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Over 40 couples joined us this year with their family and friends, filling the cathedral’s nave with joy, celebration, and gratitude for at least 50 years of marriage.

Column: The Dean of Ripon monthly reflection - A bit of encouragement

Jesus Moreno's body was found on April 14 in woodland near to the River Wharfe in Harewood.

Cause of brewery founder's death shared as inquest opens

The 15th Century gold ring Matthew Hepworth found buried in a farmer’s field.

Watch metal detectorist unearth find of a lifetime - a rare gold ring

Pilgrims celebrate Easter by carrying wooden crosses as they walk over the tidal causeway to Lindisfarne during the final leg of their annual Good Friday pilgrimage.

Good Friday - the meaning behind the Easter Bank Holiday explained

Join us at Ripon Cathedral, or your local church, for worship over these coming days.

Column: The Dean of Ripon's monthly reflection - Wishing you all a Happy Easter

Palm Sunday procession from Ripon Market Square to the Cathedral.

Week of Easter celebrations underway at Ripon Cathedral with Palm Sunday parade

Flying kites and massive omelette - Easter traditions from around the world

The Very Reverend John Dobson, Dean of Ripon, with plough outside Ripon Cathedral
Picture Gerard Binks

Column: The Very Reverend John Dobson, Dean of Ripon monthly reflection

Valeria Burdon pictured with her handmade Nativity scene, at St Roberts Church, Harrogate. .Picture by Simon Hulme

Miniature Christmas nativity created with 500 tiny figurines

A time for reflection at The News' Christmas Carol Service & Christingle at St Mary's Church last year. Picture: Alex Shute

What is Christingle, the celebration involving oranges and candles?

Sainsbury’s shoppers left stunned as box of fish fingers now costs £7

Why do we dread Friday 13th? (photo: Adobe)

Beware! Friday the 13th – Day of Doom… or just another day?

OPINION: The oddity of Christianity in all its glory - Father Gary Waddington

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Ripon is to see the return of its Palm Sunday procession.

Ripon Palm Sunday procession to return

The strong aroma and lovely taste of the sage plant make it a handy herb to have around

Seven herbs to grow this winter and use in your festive dishes

Jesus Christ Superstar

OPINION: Take time to rest and relax - The Dean of Ripon

Do you consider Friday the 13th to be particularly unlucky? (Photo: Shutterstock)

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The Dean of Ripon John Dobson pictured at Ripon Cathedral..30th April 2021..Picture by Simon Hulme

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Waist-up shot of hesitant unsure attractive caucasian young man with bristle in glasses and blue shirt crossing hands on chest, pointing sideways as being doubtful what chose, looking right unsure.

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The Dean of Ripon John Dobson pictured at Ripon Cathedral..30th April 2021..Picture by Simon Hulme

OPINION: Churches have worked hard in lockdown supporting people of all faiths a...

The Easter bunny has long been associated with the holiday of Easter, but where does the famous rabbit come from and what’s his role? (Photo: Shutterstock)

These are the origins of the Easter Bunny - and why we celebrate the famous rabb...

Maundy Thursday is the fifth day of the Holy Week, the week in the Christian calendar leading up to Easter Sunday (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s what you should know about Maundy Thursday - which marks the end of Lent

This is why we eat chocolate eggs at Easter time

These are the dates of the Easter bank holiday in 2021 - and why we celebrate

Fr Gary Waddrington, Team Rector at St Wilfrid’s, Harrogate.

Column: Life will be different to how it was before

This is why people observe Ash Wednesday - and what the ashes mean

This is when Pancake Day falls in 2021 - and how to make the perfect pancakes

This is when you should take your Christmas decorations down - according to trad...

Father Gary Waddington of St Wilfrid Church, Harrogate.

Father Gary Waddington: At the heart of Christmas, the reason for all our usual ...

What does Christmas mean to you?

Justin Bieber has teamed up with an NHS choir on his new Christmas song

This is when you should make your Christmas pudding or cake - and the best recip...

This is when you should put up your Christmas tree in 2020 - and when to take it...

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Royal Mail's festive stamps are now available to buy - here are this year's desi...

Artwork reflects distancing

Ascension Day, also known as, Holy Thursday, the Solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord or The Feast of the Ascension of Jesus Christ, commemorates the moment Jesus ascended into heaven (Photo: Shutterstock)

Here’s when Ascension Day is celebrated - and what it signifies

This is what you need to know about the second May bank holiday (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is everything you need to know about the spring bank holiday 2020

This is what you need to know about chocolate Easter eggs (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why people eat Easter eggs - the chocolate tradition explained

How to keep the kids entertained

How to keep kids entertained over Easter in lockdown

Still here

Rehearsals for St. Marks Church's production of The Last Week.

St Mark’s hosts major musical for Easter

Rehearsals for St. Marks Church's production of The Last Week.

Major musical at St Mark’s Church for Easter

Robbie Youhill powers home Harrogate Railway's fourth (Caught Light Photography)

Evo-Stik: Jesus the superstar as Harrogate Railway reach Doodson Cup quarters