- Comedian Frank Carson dies aged 85
- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
- Mother and daughter given Asbos
- 'Exceptionally' mild weather on way
- Teenager 'repeatedly raped by gang'
- Man quizzed over women's murders
- Cherie Blair makes phone hack claim
- Man accused of murdering vicar
- Peacocks saved, but 3,000 jobs go
- Sex attacker was under surveillance
- RBS set to unveil £400m bonus pot
- 'Anxious' teacher 'set self alight'
- 'Crush racism' in football: PM
- Protesters refused cathedral appeal
- Man accused of starting riots blaze
- PM urges 'thorough' fraud probe
- Fox urges Budget business tax cuts
- UK reporter dies in Syria onslaught
- Private firm to run police station
- Ex-bouncer guilty of Nikitta murder
Ripon
Cafe voted ‘most family-friendly’
A BOROUGHBRIDGE cafe has been recognised for its family-friendly service by a popular parenting website.
Grants for our future stars
ASPIRING sporting stars and artistes of the future are being invited to apply for a grant from Harrogate Borough Council’s Centenary Grants Project.
Family thanks for charity donation
The parents of two disabled boys have thanked a hard-working charity for helping improve their lives.
Daffodil delivery for charity
The local Marie Curie Fundraising Team are poised for action as hundreds of thousands of daffodils arrived this week in time for their annual Great Daffodil Appeal.
Staff at Wolseley to tackle the 170-mile Way of the Roses for local charities
Staff from a leading Ripon based company are tackling a gruelling cycle ride for charity.
Funding search for Masham brown signs
The fight goes on for motorway brown signs to Masham as campaigners look for a way to fund the scheme.
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Great charity idea for Mother’s Day...
A HOSPICE charity is offering an unusual scenic treat this Mother’s Day.
Garden boost for Montpellier Court
Residents at a sheltered housing scheme in Harrogate are spending the spring months transforming a dilapidated area of ground into a fantastic new garden – thanks to £27,390 of lottery cash.
Rucksack thrown at car caused £500 of damage
A HOMELESS mother of three, toting her possessions across Harrogate, threw a rucksack in to a busy main road and struck a car, the town’s magistrates were.
Hunt on for £40k city guru
Major plans to shake up Ripon’s economic future are in motion as the city council begins its hunt for a development supremo.
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Councils join for Jubilee
Thirsk Town Council and Sowerby Parish Council are working together to co-ordinate arrangements in the Thirsk and Sowerby area for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Threat to council prayers
PRAYERS at Harrogate Council meetings could be under threat after a court ruling.
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Acorns group plans new venture
A RIPON organisation providing support to families in the city and surrounding area is hoping to expand its activities.
Helicopter crash – court date
A FLIGHT instructor has been charged over a fatal helicopter crash at Rudding Park four years ago.
Man stole over £100 of booze to feed craving
A RECOVERING alcoholic who fell off the wagon over a lost love stole to feed his renewed craving for drink, a court was told.
Let the pancake races begin ...
Pancakes will be flying when Ripon stages its traditional Shrove Tuesday races next week.
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Council chamber caught on camera
IT’S the news that all council fans have been waiting for - cameras are now allowed in the chamber at Crescent Gardens for the first time.
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Medals parade RAF experts in communications
ROYAL Air Force communications specialists welcomed the High Sheriff of North Yorkshire to present their Operational Service Medals after their return last month from a busy tour in Afghanistan.
Makeover for Masham restaurant
A POPULAR Masham restaurant has reopened after undergoing a major face-lift.
Tax freeze for county
TAXpayers will face the same bill from North Yorkshire County Council from April as they have in the last two years.
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Racecourse avenue to honour Diamond Jubilee
Ripon Racecourse is to mark the 60 years of The Queen’s reign with an avenue of 12 cherry trees through the grounds.
Band concert to help sick children
NORTHALLERTON Silver Band is holding a concert to raise money for chronically sick children.
Famous fan for Hackfall
A RIPON nature spot has attracted a high profile fan in Oscar winning actress Dame Judi Dench.
