On 19 November 2015, the National Association for Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty (NAAONB) and National Parks England (NPE) signed an Accord which builds on and strengthens the significant joint working and collaboration that already exists at national and local level. Read more
Ripon Curzon Cinema Listings: 18th – 24th December
Star Wars: The Force Awakens – 136 min (12A)
Daily except Sun, Thurs: 11:40,14:40, 17:20, 17:40, 20:40
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Fundraising is sweet

THANKS to kind-hearted members of the weekly upholstery group which meets at Thornton-le-Street village hall, Ova The Rainbow gynaecological cancer support group has received a welcome donation of £500 from the sale of the group’s book ‘Sweet Treats’. Read more
Official opening for £6.6m extra care housing scheme in Thirsk
County Council trials new approach to tackling potholes

As part of its continuing efforts to tackle potholes on the county’s roads, North Yorkshire County Council is trialling a system designed to speed up the process of filling holes. Read more
Health watchdog calls for urgent action on Lambert hospital
North Yorkshire County Council’s health watchdog is calling on the NHS to take urgent action and leave no stone unturned in its effort to re-open a 14-bed ward at the Lambert Memorial Hospital in Thirsk. Read more
On par for scanner appeal
THIRSK & Northallerton Golf Club’s donation to the Friends of the Friarage Hospital has provided a welcome boost to the Friarage Hospital MRI scanner appeal. Read more