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Police swoop in cannabis probe
POLICE seized dozens of cannabis plants from the blacked-out attic of a home in a “sleepy country village.”
Action group to help town beat recession
A NEW action group has been formed by companies in a Ryedale market town to defy the economic downturn.
Jewellery theft plea
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man and a woman stole jewellery from a shop in Malton’s Market Place.
Roofer, 39, preyed on elderly victim
A ROGUE roofer who preyed on an elderly man in Pickering has been sentenced to a nine month suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay £2,000 compensation to his victim at York Crown Court.
Speed cameras: new locations
North Yorkshire Police will be carrying out mobile safety camera enforcement on the following roads fron today until Tuesday.
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Police force gets new temporary chief
NORTH Yorkshire Police has a new temporary chief constable as former deputy Tim Madgwick takes up the position.
Animal art goes on display at exhibition
BRITAIN’S best wildlife athletes are to go on show at an art exhibition near Malton.
Warning as metal thieves target parts on commercial vans
A WARNING has been sent out to business owners after six commercial vehicles were ransacked by metal thieves in Ryedale.
Caring for the future
A PUBLIC consultation has been launched to help shape future services for carers in Ryedale and North Yorkshire.
Entrances showing signs of life
WELCOME signs into Norton, Malton and Old Malton have been smartened up, thanks to the efforts of local volunteers.
Restaurant’s take away success
A RESTAURANT that has been in business for 27 years in Helmsley has been given the go-ahead to operate a take-away service as well.
Award for stalwart Paul
A STALWART of the Kirkbymoorside community and especially its football club has been recognised for his hard work.
Top festival line-up
RYEDALE Festival has revealed its line-up for what promises to be one of its most impressive years to date.
New fashion label a good fit
FASHION designer Charlotte Barker is expanding her business with the launch of her very own label.
Insulation offer for residents
A NEW grant from Ryedale District Council and Yorkshire Energy Partnership will pay for insulation for Ryedale residents and potentially save them hundreds of pounds a year on their heating bills.
Beer festival cooks up a chefs brew
FOR the first time in the Malton Beer and Cider Festival’s four-year history, there will be an exclusive beer brewed by two of the region’s most distinguished chefs.
Factory club could close
THE Malton Bacon Factory Club in Norton could be set to close its doors because of falling membership and rising debts.
Barriers ease flood threat
A £100,000 scheme to protect homes from flooding is being rolled out in Pickering.
Chance to get up close with badgers
Nature fans are being offered a close encounter with badgers deep in a Forestry Commission woodland in North Yorkshire.
Choose a charity to claim a cash prize
THE Norton branch of Asda has launched a new monthly contest which will see local charities receive a cash prize.
Projects handed regional awards
MALTON Food Lovers’ Market and the Newbridge Park project in Pickering have each won a prestigious regional award for their efforts in supporting their respective communities.
Appeal after theft of scrap metal
POLICE are appealing for help in tracking down thieves who stole £4,000 of scrap metal.
Archbishop to lead service
THE Archbishop of York is coming to the rescue of the parish of Salton this Sunday.
Society runners raring to go!
FIVE members of staff at a building society in Malton will be running for their lives on Sunday.
Singer’s choir concert
ROYAL Opera singer Kate McCarney has taken time out from her busy schedule on the stage and screen to praise Malton and its music lovers ahead of a concert in the Milton Rooms this Saturday.
CCTV cameras to help crackdown
CCTV cameras are to come back into force as part of a bid to crackdown on anti-social behaviour fuelled by alcohol.
Pilot confident despite jailing
A PILOT from Ryedale is now being held on suspicion of murder after discovering the site of a suspected massacre in the Central African Republic (CAR)
Game and Country Fair returns
THE annual Game and Country Fair is returning to Pickering Showground this Saturday and Sunday.
Helping to keep locals logged on
INTERNET provider NYnet has fulfilled its promise to the community of Newton on Rawcliffe, to ensure its broadband service can continue despite problems with the incumbent service provider.
Delay hits gas plant decision
MORE delays have hit the controversial plans to develop a gas processing plant on the edge of the North York Moors.
Local bike firm to lose Dalby contract, again
A ROW over the provision of cycle hire in Dalby Forest has resulted in the Forestry Commission returning to its original plans.
Ryan’s skates to success
A YOUNG fundraiser has completed an awe-inspiring challenge by skateboarding from Malton to Scarborough and back – in less than six hours.
Weekend bonanza!
DAREDEVIL stunt riders, vintage steam trains, an armada of tractors and an award-winning scarecrow Gruffalo were among the many Bank Holiday highlights in Ryedale this weekend.
Service has busy holiday
FIRE CREWS across Ryedale had a busy Bank Holiday Monday after they were called out to three separate fires.
Fast food rumours
REPORTS that the global giant McDonald’s is to open up in Malton remain unconfirmed so far.
Police investigate cause of caravan explosion
POLICE and fire officers are investigating the cause of a caravan explosion which saw a man and a woman hospitalised.
Plan of action
A NEW plan has been drawn up to help to preserve and create quality jobs and provide conditions for businesses to thrive in Ryedale.
Annie comes to town
IT’S a hard knock life...so why not take a break from any worries and watch Pickering Musical Society’s latest production.
Hotel’s quality award
THE Forest & Vale Hotel in Pickering has won an International Quality Award following an annual inspection by the Best Western group.
Music champ
A TEENAGER has played her flute all the way to the winning spot in this year’s Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland (RIBI) Young Musician Competition.
Volunteer and guide the police
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help guide the future of policing in Ryedale and North Yorkshire.
Scheme asking people to share
LIBRARIES in Ryedale and North Yorkshire have joined forces with the reading charity Booktrust to encourage book sharing as part of the Bookstart 20 campaign which is celebrating the 20th birthday of Bookstart, the national reading programme.
Cooking up a treat for Queen’s Jubilee
SCHOOL chefs in Ryedale and North Yorkshire are getting ready to give children across the county a taste of tradition and serve up a fine afternoon tea to celebrate the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Back deli for award
HUNTERS of Helmsley has been nominated for Deli of the Year 2012 – an award which is judged by some of the UK’s leading food experts.
Managing woodland
ADVICE on how to manage and improve woodland for game and wildlife is on offer at a free training day organised by the North York Moors National Park Authority.
‘Important’ new facility for town
THE keys to a building that has stood empty for some years have been acquired by Ryedale District Council.
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Weather for Malton
Thursday 24 May 2012
Today
Sunny spells
Temperature: 11 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North east
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Temperature: 11 C to 18 C
Wind Speed: 24 mph
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