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Harrogate paddling pool is to reopen to visitors this weekend after safety checks completed
One of the most popular family attractions in Harrogate’s Valley Gardens is set to reopen after extensive surveys have ensured that it is safe to be enjoyed this summer.
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CBE for Ripon man with lengthy career at highest level in banking and public service
A Ripon man from the banking world is among the 83 people from Yorkshire and the Humber honoured in The King’s Birthday Honours List.
Has another spirit been awakened at Ripon’s Workhouse Museum?
Has the spirit of a former inmate been awakened in the dormitory at Ripon’s Workhouse Museum? The Victorian building on Allhallowgate is currently being renovated as part of a £3.3 million scheme made possible with a £2.5 million award from the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Andy Dewhurst, w...
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Ripon amputee injured in horror tractor crash earns Rob Burrow Outstanding Courage Award
An inspirational young woman from Kirkby Malzeard, near Ripon, who had her right leg and part of her pelvis amputated after being run over by a tractor has won The Rob Burrow Outstanding Courage Award 2026 at The Yorkshire Choice Awards.
Controversial scheme to build 2.7 million chicken farm near Ripon 'poses health risks' claim residents
Protesters and residents have gathered to oppose a huge new factory farm in a Ripon village which would rear 2.7 million chickens a year.
Play on Anglican church and slavery to be staged at North Yorks cathedral
Incidents in the Life of An Anglican Slave, written and performed by Desirée Baptiste, will be staged at Ripon Cathedral on July 7, exploring the Anglican Church’s role in the slave trade.
North Yorkshire theatre festival project puts young people centre stage
Young people are being put centre stage at the Ripon Theatre Festival through a new project designed to boost youth involvement in the arts.
Ripon Theatre Festival partners with Ripon Cathedral to present slave trade drama
An evocative drama charting the deep involvement of the Anglican church in the transatlantic slave trade comes to Ripon Cathedral as part of this year’s Ripon Theatre Festival. Incidents in the Life of An Anglican Slave is a dramatic play-poem written and performed by Desirée Baptiste. It is insp...
Tractor Fest declared a huge success at Newby Hall
Organisers have hailed this weekend’s Tractor Fest at Newby Hall near Ripon as the most successful in the event’s 20‑year history. Thousands of enthusiasts and families flocked to the UK’s largest tractor festival on 6 and 7 June, enjoying two days of displays, demonstrations and heritage ma...
Plans for 98 new homes in Dishforth near Ripon approved as government branded ‘bullies’ over housing targets
The government has been accused of “bullying” councils and communities over housing targets after councillors said they felt they had no choice but to approve almost 100 homes in a North Yorkshire village.
Ripon Theatre Festival Boosts Youth Engagement at RTF26
This summer will see Ripon Theatre Festival embarking on an exciting new partnership project that will place young people at the heart of this summer’s Festival, thanks to Cultural Passport for Young People funding. Supported by David Skaith, the Mayor of York and North Yorkshire and funded by the...
'Enchanted' North Yorkshire rock garden restored after seven years
Broadcaster Gyles Brandreth reopened Newby Hall's refitted rock garden after seven years of restorations
North Yorkshire runner to tackle first ultra marathon to fundraise for charity
Emma Sawyer, from Dacre and a member of Ripon Runners, will run the 30-mile Peak District Ultra Challenge to raise funds for Breast Cancer Now.
New Student Leaders Appointed at Ripon Grammar School
An enthusiastic new team of student leaders has been appointed at Ripon Grammar School, the top-performing state school in the North, following an outstanding field of candidate selections. Will Renton and Amelia Briggs will take on the roles of head boy and girl. They will lead an impressive team o...
Government branded 'bullies' over housing targets as 98 homes scheme approved
The government has been accused of “bullying” councils and communities over housing targets after councillors said they felt they had no choice but to approve nearly 100 homes in a North Yorkshire village.
Tractor Fest returns to North Yorkshire venue with 3,000 exhibits and flypast
Tractor Fest, the UK’s largest celebration of vintage and modern tractors, is set to return to Newby Hall and Gardens near Ripon
Bumper weekend expected as Tractor Fest returns to Newby Hall
Tractor Fest returns to Newby Hall and Gardens this weekend as the much‑loved event marks its 20th anniversary — and organisers are gearing up for one of the biggest shows yet. Ripon – Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 June 2026 Set in 120 acres of parkland near Ripon, the festival will once again trans...
Battle of Britain memorial flight flypast at Tractor Fest
The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will fly over year’s Tractor Fest which takes place at Newby Hall, Ripon on 6-7 June. Subject to weather conditions, an iconic Spitfire or Hurricane aircraft will fly over the show on Saturday 6 June (around 1.15pm), followed by a Douglas C47 Dakota aircraft o...
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...