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Teenager and man appear in court in connection with attempted murder
Nixon Newton-Hayes, 21, of Ripon, and a 17-year-old, who can't be named for legal reasons, appeared at York Magistrates' Court on Tuesday (March 11).
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Two attempted murder arrests after boy 'run over and struck with weapon'
Two people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teen boy was “run over” by a car and “struck with a weapon”.
Ripon care home certified “Veteran Friendly” by armed forces charities
ROYAL Air Force veteran Gerry Cassidy, 91, is among those living at a recently certified “Veteran Friendly” care home in North Yorkshire.
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Tutankhamun's battered suitcase fetches staggering sum at auction
HOWARD Carter’s suitcase, which has been stored under a bed in Bishop Auckland for the last 50 years, has sold for a staggering £12,000 at auction in Ripon.
UK’s largest tractor festival is set to return to North Yorkshire stately home this summer
The UK’s largest tractor festival is to return to a gorgeous setting in North Yorkshire with more than 1,500 vintage and modern tractors.
North Yorkshire Council urged to do more research ahead of policy change on wheelchair-accessible taxis
North Yorkshire Council has been urged to conduct more research before introducing new rules to increase the number of wheelchair-accessible taxis.
Harrogate district fish and chip shop handed five out of five food hygiene rating by Food Standards Agency
A fish and chip shop in Masham near Ripon has been given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency.
IN PICTURES: 11 behind-the-scenes photos from a firefighter rescue exercise at Ripon Cathedral
Firefighters from Ripon and Tadcaster recently performed a mock line rescue from Ripon Cathedral Bell Tower.
Popular pub 'just off A1' with 'excellent fish and chips' up for sale
A popular pub near Ripon has hit the market, being put up for sale for £425,000.
Popular clothing brand to open new store in North Yorkshire city
A new Edinburgh Woollen Mill store is opening in Ripon on Market Street on Thursday, February 20.
New Ripon sushi restaurant handed five out of five food hygiene rating by Food Standards Agency
A new sushi restaurant that has opened in Ripon has been given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency.
Ripon’s Jack Laugher Leisure Centre to welcome back gym users following major renovation
The gym at the Jack Laugher Leisure Centre in Ripon has reopened its doors to residents today following a major refurbishment.
Local care company receives glowing results in latest survey
Home Instead Harrogate, Ripon and Thirsk is delighted to achieve exceptional scores in its latest survey, with local families singing its praises and care professionals crediting the company as a supportive place to work
'I was effectively blind': Woman praises opticians after bleed scare
Karen Rimmer, 69, of Ripon, who feared she was losing her sight after noticing a smudge in her vision, as praised Specsavers for their quick response.
North Yorkshire starling murmuration caught on camera - where to spot a murmuration in Yorkshire
Fantastic footage shows a flock of starlings weaving around the North Yorkshire sky - here’s the areas in Yorkshire where you may be able to spot a murmuration.
Harrogate district primary school unveils new outdoor space to encourage imaginative play for pupils
Pupils at a primary school in Ripon are being given the chance to improve their wellbeing, while also enjoying activities with each other, after their playground has been transformed.
£4.6m project to improve world heritage site facilities given go-ahead
A £4.6 million improvement project at the Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal estate near Ripon, North Yorkshire, has been approved by county councillors.
Ripon authentic Italian restaurant handed five out of five food hygiene rating by Food Standards Agency
An authentic Italian restaurant in Ripon has been given a five-out-of-five food hygiene rating by the Food Standards Agency.
New headmaster is appointed by leading independent school in Harrogate area
A new head has been appointed by a co-educational independent school in the Harrogate area.
Nightclub that banned punters wearing 'scruffy trainers' up for sale
A Ripon nightclub that recently banned punters from wearing 'scruffy shoes' has been put up for sale.