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OPINION: There’s so much to be positive about right now
We are down to the last four! This is the state of play with our national men’s football team and the World Cup at the time of writing.
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Mini Music Festival in Ripon to present a fantastic programme of live music in the garden for a good cause
Wilfrid’s Folk Club in Ripon has confirmed the line-up for this year’s Mini Music Festival.
Ripon has not been shortlisted in the inaugural UK Town of Culture 2028 competition
Ripon has not been shortlisted in the inaugural UK Town of Culture 2028 competition, run by the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), which attracted over 400 expressions of interest from towns across the country. But the partnership behind the bid says the journey it set out on does not e...
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Ripon reacts to UK Town of Culture 2028 decision with pledge to keep improving the city
Ripon may not have been shortlisted in the inaugural UK Town of Culture 2028 competition but the partnership behind the bid says the journey does not end there.
Essential tips on free and affordable activities to keep children entertained in Harrogate district this summer
A new guide to free and low cost activities for families in the Harrogate district this summer has been launched less than a fortnight before schools break up.
Ripon celebrates St Wilfrid’s Procession and Yorkshire Day
Ripon will come alive on Saturday 1 August 2026 as this year’s St Wilfrid’s Procession is extended into a full day of free family celebration, held in joint celebration of St Wilfrid’s Procession and Yorkshire Day. Free Entertainment will begin from 12pm on the Market Place, with the much-love...
'We don't need people to give us a label' - County Durham snubbed by Town of Culture
There has been disappointment shared from bids from County Durham and North Yorkshire as the Town of Culture shortlist was announced.
North Yorkshire fine-dining restaurant to appears in Michelin guide announces closure
A highly-regarded fine dining restaurant in Ripon is to stop serving food at the end of the month.
Ripon Grammar School Star Lottie Day Secures Dream Manchester City Move
RIPON — One of Ripon Grammar School’s brightest sporting talents has secured a dream move to Barclays Women’s Super League giants Manchester City. Sixteen-year-old Lottie Day has signed a two-year deal with Manchester City Women’s Under-21 side. The move marks a remarkable rise for the risin...
North Yorkshire grammar school student signs for Manchester City Women
Ripon Grammar School student Lottie Day has signed a two-year deal with Manchester City Women Under-21s, continuing her rise as one of England’s brightest young footballers.
Newby Hall to Host the North’s Biggest Classic Car Show
Sunday 19 July, 10am–3pm More than a thousand vintage and classic cars are set to roll into Newby Hall near Ripon next month as the historic estate prepares to host the North’s largest classic car show. The Historic Vehicle Rally, organised by North of England Classics and Pre‑War Automobiles,...
Ripon City Council invites pupils to design Christmas lights for Ripon schools
Christmas may be just under 200 days away, but Ripon City Council is already planning ahead by inviting local primary school children to design bespoke Christmas lights for the city, with the winning designs set to be turned into festive lamppost features outside their schools. The competition will ...
Grammar School celebrates prestigious education award triumph
Ripon Grammar School (RGS) has been named the North of England Grammar School of the Year.
North Yorkshire grammar school student runs to victory at British championships
A North Yorkshire grammar school student helped power the region to victory when he struck gold at a national fell running championship.
Two different starters as curtain lifts on Ripon’s feast of live entertainment
The countdown is on for Ripon’s fabulous Theatre Festival, which begins its milestone fifth season this coming weekend and will continue until 12 July 2026. As well as extending the number of free to watch and ticketed performances that can be enjoyed at indoor and outdoor locations across the cit...
Grammar quartet to represent North Yorkshire at English Schools finals
A "remarkable" summer of athletics has culminated in four Ripon Grammar School students being selected to represent North Yorkshire at one of the country’s most prestigious national championships.
The North Yorkshire market town by the A1(M) which is 'brimming with character'
Boroughbridge is a historic North Yorkshire market town on the River Ure, with Roman roots, riverside walks and highly rated pubs, cafés and restaurants.
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.
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...
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.