North Easterners in Queen's Birthday Honours
A sports teacher and a greengrocer are among the dozens of North Easterners to be recognised in the Queen's Birthday Honours.
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Jubilee racing in Ripon city centre
Jubilee celebrations are continuing in Ripon as pupils from schools across the city compete in go-karting races.
It's one of a number of events taking place at the market square for the Queen's Diamond Jubilee.
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Painting of the Queen took 400 hours
A portrait of HRH Queen Elizabeth II will go on show at the Platinum Galleries in Northallerton today.
Royal artist Darren Baker will be speaking to members of the public about the painting he worked on for 400 hours.
Mr Baker said the Original Royal Portrait commission has been the greatest honour of his career and an experience he will always treasure.
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