On the look-out for dangly-legged visitor

The village of Ampleforth

9:00am Wednesday 15th May 2013

Although I have no wish to get involved in a dispute about a proposed housing development in Ampleforth, I feel I have to set the record straight about an aspect of wildlife that could be affected.

Mucking about in the foldyard

Dale Lowther

9:00am Wednesday 15th May 2013

IF print was scratch and sniff, you would be inhaling the rich, sweet, earthy scent of farmyard manure that is currently enveloping the farm buildings and infiltrating the farm house.

Daffy delight and sweet memories

Des Reed

8:00am Wednesday 8th May 2013

Malton, April 29. Sun shining today, but a very chill breeze takes the warmth away, which is perhaps as it always was, for Anthony Trollope (1815-82) in his writing of 1858 said: “Let no man boast himself that he has got through the perils of winter, till at least the seventh of May”.

Give these people a voice

John Clark

8:00am Wednesday 8th May 2013

I ENJOY canvassing. Despite the occasional abuse, most people appreciate their candidate talking and listening to them. The numerous offers of coffee are much appreciated.

Close encounters of the avian kind

Dale Lowther

8:00am Wednesday 8th May 2013

A SUSPICIOUS figure loiters in the shade of an ivy covered shed. Not only suspicious but armed. With an air rifle. And a carrion crow in his sites. John is on a Mission to Kill.

Canine work-horse rounds up new roles

Robert has been commissioned to paint many a portrait of faithful collies in the past

8:00am Wednesday 8th May 2013

Renowned local wildlife artist ROBERT FULLER turns his attention to a more domestic creature in need of help

A moment in the TV spotlight for Tiger

Who can resist a stripey tabby?

8:00am Wednesday 8th May 2013

LOOKING through some old photographs recently, I came across one of His Lordship, a rather magnificent tabby cat, aka Tiger, to his friends. The picture was taken at the Charing Cross Hotel in London, quite some time ago now, on what can only be described as a very memorable occasion.

A great lady who broke the mould for all women

TALKS HELD: Anne McIntosh

3:26pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

APRIL has been said to be the cruellest month. Not only have we endured ongoing wintry conditions, but we suffered the loss of one of our greatest post-war leaders, Margaret Thatcher.

Flagging behind in patriotic stakes

Des Reed

3:24pm Wednesday 1st May 2013

MALTON. St George’s Day April 23. Sadly, England’s National Day seems to have gone by, largely unnoticed.

You can’t bleat about the bush with pet lambs

Dale Lowther

9:00am Wednesday 1st May 2013

THE swallows are back. Virtually establishing themselves overnight in old haunts of meal shed, dairy and the trailer.

Many different ways to celebrate May 1st

May Day has long featured maypole dancing. Pictured here are children at Slingsby showing their skills

9:00am Wednesday 1st May 2013

OVER the centuries, May 1 has been given lots of different names including May Day, May Gosling Day, Birch Twig Day, Robin Hood’s Day, Yellowhammer Day, Cattle Anointing Day and Dock Pudding Day.

Margaret Thatcher: A political colossus

Martin Vander Weyer

8:00am Wednesday 24th April 2013

IF I ever publish my memoirs, the chapter called ‘Encounters with Prime Ministers’ will be a short one.

I remember when...

Des Reed

8:00am Wednesday 24th April 2013

MALTON, April 15. Mentioned recently, if you recall, was learning by rote, which many will remember from their schooldays, being a method of learning by heart, with numbers usually.

Chasing chocolate – and that red rosette

Karen’s box of delights, her adorable King Charles puppies

8:00am Wednesday 24th April 2013

This week sees the launch of our new fortnightly column, Paws for Thought, written by Norton’s own Doctor Doolittle, also known as KAREN HUNTON. Her day job is working in the Gazette’s Malton office, but the rest of her time is spent taking care of her ever-growing menagerie. We enjoyed her entertaining contributions to our Pets @ the Gazette feature so much, we gave her a column of her own

Making your mark

8:00am Wednesday 24th April 2013

MIKE BAGSHAW, countryside writer and outdoor education leader, heads out in search for a fly which make its mark this month

Pigeons and lambs bring on feeding frenzy

Dale Lowther

8:00am Wednesday 24th April 2013

AN unseemly scramble for spare hay and silage available to buy means that farmers are struggling to ensure sufficient feed for stock until there is enough grazing to turn their cows out.

Food and drink is a question of taste

Des Reed

8:00am Wednesday 17th April 2013

MALTON April 9. Strange how the lyrics of popular songs can act as auto suggestants. What’s he on about now?

Bad girls head for the stocks

Dale Lowther

8:00am Wednesday 17th April 2013

WITH the threat of Schmallenberg lifted, we have been able to enjoy this last week of lambing.

Maps are making a name for themselves

Roseberry Topping on the eastern edge of the Cleveland Hills

8:00am Wednesday 17th April 2013

I HAVE come across curious terminology now becoming used where map-making is concerned.

The Iron Lady still has the power to divide us

Lib Dem candidate Howard Keal promised a 'full-on fight' with the Tories

8:00am Wednesday 17th April 2013

SO she’s gone. As a memorable moment, the announcement of Margaret Thatcher’s death is right up there with the biggest.






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