FROM this newspaper 100 years ago. - In Ripon and District, on Tuesday morning, a distinct shock of earthquake was noticed at twenty minutes to nine. In most cases it appeared if some heavy load was passing, or as if some heavy wagon had just been suddenly unloaded, a distinct tremor of all parts of the houses being noticed. At the Gasworks, the manager thought there had been some tampering with the retorts.

From this newspaper 50 years ago. - A great deal of public interest has been created by the resistance of the Yarm Parish Council to the Ministry of Transport proposal, via the North Riding County surveyors department, to remove the cobbles of the High Street in a prospective re-construction team scheme for this trunk road.

From this newspaper 25 years ago. - Darlington's Hell's Angels are facing their fourth eviction order from Darlington County Court this year as well as a threat that their motor bikes will be confiscated to pay for future costs. Four of the angels turned up to hear an application for possession of their present home, 6 Winston Street, from Durham County Council on Thursday.