A Knaresborough pet show is set to return this May bank holiday. Knaresborough Pet Day, which takes place in the grounds of Knaresborough House, is a chance for local owners to show off their...
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Knaresborough pet show to return today
A Knaresborough pet show is set to return this May bank holiday. Knaresborough Pet Day, which takes place in the grounds of Knaresborough House, is a chance for local owners to show off their four-legged friends for the day. The event, which was set up more than 30...
Gallery: Tears amid military decorations as Ripon gets ready for D-Day 80th anniversary
Lt Col. Perry Bishop, the commanding officer of the Ripon-based 21 Engineer Regiment of the Royal Engineers, admitted to having an emotional moment when he saw knitted soldiers adorning the bollards in Ripon city centre. He told a large crowd of civic dignitaries,...
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...
5 things to do in Harrogate and the district this weekend
Lead image: Pixaby Stuck for ideas of what to do at the weekend? Here’s the Stray Ferret’s top picks of cultural activities from April 11-14. Harrogate Dog Show Taking place for the third year running, Harrogate Dog Show is back on Saturday. Held at Victoria Shopping...
Did you know there’s a hidden Spa Room in Harrogate’s Turkish Baths?
Everyone knows about the Victorian Turkish Baths in Harrogate, but did you know that there’s more rest and relaxation to be had in the somewhat secret Spa Room? An overview of the baths Harrogate is known for its Turkish Baths: visitors and residents alike have...
5 things to do in and around Harrogate this weekend
Get out and about with our guide of the top cultural goings-on from 5-7 April. Attend a calligraphy course Handwriting seems to be somewhat of a dying art form, partly due to the rise in technology. Learn the skills of beautiful handwriting at this two-hour...
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes surprise visit to Ripon
Ripon received a surprise visitor when Prime Minister Rishi Sunak arrived for an unannounced hour-long walkabout and meetings with local businesses and politicians. Yesterday's Totally Locally street party organised by the city's independent traders and supported by...
Weekend walks in North Yorkshire – with a pub en route
It's hard to beat the feeling of getting out into the countryside to get some fresh air, stretch your legs and take in some quintessential Yorkshire scenery. Add to that the possibility of visiting a local pub for a pint or some hearty food, and you've got a winning...
Easter boost for city with full reopening of HALLS of Ripon
The city's ongoing retail revival received a Good Friday boost, with HALLS of Ripon department store opening its new showcase frontage this morning. Ripon's only department store closed for a major reconfiguration in January, but partially reopened on March 13. This...
