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The nursery is aiming to move into this building, which was occipied for mnay years by a school until declining numbers forced it to close last year

'Good' rated nursery reveals plans to move to historic village school

Ripon has been named in The Telegraph's UK list of the best places to visit in the UK.

Ripon has been named in The Telegraph's UK list of the best places to visit in the UK.

North Yorkshire city named one of the best to visit in the UK in new study

Macadams car recovery garage on Boroughbridge Road in Ripon

Macadams car recovery garage on Boroughbridge Road in Ripon

Health and Safety Executive

Investigation continues into industrial accident that killed Darlington man

On December 9 last year, Ripon Grammar student Alan Nowicki was paralysed from the waist down after an accident at home in Ripon

On December 9 last year, Ripon Grammar student Alan Nowicki was paralysed from the waist down after an accident at home in Ripon

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Charity concert planned for boy, 15, who was paralysed during incident at home

North Yorkshire Police have issued a statement saying that the Health and Safety Executive will now investigate the case

North Yorkshire Police have issued a statement saying that the Health and Safety Executive will now investigate the case

Health and Safety Executive

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Investigation launched into death of Darlington man during industrial accident

Emergency services were called to Macadams car recovery garage on Boroughbridge Road in Ripon on Friday (March 29, 2024)

Emergency services were called to Macadams car recovery garage on Boroughbridge Road in Ripon on Friday (March 29, 2024)

Darlington man in his 30s dies during industrial accident at car garage

Cancer patient Ant Henson getting through revolutionary treatment to extend his life by walking the distance of the Pennine Way, in his garden, near Ripon,

Cancer patient Ant Henson getting through revolutionary treatment to extend his life by walking the distance of the Pennine Way, in his garden, near Ripon,

North Yorkshire cancer patient on last leg of virtual Pennine Way charity walk

Sponsored walk staged at Middleham Gallops, NorthYorkshire, followed by auction to raise funds to aid seriously-injured jockey Graham Lee

Sponsored walk staged at Middleham Gallops, NorthYorkshire, followed by auction to raise funds to aid seriously-injured jockey Graham Lee

Sponsored walk at Middleham Gallops to raise funds for injured jockey Graham Lee

The Druid's Temple, near Masham, may look like a mini Stonehenge, but it is in fact a 19th century folly built by an eccentric North Yorkshire country squire

The Druid's Temple, near Masham, may look like a mini Stonehenge, but it is in fact a 19th century folly built by an eccentric North Yorkshire country squire

OBJECT OF THE WEEK

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A temple, a hermit and one eccentric squire - North Yorkshire's answer to Stonehenge

Ripon Cathedral

Ripon Cathedral

Planning and development

Residents set for referendum on multi-million pound annexe for their cathedral

Hackfall Woods are beautiful in springtime

Hackfall Woods are beautiful in springtime

Explore this stunning North Yorkshire woodland that inspired Wordsworth

Officers from North Yorkshire Police entered and searched the South Lodge on Harrogate Road in Ripon on Friday (February 9)

Officers from North Yorkshire Police entered and searched the South Lodge on Harrogate Road in Ripon on Friday (February 9)

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Men arrested as police execute drugs warrant inside pub as venue issue statement

Emergency services were called to the village of Wilsill, near Ripon, at about 5.30pm, following reports of a medical incident at an address in the village

Emergency services were called to the village of Wilsill, near Ripon, at about 5.30pm, following reports of a medical incident at an address in the village

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Tree surgeon suffers spine injuries after he falls from tree in village

Popular fashion store Peacocks will move into 6 Fishergate, Ripon on February 28

Popular fashion store Peacocks will move into 6 Fishergate, Ripon on February 28

Excitement as high street brand to open in site of former M&Co unit next month

Samira Effa, who is the head chef at Grantley Hall's EightyEight restaurant near Ripon

Samira Effa, who is the head chef at Grantley Hall's EightyEight restaurant near Ripon

Excitement as North East chef to take on new series of popular BBC cooking show

On December 9 last year, everything changed for Ripon Grammar student Alan Nowicki after he was paralysed from the waist down after an awful accident at home

On December 9 last year, everything changed for Ripon Grammar student Alan Nowicki after he was paralysed from the waist down after an awful accident at home

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Family's hope of helping son, 15, walk again after life-changing incident at home

Firefighters from Ripon and Masham's retained crews were called to Roundhill Reservoir on Saturday (January 6) at around 8.45pm

Firefighters from Ripon and Masham's retained crews were called to Roundhill Reservoir on Saturday (January 6) at around 8.45pm

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Fire service express anger over 'wasting' three hours searching for wild campers

Emergency services were called to the ford near Firs Avenue in Ripon at around 6.20pm, following concerns for a vehicle that tried to cross the ford

Emergency services were called to the ford near Firs Avenue in Ripon at around 6.20pm, following concerns for a vehicle that tried to cross the ford

