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Celebrated pianist to return to Ripon
Celebrated pianist Martin Roscoe to return to Ripon Cathedral
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The most booked restaurants in North Yorkshire according to OpenTable – including favourites in Harrogate, Ripon, York and more
The most booked restaurants in North Yorkshire have been revealed – a guide to the county’s top dining spots this month.
Ripon artist’s global draw-along raises more than £21k for Yorkshire Rescue
Ripon artist helps boost funds for animal welfare charity
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Councillors back public consultation on proposed pedestrianisation of historic Ripon street
A public consultation is set to be requested on the long-running debate over pedestrianising one of Ripon’s most historic streets.
Ripon Grammar School pupil stars on Channel 4’s The Piano alongside Claudia Winkleman and MIKA
A Ripon Grammar School pupil has spoken of his "once-in-a-lifetime" experience after performing on Channel 4's hit series The Piano alongside presenter Claudia Winkleman and musician MIKA.
St Aidan's drew 930 applications for 248 places as Harrogate school demand revealed
Harrogate secondary school in demand
Ripon detectorist uncovers new chapter in history of world famous tapestry after six years of research
A Ripon metal detectorist claims his new research has uncovered a major omission in the world famous Bayeux Tapestry.
Community-owned village pub near Ripon launches new kitchen garden to bring local people together
A community-owned village pub near Ripon is strengthening its role at the heart of local life by creating a new community kitchen garden designed to grow fresh produce, encourage volunteering and bring people together.
Borrage House brings the glitz and glamor of Bollywood to Ripon care home
Ripon care home turns on the Bollywood style.
Poets in the limelight as Ripon gets ready to mark National Poetry Day along the right lines
Ripon will be putting poets in the spotlight at three locations as the city does National Poetry Day proud.
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Bishop Monkton couple prepare for final milk round after 50 years
For 50 years, David and Christine Jones have delivered milk to the doorsteps of Bishop Monkton.
Head of high school near Ripon wants to 'build on success' of strong Ofsted Inspection
A secondary school near Ripon has received an Ofsted report praising it for being “calm, welcoming and ambitious” under the new ratings system.
Poets in the Limelight as Ripon Celebrates National Poetry Day Across Three Iconic Venues
Poets are set to take centre stage in Ripon this Thursday as the city marks National Poetry Day with a series of live pop-up performances at three prime local landmarks. The day of rhyme and spoken word kicks off on Thursday 1 October 2026, bringing together a stellar line-up of award-winning region...
Harrogate BID collects fifth Gold at Yorkshire in Bloom awards
Gold for Harrogate BID in Yorkshire in Bloom
Public consultation could be held on plans to pedestrianise historic Ripon city centre street
A public consultation could be held on proposals to pedestrianise one of Ripon’s historic city centre streets during the daytime and summer evenings.
HALLS of Ripon detectorist Simon says the Bayeux Tapestry was a medieval stitch up
The Bayeux Tapestry will be catching the eye of millions at the British Museum between now and next July, but it has one glaring omission that Ripon’s Simon Richardson is bidding to correct. For six years Simon, one of Europe’s leading battlefield metal detectorists has, along with fellow detect...
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Family raises more than £13,000 in memory of much-loved hairdresser
A family has raised more than £13,000 for two local charities in memory of a much-loved hairdresser who was known across the Harrogate district.
Ripon family-run construction company fixes local charity's years of plumbing problems free of charge
A Ripon construction company has come to the rescue of a local charity by repairing its faulty plumbing free of charge after years of recurring problems.
THE RED HOUSE: Think retirement living means slowing down? Think again.
Discover how The Red House in Ripon combines your own home and independence with a welcoming community – leaving more time to enjoy the people, places and experiences you love.
Ripon primary school pupil’s winning road safety sign installed on new housing development
A pupil at a primary school in Ripon has seen his winning road safety sign design take pride of place on a new housing development in the city.