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It's Official - Richmond is the Greatest! (28 Nov 2008)
Richmond has been named “Great Town of the Year 2009” at a prestigious awards ceremony. More...
Christmas Lights Switch On in Richmond (20 Nov 2008)
Christmas arrives in Richmond on Friday November 28 with the switch on of the town’s festive lights. More...
ROSA Talk about Arctic Walk (7 Nov 2008)
One man’s personal journey to the North Pole is the subject of a talk being organised to raise money for local land charity, ROSA (Richmondshire Open Spaces Appeal). More...
Brompton Lakes - a New Holiday Destination (6 Nov 2008)
Richmond is making a name for itself as a destination for eco tourism with the launch of a further ‘green’ holiday home development. More...
Bonfire Night back at the Castle (28 Oct 2008)
By kind permission of English Heritage, Richmond Town Council can announce that the annual fireworks display is returning to Richmond Castle. More...
Green Award Winners (24 Oct 2008)
Winners of the new ‘Richmondshire Green Awards’ celebrate their success, each receiving a certificate and a cash prize. More...
Return to Zenda at the Zetland (23 Oct 2008)
Richmond theatre group North Country Theatre are on the road again with their hilarious adaptation of “The Prisoner of Zenda”. More...
Fire Station Visit for Talented Young Artists (16 Oct 2008)
Youngsters across Richmondshire took part in a competition to use art to promote a strong community safety message. More...
A New Future for Richmond's Markets (6 Oct 2008)
At a meeting last week Richmond Town Council announced its plans to regenerate Richmond’s indoor and outdoor markets. More...
Richmond Celebrates Olympic Medallist (23 Sept 2008)
Richmond Town Council will celebrate the success of Olympic swimming medallist, Jo Jackson, with a reception and presentation on Thursday, September 25. More...
Poet Brian Patten to Open Richmond Festival (17 Sept 2008)
Poet and performer Brian Patten will open Richmond’s Walking and Book Festival on 26th September. More...
Improvements on the way for Yorke Square (11 Sept 2008)
At a meeting of Richmondshire District Council’s Strategy Board on Tuesday this week, Members voted to keep Yorke Square as a car park and support a range of enhancements. More...
Richmondshire Picks its Community Idols (10 Sept 2008)
Richmondshire's stars of the future battled it out for a place in North Yorkshire’s Community Idol competition. More...
Family Fun as Richmond Youngsters Defy the Forecast (8 Sept 2008)
Youngsters in Richmond defied this summer’s downpours to mark a national day of play. More...
Richmond Walking and Book Festival (3 Sept 2008)
Richmond’s annual walking festival commences this month for the fourth year running, alongside the more recently introduced book festival. More...
Independent Member Wanted for RDC Committee (2 Sept 2008)
Residents who want to help enhance local democracy and promote standards and ethics in Richmondshire are being urged to apply to join a key Council committee. More...
Office Hire by the Hour (20 Aug 2008)
Richmondshire District Council’s flagship business centre is launching a new facility to help hard-pressed businesses cut their costs. More...
Youngster adds Touch of Colour to Friary Gardens (14 Aug 2008)
A green-fingered youngster has seen her floral design become a reality in Richmond’s Friary Gardens. More...
New Musical opening in Richmond (12 Aug 2008)
Carrots – the musical, the inspiring story of Dr Barnardo’s, opens at Richmond’s Georgian Theatre Royal on Wednesday 13th August. With six performances until Saturday 16th August, the show stars both West End performers in adult roles and local children as orphans. More...
New Canoe Club in Richmond (25 July 2008)
A new canoe and kayak club is to be set up in Richmond thanks to a grant from Awards for All. More...
Green Flag Success for Friary Gardens (17 July 2008)
A historic part of Richmond has become one of just 42 places in the whole country to receive a prestigious heritage award. More...
Local Authors to Sign Books at TIC (15 July 2008)
Two local authors will be on hand to discuss their fascinating accounts of Richmond’s history at a double book-signing session in the town. More...
Volunteers Breathe New Life into Easby Walk (11 July 2008)
Families now have more ways to enjoy one of Richmond’s best-loved walks – thanks to a concerted community effort. More...
The Town Council welcomes new Councillors (3 July 2008)
The Mayor of Richmond Town Council, Cllr Judith Steggles, formally welcomed the town’s two new councillors at June’s meeting of the full council, held on Monday, June 30, held in Richmond Town Hall. More...
There's more to Richmondshire than trolleys and brisket! (2 July 2008)
Richmond enters the" top five perfect minibreaks in Britain", according to the Sunday Times More...
