Ripon2 Jun 2026'New law can help stop siblings being separated in care'A new law strengthens support for sibling relationships in care settings, after years of campaigns.2 Jun 202629 May 2026Leisure centre solar panels 'to cut energy bills'Savings at the North Yorkshire leisure sites can be invested in other services, the council says.29 May 202626 May 2026Paddling pools closed due to maintenance issues Council hopes that the three pools can reopen in time for the school holidays in July.26 May 202626 May 2026Woman driving Land Rover injured in crashLand Rover and DAF lorry collided on A61 this morning, leaving woman with life-threatening injuries.26 May 202625 May 2026Council offers free market pitches to boost tradeResidents can apply to run a stall for a day at no cost at markets across North Yorkshire.25 May 202619 May 2026'A ban on no-fault evictions began on 1 May - we were told to leave two days before it came in'Family say they are struggling to find anywhere to live after church trust asked them to leave.19 May 202619 May 2026Pub closes six months after community takeoverCommunity owners of building say they may now consider using it for other purposes.19 May 202617 May 2026Collector's prized doll's house goes on displayCaroline Hamilton's collection of more than 60 doll's houses are on display at Newby Hall.17 May 202623 Apr 2026Funds sought to restore Grade II listed town hallNorth Yorkshire Council transfers the ownership of the building to Ripon City Council.23 Apr 2026...