Ripon City Council is objecting to plans to site a five-metre high montage depicting the building of ancient Rome on the bypass roundabout.
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Safety fears over plans for public art on Ripon bypass roundabout
Ripon City Council is objecting 'in the strongest terms' to the siting of two of the three proposed public realm art installations being planned to celebrate the life of Wilfrid — the city's patron saint. The council first voiced safety concerns last year about a...
MPs watch: Vote of no confidence and overriding the Brexit deal
This month, Prime Minister Boris Johnson faced a vote of no confidence from Tory MPs. MPs also voted to override part of the Brexit deal.
Your chance to fight an alien invader in Ripon
An army of volunteers is leading the fightback against Himalayan Balsam at Hell Wath nature reserve.
Ripon developer plans community regeneration of Spa Baths
Community-focused plans are under way to restore Ripon’s Spa Baths building to its Edwardian splendour.
New data shows Harrogate district visitor economy recovering from covid
New figures show the district’s visitor economy bounced back last year but remained below pre-covid levels.
New partners at Harrogate law firm
In this morning’s business briefing, new partners are confirmed at a Harrogate law firm and a hairdressing group completes a 100km walk.
Harrogate district population grows at half the national average
Today’s census figures show the district’s population grew at just 3.1% in the decade after 2011.
Popular play café near Ripon to close in September
Little Beans, in West Tanfield, launched three years ago as a role play and messy play café for under six-year-olds.
Harrogate district MPs divided over Northern Ireland Protocol
Andrew Jones and Nigel Adams vote in favour of plans to override the protocol last night but fellow Conservative Julian Smith abstains, saying it could ‘toxify’ discussions with the EU.
Tributes paid across Harrogate district for Harry Gration
Helen Mackenzie, who won Harry’s Heroes last year, says ‘I was honoured to be the first Harry’s Hero – I am devastated that I am also the last’, in one of many tributes.
Long-awaited resurfacing work to start on busy Ripon roads
One of Ripon’s busiest routes will be closed daily between 7am and 5pm for six days from Friday.
Ripon auctioneer recruits new painting and sculpture specialist
This morning we report on a new specialist who has joined Elstob & Elstob’s team in Ripon and on a major refurbishment of a large Harrogate office block.
