For the first time in more than a year, Ripon will have a full complement of charity retailers, when the Oxfam shop reopens its doors, alongside other charities.
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Ripon’s Oxfam shop to reopen for the first time in a year
Ripon's Oxfam shop is reopening for the first time in more than a year today. The charity's premises on Fishergate has been shut since the first covid lockdown last March. Walter de Buck, area manager for Oxfam's retail outlets in North and East Yorkshire, told the...
Stray Gardener: Blossom Beginnings
Signifying the start of the growing season, beautiful blossom is in abundance, writes the Stray Gardener Fiona Slight. Did you know that apple and pear blossom are both edible?
Property Gold: The butchered landscapes of PLC developments – who’s to blame?
In his monthly property column, local expert Alex Goldstein examines where the blame lies for the deluge of PLC new homes in the district.
New garden centre opening near Harrogate
A new garden centre is coming to Harrogate. British Garden Centres has bought the old Cascades site near Bishop Monkton and plans to re-open it next month.
The Stray Gardener: Spring Stirrings
Rudding Park’s Fiona Slight shares some of her favourite Spring plants for lifting spirits.
Long Lands Common set to open to public this summer
The Long Lands Common appeal raised £375,000 to purchase 30 acres of land near Nidderdale Greenway and protect it from development. Access routes to the land should be in place this summer.
Property Gold: The hidden time options when selling your home
This week property expert Alex looks at how you can control the sale of your property if you haven’t yet found your new home.
The Stray Gardener: mulch, mulch, mulch
It may not be the prettiest part of gardening, but the results of mulching are worth getting your hands dirty for.
Property Gold: Are leasehold properties just modern day slavery?
This month, property consultant Alex Goldstein examines what it means to buy a leasehold property from a PLC developer – and why the government is trying to fight back against the money-spinning schemes.
The Stray Gardener: On your marks, get set, grow!
Despite the snowy weather, the Stray Gardener Fiona Slight says there is plenty to be done around the garden this month.
Gallery: stunning images of snow in the Harrogate district
We asked our readers to take a photo from their local area of the snow today. Here are some of the highlights.
The Stray Gardener: Time for evergreens to shine
In her monthly column, Rudding Park’s Kitchen Gardener, Fiona Slight, talks us through the joys of evergreens.