There are people in the Ripon who go the extra mile, give you the extra smile and make society a better place. Among them, are these nominees for the city’s Community Diamond Award
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Meet four more sparkling Ripon Community Diamond entries
Seventeen people have been nominated so far by Stray Ferret readers for our Ripon Community Diamond award, which recognises outstanding service to the community. Nominations close at the end of January and the independent judges already have a very high calibre list...
Ripon bids to create ‘magic roundabouts’ to attract visitors
Councillors plan to install lights that could turn red on Valentine’s Day, green on St Patrick’s Day and red, white and blue on the Queen’s birthday, on five roundabouts on Ripon bypass.
Painting, knitting… have you discovered a new lockdown passion?
Have you decided to learn a new skill or revisit a previous hobby? We asked what you are doing in lockdown three – today we look at a new found love of painting and a return to an old passion for crafting
Food Bank volunteer, councillor and Salvation Army officer all nominated for diamond prize
People who go the extra mile to help others have played a vital role in the pandemic. The Ripon Community Diamond award celebrates them and today we take a closer look at more nominees.
Designs for new Knaresborough museum revealed
Knaresborough Museum Association publishes plans showing how the town’s former Castle Girls’ School could look when it is transformed into a museum.
British Gas engineers in Harrogate strike over pay and conditions
Six members of the GMB union held flags and banners by the Prince of Wales Roundabout today as part of their eighth day of industrial action against proposed new terms.
Nominations in for Ripon Community Diamond prize
Nominations are in for the Ripon Community Diamond prize. Seventeen people have been put forward to win a diamond prize worth up to £1,000, donated by Red Buttons Jewellers and Hedley Hall. Over the next few days we’ll be profiling some of those who’ve been working selflessly for others.
Harrogate teenager raises money for wild Canadian adventure
17 year old Ellie Bestington, is fundraising for the British Exploring Society so she can go on a three-week expedition to Canada. During her trip she will be exploring the natural world with experts.
Harrogate teacher hopes for record contract with new single
A teaching assistant and singer from Harrogate has dreamed of this moment for years – only 500 downloads stand between him and a record contract.
Harrogate radio station finds new home
HG1 Radio has set up a studio in Doors Direct’s showroom on Claro Road, ready to welcome its team when covid restrictions allow.
Harrogate man campaigns for suicide prevention in son’s honour
Steve Phillip set up The Jordan Legacy following the death of his son in 2019. The charity is committed to improving people’s wellbeing and the support available for them.
Photographers proud to put Harrogate in snow on show
Harrogate’s wintry landscape inspired two local photographers to finish first and third in the website StormHour’s weekly weather photography competition, which is run in conjunction with the Royal Meteorology Society and attracts hundreds of entries.
