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This is the Harrogate author who is set to appear on BBC TV’s The One Show

A Harrogate author is to appear on BBC TV’s The One Show after her extraordinary new memoir was hailed as “inspirational”.

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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

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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.

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Award-winning pub constructed in 1699 up for lease for £95k

The Bull Inn, a former winner of Yorkshire's Favourite Pub, constructed in 1699, is up for lease for £95,000.

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North East hotel wins first of its kind accolade from Michelin Guide

Grantley Hall in Ripon has taken home a Michelin Guide award for their outstanding provisions. 

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Plans to convert North Yorkshire barn into four-bedroom house approved

Plans to convert a barn in Thornton Steward into a residential property with space for a mobile home have been approved by the council.

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MP urges government to reconsider proposed ‘unrealistic’ housebuilding targets for North Yorkshire

Sir Julian Smith, Conservative MP for Skipton and Ripon, has urged the government to reconsider changes to the national planning policy which could see more than 4,200 homes built in North Yorkshire a year.

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IN PICTURES: This is when secondary schools in Harrogate, Knaresborough, Ripon, Wetherby and Nidderdale will be hosting their 2024 open days

It’s that time of year when secondary schools will be opening their doors to welcome the next cohort of Year 7 pupils at their open days.

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Award win for Harrogate village country pub after remarkable transformation

An independent country pub near Harrogate which has been wonderfully transformed since coming under new ownership in 2021 has won a top award.

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PICTURES: Popular motor show sees 700 sport cars descend on historic hall

Thousands turned out for Newby Hall and Gardens' ever-popular Sports Cars in the Park event today (Sunday, September 22).

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35 photos of adorable pooches at the Darlington Dog Show 2024

Here are a handful of pictures from the Darlington Dog Show which was held at Ripon Racecourse in North Yorkshire this weekend.

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Ex-town crier says changes to Knaresborough market would undermine 700 years of tradition

Knaresborough’s former town crier Roger Hewitt has issued an impassioned plea to councillors about the potential impact of controversial changes to the town’s weekly market.

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Investigation continues five months after accident kills Darlington man

The man, who is believed to be in his 30s, died at Macadams car recovery garage on Boroughbridge Road in Ripon on March 29 this year.

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Wetherby Racecourse trio take on Great North Run for Spinal Research

A team from Wetherby Racecourse are swapping four legs for two to take on the Great North Run this weekend to raise money for Spinal Research.

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‘Visionless council officers’ criticised over efforts to save rare military huts at new housing scheme in Ripon

Councillors have clashed with officers at North Yorkshire Council over the approach to saving rare military huts at the 1,300-home Clotherholme scheme in Ripon.

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NAMED: Driver who led police on 30-minute high speed pursuit appears in court

Carl Prior, 41, of West Street, Middlesbrough, appeared at York Magistrates' Court, where he admitted dangerous driving and driving while disqualified.

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North Yorkshire road closed after 'serious' crash as drivers urged to avoid area

Police have closed the A61, near Bishop Monkton just south of Ripon, following a serious crash.

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Large sinkhole opens in field as area cordoned off and fire service attend

Emergency services were first alerted to the sinkhole in a field near River View Road in Ripon on Sunday (August 25) morning.

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Boy paralysed in freak accident at home gets outstanding GCSE grades

A student from Ripon who was paralysed in an accident just five months before his GCSEs has triumphed in his exams.

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Teenager secures top A-levels following five months off after major operation

A TEENAGER born with a rare congenital disorder who spent five months off school in sixth form after a major operation has achieved stellar A-level results.