforms itself for the community after closure of village pub
A Ripon village church has completed a transformative £180,000 refurbishment to “place itself at the heart of the community” after the closure of the local pub.
Major Ripon company appoints new chief financial officer to 'advance its growth'
One of the UK’s largest agricultural machinery and ground care dealerships has made an important appointment to further strengthen its finance and senior leadership teams.
Emmerdale Tractor leads Zetor celebrations at Tractor Fest 2026
A tractor that regularly featured in Yorkshire Television’s Emmerdale Farm is set to be one of the standout exhibits at Tractor Fest, which takes place at Newby Hall, Ripon on 6 and 7 June 2026. This year’s Tractor Fest will showcase Zetor, the iconic Czech manufacturer known for producing durab...
Ripon residents key to helping shape future of historic town hall after 99-year lease agreed
Local people will play a central role in shaping the future of Ripon’s historic town hall with the city's newly elected mayor suggesting it should be used as a blueprint for future projects across North Yorkshire.
£50,000 doll’s house joins historic North Yorkshire stately home collection
A doll house worth £50,000 has joined a stately home in North Yorkshire, adding to its already impressive collection.
North Yorkshire dad cycles Land’s End to John O’Groats for daughter with epilepsy
Ripon father Mark Mayatt-Simmons has cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats, raising more than £2,300 for Leeds-based Epilepsy Action in support of his daughter Alia, who lives with epilepsy.
County Durham collector’s rare vintage engine heads for UK's largest tractor festival
A rare Ruston & Hornsby engine owned by a County Durham collector will be a star attraction at Tractor Fest, billed as the UK’s largest vintage tractor and engine show at Newby Hall in North Yorkshire.
Huge turnout for Ripon 10 mile race
Regarded as probably the most scenic multi-terrain race in England, this year’s Ripon 10 mile event attracted an impressive number of entries, with 283 runners travelling from all over the north to compete, cheered on in the sunny weather by an enthusiastic crowd and team of volunteers. Organised ...
OPINION: Dean of Ripon says: Put trust in God as we try to build a better city
There has been much interest in local politics recently, not least with elections in many parts of the country.