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GCSE RESULTS 2026

England youth footballer Lottie Day, pictured with her mum and dad, has matched her success on the pitch with impressive GCSE results after balancing her studies with an elite sporting career

England football star Lottie Day scores top GCSE results at Ripon school

Darlington student Annabel Cochrane is heading to Oxford University after achieving three A grades and an A* in her EPQ, following years of dedication from her family, who made a daily 70-mile round trip to support her education.

Darlington student Annabel Cochrane is heading to Oxford University after achieving three A grades and an A* in her EPQ, following years of dedication from her family, who made a daily 70-mile round trip to support her education.

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2026

Darlington family's daily 70-mile school run for daughter rewarded with top A-levels

Ripon Grammar School student Lottie Whyte has overcome 'crippling anxiety' to secure a place studying French Studies in Paris

Ripon Grammar School student Lottie Whyte has overcome 'crippling anxiety' to secure a place studying French Studies in Paris

A-LEVEL RESULTS 2026

North Yorkshire student overcomes 'crippling anxiety' to pursue Paris study dream

Newby Hall and Gardens near Ripon, North Yorkshire, will host the annual Fireworks Championships as some of the UK’s leading pyrotechnic teams compete in a dazzling showdown

Newby Hall and Gardens near Ripon, North Yorkshire, will host the annual Fireworks Championships as some of the UK’s leading pyrotechnic teams compete in a dazzling showdown

Top fireworks companies to compete at North Yorkshire stately home

There are lots of flowers and sculptures to see dotted around the park.

There are lots of flowers and sculptures to see dotted around the park.

Walking and outdoors

'Spectacular' North Yorkshire garden with 'beautiful' flowers perfect for summer trip

Kevin Rafferty, from Ripon, was matched with Dexter, a Cocker Spaniel, after the death of his wife

Kevin Rafferty, from Ripon, was matched with Dexter, a Cocker Spaniel, after the death of his wife

Hearing dog helps Ripon man rebuild life after the loss of his wife

The site of the proposed poultry farm near Melmerby. Photo: Google

The site of the proposed poultry farm near Melmerby. Photo: Google

Planning and development

18,000 sign petition against huge chicken farm that could produce 2.7m birds a year

A woman's work, Ripon Workhouse Museum, by Sarah Caldecott

A woman's work, Ripon Workhouse Museum, by Sarah Caldecott

Workhouse museum reopens after £2.8m refurbishment to tell desperate stories of poor

Headmaster Jonathan Webb, chair of governors Elizabeth Jarvis, Justin Kitson and his old school friend, former RGS head girl Caroline Smith (née Dodsworth), who accompanied him for the day

Headmaster Jonathan Webb, chair of governors Elizabeth Jarvis, Justin Kitson and his old school friend, former RGS head girl Caroline Smith (née Dodsworth), who accompanied him for the day

Former pupil turned barrister returns to North Yorkshire school with life lessons

Former Ripon Grammar School student Mena Scatchard has been selected to represent Scotland in the 800 metres at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Former Ripon Grammar School student Mena Scatchard has been selected to represent Scotland in the 800 metres at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow

Former Yorkshire grammar school student to represent Scotland at Commonwealth Games

Lightwater Valley

Tickets discounted for families at busy North Yorks adventure park this week

Ripon is set to host a full day of free family entertainment on August 1 as the annual St Wilfrid’s Procession becomes part of an expanded city-wide celebration alongside Yorkshire Day

Ripon is set to host a full day of free family entertainment on August 1 as the annual St Wilfrid’s Procession becomes part of an expanded city-wide celebration alongside Yorkshire Day

North Yorkshire city gears up for full day of festivities as popular parade expands

Bishop Auckland missed out on Town of Culture.

Bishop Auckland missed out on Town of Culture.

'We don't need people to give us a label' - County Durham snubbed by Town of Culture

Some of Adam Jackson's creative cooking

Some of Adam Jackson's creative cooking

North Yorkshire fine-dining restaurant to appears in Michelin guide announces closure

Ripon Grammar School student Lottie Day has signed a two-year deal with Manchester City Women Under-21s, continuing her rise as one of England’s brightest young footballers

Ripon Grammar School student Lottie Day has signed a two-year deal with Manchester City Women Under-21s, continuing her rise as one of England’s brightest young footballers

North Yorkshire grammar school student signs for Manchester City Women

Ripon Grammar School (RGS) has been named the North of England Grammar School of the Year

Ripon Grammar School (RGS) has been named the North of England Grammar School of the Year

Grammar School celebrates prestigious education award triumph

Ripon Grammar School pupil Angus Millar claimed the 2026 British Under-18 Counties Fell Running title at the British Inter-Counties Fell Running Championships

Ripon Grammar School pupil Angus Millar claimed the 2026 British Under-18 Counties Fell Running title at the British Inter-Counties Fell Running Championships

North Yorkshire grammar school student runs to victory at British championships

Beth, Simon, Holly and Pip

Beth, Simon, Holly and Pip

Grammar quartet to represent North Yorkshire at English Schools finals

Boroughbridge, near Ripon, is 'brimming with character'.

