
Results 61 - 80 of 474 in Ripon, England
Sinkholes: an act of geology, not God
A giant sinkhole that swallowed several homes in Guatemala City in 2007. Around 10 per cent of the world's surface is made up of karst topographies in which sinkholes form across an area. Comment?
Burials formally end at Ripon Cathedral graveyard
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The ancient cathedral churchyard and nearby Ailcey Hill graveyard were officially closed on February 21 after the sites became too full decades ago. Comment?
VIDEO - Tackling drink driving in Harrogate
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And a third, stopped in her tracks after driving into a lamppost, was nearly four times the legal limit at 10 in the morning. Comment?
North Yorkshire military base to close as part of 240m cost cuts
COMMUNITY leaders spoke of their sadness last night over the closure of one of the region's military bases, as part of a A 240m-a-year cost-cutting drive. Comment?
Army sites axed with troop pull-out
A shake-up of Army bases to accommodate a speeded-up return of all troops from Germany will mean the disposal of seven sites across the country, it has been announced. Comment?
Church fails to reach agreement over merger of dioceses
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THE Archbishop of York will decide whether a plan for one large diocese covering West Yorkshire and the Yorkshire Dales should be discussed nationally after local synods failed to reach agreement. Comment?
COLUMN: Civic Society with David Winpenny
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David takes a look at some buildings around the Ripon area which, to varying degrees, feature some humorous and irreverent design features. Comment?
Ripon Minster ward made a 'priority area'
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Anti-social behaviour has been highlighted as a problem in Ripon Minster ward. PHOTO POSED BY STUDENTS Picture: Adrian Murray A report has designated Ripon Minster ward as a "priority" area, with anti-social behaviour, low life-expectancy and low income families highlighted as key issues. Comment?
Anger over draconian alcohol measures
BREWERS and beer sellers in York have reacted angrily to a new report from a group of doctors which calls for draconian new measures in a bid to end alcohol abuse. Comment?
Decision day for 'radical' reorganisation of Diocese
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The Diocese of Ripon and Leeds could be merged with other Yorkshire Dioceses as part of a structural shake-up. The future of the Diocese of Ripon and Leeds hangs in the balance as top church bosses across the north get set to vote on a "radical" shake-up of the system. Comment?
Man flashes teenage girl
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A man exposed himself to a 16-year-old girl at the top of Edens Way, near Quarry Moor Lane, in Ripon on Wednesday, February 27, at around 6.20pm. Comment?
The first Raskelf Winter Series match on Sunday was won by Fred Prudham with 18lb 6oz of roach and ide on waggler and maggot. Comment?
Broadband roll-out to boost rural economy
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BT is a partner, along with North Yorkshire County Council, in Superfast North Yorkshire, the county's high-speed broadband roll-out programme. Comment?
Awards deadline extended by a week
The deadline for entries to the Ackrill Media Group Business Awards has been extended by a week to help broaden the field of entrants. Comment?
Taking flats to another level
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Formerly called maisonettes, they're simply a single home in a larger building, spread over two floors connected by an internal staircase. Comment?
Pothole pay outs 'tip of the iceberg'
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Less than six per cent of insurance claims submitted to the council last year were paid out to residents whose cars were damaged by potholes. Comment?
New group charged with enhancing appearance of vacant shops in Thirsk
A TASK force has been created to spruce up the windows of empty shops in a North Yorkshire town centre. Comment?
Controversial airfield agrees to act as Tour de France helicopter base
AN airfield which is battling for its future has been approached to serve as a helicopter base during the Tour de France's visit to Yorkshire next year. Comment?
Ripon plaque remembers Woodbine Willie
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The Rt Rev John Packer, Bishop of Ripon and Leeds, and Ripon Civic Society Chairman David Winpenny unveil the plaque outside the former Ripon Clergy College. Comment?
Fund for PC killed in line of duty hits A 14K
A fund for the children of PC Andrew Bramma has already raised more than 14,000 - less than a month after being launched. Comment?