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Manors: not just for the gentry
They’re big, they’re beautiful and nowadays you don’t need to be born into the landed gentry to live in one.
When buying a home bears fruit
Owners of orchards could enjoy a bumper crop this autumn, according to environmental consultants.
Councillor in food bank attack
A Ripon city councillor has sparked a row over funding for the city’s food bank by saying there is no real poverty in Britain anymore.
Four rushed to hospital after serious three-car road crash
Four people, including two young girls, have been rushed to hospital following a three-car road crash on the the A168 between Boroughbridge and Allerton Park yesterday (Sunday) afternoon.
Guilty plea for Ripon assault
Ashley Paul Watson, 18, pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding, assault by beating and affray at York Crown Court on Friday, June 14, after a 20-year-old woman suffered serious facial injuries at a property on Lead Lane, Ripon on Sunday, March 3.
Duo’s curry bike challenge to highlight Asian poverty
Going out for a curry is turning into an almighty adventure for two friends cycling 15,000 kilometres across Europe and Asia on the trail of the nation’s favourite meal.
Sport
Harrogate Town snap up Leigh Franks
Harrogate Town have recruited versatile defender Leigh Franks as their fifth summer signing.
John Parry outperforms world stars at US Open
Knaresborough golfer John Parry outshone the world’s top three players as he finished inside the top 30 at the US Open Championships.
Aspinall eyes end of ‘massive divide’ with new third team
Harrogate RUFC director of rugby Mike Aspinall reckons the club’s new third team will pave the way for more youngsters to break into the first team.
John Parry battling to make US Open cut
Golfer John Parry faces a two-hole rescue mission later today to remain in the US Open at Merion Golf Club.
Skipper backs Scarcroft to start winning streak
Scarcroft first team captain Richard Stephens wants his squad to build mid-season momentum to edge closer to a first title in more than 50 years.
Studley Royal downed as Sessay suffer painful loss
Studley Royal dropped off the pinnacle of the York Senior League after they were humbled by six wickets on the long trek to Sewerby.
Lifestyle
Vocalis director set for Ely Cathedral post
The departure of one of the district’s most highly regarded young musical directors was announced this week, news which will be felt by many musicians locally.
Ripon to host national bellringing contest
Ripon Cathedral has been selected to host the National 12-bell Striking Contest, where bellringing teams across the country will battle it out to win the Taylor Trophy.
6:12 theatre aim to serve up pint-sized perfection
The latest play to be presented by adventurous Harrogate theatre company 6:12 is Two by Jim Cartwright.
Harrogate Symphony Orchestra - serious message behind Muppets link
By Weekend Editor Graham Chalmers
Tractor Fest at Newby Hall video
Thousands of visitors flocked to Newby Hall near Ripon at the weekend for the eighth annual Tractor Fest.
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Weather for Ripon
Wednesday 19 June 2013
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 9 C to 23 C
Wind Speed: 10 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Light rain
Temperature: 10 C to 17 C
Wind Speed: 9 mph
Wind direction: South east
