(Lead image: Pixabay) The region boasts many natural wonders, but one phenomena that never fails to bring the wow factor is the waterfall, and there are plenty of impressive examples dotted...
Lace up your boots for these picturesque waterfall walks in Yorkshire
(Lead image: Pixabay) The region boasts many natural wonders, but one phenomena that never fails to bring the wow factor is the waterfall, and there are plenty of impressive examples dotted throughout the landscape. From the popular to the tucked away, here are some...
Tank will be on the Ripon Inn lawn for launch of D-Day anniversary celebrations
The countdown to Ripon's D-Day commemoration and celebration events has begun and the unique life-size knitted tank created through a massive volunteer effort is ready to take up its central role. Created through the collaborative input of Ripon Community Poppy...
Fairfax Wellbeing Hub set for £278,000 upgrade
Fairfax Wellbeing Hub in Harrogate is in line for a major upgrade. North Yorkshire Council has approved awarding a contract worth £278,397 to Nottingham firm Universal Civils & Build Ltd to refurbish the building. The hub is run by council-controlled leisure...
Black Dyke Band to give fundraising concert in Ripon
The world-famous Black Dyke Band will provide a boost to fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support at Ripon Cathedral next week. The band, which won the 2023 National Brass Band Championships at the Royal Albert Hall, has waived its fee for the concert on the evening...
Great getaways less than three hours’ drive from Harrogate
(Above image: Derwentwater, The Lake District. Pixaby) Popular escapes close to home in Yorkshire and beyond With the cost of holidays abroad seeming to go up and up each year, more people are choosing to stay closer to home for weekends away and longer trips. After...
Will you play a part in this year’s Ripon Theatre Festival?
Could you play a part in helping this year's Ripon Theatre Festival (RTF) to run smoothly? Organisers of the fast-growing festival that runs from July 2 until July 7, are calling out for new volunteers to join the team for 2024. More than 30 volunteers are needed each...
Did you know that Everyman in Harrogate screens National Theatre Live productions?
There’s no need to travel to the Big Smoke to see what's on at the National Theatre, instead you can feel as though you’re at the renowned theatre in London thanks to the luxury cinema chain’s live screenings at its regional premises. An initiative operated by the...
5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend
Get out and about with our guide of the top cultural goings-on from 19-21 April. See the bluebells of Nidderdale Now that the weather is finally fine and dry, it’s time to dust off those walking boots and get out into the great outdoors. And this walk is especially...
Contract awarded for Ripon’s first city centre Changing Places Toilet
Ripon city centre is to get its first Changing Places toilet following the award of a £162,000 contract to Killinghall company Dalebuild Ltd. The facility will be built on the site of the existing toilet block at the back of Sainsbury's supermarket. The toilets are...
Ripon Races begins 125th anniversary season this week
Ripon Races will begin its 125th anniversary season on Thursday (April 18), with a new chairman and improved facilities for jockeys. Gates open at 12 noon for the first of 16 days of racing in Ripon this year. This year's calendar includes a new Sunday fixture on...
Leeds Bradford Airport begins terminal regeneration scheme
Leeds Bradford Airport has officially marked the start of construction work on its new terminal regeneration. The privately funded £100 million development, known as LBA:REGEN, will transform LBA’s existing terminal building into a 'modern, efficient and sustainable...
Rudding Park’s managing director Peter Banks to retire
The long standing Managing Director of Rudding Park Hotel, Peter Banks, is to retire after 28 years at the helm. During this time, Rudding Park has grown from £2m to £28m turnover and has won more than 60 awards. Mr Banks has also been a contributor to The Stray...