Boroughbridge, near Ripon, is 'brimming with character'.

The North Yorkshire market town by the A1(M) which is 'brimming with character'

Ripon Theatre Festival has launched a scheme in partnership with YMCA Ripon. Pictured is the Sound Board

Ripon Theatre Festival has launched a scheme in partnership with YMCA Ripon. Pictured is the Sound Board

North Yorkshire theatre festival project puts young people centre stage

Incidents in the Life of An Anglican Slave, written and performed by Desirée Baptiste, will be staged at Ripon Cathedral, exploring the Anglican Church’s role in the slave trade.

Incidents in the Life of An Anglican Slave, written and performed by Desirée Baptiste, will be staged at Ripon Cathedral, exploring the Anglican Church’s role in the slave trade.

Play on Anglican church and slavery to be staged at North Yorks cathedral

From left, head gardener Lawrence Wright, Gyles Brandreth and Lucinda Compton open the refurbished rock garden at Newby Hall in Ripon

From left, head gardener Lawrence Wright, Gyles Brandreth and Lucinda Compton open the refurbished rock garden at Newby Hall in Ripon

'Enchanted' North Yorkshire rock garden restored after seven years

Emma Sawyer, from Dacre and a member of Ripon Runners, will tackle the 30-mile Peak District Ultra Challenge next month in support of Breast Cancer Now

Emma Sawyer, from Dacre and a member of Ripon Runners, will tackle the 30-mile Peak District Ultra Challenge next month in support of Breast Cancer Now

North Yorkshire runner to tackle first ultra marathon to fundraise for charity

Members of Dishforth Residents' Group show their opposition to the housing plan.

Members of Dishforth Residents' Group show their opposition to the housing plan.

North Yorkshire Council

Government branded 'bullies' over housing targets as 98 homes scheme approved

Bumper visitor numbers are expected at Tractor Fest at the weekend – the largest tractor festival in the UK.

Bumper visitor numbers are expected at Tractor Fest at the weekend – the largest tractor festival in the UK.

Tractor Fest returns to North Yorkshire venue with 3,000 exhibits and flypast

Ripon Theatre Festival is set to return with its Big Family Weekend, offering a packed programme of free family entertainment across the city this summer.

Ripon Theatre Festival is set to return with its Big Family Weekend, offering a packed programme of free family entertainment across the city this summer.

Free family festival returns to North Yorkshire city for packed summer weekend

Mark Nicholson with his Emmerdale starring Zetor tractor

Mark Nicholson with his Emmerdale starring Zetor tractor

Emmerdale TV tractor to star at huge North Yorkshire Tractor Fest

The leader of North Yorkshire Council, Cllr Carl Les, Mayoress of Ripon, Cllr Jackie Crozier, Mayor of Ripon, Cllr Andrew Williams, and North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for corporate services, Cllr Heather Phillips outside Ripon Town Hall

The leader of North Yorkshire Council, Cllr Carl Les, Mayoress of Ripon, Cllr Jackie Crozier, Mayor of Ripon, Cllr Andrew Williams, and North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for corporate services, Cllr Heather Phillips outside Ripon Town Hall

Local government

Residents to shape North Yorkshire town hall's future after transfer deal

George Jennings, Ray Cho and Manya Rajeeva have secured places in the national final of the prestigious Economics Olympiad

George Jennings, Ray Cho and Manya Rajeeva have secured places in the national final of the prestigious Economics Olympiad

Three North Yorkshire students among top 50 young economists in the country

Ripon father Mark Mayatt-Simmons on the road

Ripon father Mark Mayatt-Simmons on the road

North Yorkshire dad cycles Land’s End to John O’Groats for daughter with epilepsy

A rare Ruston & Hornsby engine owned by a Jeff Hall of Peterlee, pictured here, will be a star attraction at Tractor Fest, billed as the UK’s largest vintage tractor and engine show at Newby Hall in North Yorkshire

A rare Ruston & Hornsby engine owned by a Jeff Hall of Peterlee, pictured here, will be a star attraction at Tractor Fest, billed as the UK’s largest vintage tractor and engine show at Newby Hall in North Yorkshire

County Durham collector’s rare vintage engine heads for UK's largest tractor festival

Pictured Stuart Gill Commercial Director

Pictured Stuart Gill Commercial Director

Cultural attractions

£50,000 doll’s house joins historic North Yorkshire stately home collection

David Brown & Angus Brown

David Brown & Angus Brown

Three North Yorkshire runners complete London Marathon for good causes

Display of classic Sports Cars against the backdrop of Newby Hall, near Ripon

Display of classic Sports Cars against the backdrop of Newby Hall, near Ripon

Newby Hall Spring Sports Cars in the Park, near Ripon, in pictures

A man has been arrested after a theft at a garage in Ripon.

