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Plans to build a city centre Prezzo
A national Italian restaurant chain has set its sights on opening up in Ripon, after Burton Menswear suffered a dip in trade.
Ripon gets pedalling for Tour de Yorkshire group
A taskforce of Ripon cycling enthusiasts has come together for the first time to launch their Tour de Ripon planning group.
RIPON MEANS BUSINESS: A peep into the baby bottle market
One of her daughter’s first words was Chillipeeps and, despite winning a string of awards and expanding her business over two continents, inventor Claire Mitchell still chooses to work from her garage-come-office in her family home in Grewelthorpe, near Ripon.
VIDEO: Masham campaigners build their own tourist sign video
Campaigners in Masham have taken matters into their own hands and built their own tourist sign with a cash boost from local businesses.
Masham businesses take matters into their own hands over brown sign row video
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A taskforce of Masham businesses are heading out towards the A1 this morning to build and erect their own tourist sign.
Grants for charities that support carers
Harrogate’s health board has given £25,000 to district charities to help people live independently and stop them being admitted to hospital.
SPECIAL FEATURE: The King’s stopover on the Ripley branch line
The opening of the Nidderdale Greenway, which runs along the route of the old Harrogate branch lines, has brought back memories of the golden age of the railways. Paul Darbyshire remembers the stories his grandfather used to tell.
Shock cash mob in Ripon shops
There was a surprise in store for shoppers this week as a shock cash mob took over the market square and headed for Handpicked Hall.
One-man campaign against Morrisons
A loyal customer of Morrisons in Ripon has staged a one-man campaign against the supermarket, claiming its customer service is “disgusting”.
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A day at the races for a betting novice
It was the start of a new race season at Ripon Racecourse on Thursday, April 18. Gazette reporter Laura Connor, who has never been to the races before, went along to sample the excitement and find out what developments are taking place at Yorkshire’s Garden Racecourse.
Farm thefts in Boroughbridge
Thieves have stolen a JCB, a stainless steel water bowser and a blue Norman Raw cultivator and a trailer, which has been converted from a 7.5tonne lorry, from farms near Boroughbridge.
Incinerator campaigners launch legal funds appeal
Campaigners against the Allerton Park waste incinerator have launched a £20,000 fundraising appeal to pay for their legal battle against the scheme.
Is Harrogate the richest district in Yorkshire?
Harrogate’s millionnaires have come out on top once again with news the district is home to six out of the 20 wealthiest people across Yorkshire.
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Tuesday 21 May 2013
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