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

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Firefighters forced to rescue driver after car gets wedged in fast-running ford

Keith with his new book - The Seekers of Duat - in his taxi

Keith with his new book - The Seekers of Duat - in his taxi

Taxi driver's second book will take readers on an even more exciting journey

Earlier this week, Messy Buns, which is based on Duck Hill in Ripon, revealed that it wouldn't be opening again after Christmas

Earlier this week, Messy Buns, which is based on Duck Hill in Ripon, revealed that it wouldn't be opening again after Christmas

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Coffee shop announces closure during owner's teary farewell social media video

A1(M) closed LIVE: Serious crash closed motorway near Ripon

A1(M) closed LIVE: Serious crash closed motorway near Ripon

A1(M) closed LIVE: Serious crash closes motorway near North Yorkshire

What we know so far about the A1(M) closure in North East

The naming of each gritter started in 2006 when school children were asked to come up with funny names for the vehicles

The naming of each gritter started in 2006 when school children were asked to come up with funny names for the vehicles

Traffic Scotland

Meet the funny named gritters made in North Yorkshire - ft Spready Mercury

Brod Sutcliffe, 64

Brod Sutcliffe, 64

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Family of man who had bleed on the brain abroad to bring him back to the UK

Despite actually being a city, Ripon has been named in The Telegraph's UK prettiest town list

Despite actually being a city, Ripon has been named in The Telegraph's UK prettiest town list

'Picturesque' location 'filled with a buzz' named fifth prettiest area in the UK

Julian Smith, who is MP for Ripon and Skipton, revealed the number that would receive the payment on Friday (November 3)

Julian Smith, who is MP for Ripon and Skipton, revealed the number that would receive the payment on Friday (November 3)

Cost of living crisis

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MP welcomes news that 7000 people will get £300 DWP cost of living payment

The A61 near South Stainley

The A61 near South Stainley

Local government

Speed on road where three members of family were killed could be reduced

Grantley Hall in Ripon has been handed a spot in the exclusive Conde Nast list

Grantley Hall in Ripon has been handed a spot in the exclusive Conde Nast list

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Luxury hotel named in list of best venues in Europe - and it's easy to see why

The campaign, which has been progressed by Julian Smith MP, looked to address the issues on the A61 at South Stainley

The campaign, which has been progressed by Julian Smith MP, looked to address the issues on the A61 at South Stainley

Plans made for road where family of three and motorcyclist were killed two months ago

Ripon Market Place, probably in the 1880s, when it was flagged with very neat diamond stones. Behind is John Aislabie's obelisk

Ripon Market Place, probably in the 1880s, when it was flagged with very neat diamond stones. Behind is John Aislabie's obelisk

The man who crashed the economy and built an obelisk

Floral tributes left on the A61 in Ripon

Floral tributes left on the A61 in Ripon

Inquest opens into third Ukrainian family member who was killed in A61 crash

International Apple Throwing Championships, Newby Hall, Ripon.

International Apple Throwing Championships, Newby Hall, Ripon.

International apple throwing championships takes place in North Yorkshire

A1(M) crash LIVE: Reports of rolled over car as all lanes closed - updates

A1(M) crash LIVE: Reports of rolled over car as all lanes closed - updates

RECAP: A1(M) North Yorkshire crash LIVE: Road cleared after crash

Within the data, Broadband Genie found that Ripon in North Yorkshire was second worst in the UK, while Durham City came in tenth position

Within the data, Broadband Genie found that Ripon in North Yorkshire was second worst in the UK, while Durham City came in tenth position

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Two areas of County Durham and North Yorkshire listed as UK's worst for internet

The A1(M) northbound near Ripon.

The A1(M) northbound near Ripon.

North Yorkshire Police

Two people hospitalised after crash on A1(M) northbound in North Yorkshire

Daria Bartienieva, 35 and her son, Ihor Bartienieva, six, died at the scene after the Vauxhall Meriva they were travelling in was involved in a three-vehicle collision with a bus and another car on the A-road in South Stainley on Sunday, September 3

Daria Bartienieva, 35 and her son, Ihor Bartienieva, six, died at the scene after the Vauxhall Meriva they were travelling in was involved in a three-vehicle collision with a bus and another car on the A-road in South Stainley on Sunday, September 3

Inquest opens into two members of Ukrainian family killed in A61 horror crash

Images of Ruth being carried down the mountain in Laos.

Images of Ruth being carried down the mountain in Laos.

