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Public consulted on future of Harrogate housing plans

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:17:43 GMT

Harrogate Borough Council’s Local Development Framework has finally been put forward to public consultation, eight months after the council voted on the draft local plan.

Ripon MP supports bike and skate project

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:40:36 GMT

Ripon MP Julian Smith has joined young skating fanatics outside the leisure centre to pledge his support for the city’s bike and skate park project.

Ripon students on UK Youth Parliament

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:42:53 GMT

Two politics-savvy students from Ripon have been elected to represent North Yorkshire as deputy members on the UK Youth Parliament.

Row over ‘re-writing’ of Ripon’s history

Fri, 17 May 2013 10:40:03 GMT

A row has erupted after the new Mayor of Ripon made proposals to change the Hornblower’s historical script, omitting details of King Alfred’s legendary visit.

‘Attack’ on Harrogate causes spat

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:44:47 GMT

The new Mayor of Ripon has dismissed talks of a rift developing between the city and Harrogate Borough Council following controversial comments made at his Mayor making ceremony.

Wind and rain fail to dampen Ripon Weekend

Tue, 14 May 2013 16:48:11 GMT

Tumultuous weather at the weekend failed to dampen the spirits of troops and residents alike, as the city came together to celebrate Ripon’s annual 21 Engineer Weekend.

Routine eye test saves woman’s sight

Tue, 14 May 2013 15:02:57 GMT

A routine eye test has saved the vision of a Ripon woman after an optometrist spotted she had a rare eye disorder with “devastating consequences”.

Plans to build a city centre Prezzo

Tue, 14 May 2013 08:31:21 GMT

A national Italian restaurant chain has set its sights on opening up in Ripon, after Burton Menswear suffered a dip in trade.

Ripon police Insp Slater says goodbye to the service

Mon, 13 May 2013 11:55:14 GMT

Insp Nigel Slater of North Yorkshire Police retired this week, ending a varied career spanning two decades to help his wife run a Ripon shop.

1,100 apply for jobs with North Yorkshire Police

Sun, 12 May 2013 11:22:35 GMT

MORE than 1,100 people have applied for around 60 potential police officer jobs with North Yorkshire Police.

Cheers! Beer festival raises £13k

Sat, 11 May 2013 15:29:34 GMT

The sun was out for bank holiday Monday when Ripon Cathedral staged its annual beer festival in its Deer Park grounds.

Ripon gets pedalling for Tour de Yorkshire group

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:58:37 GMT

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

Sat, 11 May 2013 14:47:21 GMT

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

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:31:41 GMT

Campaigners in Masham have taken matters into their own hands and built their own tourist sign with a cash boost from local businesses.

Teen friends take on swim challenge

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:51 GMT

Two teenage girls who have battled debilitating illnesses are set to take on the challenge of the Great North Swim together.

UPDATE: Elderly Ripon woman hit by car in city centre in a ‘serious condition’

Fri, 10 May 2013 10:08:14 GMT

An elderly woman was hit by a car in the city centre this morning.

Masham businesses take matters into their own hands over brown sign row

Fri, 10 May 2013 09:50:49 GMT

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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

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:48:00 GMT

Harrogate’s health board has given £25,000 to district charities to help people live independently and stop them being admitted to hospital.

CHURCH SERVICES

Thu, 09 May 2013 14:46:40 GMT

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VIDEO - Coun Peter Horton: “I shall do my very best to follow in my predecessor’s [Coun Andrew Williams’s] footsteps”

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:08:40 GMT

Coun Bernard Bateman has successfully defended his Ripon seat in the North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) elections and is set to become county council chairman.