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- Children suffocated, inquest told
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- Queen visits zoo on Jubilee tour
- Media wins video footage battle
News
MP condemns bumper payout to shamed police chief
Ripon MP Julian Smith has condemned a compensation payment of almost £250,000 to former North Yorkshire chief constable Grahame Maxwell.
Author speaks at lunch
Author Mike Pannett was the speaker for this year’s Macmillan Ladies Lunch at The Golden Lion, Northallerton.
Lewis shows his linguistic skills
Thirsk School pupil Lewis Pull showed he knew his French with a high score in a national linguistic competition.
Burgeoning company expands at Thorp Arch
A MAJOR expansion is being carried out at the Thorp Arch Estate in Wetherby by fast-growing biotechnology company Avacta Group Plc.
‘Yorkshire Tea saved my lamb’s life’
PLENTY of people claim Yorkshire Tea has restorative powers, but the theory has never been proved – until now.
Sport
Exciting duo join Town
HARROGATE Town have bolstered their ranks ahead of the new Blue Square North season by signing Shane Killock and former West Brom defender Dwayne Samuels.
Aire Wharfe management to meet over cup crisis
THE Aire Wharfe Cricket League management committee will meet tomorrow night to discuss the ongoing crisis which has seen clubs kicked-out of this season’s Waddilove, Birtwhistle and Ian Chappel Cup.
Third place finish for ‘Boro’
KNARESBOROUGH Town will finish third in this year’s West Yorkshire Premier League after Bardsey and Beeston won last night.
Town forge ahead with pitch redevelopment
THESE dramatic pictures show Harrogate Town’s pitch redevelopment is well under way.
Hulme Cup final joy for Ripon Reserves
Ripon Reserves lifted the Hulme Cup last weekend, after a 3-1 win over HAMPSTHWAITE at Knaresborough Town.
Lifestyle
The Chevin - can they climb to the top?
GIG Scene rarely tries its hand at predicting the ‘next big thing’ for the simple reason that even the experts usually get it wrong in the fast-changing fashions of the fickle UK music scene, writes GRAHAM CHALMERS.
Orchestral boost for HCS’s royal show
HARROGATE Choral Society are preparing to add their own sparkle to the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations with a special show at the Royal Hall on June 2.
Steam rally party in Masham
A fundraising party for Masham Steam Fair is to be held in the town this Saturday, May 19.
No protesting about Gaughan’s greatness
MORE than just a protest singer, Dick has been at the cutting edge of Scottish music for almost four decades.
Lions’ campaign against vision loss
The Lions Club of Boroughbridge has teamed up with the town’s Vale Opticians to launch a health campaign aimed at preventing vision loss.
Community
WI donate knee blankets to Age UK
Ripon WI visited the monthly Age UK Coffee Morning at Wath to present handmade knee blankets.
Russian Choir at Sharow
The renowned Blagovest Ensemble from St Petersburg will be performing a programme of Russian music in St John’s Church, Sharow on Friday, May 11.
New climbing frame for village’s children
A NEW climbing frame has been opened in the play area on Copt Hewick’s village green.
Tributes paid to ex-Mayor and district councillor
Tributes have been paid to former Hambleton district councillor David Murkett who has died.
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Weather for Ripon
Thursday 17 May 2012
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Light rain
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