Arts and Crafts Exhibition Showcases Local Talent (27 June 2008)
A special exhibition showcasing the work of several local artists and crafts people is taking place in Richmond this summer. More...
Richmondshire Partners at Garrison Open Day (17 June 2008)
Visitors to the Catterick Garrison Open Day this weekend will have the chance to find out about the range of services on offer to them – thanks to the biggest “roadshow” of its kind the district has ever seen. More...
Musician's Dream Comes True (12 June 2008)
Local businessman and musician, Mike Harper, has been booked to play at the Glastonbury music festival later this month. More...
New Boxing Club for Local Youngsters (9 June 2008)
A new boxing club has been launched for youngsters in Richmondshire – following a survey to find out what projects they would like to see in the district. More...
Yorke Square Consultation Process Announced (4 June 2008)
Details of the public consultation that will help shape the future of Yorke Square have been announced. More...
Yorke Square Community Engagement (12 May 2008)
Local residents will get the chance to have their say on the future of Yorke Square as a community resource, Richmondshire District Council has pledged. More...
New Audio Trail for Richmond (7 May 2008)
Richmond’s growing reputation for innovative ideas takes another step forward thanks to the Heritage Lottery Fund. More...
ROSA Receives Town Award (6 May 2008)
A local charity has received the prestigious Investors in Richmond Award in recognition of its work to safeguard threatened pieces of land for community use. More...
Swaledale Cheese Back in the Shops (30 Apr 2008)
A local cheese supplier forced to halt production after a major flood disaster is now back in business. More...
Richmondshire Green Awards (16 Apr 2008)
Richmondshire is launching its first ‘Green Awards’ to celebrate all the good ideas in the District that have improved the environment in a lasting way. More...
Town Council Aims for more Efficient Services for Residents (10 Apr 2008)
Richmond Town Council has announced its intention to deliver a wider range of services for the people of Richmond by taking additional responsibilities. More...
Cash Available for Community Projects (9 Apr 2008)
Community groups in Richmondshire are being urged to take advantage of funding now available from the County Council’s Community Fund. More...
Richmond Developments on Awards Shortlist (7 Apr 2008)
Two developments in Richmond have been shortlisted for regional design awards. More...
Have Your Say (3 Apr 2008)
Residents are being invited to have their say on major plans for the future of the district. More...
New Business Venture for local Adventurer (1 Apr 2008)
Ashly Fusiarski from Richmond has just started up a new business as an adventurous activities instructor in the area. More...
Ruth's Window Dedication Service (19 Mar 2008)
A stained glass window in St Mary’s Parish Church, created in memory of a local girl, is to be dedicated by Bishop James Bell. More...
Appeal to Enhance Nature Reserve (18 Mar 2008)
Local Nature Reserve, Foxglove Covert, has launched a major fund raising appeal to generate £70k which will enable the creation of an area of wet meadows adding further to the habitats, species and facilities found on the Reserve. More...
A Weekend of Medieval Knights at the Castle (17 Mar 2008)
This half term holiday, Queen Elizabeth I is throwing down the gauntlet for younger visitors to Richmond Castle, to help her find eight of her knights and squires to join her for a banquet, as the English Heritage site hosts a weekend of Knights’ Trails! More...
Family Easter Egg Hunt (12 Mar 2008)
A traditional Easter egg hunt is taking place on Saturday 22 March on the Westfield pasture in Richmond. More...
Franciscan Anniversary Launched in Friary Gardens (11 Mar 2008)
The 750th Anniversary of the Foundation of the Franciscan Friary in Richmond was launched earlier today in the ancient grounds where the Greyfriars made one of their Yorkshire Houses. More...
New Bus Route for Richmond (7 Mar 2008)
Richmond residents have helped launch a new bus route, which will enable more people to use public transport around the town. More...
Fairtrade Treats at the Theatre (6 Mar 2008)
Staff, volunteers and Friends of the Georgian Theatre Royal are busy baking with Fairtrade ingredients for a cake stall on Friday 7th March from 10am – 12 noon. More...
Charity Launches New Friendship Scheme (5 Mar 2008)
Elderly people in Richmondshire are on the hunt for new friends with the support of a scheme just launched by a local charity. More...
Eco Holiday Homes Approved (20 Feb 2008)
Richmond is to have a second eco-friendly holiday village following councillors approving a scheme for 20 lodges near Brompton-on-Swale. More...
Castle to Remain Open all Week (15 Feb 2008)
After fears that Richmond Castle would have to close for two days of the week in the summer, Richmond has rallied round to ensure it will stay open all week. More...
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