New planning policies ‘strongly support’ case for huge chicken farm at MelmerbyProtestors urge council to reject huge chicken farm near RiponRipon builder found not guilty of attempted murder of pub landlord in MelmerbyTrial opens into man accused of attempted murder in MelmerbyProtest planned over Melmerby mega chicken farm after 18,000 people sign objectionRipon gym to open new locationObjections soar for Ripon mega chicken farm as new fears raisedFeathers fly in Melmerby as residents draw up plans to resist mega chicken farmPlans to create mega chicken farm near Ripon to be called-in400 runners set for Melmerby as busy month for local races begins