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Poetry back in motion and ready to go up a gear in Ripon
Poetry back in motion and ready to go up a gear in Ripon
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Ripon council gauges demand for larger venue for Yorkshire Water meeting
Ripon City Council is asking residents to register their interest in attending a public meeting with Yorkshire Water next month, amid continuing concerns about sewage discharges into local rivers. Representatives from Yorkshire Water are due to attend the council’s Full Council meeting on Monday, ...
Ripon MP calls for review of road closure signs after businesses warn customers are being put off
Businesses affected by roadworks and temporary closures across North Yorkshire have raised concerns that unclear signage is putting customers off from visiting.
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Fountains by Floodlight returns to Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal
Fountains by Floodlight returns to Ripon attraction
Ripon Tinsel Tractor Run sets £10,000 target for 2026
Ripon Tinsel Tractor Run sets £10,000 charity target
Ripon Runners to host community run to promote women’s safety outdoors
Ripon Runners is to host a community run later this month to highlight the safety concerns that can prevent women from exercising outdoors after dark. The club is supporting Let’s Lift the Curfew, a national movement from This Girl Can, for a second consecutive year. The event will take place at R...
Nostalgia: Harrogate's role in early years of aviation will be revealed at event next week
The untold but remarkable story of the role of Harrogate in the early years of aviation will be revealed next week.
Poetry returns to Ripon as new group launches programme of events
Poetry lovers in Ripon have been given a boost after three successful events brought the city’s community of writers and performers together for National Poetry Day. Ripon’s community of writers in rhyme is regrouping two years after the former Ripon Poetry Festival published its final anthology...
Yorkshire Water admits £1.5 million Ripon scheme fell short of promised sewage discharge cuts
Yorkshire Water has admitted a £1.5 million scheme aimed at dramatically reducing storm overflow discharges into the River Ure in Ripon has not performed as expected.
Yorkshire women and female CEOs take centre stage as British Beauty Week comes to Ripon
Ripon venue to stage British Beauty Week
Country hotel near Ripon is to welcome Wayne Rooney for 'in person' event
A leading hotel near Ripon and Harrogate renowned for its five-star experience is hosting one of England’s greatest ever footballers.
Apple Day brings Ripon community together
A colourful celebration of apples, autumn and community spirit brought families and visitors together at Ripon Walled Garden for Ripon Community Link’s annual Apple Day.
Four Towns, Two Continents, One Bistro: How Realitea Built a Global Following from Ripon
An independent North Street bistro is expanding its regional footprint across Yorkshire after marking 12 years of business in the cathedral city. Realitea, the Indian bistro and specialist tearoom based at 84 North Street, celebrated its twelfth anniversary this August. Founded in 2014 by directors ...
Celebrated pianist to return to Ripon
Celebrated pianist Martin Roscoe to return to Ripon Cathedral
The most booked restaurants in North Yorkshire according to OpenTable – including favourites in Harrogate, Ripon, York and more
The most booked restaurants in North Yorkshire have been revealed – a guide to the county’s top dining spots this month.
Ripon artist’s global draw-along raises more than £21k for Yorkshire Rescue
Ripon artist helps boost funds for animal welfare charity
Councillors back public consultation on proposed pedestrianisation of historic Ripon street
A public consultation is set to be requested on the long-running debate over pedestrianising one of Ripon’s most historic streets.
Ripon Grammar School pupil stars on Channel 4’s The Piano alongside Claudia Winkleman and MIKA
A Ripon Grammar School pupil has spoken of his "once-in-a-lifetime" experience after performing on Channel 4's hit series The Piano alongside presenter Claudia Winkleman and musician MIKA.
St Aidan's drew 930 applications for 248 places as Harrogate school demand revealed
Harrogate secondary school in demand
Ripon detectorist uncovers new chapter in history of world famous tapestry after six years of research
A Ripon metal detectorist claims his new research has uncovered a major omission in the world famous Bayeux Tapestry.