Ripon

The Skellbank petrol station has been derelict for 20 years

Long-awaited plan to build flats on 'eyesore' petrol station set to return

Do you know what it takes to have vitality, happiness and good health in retirement? Picture – supplied.

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Ripon has had wonky roads for more than 20 years

Mystery of Yorkshire city's wonky roads finally solved after more than 20 years

George Jabbour next to a tanker in Sinnington preventing the discharge of sewage into the river.

Cross-party consensus on tackling pollution of rivers - George Jabbour

Grantley Hall is a prestigious venue with its own Michelin Star chef - Shaun Rankin.

The Yorkshire restaurants named among the best in the country by AA inspectors

Former chief adviser to Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Dominic Cummings leaves the UK Covid-19 Inquiry at Dorland House in London. PIC: James Manning/PA Wire

The Government failed us during the pandemic - YP Letters

The field where the homes would be built in Cononley

Developer which 'can't afford' affordable homes likely to have plans rejected

Palestinians inspect a damaged building after it was hit bombed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza City in 2018. PIC: AP Photo/Khalil Hamra

Negotiations must resume if there is to be lasting peace - YP Letters

The AirBar technology has won an industry award.

Ripon logistics company 'honoured' by industry award

Masham Town Square

Plans for 35-metre 4G mobile phone mast near Masham set to be refused

Red deer stag fight during the rutting season

Why Studley Royal Park is one of the UK's best places to see the autumn deer rut

Studley Royal Sweet Chestnuts

The magnificent conker trees brought to Yorkshire by the Romans

Walls in Studley Royal lake risk collapse without repair as repair work underway

Walls in Studley Royal lake risk collapse without repair as repair work underway

Flowers and photos of people of kidnapped and killed by Hamas, outside the Israeli Embassy in Dublin during a rally in support of Israel. PIC: Niall Carson/PA Wire

Negotiations have to inevitably take place - Yorkshire Post Letters

A generic image of a woman lying on sofa with a laptop entering an email and password on a web verification page. PIC: Adobe

With everything heading online, there is value in human support - YP Letters

The Staveley Arms in North Stainley near Ripon has reopened, following a seven-month closure. (Photo supplied by Staveley Arms)

The Staveley Arms: Sixteenth century country pub enjoys new lease of life

In the hunt: Doncaster Racecourse has received two nominations in the 2023 Racecourse Association Showcase Awards.
(Photo by Alan Crowhurst/Getty Images)

Yorkshire tracks' hard work rewarded with 11 racing industry award nominations

30 East Drive, Pontefract. (Pic credit: Google)

Halloween 2023 in Yorkshire: Events and activities taking place this Halloween

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak during a visit to Wormley Community Centre in Hertfordshire. PIC: Hollie Adams/PA Wire

What happened to honesty, integrity and accountability? - YP Letters

Apple Throwing Championships at Newby Hall and Gardens, located near Ripon. Alex McDonnell takes part in the Apple Throwing Championships Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 1st October 2023

Curious tradition of apple throwing at Newby Hall as championship gets underway

The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

The best places in the Yorkshire Dales to admire the autumn season
As we approach the autumn season, we are reminded of the beautiful parks, gardens and woodland in the Yorkshire Dales that offer the best views of the changing landscape - we have picked out some of the best places to visit during this time of year.

Ripon Spa Baths (1).

Ripon Spa Baths could become commercial space with new apartments

Fighting talk: The amateur boxers of Ripon Amateur Boxing Club ready to deliver a knockout blow in their first show.

How Ron Hopley brought boxing to the cathedral city of Ripon

Harrogate Autumn Flower Show at Newby Hall and Gardens, Ripon. Gareth Griffin from Guernsey with his world record heaviest onion of 19 lb 7.7 oz.
Photographed for the Yorkshire Post by Jonathan Gawthorpe.

World record-breaking 9kg onion on show at Harrogate Autumn Flower Show

Prime Minister Liz Truss reads a statement outside 10 Downing Street. PIC: Dominic Lipinski/PA Wire

The Government spends more time putting out fires of its own making - YP Letters

The family had moved from Ukraine and settled in Ripon, North Yorkshire

Mother, 35, and her son and stepdaughter are named as victims of collision

South Stainley

Woman and two children are killed in collision with bus on A61 in Yorkshire

The rear of the house, which has an eco-friendly drive

Grand Design for sale is by a self builder who starred in Channel 4's ALONE

Police are appealing for information and witnesses after a motorcyclist died in a multi-vehicle crash on the A61.

Motorcyclist travelling with group dies after multi-vehicle crash

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak speaks to staff during a visit to Milton Keynes University Hospital. PIC: Leon Neal/PA Wire

The Conservatives should give up now and stop causing more damage - YP Letters

Drones spell out the words "Marry me" as Rhys Whelan (forth left) proposes to Megan Greenwood (fifth left) as they embrace with friends, during a surprise proposal at the Fireworks Championships 2023 at Newby Hall, near Ripon

Woman stunned as boyfriend proposes with drone display at fireworks in Yorkshire

Parents love the chance for woodland play, outdoor learning and nutritious food, all served up in a beautiful setting. Picture – supplied (James Glossop).

