Next month’s Olympic Games in Tokyo will be the third for Littlethorpe’s Jack Laugher, but the village on the outskirts of Ripon won’t be far from his mind as he steps on to the springboard.
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Jack Laugher’s mum: ‘He’s achieved so much but supports me too’
In the golden glow of Olympic glory, Jack Laugher told BBC television viewers that his favourite place in the world is "back home in Littlethorpe". For those who know him best, that came as no surprise. The sporting role model has never forgotten his roots in the...
Secret Shopper: Harrogate homeware gifts and clever essentials
This month the Stray Ferret Secret Shopper has been looking at fabulously beautiful or useful homeware on sale in Harrogate. Our dedicated shopping champion picks out six of her favourites buys.
Artisan market launches in Harrogate next weekend
The first market will be held in Harrogate next Saturday, with more than 50 stallholders due to set up at St Wilfrid’s Church.
Family of ducks become classmates for Ripley School youngsters
WATCH as a family of ducks make a home at a primary school in Ripley. Since being spotted by staff earlier in the week the animals have been found waddling through the corridors and even invited for snack time with the pupils.
Former Wrens store to re-open as Halls of Ripon
The closure of Wrens last year was a blow to Ripon and the retailers who traded in the store. Now a number of independent businesses are ready for a retail revival in the building under a new name – Halls of Ripon.
Pitch work begins at Rossett Sports Centre after £10,000 goal reached
The sports centre on Pannal Ash Road is run by Rossett School and is open to the public outside of school hours, seven days a week.
Reduced entry cost to Ripon museums this week
Holders of a valid National Lottery ticket or scratch card can use them to get discounted entry tickets to Ripon’s museums up until Sunday. It’s part of National Lottery Open Week.
Artisan market set to return to Boroughbridge
The Little Bird Artisan Market will be returning to Boroughbridge again this weekend for the second time since lockdown restrictions eased.
It will sell food and drinks, arts and crafts and homemade gifts and local musicians will also be performing throughout the day.
Bookings coming in fast for Harrogate Christmas Market
An update from the organisers today says 40 coach loads of visitors and 150 traders have already booked for the market, which will take place from November 18 to 21.
Final cost for Ripon leisure scheme remains ‘unknown’
With the promised completion date less than six months away, Harrogate Borough Council still isn’t able to say what the final bill will be.
Tickets go on sale for extended Great Yorkshire Show
Tickets went on sale this morning for the Great Yorkshire Show which is scheduled to take place on July 13-16. The show will be taking place over 4 days this year rather than the usual 3 to allow for more tickets to be sold in line with social distancing.
Brilliantly fast full fibre broadband is coming to the Harrogate district
Harrogate, Ripon, and Knaresborough are set to benefit from a new gigabit network, thanks to CityFibre.