Pupils help North Yorkshire chaperone down a mountain after agonising leg break

Newby Hall, Ripon, will be the backdrop for the unique and fun competition on Sunday, October 1

Newby Hall, Ripon, will be the backdrop for the unique and fun competition on Sunday, October 1

International apple throwing event takes place next month - YOU can take part

The vegetable, owned by Gareth Griffin, weighs 8.97kg (19.775lb) and was displayed at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show at Newby Hall and Gardens, near Ripon

The vegetable, owned by Gareth Griffin, weighs 8.97kg (19.775lb) and was displayed at the Harrogate Autumn Flower Show at Newby Hall and Gardens, near Ripon

'World record' giant onion displayed at show - and it's the same size as a watermelon

Emergency services were called to Brimham Rocks Road, near Nidderdale, at 6.50pm following reports that a grey Peugeot 107 had collided with a wall

Emergency services were called to Brimham Rocks Road, near Nidderdale, at 6.50pm following reports that a grey Peugeot 107 had collided with a wall

North Yorkshire Police

Passenger, 17, killed after car carrying four people hits wall on rural road

On Sunday (September 3), three members of a Ukrainian family who were travelling in a Vauxhall Meriva died after their car was involved in a crash with another car and a bus on the A61 between South Stainley and Ripley, near Ripon

On Sunday (September 3), three members of a Ukrainian family who were travelling in a Vauxhall Meriva died after their car was involved in a crash with another car and a bus on the A61 between South Stainley and Ripley, near Ripon

North Yorkshire Police

Fundraiser for orphaned girl, 15, who lost family in crash reaches over £30k

Rotary Way in Ripon

Rotary Way in Ripon

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service

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Firefighters forced to break into car after baby left locked inside vehicle

Ihor Bartieniev, six, died along with his mum Daria Bartienieva, 35, and his sister, Anastasiia Bartienieva, 15, when the Vauxhall Meriva they were travelling in was involved in a crash with another car and a bus on Sunday (September 3)

Ihor Bartieniev, six, died along with his mum Daria Bartienieva, 35, and his sister, Anastasiia Bartienieva, 15, when the Vauxhall Meriva they were travelling in was involved in a crash with another car and a bus on Sunday (September 3)

School pay tribute to 'little sparkle of joy' pupil, 6, killed in A61 crash

On Sunday (September 3), three members of a Ukrainian family who were travelling in a Vauxhall Meriva died after their car was involved in a crash with another car and a bus on the A61 between South Stainley and Ripley, near Ripon

On Sunday (September 3), three members of a Ukrainian family who were travelling in a Vauxhall Meriva died after their car was involved in a crash with another car and a bus on the A61 between South Stainley and Ripley, near Ripon

North Yorkshire Police

'Heartbroken' community raises £15k for girl, 15, who lost her family in A61 crash

The collision, which happened at around 2.20pm between South Stainley and Ripley, saw two cars and a bus collide

The collision, which happened at around 2.20pm between South Stainley and Ripley, saw two cars and a bus collide

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Police name three members of Ukrainian family killed in horror A61 crash

Police confirmed on Monday (September 4) that three people had died in a three-vehicle crash that involved a double-decker bus on the A61 Ripon Road near South Stainley at 2.20pm on Sunday (September 3)

Police confirmed on Monday (September 4) that three people had died in a three-vehicle crash that involved a double-decker bus on the A61 Ripon Road near South Stainley at 2.20pm on Sunday (September 3)

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Girl left with no family after crash takes the lives of her mum and two siblings

Police appeal for information after fatal crash

Police appeal for information after fatal crash

Woman, teenage girl and six-year-old boy killed in crash in North Yorkshire

Ripon Grammar School student Mia Barnett with her A-level results

Ripon Grammar School student Mia Barnett with her A-level results

A LEVEL RESULTS 2023

A Level Results 2023

Student who studied A-levels living in a caravan with no running water gets results

Top student and tutor Glory.

Top student and tutor Glory.

A Level Results 2023

Student with her own tutoring agency is perfect advert for her business

Amelia Moody overcame all to achieve her dream place at uni.

Amelia Moody overcame all to achieve her dream place at uni.

A LEVEL RESULTS 2023

A Level Results 2023

Student achieves grades needed for uni despite death of close friend

The former Oasis Florists and Ripon Gazette newspaper on Kirkgate in the city will soon be converted into bar and bottleshop, The Portly Pig.

The former Oasis Florists and Ripon Gazette newspaper on Kirkgate in the city will soon be converted into bar and bottleshop, The Portly Pig.

Signage goes up for new taproom and bottle shop set to open in historic building

Fountains Abbey has revealed new plans to revamp their water garden

Fountains Abbey has revealed new plans to revamp their water garden

North East World Heritage site unveils exciting new plans for water gardens

Boroughbridge Hall - Croft Res

Boroughbridge Hall - Croft Res

See inside this truly remarkable country house and wonderful family home

Jonathan Johnson, 55, and Jo Emma Larvin, 44, both from Ripon, took a collective £5m across border control in 2020 and 2022

Jonathan Johnson, 55, and Jo Emma Larvin, 44, both from Ripon, took a collective £5m across border control in 2020 and 2022

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Couple avoid jail after taking MILLIONS of pounds out of the UK in smuggling network

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