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  A second man has been arrested as North Yorkshire Police continue to investigate the theft of cattle from a farm near Ripley.

• Residents call for rethink over chicken farm expansion near Boroughbridge

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• Giant Yorkshire pudding stunt to celebrate Yorkshire Day

  A giant Yorkshire pudding filled with gravy will take centre stage at York Maze this weekend as visitors celebrate Yorkshire Day.

• Town defender Anthony O'Connor leaves club by mutual consent

  Harrogate Town has confirmed that defender Anthony O'Connor has left the club by mutual consent.

• Ripon volunteer awarded British Empire Medal for community work

  A Ripon volunteer has been awarded the British Empire Medal (BEM) in recognition of her outstanding service to the community.

• WATCH: Jason Manford gives 'honest' review of Leeds Bradford Airport

  Comedian Jason Manford has given his 'honest' verdict on Leeds Bradford Airport - praising its staff but joking that the terminal could do with a refresh.

• Harrogate council gets to work on updating town's signage

  Harrogate Town Council has begun updating signage across the town as part of plans to improve navigation for residents and visitors.

• Councillor's charity head-shave fundraising appeal passes £10,000

  A fundraising appeal by North Yorkshire councillor Arnold Warneken has passed the £10,000 mark ahead of his charity beard shave at this weekend’s Tockwith Show.

• Man arrested after £17,000 cattle theft near Ripley

  Cattle stolen from a farm near Ripley have been recovered and a man has been arrested, North Yorkshire Police has confirmed.

• Yoga teacher brings outdoor classes to Harrogate's Stray

  A local yoga teacher is bringing weekly outdoor classes to Harrogate's Stray, encouraging people to enjoy exercise surrounded by nature.

• Great Yorkshire Show flower wall donated to Harrogate hospice

  Saint Michael's Hospice has been gifted the floral display that featured on Geo Underwriting's stand at this year's Great Yorkshire Show.

• Harrogate MP warns of 'systematic failure' over rogue builders

  More than £21 million has been lost to rogue builders by homeowners in Harrogate and Knaresborough, according to new research.

• Harrogate widow turns grief into lifeline for hundreds

  A Harrogate widow who founded a bereavement support group following the death of her husband says she hopes nobody has to face grief alone.

• Harrogate swimming club makes history with three British champions

  Harrogate District Swimming Club is celebrating its most successful-ever performance at the 2026 Aquatics GB Championships after producing three British champions.

• Bishop Monkton gets neighbourhood area designation

  Residents in Bishop Monkton will have a greater say over future development in their village after North Yorkshire Council approved the designation of the parish as a neighbourhood area.

• Appeal after attempted ram raid at Wetherby Services

  North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted ram raid at Wetherby Services in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday).

• Formerly paralysed athlete brings nationwide 5K challenge to Ripon

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