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Ripon goes all-out for Yorkshire Day and historic St Wilfrid's Procession
Ripon will host its famous St Wilfrid's Procession this weekend but it’s only one part of the city’s celebrations to mark Yorkshire Day.
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Ripon’s 'Waste Not' champion wins royal recognition for helping struggling families
A Ripon woman has received a royal honour for her inspirational voluntary work in turning surplus food into affordable meals for the community.
Live Shakespeare Returns to Newby Hall This August
Live Shakespeare returns to Newby Hall near Ripon this summer, with two contrasting productions of tragedies staged across the estate. The Victorian Gothic Revival Church of Christ the Consoler will host a high‑energy, family‑friendly take on Macbeth on Wednesday 5 August, as touring company the...
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Protest planned against controversial 2.7 million-chicken farm in Ripon after 18,000 sign petition
A public protest is being organised to highlight plans for a poultry farm capable of rearing 2.7 million chickens a year - after 18,000 people signed a petition objecting to the proposal.
New community-led trust set up in North Yorks to ‘prevent younger generation being forced to move away’
A new community-led trust had been set up near Ripon to create “genuinely affordable housing” to prevent the younger generation being forced to move away from North Yorkshire.
Former hearing dogs volunteer from Ripon finds independence & championship with own dog after profound loss
A former volunteer puppy trainer from Ripon who spent years helping to prepare hearing dog puppies for life with their deaf person has shared how receiving his own hearing dog after the loss of his wife has made a huge difference to his life, giving him back confidence, companionship and peace of mi...
New 'best value for money' study rates North Yorkshire theme park in Britain's top ten
A family-friendly North Yorkshire adventure park which has reduced its ticket prices in line with the Government’s temporary VAT cut has been named in the top ten UK best-value theme parks.
Free summer fun for families in Harrogate district after refurbishments to three paddling pools
Knaresborough families can cool off this summer after the final programme of repairs and improvements were made at the town’s paddling pool.
Award for hard-working Ukranian mother-of-two who learned to create a new life near Ripon
A mother-of-two from Ukraine who was forced to flee her homeland due to the conflict with Russia has talked about how she has found a new life in a historic town near Ripon and Harrogate.
PICTURES SPECIAL: A look inside the £2.8m restoration of Ripon Workhouse Museum
Visitors to Ripon are in for a real treat after the completion of a £2.8m facelift of one of Britain’s best surviving Victorian workhouses.
Marie Curie's plea to people in Harrogate and Ripon to support £1m fundraising campaign at Morrisons stores
Marie Curie is calling on people in Harrogate, Ripon, Knaresborough and Boroughbridge to volunteer for the charity at Morrisons stores as part of a new campaign to help “everyone get the expert end of life care they deserve”.
Harrogate Autumn Flower Show celebrates 50 years of horticultural excellence this September
Golden anniversary celebrations will bring together five decades of flowers, fruit, vegetables and gardening inspiration at Newby Hall & Gardens. The Harrogate Autumn Flower Show will celebrate its 50th anniversary this September with a spectacular showcase of horticultural excellence, combining...
Ripon village primary school faces closure amid falling pupil numbers and funding concerns
A village primary school in Ripon could close at the end of the Summer term in 2027 after proposals were put forward by its academy trust.
Luxury five-star hotel in Ripon named among best in the world again by La Liste
The world’s best hotels have been announced for 2026 by La Liste and a five-star hotel in Ripon has been included in the prestigious list.
'Highly-respected' Ripon arts festival to return with an international class programme
One of the world's most admired ensembles is to return to Ripon with an enchanting programme for an unforgettable “summer celebrity concert”.
Major new visitor experience in Ripon will 'bring Victorian stories of poverty, justice and survival to life'
The £2.8m face lift of Ripon Workhouse Museum – one of Britain’s most complete surviving Victorian workhouses – will be unveiled today.
Ripon paddling pool is to open ahead of school summer holidays
Repairs have been completed and families can enjoy a refurbished paddling pool in Ripon during the school summer holidays.
Ripon family smash £300,000 target ahead of epic Atlantic row
A Ripon family have raised £350,000 for Suicide&Co after smashing their original fundraising target ahead of their Atlantic row in memory of husband and father Robert Ash.
Ripon paddling pool opens ahead of school summer holidays
Families can enjoy a refurbished paddling pool in Ripon during the school summer holidays after it opened today (Friday, 17 July 2026). Extensive surveys have now been completed at the pool in Borrage Green after issues were identified during routine maintenance checks. The pool’s paint was stripp...
Popular Boroughbridge Show will return at Newby Hall with new attractions for families and rural favourites
The “importance of the rural economy” will be highlighted in a day of rural celebration and family fun at one of the Ripon and Harrogate area’s most beautiful stately homes.