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Fab Beatles in Kirk fundraiser

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 08:49:51 GMT

Tribute act the Fab Beatles  return to Ryedale for a  one-night only concert at Pickering’s Kirk Theatre on Saturday June 22.

Lauren and Philip in violin concert series

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 09:44:41 GMT

Violinists Lauren Bedford and Philip Brett will be adding another string to their bow when the play a series of concerts in the region.

British farmers face a tough deal following European negotiations

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 11:45:55 GMT

New figures from Brussels show just how bad a deal the UK government has secured for the country’s ‘pillar two’ rural development programmes.

Bruno’s legacy will help disadvantaged children at Ampleforth College

Fri, 14 Jun 2013 08:33:49 GMT

The memory of a baby boy will live on through a legacy offering vulnerable and disadvantaged youngsters a place at Ampleforth College.

£25m development given the green light

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:25:53 GMT

Ambitious plans to transform Pickering Showground into a £25 million holiday village and sports and events complex have been given the green light.

Funding boost for crime taskforce

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:25:28 GMT

A taskforce which helps to keep crime levels in Ryedale among the lowest in the country has been given more than £20,000 to continue its good work.

Lifelong Bird of Prey dream is taking flight

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:25:05 GMT

One minute in the infectious presence of Charlie Heap is all it takes to become swept up in his life-long passion for Birds of Prey.

New date for mine meeting

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:21:21 GMT

A special planning committee meeting to discuss the York Potash proposals has been rescheduled to allow time for additional information to be made available to the public and statutory consultees.

Quarry could be saved from axe by Potash deal

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:20:58 GMT

A Ryedale quarry has been saved from the axe following an approach from York Potash to supply aggregates for the construction of its mine site if planning permission is granted at the end of July.

Affray charge for men after incident in Norton

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:19:04 GMT

Three men will appear at York Crown Court on Monday, June 24, following an incident in Vine Street, Norton.

10-year extension agreed for railway

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:18:49 GMT

The Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) has given its approval to an extension to North Yorkshire Moors Railways Access Contract with Network Rail for a further 10 years.

Appeal after trailer stolen

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:17:53 GMT

An Ifor Williams flat bed trailer – registration FX56 CDZ – was stolen from farm land near Great Habton on Friday, sometime between 9.30am and 1.30pm.

Students to put on a show

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:17:48 GMT

Sixth formers from Norton College will unveil their latest creations at the Year 13 Art Exhibition on Wednesday June 19.

Failure of NHS 111 helpline

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:15:09 GMT

Anne McIntosh has revealed how the NHS 111 helpline failed to help her father – a retired GP – in the days before his death.

Funride in the heart of national park

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:14:25 GMT

Ride Yorkshire has announced details of a funride in the heart of the North York Moors National Park.

Vandals target vehicles

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:13:13 GMT

Police are appealing for witnesses after two cars were vandalised on Ashfield Avenue, Malton, sometime between Friday evening and early Saturday morning.

Critic’s praise for ‘best dish he has enjoyed this year’

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:12:21 GMT

The Talbot Hotel in Malton has cooked up a storm in the national press after renowned restaurant critic Jay Rayner said it served him the best plate of food he has eaten so far this year.

Work to begin on sewerage system

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 09:11:11 GMT

Yorkshire Water has embarked on two projects to improve the sewerage system in Norton, one of which is expected to reduce the risk of sewer flooding.

Shoppers back British farmers

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 12:38:06 GMT

New findings show that the number of shoppers seeking out British food is at a record level.

17 arrests in drink drive campaign

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 08:04:19 GMT

Two men in the Ryedale area are among the 17 people arrested in the first week of North Yorkshire Police’s summer drink drive campaign.