- Children's memorial plaque stolen
- Two bailed over attack on pensioner
- No X Factor for Dannii Minogue
- 80mph limit 'will cost £1bn a year'
- Six charged over trafficking woman
- PM defends free parenting classes
- Facebook set to make market splash
- Hunt adviser to appear at inquiry
- PM: Hacking clues must be followed
- Cameron set for talks with Hollande
News
Keeping spaces green around Northallerton
Residents’ views are being sought on plans to enhance green spaces in and around Northallerton.
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.
Sport
Spofforth’s steady rise to the top
AFTER monsoon conditions last week, the quality of the ground at Goldsborough and an investment in covers, saw Spofforth beat the hosts by four wickets to top Division One, writes Graham Hyde.
Bramham to the rescue for Olympic riders
BRAMHam Horse Trials is coming to the rescue of international riders still seeking Olympic selection.
Bardsey win League Cup on penalties
BARDSEY FC were celebrating last night after winning the West Yorkshire League Cup 3-2 on penalties, after a 1-1 draw with Fields after extra-time.
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.
Lifestyle
The Chevin - is big music the next big thing?
YOU might remember me rabbiting on a few weeks back in this column about Live at Leeds proving that the guitar band wasn’t dead yet.
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.
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
Friday 18 May 2012
Today
Light rain
Temperature: 8 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Temperature: 6 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 15 mph
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