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• Sarah's friends say a big 'thank you'

  YOUNG farmers from Ryedale went carol singing to raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, as a 'thank you' to the emergency service, whose speedy actions helped save the life of one of the group's members. read more

• Working for the Land of my father

  Marketing manager Melanie Wood tells Claire Metcalfe about her rebranding exercise at Flamingo Land aimed at keeping the family together during visits. read more

• Places with a historic market cross to bear

  NEWS that Bedale's ancient market cross might have to be transferred to a new site may sound alarming, but the proposal is by no means unique. read more

• At last, some good news for farmers

  I TRIED last week to give you a bit of relief from the repetitive and boring grilling on the Single Payment, but to no avail. read more

• What an indecent proposal, Charles

  ALL I can say is that I'm glad I'm not the one getting married to Prince Charles in a couple of months. read more

• Residents give their views on future of village

  RESIDENTS of Hutton-le-Hole have given their views on the future of the beauty spot village. read more

• The secrets of a Saxon church

  I ALWAYS enjoy a walk to Ellerburn Church, just a mile up the Dalby valley, north of Thornton-le-Dale. To me, it looks entirely Saxon, simple, homely, with its funny little square tower. read more

• Police plea after pair banned from drinking in town

  TWO criminal "role models" have been banned from drinking in a Ryedale market town after police said they incite youngsters to commit crime and violence. read more

• Skate park battle ends in victory

  YOUNGSTERS who live in Kirkbymoorside are celebrating after the long-running wrangle over their controversial skateboard park ended in victory. read more

• Dog dumped in town skip

  A DOG has been found trussed up in a cardboard box in a skip at Norton and left to die. read more

• Firefighters cooking up a little romance

  Romance is alive and well in Helmsley thanks to Lady Feversham, who taught nine firefighters to cook a special dinner for the women in their lives on Valentine's Day. read more

• £20,000 prize as Bioflame beats off hot competition

  A Pickering-based company has won £20,000-worth of prizes in a business plan competition. read more

• Brewing company taps into award

  Suddaby's Ltd, the Malton-based and privately-owned hospitality and brewing services company, has captured major awards in the 2005 SIBA (Society of Independent Brewers Association) Northern Beer Competition held in Stockport. read more

• Reports from young farmers' clubs

  AMOTHERBY YFC ploughing match took place on January 30, in the park at Castle Howard. There were 74 competitors who took part in the ploughing match by the kind permission of the Hon Simon Howard. read more

• Pikes hit back to grab a late point

  Pickering Town 1 Glasshoughton Welfare 1; Following their shock defeat to Arnold Town on Saturday (report below), Pikes gained a fortunate late point against lowly Glasshoughton last night in front of a crowd of 89. read more

• National title for Ryedale bowlers

  A pair of Ryedale bowlers have clinched the title of National Mixed Pairs Champions at Northampton this week. read more

• Trainer prepares his season's plan of action

  GOLDEN Legacy, rated by Richard Fahey as the best filly he has ever trained, is to pursue a Classic route this season. read more

• Record crowds expected as sun sets on legal hunting

  EVERY hunt in Ryedale will ride out in displays of defiance after hunting with dogs becomes illegal this weekend. read more

• Moorland stones' roll of honour

  A UNIQUE record of hundreds of memorial stones, boundary markers and crosses on the North York Moors has come to light as a result of the recent article in the Gazette & Herald regarding the state of many of the ancient landmarks in the national park. read more

• Initiative's funding hopes set to be snubbed

  HOPES that a £5,000 grant will be awarded to the Malton and Norton Initiative to help promote the economy of the twin towns have received a major setback. read more

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