- Girls' seven-plus abortion history
- Mother killed in pushchair accident
- Heatwave will last into weekend
- Second possible rabies case probed
- '50st teenager' cut free from home
- Patients to rate hospital treatment
- Yes-to-independence campaign begins
- Clegg warning over Greece euro exit
- Libyan PM visits Fletcher site
- Murdoch man 'bombarded' Hunt's aide
North Yorkshire
New man in the chair at Richmondshire Council
Richmondshire District Council has elected a new chairman.
Hayley’s hair for the chop
A YOUNG Masham schoolgirl has set out on a fundraising appeal to help a friend with a debilitating skin disease.
Medal presentation for Black Sheep
Masham’s Black Sheep brewery has been presented with a London Marathon medal after the company sponsored a tireless charity fundraiser for the race.
Police issue CCTV image of Himalayan Garden theft suspect
Ripon police have released CCTV pictures of a suspect and her vehicle after plants were stolen from a garden sale near the city.
Cheese firm boss died in snow after 21st party
AN AWARD-WINNING cheese maker died when she fell in the snow just yards from her front door after celebrating her son’s 21st birthday, an inquest has heard.
Nathan’s paddle for ambulance heroes
A Bedale High School student has raised £150 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance after an accident on the road left him needing emergency care from paramedics.
Friarage Hospital rally call
RICHMOND MP William Hague has spoken out over proposed controversial changes to children’s and maternity services at Northallerton’s Friarage Hospital ahead of a protest rally on Saturday, May 26.
Catch sight of an Olympic ‘athlete’ in Ripon and Boroughbridge
Sporting green figures have appeared in Ripon and Harrogate as the district gets ready to welcome the Olympics torch.
Public meeting to launch new Town Hall charity
A NEW body has been launched to run Masham’s historic town hall.
New leaders for county and district
North Yorkshire County Council and Hambleton District Council have new leaders.
Ofsted rates academy as ‘good’
Outwood Academy Ripon is celebrating after school inspectors gave it the seal of approval.
1 comment
Mayor returns birthday compliments for 100th
Seventy-seven years ago the Mayoress of Darlington, Miss Margaret Waters accompanied her father, the mayor as he called on a resident of the town as she celebrated her 100th birthday.
Crucial meeting on store plans
A SUPERMARKET giant’s plans for Ripon will take a step forward as proposals go before a crucial planning committee.
2 comments
Ripon can buck economic trend
THE new Mayor of Ripon says ensuring the city thrives despite the economic gloom hanging over the UK is a top priority for his year in office.
1 comment
Keeping spaces green around Northallerton
Residents’ views are being sought on plans to enhance green spaces in and around Northallerton.
MP condemns bumper payout to shamed police chief
Ripon MP Julian Smith has condemned a compensation payment of almost £250,000 to former North Yorkshire chief constable Grahame Maxwell.
Author speaks at lunch
Author Mike Pannett was the speaker for this year’s Macmillan Ladies Lunch at The Golden Lion, Northallerton.
Lewis shows his linguistic skills
Thirsk School pupil Lewis Pull showed he knew his French with a high score in a national linguistic competition.
‘Yorkshire Tea saved my lamb’s life’
PLENTY of people claim Yorkshire Tea has restorative powers, but the theory has never been proved – until now.
Steam rally party in Masham
A fundraising party for Masham Steam Fair is to be held in the town this Saturday, May 19.
Student fashion on show
STUDENTS fashioned an annual fundraiser as they hit the catwalk with their latest designs to help a local charity.
Lions’ campaign against vision loss
The Lions Club of Boroughbridge has teamed up with the town’s Vale Opticians to launch a health campaign aimed at preventing vision loss.
Rapid response centre to save archives at risk
The North Yorkshire County Records Office is to become a rapid response centre for safeguarding local heritage and precious historic archives in the case of any emergency such as flood or fire.
WI donate knee blankets to Age UK
Ripon WI visited the monthly Age UK Coffee Morning at Wath to present handmade knee blankets.
No jail for lodger forced into dealing drugs
A DRUG dealer caught with a stash of hundreds of ecstasy tablets has narrowly escaped prison in a “truly exceptional” case.