A man has been arrested after a theft at a garage in Ripon.

Man smashes out of shop after its placed on lockdown by staff after alleged theft

Elaine Gisbourne and Dorothy Gray wine tasting

Elaine Gisbourne and Dorothy Gray wine tasting

Events held in North Yorkshire cathedral to support global cause

The Ladybird Rollercoaster at Lightwater Valley

The Ladybird Rollercoaster at Lightwater Valley

Cultural attractions

North Yorkshire theme park is one of the cheapest in the country, study shows

Spring Sports Cars in the Park will return to Newby Hall on May 3, 2026, showcasing more than 1,000 sports and supercars including Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin models.

Spring Sports Cars in the Park will return to Newby Hall on May 3, 2026, showcasing more than 1,000 sports and supercars including Lamborghini, Ferrari, Porsche and Aston Martin models.

Lamborghinis and Ferraris to join lineup at North Yorkshire stately home

CAMRA members and Ripon BID manager Lilla Bathurst with the new Ripon Real Ale Guide

CAMRA members and Ripon BID manager Lilla Bathurst with the new Ripon Real Ale Guide

North Yorkshire bar wins real ale award months after opening

Plans have been proposed to transfer Ripon Town Hall from North Yorkshire Council to Ripon City Council on a 99-year lease for £1 per year, aiming to revitalise the historic building

Plans have been proposed to transfer Ripon Town Hall from North Yorkshire Council to Ripon City Council on a 99-year lease for £1 per year, aiming to revitalise the historic building

Local government

Historic North Yorkshire town hall could be revitalised under new plans

Guests, residents and staff gather outside Sycamore Hall Care Home for the unveiling of their “Veteran Friendly Care Home” plaque

Guests, residents and staff gather outside Sycamore Hall Care Home for the unveiling of their “Veteran Friendly Care Home” plaque

North Yorkshire care home marks first year as Veteran Friendly with special event

Paul Fountain was helped mountaineering instructor Peter Breckon

Paul Fountain was helped mountaineering instructor Peter Breckon

Medieval well unearthed at North Yorkshire store set to become new shopper attraction

Tractor Fest, will celebrate its 20th anniversary at Newby Hall and Gardens

Tractor Fest, will celebrate its 20th anniversary at Newby Hall and Gardens

UK’s biggest tractor festival set for milestone year at North Yorkshire stately home

1 edit. Outside the Castle - Graham Wilkes handing the keys over to Rob and Zoe Nemes - pictures with their two boys and puppy Margot

1 edit. Outside the Castle - Graham Wilkes handing the keys over to Rob and Zoe Nemes - pictures with their two boys and puppy Margot

Long-standing North Yorkshire homeware store relaunches under new owners

Ripon has launched its bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028 under the theme “Small City, Big Landscape,” highlighting its heritage and cultural ambition

Ripon has launched its bid to become UK Town of Culture 2028 under the theme “Small City, Big Landscape,” highlighting its heritage and cultural ambition

Local government

North Yorkshire city aims for Town of Culture title with pilgrimage-themed vision

Catering staff at Ripon Grammar School in North Yorkshire adapted quickly to feed hundreds of students after a gas leak forced the kitchen to close

Catering staff at Ripon Grammar School in North Yorkshire adapted quickly to feed hundreds of students after a gas leak forced the kitchen to close

North Yorkshire school catering team praised for feeding pupils after gas leak crisis

Ripon Artisan Market to bring handmade treasures back to city streets

Jessica, Isla, Margarita and RGS welfare officer Caroline Hare

Jessica, Isla, Margarita and RGS welfare officer Caroline Hare

North Yorkshire students launch bold fashion promoting alcohol-free living

Award-winning founder expands North Yorkshire food brand

Grantley Hall in Ripon.

Grantley Hall in Ripon.

From 18th-century North Yorkshire country house to award-winning hotel and spa

Grantley Hall in Ripon

Grantley Hall in Ripon

North Yorkshire hotel to host children's charity gala with performance from 90s star

Grantley Hall in Ripon

Grantley Hall in Ripon

North Yorkshire hotel wins Best Spa Hotel UK at global spa awards

The best places to eat in this historic North Yorkshire city

Kamil Grygieniec

Kamil Grygieniec

Bishop Auckland firm fined after lawnmower fell blade first on top of worker