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Iconic sports centre for Helmsley gets the go-ahead

An artist’s impression of the new sports and recreation complex in Helmsley.

4:24pm Wednesday 22nd July 2009

A long-awaited ambitious scheme to buld a new sports and recreation complex in Helmsley has been given the green light.

Helmsley shops scheme finally gets the green light

11:48am Wednesday 22nd July 2009

FINAL approval has been given to a scheme to convert former stables in Helmsley’s town centre into six shop units.

Helmsley fish and chip shop to be opened by supermarket boss Sir Ken Morrison

12:01pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

SUPERMARKET boss Sir Ken Morrison will open a new restaurant and takeaway in Helmsley on Friday, July 17.

Hovingham woman, 65, disturbed burglars in her house

3:05pm Wednesday 1st July 2009

BURGLARS surprised a convalescent woman during her morning bath and got away with £15,000 of silverware and antiques, York Crown Court heard.

Public get chance to view Helmsley town plan

2:32pm Wednesday 1st July 2009

HELMSLEY could be in line for its biggest development for years if plans to create new housing and jobs get the green light.

Pamela Richardson died from her injuries in stairs fall

12:20pm Wednesday 24th June 2009

A HOSPITAL worker was found unconscious with head injuries was described at an inquest this week.

8,000 bikers descend on Helmsley for party

Bikers Ron Hall, Paddy Roche, Dave Elrick and Aidy Burns in Duncombe Park

11:43am Wednesday 24th June 2009

MORE than 8,000 motorcyclists from across the country descended on a stately home for a weekend long rally.

Campaigners fail to stop Helmsley takeaway plan

11:53am Thursday 18th June 2009

CAMPAIGNERS opposed to a fish restaurant and takeaway being opened in Helmsley have lost their fight.

Vandals strike at Thornton-le-Dale cricket ground

Groundsman Jim Wardell with the burned dustbin and debris in front of the pavilion.

11:56am Thursday 18th June 2009

A WOODEN gate was smashed and a dustbin set on fire when vandals struck at Thornton-le-Dale Cricket Club.

Helmsley swimming pool opens for the summer

Chris Parkin, Helmsley pool administrator, gets ready for the annual opening.

11:16am Thursday 18th June 2009

Natalya Wilson celebrates the great British institution of the lido as Helmsley open-air swimming pool opens for the summer.

Youngsters from Helmsley's 1812 youth theatre group set out on acting careers

Hannah Moody, Sam Lunn, Nathaniel Priestley and Polly Gunton.

11:25am Thursday 11th June 2009

FOUR talented young thespians from a Ryedale youth theatre group are enjoying stunning success.

Coun Jane Barker says Helmsley set to reap tourism dividends

11:20am Thursday 11th June 2009

HELMLSEY is set for a buoyant future, according to the new town council chairman.

Historic watering hole at Scawton given new lease of life

11:11am Thursday 28th May 2009

AN HISTORIC feature of the North York Moors National Park has been discovered at Scawton.

Benedictine nuns move into new monastery at Wass

Sisters Anna, Ethelreda and Agatha, move into the new monastery at Stanbrooke Abbey, near Wass. Picture: Tom Banks

11:08am Thursday 28th May 2009

MEMBERS of a community of nuns have begun the delicate process of moving their worldly possessions 250 miles to their eco-friendly new home in North Yorkshire.

Battle of Britain pilots honoured by Ampleforth College

Holly Wilson and Lindsay Walter watch the flypast at Ampleforth College.

1:50pm Thursday 7th May 2009

MEMORIES of the Battle of Britain were recalled at Ampleforth College last Friday when former pilots were honoured, thanks to the initiative of an 18- year-old student.

English Heritage invests in conservation system for its Helsmley warehouse

Susan Harrison, a curator of archeology for English Heritage at the Helmsley store.

12:00pm Thursday 7th May 2009

AN organisation has invested more that £140,000 in a system for conserving historical artefacts at a Ryedale warehouse.

Hundreds attend memorial service of Lord Feversham

Lord and Lady Feversham

11:04am Wednesday 6th May 2009

LORD Feversham’s love of Ryedale and its countryside were recalled by one of his sons, Jake, at his memorial service on Saturday when more than 400 people packed All Saints’ Church in Helmsley, and stood outside, to pay tribute to the flamboyant aristocrat.

Blitz on speeding catches 27 drivers

11:10am Thursday 2nd April 2009

MOTORISTS flouting the speed limit in a Ryedale town were given a dressing down as part of Operation Siren.

Warm tributes are paid to ‘colourful’ Lord, 64

Lord Feversham opens Duncombe Park steam rally in 1999.

10:37am Wednesday 1st April 2009

LORD Feversham, one of Ryedale’s most colourful personalities, has died in hospital at the age of 64.

Farmer Peter turns to the TV to find love

Farmer Peter Stark, who will be appearing on the reality TV show, Farmer Wants a Wife, pictured with his dog, Sam.

10:29am Wednesday 4th March 2009

A FARMER is hoping to find love by appearing on a television show.



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5:35pm Friday 14th November 2008

A WOMAN was taken to hospital with back injuries after she was involved in a car crash at the top of Sutton Bank.

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