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Trio of beauties strut their stuff at pageant video
Three Ryedale beauties strutted their stuff at the Miss Scarborough 2013 competition this weekend.
Jockey deaths “would have been less likely” says judge
The owner of a block of flats where two young jockeys died in an arson attack has been jailed for 12 months for fire regulation breaches after a judge said he had shown “complete disregard” for the safety of residents.
Malton Food Lovers Festival was simply ‘fantastic’!
The fifth annual Malton Food Lovers Festival was hailed as “fantastic” and “brilliant” by visitors and stall holders.
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Project to help people with terminal illness
A new service has been launched to help people in Ryedale to cope with the most difficult and stressful period of their lives.
Zoo to join rhino conservation project
Flamingo Land Theme Park and Zoo is hoping to become part of an international programme to breed the critically-endangered Indian rhino.
Hats off to stable girls!
Five stable girls rode to the rescue when the organisers of the Spectacular Hats charity event realised they were short of models.
Flood defence scheme set to get go-ahead
Pickering’s long-awaited flood defence scheme is set to be built after park authority planners recommended it is given the go-ahead.
YMCA arsonist sentenced
A Ryedale man told police he wanted to be sectioned after he started four different fires in a friend’s flat.
Councillors slammed over allowance vote
County councillors have been blasted after a controversial rule change that will enable senior members to pocket thousands of pounds in ‘special allowances’.
16 commentsCouple in court for joint benefit scam
A wife’s insecurity led to a £24,000 benefit fraud being committed so she was assured that she would not lose out financially.
Brewery looks to relocate
An award-winning brewery could be moving production to Ryedale, as it looks to expand.
Deli’s cookie competition
Children are invited to celebrate World Baking Day during a special event at Hunters of Helmsley on Sunday.
Tributes to World War II veteran Ron
Tributes have been paid to the life of a World War II veteran who was shot down while on an RAF bombing raid over Germany.
Sheep shot in the head
A sheep is recovering from its wounds after it was shot in the head by a crossbow.
Sunflower memories appeal to blossom
St Catherine’s Hospice is hoping support will blossom for its Sunflower Memories Appeal.
B&B is a national finalist
Ron and Gill Leonard, the owners of Moorlands Country House, Levisham, are among the 25 businesses shortlisted in the AA’s Friendliest Bed and Breakfast of the Year.
Walk Ten event returns for third year
Marie Curie Cancer Care’s popular Walk Ten event is returning to Castle Howard for a third year.
Jockey fined after missing court date
Jockey Graham Gibbons has been saddled with a legal bill of more than £1,100 after being arrested at a race meeting for failing to attend court for being drunk and disorderly.
Farmer sentenced for welfare breach
A man has been given a suspended prison sentence after pleading guilty to seven offences of breaching animal health and welfare legislation.
Pair appointed to park authority
A heritage design consultant and a former chief executive officer have been appointed by the Environment Secretary to serve on the North York Moors National Park Authority.
Barry and Simon lined up for venue
Barry Cryer and Simon Callow are among the performers that will appear in special events at the Milton Rooms in the next 12 months, it can be revealed.
The Bard beckons for duo
The War of the Roses is beckoning for the artistic directors of the Milton Rooms.
Simon’s starring role at literature festival
Poet Simon Armitage will be among the artists on show at the first ever Helmsley Festival of Writing this weekend.
Sun shines on the Slingsby Scarecrows
Bob the Builder, Spiderman, Batman and Hedwig the Owl were just a few of the creative creations on show during a sunny Slingsby Scarecrow Bank Holiday extravaganza.
Police appeal for witnesses after attacks by arsonists
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after at least two arson attacks in Old Malton.
Business group vows to build on its success
The future is bright for a team of ambitious businesses who are seeking to beat the recession by pulling visitors into a Ryedale market town.
Scheme urges local shopping
A nationwide scheme which champions independent shops and businesses is coming to Malton and Norton.
‘Mixed’ day for Conservatives as Lib Dems claim seats - Election special
The Liberal Democrats claimed two seats in what was a “mixed” day for the Conservative Party at today’s North Yorkshire County Council elections in Ryedale.
National park put on fire alert
A fire alert has been issued on the North York Moors National Park due to the dry conditions.
Walled garden’s guest of honour
The owner of Duncombe Park was guest of honour when Helmsley Walled Garden held its annual spring fair recently.
Hotel wins top award - again
A Ryedale hotel is sitting pretty after being named “top of the tea pots.”
Health chiefs confirm unit is to be re-opened
Health chiefs have confirmed that Malton Hospital’s Minor Injuries Unit (MIU) will re-open at weekends.
Signing up for the railway
Around 50 people have put their names down to become volunteers at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway.
Get your tickets to back Ryedale girls
Young Ryedale women are set to make their mark in one of the region’s hottest events of the year in a bid to win a district title and crown.
Children catered for at foodie festival
There’s going to be a family-friendly flavour to this year’s Malton Food Lovers Festival which promises to be the biggest event of its kind to date in the town.
Police appeal after assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after two men were attacked and needed hospital treatment.
10km run worth the weight
All roads lead to London for a Ryedale man whose mission to improve his fitness has resulted in him losing nearly a third of his body weight.
Get the ‘Hollywoof’ treatment at sponsored walk
Prime your paws for a fun event at Edgemoor Veterinary Practice.
Campaigners to fight against plan to develop pub
A group of residents are bracing themselves for yet another fight to save their local pub - the village’s “only community facility” - from being developed into a house.
Summit to identify skills and training for young people
Business leaders, schools and training providers will be united at a Ryedale Skills Summit to ensure that local young people get the skills and training needed by employers in Ryedale.
New initiative to tackle boy racers
Fed-up residents in Malton could see the end of a long-running issue with boy racers, thanks to a 12 month pilot project.
Entries needed for chef challenge
Celebrity chef James Martin is encouraging youngsters in Ryedale to take part in the 2013 Make it with Mince Challenge.
Children’s fun time with Kathy
Popular entertainer Kathy Seabrook will host a fun, music and storytime session at Helmsley Library on Friday at 10.30am.
Pick up a thrilling novel for free on World Book Day
Dads and lads can pick up a thrilling read free of charge when World Book Day is celebrated at the libraries in Pickering and Kirkbymoorside tomorrow.
Teen hospitalised after ‘nasty’ attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after a “sustained and violent attack” left a teenager needing hospital treatment.
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Tuesday 21 May 2013
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