8+ hour, 24+ min ago   (350+ words) A North Yorkshire music festival is set to open with a dramatic evening of some of classical music's most powerful and recognisable works, performed by the Orchestra of Opera North. Ripon International Festival 2026 will begin on September 5 with a programme…...

11+ hour, 37+ min ago   (383+ words) A North Yorkshire museum is marking American Independence with a bang. Kiplin Hall, just 15 minutes from Scotch Corner on the A1, is hosting America 1776 Live this weekend, celebrating the historical links between Yorkshire and the United States. The event, which kicked…...

12+ hour, 24+ min ago   (751+ words) I’ve been harbouring a secret for a while, but the time has come to share it, writes Countryman's Daughter columnist Sarah Walker… The study belonging to my dad, Peter Walker, has been saved! I’ve written in the past about my…...

18+ hour, 24+ min ago   (99+ words) The solar eclipse of Wednesday, August 12 was caught on camera across the region using varying techniques, including a welding screen, and the use of extra filters. Sarah Gibb, of Bedale, pictured the eclipse through partner Andy's welding screen (Image: Readers…...

18+ hour, 24+ min ago   (126+ words) More than 40 imaginative scarecrows took over a North Yorkshire town as families enjoyed a popular festival packed with colourful characters, community spirit and a free quiz trail. Guisborough’s Scarecrow Festival began on August 2, filling the town with creative displays. The…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (412+ words) Giovanni Pernice has accused the BBC of failing to protect its stars on Strictly Come Dancing. The Italian professional dancer left the show three years ago over allegations made against him by Amanda Abbington, his celebrity dance partner on Series…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (554+ words) Actress Lucy Davis told an audience that she was “grateful” for their support in her first public appearance since she had been diagnosed with incurable breast cancer. The 53-year-old star of The Office appeared at the For The Love of…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (421+ words) Jeremy Clarkson has issued a sweary warning to the new hosts of Prime Video's The Grand Tour. Clarkson hosted the show alongside James May and Richard Hammond after they exited the BBC show Top Gear. The trio hosted The Grand…...

1+ day, 18+ hour ago   (287+ words) Classical music lovers in North Yorkshire are being promised a season packed with internationally acclaimed performers as Richmondshire Concerts prepares to welcome a series of renowned artists to the area. The season launches on October 3 with a piano recital by…...

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (603+ words) A packed programme of theatre, medieval adventures and family activities has been unveiled at a North Yorkshire castle as it prepares for the late summer and autumn seasons. Bolton Castle, in Wensleydale, will host a mix of performances, living history…...