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Contestants in Alone: Javed, Naomi, Mike, Louie, Elise, Tom, Pip, Kian, then on the front row, Laura, Alan, Eva. Picture Channel 4/Matt Jacques

'I don’t think I have comprehended not being able to contact people'

Indiana Barrett, from Ripon, achieved three A*s in chemistry, maths and design technology, allowing her to follow her dream and study architecture at university.

Student with dyslexia overjoyed after collecting three A*s

The Ripon Spa Bowling Green Club in Ripon Spa Gardens, Ripon, North Yorkshire, established in 1923 has just celebrated it's centenary. Members at the club are unsure if the club will reach it's 101 birthday after groups of youths keep damaging the surface by playing rugby, riding their bikes and littering. PIC: James Hardisty

Why is the council making it difficult for Ripon lawn bowls club? - YP Letters

Bishop Monkton

New 23-house scheme in Yorkshire village could exacerbate sewage 'abomination'

Credit - Kebbell Homes

Fierce objections by 127 people to 23-home Bishop Monkton scheme

Firefighters tackled a fire in Boroughbridge over the weekend which killed over 32,000 chickens (Credit: Tony Walker)

More than 32,000 chickens die after fire breaks out in shed at Yorkshire farm

The barracks have been closed for several years

Barracks used to train troops 'should be saved and turned into attraction'

Shirley Jones Head of Conservation looks at pages from the Whitby Abbey Coucher Book dated 1470.

Fountains Abbey Charter - 'the oldest document in the whole of Yorkshire'

Mervyn Hoyle, 77, of Harrogate, with his 1936 Austin Seven van. Mervyn, has been attending this event for the past 50 years and thousands of other rallies around Yorkshire, raising money for the Marie Curie charity along with his sister Val Sowerby.

Newby Hall Historic Vehicle Rally: All the best photos from classic car show

An industrial building that was set to be demolished under the plans

Plan to build 80-bed care home on industrial site refused by councillors

Nosterfield Nature Reserve

England one of most nature depleted countries in Europe says conservation trust

The northern henge is hidden beneath dense tree cover

Thornborough Henges: Ancient Neolithic monument goes up for sale for £200,000

Nick Bailey at Newby Hall during filming for Gardeners' World. (Pic credit: BBC)

Gardeners’ World BBC Two: Nick Bailey to explore Yorkshire gardens

'Boris ‘The Wrecking Ball’ Johnson is clearly doing his best to finish Sunak’s short premiership.' PIC: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Boris Johnson is a wrecking ball destroying the Tory Party - YP Letters

Alan and Claire Flack pictured at The Wonky Tree, independent bookshop, Leyburn. .Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme

How Yorkshire's independent bookshops may be witnessing a 'renaissance'

Andy Clarke, former CEO of ASDA who is now chairman of Farmison & Co.

Farmison & Co: Yorkshire-based online butcher announces plans to hire and new CE...

'It becomes increasingly difficult to comprehend the intransigence of Ofsted concerning their continuing use of one-word classifications for schools'. PIC: Frank Reid

Ofsted’s insistence on one-word classifications is wrong - YP Letters

Tractor Festival at Newby Hall Ripon. Picture taken by Yorkshire Post Photographer Simon Hulme 10th June 2023

11 of the best pictures from Tractor Fest 2023 in Ripon

The second Brian Chester Road Run passes Dallowgill. (Pic credit: Tony Johnson)

Tractor Fest 2023: When is the vintage tractor and engine show held in Ripon?

Bishop Monkton

Housebuilding in flood-hit village could be paused until sewage system repaired

Recent testing of water pollution in the River Nidd has shown the harmful bacteria E. coli is at ‘concerningly high’ levels

Councillors call for building moratorium in sewage-hit Yorkshire village

A Second World War Lancaster bomber and spitfires fly in formation. (Pic credit: Oli Scarff / AFP via Getty Images)

Spitfire plane in Yorkshire: When will RAF aircraft fly over Ripon?

Nearly 200 farmers and unsecured creditors owed more than £7m after the collapse of online butcher Farmison & Co have been told they are not set to get any money back despite a rescue deal led by the former boss of Asda.

Farmers and creditors of online butcher Farmison left £7.3m out of pocket

The Bruce Arms in West Tanfield near Ripon, photographed for The Yorkshire Post by Tony Johnson

The Bruce Arms, West Tanfield: A good pub with great food

Yorkshire Water's Lindley Wood Reservoir. PIC: James Hardisty

Yorkshire Water chief’s bonus gesture is hollow - Yorkshire Post Letters

Elstob & Elstob, Auctioneers have just sold a painting of an eminent Georgian lady which soared way above its guide price of £2,000-£3,000, selling for £24,000 Picture By Yorkshire Post Photographer, James Hardisty. Date: 10th May 2023.

Historic painting of Lady de la Pole sells for more than ten times its estimate

Bonny Snowdon has over come much adversity to become an award winning artist with a £1m business passing on more than just her art
knowledge to others.
Picture by Maryanne Scott

The woman who used art to help her mental health and now runs a £1m business

King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, London, following the coronation. PIC: Leon Neal/PA Wire

We live in a stable country because of the monarchy - Yorkshire Post Letters