Ahead of a potential cut in its government funding, the Yorkshire Dales National Park is to review its finances. It’s considering limiting the resources it devotes to building conservation, its visitor centres and developing public transport services.
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Yorkshire Dales National Park reviews finances ahead of cuts
Yorkshire Dales National Park is to review its finances ahead of a potential cut to its government funding. It's considering limiting the resources it devotes to building conservation, its visitor centres and developing public transport services as it braces itself...
Ripon’s Royal Engineers enjoy Freedom of the City
Crowds gathered on the streets of Ripon this morning, to watch the Royal Engineers on a march that marks their Freedom of the City
Ripon salutes the Royal Engineers at freedom weekend
After it was cancelled because of covid in 2020, Ripon had the opportunity to salute the Royal Engineers as they exercised their Freedom of the City this weekend.
A day to remember at Hickstead for Kirkby Malzeard schoolgirl
A pony-loving Kirkby Malzeard schoolgirl had a day to remember when her mother took her to Hickstead to compete in a national show jumping competition
Ripon Arts Hub re-opens with first performances
The premises on Allhallowgate, owned by Ripon Amateur Operatic Society were refurbished during lockdown, thanks to fundraising by volunteers and a £54,339 grant from the government’s £1.57 billion Culture Recovery Fund.
Rich history of Ripon church opened to visitors
St Wilfrid’s Catholic church is holding four heritage open days after a £500,000 restoration. Joseph Hansom was the architect of the grade II* listed building and Edward Pugin designed the reredos.
Ripon pilgrims follow the footsteps of Benedictine monks
Following in the footsteps of Benedictine monks, pilgrims walked from Ripon Cathedral to Fountains Abbey yesterday.
Nidderdale Charity Walk returns for 27th year today
Walkers are set to return for the Nidderdale Charity Walk and Run today. It’s the 27th year the event has been held, which aims to raise money for charitable causes while encouraging people to keep active.
The Last Night of the Proms – Ripon style
After Queen and ABBA tribute acts, Ripon is tuning up for its third Saturday of musical entertainment, which will have a more classical feel.
Ripon company that played key role in covid marks 50 years in the city
Fifty years after opening its headquarters in Ripon, Wolseley UK continues to play an important role in supplying products and services into sectors ranging from health to housebuilding. The company threw a party today to celebrate its half century.
Your chance to get involved with £2.5m Skell Valley project
The Skell runs through some of the most beautiful areas of Ripon and Nidderdale. People are being invited to join a project to safeguard the river valley.
John Plummer appointed Editor of the Stray Ferret
John Plummer has been appointed Editor of the Stray Ferret. He succeeds Tamsin O’Brien, who is to become Managing Editor and have a more strategic role.