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Save the Children sale ready to open
Ripon’s annual Save the Children Nearly New Sale launches today.
MP to speak at hospital protest rally
WILLIAM Hague is to address a protest rally of thousands against plans to close services for mothers and children at a North Yorkshire hospital after uniting with council chiefs against the proposed withdrawal.
Anger over youth service restructuring
A YOUTH worker has spoken out about his concern for the future of the district’s youth clubs.
Harrogate says ‘no’ to incinerator
HARROGATE Borough Council has voted strongly against plans for a waste incinerator at Allerton Park.
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Heritage grant to breathe new life into Royal Hall
A LOTTERY grant of £45,000 is set ot breathe new life into Harrogate’s Royal Hall.
Civic milestone for ex-Mayor
A FREEMAN and former Mayor of Ripon made it a ‘full house’ when he carried out one of Ripon’s traditional civic jobs.
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Fleet programme saving police £7m
A money-saving regional fleet programme is on target to save police forces across Yorkshire and the Humber more than £7m.
Fire destroys quad bike
A CHILD’S quad bike in Ripon was destroyed when it burst into flames after developing an electrical fault.
Mountains of charity bags
THESE are just some of the 80 plastic “donation bags” put through the letterbox of one Harrogate home in 2011.
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Pupil becomes headteacher for the day
It really was a case of the pupils taking over the school as Martha Davies took over the reins at Baldersby St James Primary School.
‘The council stole my tree’
A HARROGATE man came home from work to find that the council had “stolen” his tree.
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Ripon’s new charity group raises £1,000
A new fundraising group has collected over £1,000 for charity since it was set up in October last year.
Early snowdrops at Fountains Abbey
Snowdrops signal spring is on its way at Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal
New contract boost for Thirsk group’s help for unemployed
THIRSK Clock has been awarded a new contract to advise and assist unemployed adults in Thirsk, Sowerby and District.
Allerton Park waste plan meeting on Tuesday
CONTROVERSIAL plans for a waste recovery park at Allerton Park, near Knaresborough, will be discussed at next week’s planning meeting of Harrogate Borough Council.
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Ministerial visit in support of bid for better broadband
Ripon MP Julian Smith has urged the Secretary of State for Environment Food and Rural Affairs Caroline Spelman to back the county’s bid to be a Rural Growth Network pilot.
‘Repair our potholes’ plea from villagers
FRUSTRATED householders in a village near Ripon are urging the county council to fix dangerous potholes on their road before someone is seriously hurt.
1 commentAppeal after college break-in
POLICE are appealing for information after a break-in at Northallerton College.
Convict’s gratitude
A MAN who was jailed on Monday after flouting court rulings thanked magistrates for their decision as he was being led to the cells.
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Majestic display of bunting marks Queen’s jubilee
The bunting is up and the flags are flying to celebrate the Queen’s acession to the throne.
Backlash over parking fees
A RIPON shop owner is spearheading a campaign calling for the new parking charges on the city’s market square to be abolished.
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Students and staff praise upgrade of skills centre based at Catterick
Facilities at the secondary campus of one of the region’s further education colleges have been upgraded after the completion of a major building project.
Pulling together for Sadie
A SURGE of fundraising activities have been organise to support two-year-old Sadie Rose Clifford.
Cold snap to keep biting
WINTRY weather is expected to dominate the weekend, with more snow, sleet and freezing conditions on the way.
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Victory as A1(M) tourist signs for Masham given green light
CAMPAIGNERS in Masham have been celebrating after the Department for Transport agreed to allow brown tourist signs for the town on the new A1(M).
Breakfast event raises over £5,000
THREE charities are sharing more than £5,000 following the Farmhouse Big Breakfast event near Northallerton.
Tree-planting in Minskip to mark jubilee
THE planting of more than 100 trees is set to take place in Minskip to mark the Queen’s diamond jubilee.
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Weather for Ripon
Wednesday 22 February 2012
Today
Heavy rain
Temperature: 9 C to 12 C
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