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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.
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£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.
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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.
Three North Yorkshire runners complete London Marathon for good causes
Three first-time runners from Ripon - Sara Barker, David Brown, James Pollington-Clyne - completed the London Marathon, raising funds for the Blue Cross and Motor Neurone Disease Association.
Ripon Runners trio celebrate their first London Marathon
Ripon Runners members Sara Barker, David Brown and James Pollington-Clyne are all celebrating the successful completion of their first London Marathon, which took place on Sunday 26th April. As well as the huge achievement of completing such an iconic event, their sterling efforts also helped raise ...
Rare Massey‑Harris tractor in the spotlight after remarkable restoration journey
A rare mid‑1950s Massey‑Harris 744D tractor is set to take pride of place at Tractor Fest this summer as part of the event’s celebration of Scottish engineering. The tractor has been restored by Ripon farmer and wagon driver Mark Dean who, together with his father, spent 18 months bringing the...
Harrogate gardening charity goes greener with new electric vehicle thanks to local business support
A horticultural charity in Harrogate is going even greener after securing sponsorship for a new electric van thanks to a local business.
Newby Hall Spring Sports Cars in the Park, near Ripon, in pictures
The slickest of the sleek cars designed for the racetrack went on show at Newby Hall’s Spring Sports Cars in the Park.
Man arrested following shop theft in Ripon
Police responded to reports of a shop theft at the Morrisons / Esso garage on Harrogate Road in Ripont, on the evening of 29 April 2026. Staff at the garage had secured the premises to prevent the suspect from leaving. Despite their efforts, the man broke glass and exited the shop. A short time late...
Man smashes out of shop after its placed on lockdown by staff after alleged theft
A man in his 30s has been arrested after a theft at a North Yorkshire garage which ended with him smashing a glass panel to flee the locked down premises.
Great Romantics – Review of St Cecilia Orchestra concert in Ripon
Review by Tim Harrison Saturday 25th April, and a buzz of excitement was in the air as a large audience gathered in Ripon Cathedral for Great Romantics. Given by the St Cecilia Orchestra under their conductor Xenophon Kelsey, this concert featured three towering masterpieces of nineteenth century Eu...
North Yorkshire theme park is one of the cheapest in the country, study shows
North Yorkshire theme park Lightwater Valley has been named one of the cheapest in the country for a day out.
Events held in North Yorkshire cathedral to support global cause
A charity wine tasting and coffee morning will take centre stage at a North Yorkshire cathedral to support a global cause.
Ripon fundraisers gear up for major charity appeal to support communities living in poverty
Christian Aid supporters from Ripon Cathedral are hosting two events as part of Christian Aid Week 2026. Dorothy Gray, one of the organisers, said: Every year, during this appeal, people across Britain and Ireland have seven days to make a difference and raise funds for Christian Aid Week....
New health & wellbeing hub Sustain in Ripon
One of the city’s most recognisable retail spaces has begun a new chapter, as Sustain, a vibrant health and wellbeing hub founded by Charlotte Baldwin, officially opened its doors at the historic Halls of Ripon. The launch was marked with a ribbon‑cutting ceremony led by the Mayor The opening ma...
Spring to Ripley Castle this Sunday for the monthly makers market & free entrance to the gardens and grounds
On Sunday 26 April Real Markets returns toRipley Castle for its Spring and Summer season of monthly markets. The event features a selection of local and specialist food producers and makers – it will be continuing into the autumn and winter months. Set in Ripley Castle Courtyard, Real Markets at R...
One year since the big wheel: Little Bird Made returns to Ripon
The historic City of Ripon is preparing for the return of the Little Bird Made Artisan Market on Sunday, 26 April 2026. Taking place in the iconic marketplace from 10am, the event marks a nostalgic milestone for the city. Exactly one year ago, the Ripon skyline was transformed by the “Big Sky Whee...