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• Wartime returns to Pickering

  AIR raid sirens will ring out, soldiers will scamper to avoid attack - and tourists will flock to see the whole affair. read more

• Crypt is used regularly

  WE were interested to read the comments about Lastingham Crypt (Gazette & Herald) as part of a proposed cycling circuit. It is not surprising that the suggestion was made for such a special place to be visited. Many visitors are affected by the atmosphere: thousands have been touched by the quiet that perhaps only develops in places where so many have come to share their joys and sorrows in quiet prayer. read more

• 'Government must get green on housing'

  THE Government needs to get green with its regulations on building. read more

• '1824 - Life is but a moment'

  UNDERSTANDING government thinking is an impossibility when one looks at the Royal Mail, which is a government-owned plc. Current policy is aimed at an 80pc increase in rail freight by 2010, which sounds like a good idea, and currently the Royal Mail carries 14pc of all long-distance mail on 49 trains. So happy were the Royal Mail people, that in the 1990s they invested £170mi in new facilities on the railways. Now they've decided that they are to scrap their entire rail distribution network by March 2004, with most of the business going on the roads. read more

• Put it in the Calendar - WI film a hit in Malton

  TELEPHONES have been ringing off the hook with movie fans wanting to book seats for a North Yorkshire cinema's latest blockbuster. read more

• Homes plan wins approval

  COUNCILLORS have given the green light to a housing development despite objections from local residents. read more

• Village's power plant victory

  VILLAGERS have emerged triumphant in a long-running battle over the siting of a gas-powered electricity generator at a former landfill site. read more

• 'We'll join picket line'

  RYEDALE dairy farmers have received a call to action from the leader of a militant farmers' group. read more

• Horsetales

  A SHOW-jumping competition was held at Irton Equestrian Centre on Sunday, October 12, judged by W H Downs. The results (in order of placing) were: read more

• Record sale entries

  A RECORD number of animals will be up for auction at next week's Fadmoor sheep sale. read more

• Prices at the stock markets

  MALTON read more

• Hopes for skateboard park are finally dashed

  HOPES of a skateboard park being built for Pickering's youngsters at the town's Recreation Ground have finally been lost. read more

• Wartime heroism is recalled

  THE pilot who flew the first Halifax aircraft at Wombleton airfield near Kirkbymoorside 60 years ago gave a poignant message to world leaders when the milestone was commemorated with a special service on Sunday. read more

• Hunt supporters to defy any ban on their sport

  MORE than 1,000 hunt supporters are expected to gather in Ryedale next month to sign a document saying they will not comply with any ban on hunting with dogs. read more

• Former teacher is 101 years young

  A FORMER teacher and talented pianist has celebrated her 101st birthday at Old Malton. read more

• Bumper summer for tourism

  RYEDALE'S holiday industry is celebrating what is probably its best year on record, thanks to the bonanza summer - and the prospects for the future are looking even brighter. read more

• Roll on break-time!

  PUPILS at Malton Community Primary School have an extra reason to look forward to break-time after their new adventure playground was completed last week. read more

• Ryedale Longhorns success at York sale

  The Harrison family has a great tradition of producing quality livestock, and John, from Settrington, kept the flag flying with great gusto at the York Rare Breeds Show and Sale last Saturday. read more

• Siren lures in the speeders

  AN innovative scheme aimed at speeding motorists was given its third road test in Ryedale this week. read more

• Young Pikes players become radio stars

  PICKERING Town under-13s are set for a season in the spotlight after manager Laurie Thackray won a BBC Radio York competition which will see his side given coverage alongside the region's professional clubs. read more

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