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Peter’s heart still beats for Rhoda after 50 years

Peter and Rhoda Walker who celebrate their golden wedding this weekend.

11:40am Thursday 8th January 2009

THE writer behind the successful long-running television series Heartbeat celebrates his golden wedding this weekend.

House prices fall, but renting is booming

11:20am Thursday 8th January 2009

WHILE house prices in Ryedale are dropping to levels not seen since 2005, but the rental market is booming, according to estate agents.

Firms unite to light-up order books

York builder Paul Cooper, left, and electrician Mark Blades of Malton, who are joining forces.

11:10am Thursday 8th January 2009

MALTON-based Mark Blades Electrical has joined forces with Cooper and Westgate Co Ltd, based at Huntington, near York.

Plea for volunteers to secure hall’s future

11:04am Thursday 8th January 2009

PLEAS for more volunteers to help run Pickering Memorial Hall have been made by the town’s mayor Mal Danks.

Jobs hope as stores invest in Ryedale

The Morrisons store in Malton.

12:30pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

THREE big developments have been unveiled for Ryedale with the prospect of a large number of new jobs in spite of the economic downturn.

Percy pitches up safely

Percy back with Sophie Long.

12:00pm Wednesday 7th January 2009

A RYEDALE family’s distress at losing a two-year-old miniature wire-haired dachshund turned to joy on New Year’s Eve when he was found safe and well.

Victim’s message of hope

Steve Ward, director of Ward Brothers.

11:22am Wednesday 7th January 2009

THE boss of a Malton company which suffered damage worth more than £50,000 when three students broke in and went on the rampage says he wants to see the men return to university and make a success of their lives.

Trio prepare for gruelling charity trek to Mongolia

From left – Fred Spaven, Martin Mills and Anne Pilgrim get ready for their charity treks in Mongolia later this year.

11:16am Wednesday 7th January 2009

A MOTHER and son are to tackle two gruelling treks in some of the world’s toughest terrain to raise money for underprivileged children and the welfare of horses and ponies.

Fly-tippers trash lane

Rubbish dumped in Rudcarr Lane, near Warthill. Picture: Rachel Simpson

10:20am Tuesday 6th January 2009

A RURAL corner of Ryedale has been trashed by environmental vandals, who dumped a mound of rubbish in a quiet country lane.

Party time for centenarian crossword fan

May Langdale

10:10am Tuesday 6th January 2009

WRESTLING with a crossword and reading are among the favourite pastimes of Ryedale’s latest centenarian, May Langdale.



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