Police appeal after accidents near Catterick and Boroughbridge
Police are appealing for information after two serious collisions on the area’s roads.
3,900 mile dash for Ebony the rescue dog
A RIPON woman has driven 3,900 miles across western Europe to retrieve her pet dog from Portugal.
Veteran bakers make a deal
the Veterans’ Artisan Bakery, set up to help army veterans find a new career, has expanding beyond its military heartland and into the wider commercial marketplace.
1 comment
Council leader ousted
HARROGATE Council’s leader has been ousted in a dramatic post-election vote.
1 comment
Pet shootings condemned
An animal charity has condemned the rise in gun attacks on family pets over the past year.
Flash floods as heavy rain continues
Continued heavy rain has caused flash flooding in villages around the district.
Police investigate theft of Land Rovers
Boroughbridge police are appealing for information after two Land Rover Defenders were stolen from Whixley over a three day period.
Survey launched on hospital proposals
The Clinical Commissioning Group leading discussions on the future of children’s and maternity services at the Friarage Hospital in Northallerton has launched a survey as part of its programme of engagement.
Brewery’s £4000 for caring charity
Masham’s Black Sheep brewery has raised more than £4000 for a home caring charity thanks to the popularity of its Spring seasonal beer, All Creatures.
Crucial performance for students
STUDENTS have been making a drama out of their examinations as they prepare for a performance of lifetime.
Jail for ex-policeman and ex-Gt Yorkshire Show director with a child porn stash on his PC
A FORMER director of the body which runs the Great Yorkshire Show was jailed for two-and-a-half years today at Teesside Crown Court after a stash of images showing horrific sexual abuse of young boys was found at his home.
Promising student artists to exhibit at The Station
Pupils from Bedale High School are to be given the chance to show and sell their art work with professional artists at Richmond’s The Station gallery.
Ninth marathon challenge for Gary
A runner from Burton Leonard will be tackling the Edinburgh Marathon for the ninth time.
Who shot Alfie?
A RIPON family has been left horrified after their pet cat was shot with an airgun causing the feline serious injuries.
Towns bid for Portas scheme
Bedale and Leyburn are in the running for a national scheme aiming to breed new life into town centres.
The icing on the Jubilee cake
School chefs are getting ready to give children across the county a taste of tradition and serve up afternoon tea to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Plans to close hospital ward
Plans are in place to close a ward at Harrogate Hospital, freeing up funds to improve community health services in the district.
Mathematical challenge for pupils
Thirsk High School & Sixth Form College welcomed Year Five and Six Pupils from local primary schools, including Carlton Miniott, Pickhill, Sowerby, South Kilvington, Thirsk Community and Topcliffe. to take part in the UK Mathematics Trust (UKMT) Junior Maths Challenge along with 15 selected Year Seven and Eight pupils.
Phoenix rises to the challenge at Crufts
A RIPON couple are looking forward to a summer of success after their home-bred puppy took a prestigious prize at Crufts.
Training for the torch relay
Three friends from Northallerton will be helping the Olympic torch make its way through the streets of Hambleton and Richmond in 50 days time.
Bike shop helps pupils become safer cyclists
Pupils from a Ripon primary school have been in training to become safe cyclists.
Successful day for junior fly-fishermen
The Swale, Ure and Nidd Branch of the Salmon and Trout Association held their annual junior training days at Thornton Steward Reservoir on Saturday, April 28 by kind invitation of the Felling Fly Fishers.
Nessie to Nevis charity challenge
A team of cyclists from Ripon are due to set off on a gruelling three-day challenge across the Scottish Highlands, to raise money for a rehabilitation centre for injured servicemen and women.
Villagers’ pothole woes continue
VILLAGERS living near Ripon are demanding the county council return to fix potholes on their road which are re-appearing just three months after they were repaired.
Looking for...
Featured advertisers
Jobs
Search for a job
Motors
Search for a car
Property
Search for a house
Weather for Northallerton
Friday 25 May 2012
Today
Sunny
Temperature: 9 C to 22 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: East
Tomorrow
Sunny
Temperature: 7 C to 20 C
Wind Speed: 16 mph
Wind direction: North east
