For some businesses, the coronavirus crisis has created growth opportunities and that is certainly the case for Ripon entrepreneur Letasha Johnson, whose custom-made goods are in great demand.
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Dreams are coming true for Ripon entrepreneur
For many individuals and businesses, the coronavirus crisis has brought nightmares, but for Letasha Johnson it has provided a pathway to achieving her dreams. Anxiety and sleepless nights caused by the covid 19 pandemic have seen a surge in demand for the healing,...
District’s market traders receive urgent payments this week
The government launched the Local Authority Discretionary Grants Fund in May to provide urgent financial help for small businesses. While other authorities in Yorkshire made prompt payments to successful applicants, market traders in Ripon and Knaresborough have had to wait.
Family tribute to former Ripon soldier after fatal crash
He was driving his red Lexus coupe along the A61 near the village of Skipton-on-Swale from the Busby Stoop roundabout.
Ripon’s Sturdy pies stand up to coronavirus
Despite two major setbacks with a fire at the Ripon factory in 2019, and then lockdown impacting its supply chain of restaurants and bars earlier this year, Sturdy Foods has bounced back and is taking on new employees
M&Co store in Ripon saved from closure
The M&Co store in Ripon has been saved from store closure as the company went into administration. The company’s financial restructure means 47 other stores will not reopen.
Barefoot soldier reaches £400,000 target for daughter in Ripon
Major Brannigan reached his £400,000 target at the 500-mile mark in Ripon. He said that any extra money on top will go towards clinical trials for treatment.
Air ambulance called to medical emergency in Ripon
A Yorkshire Air Ambulance crew along with Yorkshire Ambulance Service were called to a medical emergency in Ripon on Monday evening.
Martin House to open Ripon charity shop
The temporary closure of charity shops dealt a financial blow to many third-sector organisations, including Martin House, which is attempting to make up some of the lost revenue, with the opening of its latest retail outlet in Ripon.
District girlguides launch fundraiser to save residential centre
For Girlguiding North Yorkshire West, the pandemic has “seriously hampered” its hope of completing its new residential centre, Birk Crag. An online auction has been launched to raise the final funds needed.
Throng of 10,000 angels shines at Ripon Cathedral
The coronavirus lockdown opened up a fundraising idea that captured the imagination of parishioners and the public, resulting in more than £130,000 being raised to be shared between Ripon Cathedral and Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
Ripon’s St Wilfrid’s church in line for £500,000 refurbishment
Less than a mile apart, two Ripon churches bear the name of the city’s patron saint. The Cathedral and St Wilfrid’s Catholic Church on Coltsgate Hill, respectively have plans for extension and refurbishment.
Ripon saint’s parade couldn’t go marching in
A sunny Saturday would, in normal years, have been perfect for Ripon’s St Wilfrid’s Day procession, but the coronavirus crisis, which has brought a temporary halt to mass participation events, meant that celebrations had to be scaled down.
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Ripon saint’s parade couldn’t go marching in
A sunny Saturday would, in normal years, have been perfect for Ripon’s St Wilfrid’s Day procession, but the coronavirus crisis, which has brought a temporary halt to mass participation events, meant that celebrations had to be scaled down.