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Rosedale East farmer, Andrew Cockerill, ill treated his herd of cattle

1:46pm Wednesday 29th July 2009

A ROSEDALE farmer was given a prison sentence of 12 weeks, suspended for two years, and told he would be deprived of 52 of his 62 cattle, when he appeared for sentencing on charges of animal cruelty.

Pickering Councillors set out vision for the future

1:45pm Wednesday 29th July 2009

UP TO 750 new homes are likely to be built in Pickering in the next 15 years, according to the town council.

Pickering plans Yorkshire Day celebrations

Coun Natalie Warriner gets ready for Pickering’s own Yorkshire Day celebrations

1:23pm Wednesday 29th July 2009

RYEDALE will be having a double Yorkshire Day celebration on Saturday.

Pickering shopkeepers call for re-think on market day traffic ban

Pickering Market Place.

11:16am Thursday 23rd July 2009

THE controversy over Pickering’s historic weekly market has been re-opened, with shopkeepers in the Market Place calling for a re-think on closing it to traffic.

Ryedale Police Safer Neighbourhood Team hitch a lift with Pickering mobile library

11:40am Wednesday 22nd July 2009

POLICE have found a new way of pounding the beat by hitching a lift with the mobile library.

Pickering firefighter to take part in Great North Run in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Trust

David Elliot in training, watched by his girlfriend, Emma Young, who suffers from cystic fibrosis

1:33pm Wednesday 15th July 2009

A PICKERING firefighter has been inspired by the bravery of his girlfriend to take part in this year’s Great North Run.

Objectors fail to stop Askham Bryan College site homes plan in Pickering

1:14pm Wednesday 15th July 2009

OBJECTORS to 13 homes being built on the Askham Bryan College site in Pickering have urged that it should continue to be used for education.

Pickering in quest for boost to investment

1:13pm Wednesday 15th July 2009

PICKERING’S long-established 2020 Town Team has been revamped with new members to promote initiatives to boost its economy and quality of life for residents.

Major development plan revealed for Recreation Ground in Pickering

3:20pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

PICKERING is in line for its biggest community development since the restoration of the Memorial Hall nearly a decade ago, with a £500,000 scheme for the Recreation Ground.

New youth centre, Atmosphere, opens in Pickering's former Court House

2:55pm Wednesday 8th July 2009

PICKERING’s former Court House has been given an exciting new role – as a centre for the market town’s young people.

Bishop of Middlesbrough defends church schools during visit to Pickering

The Bishop of Middlesbrough Terence Drainey, left, during his visit to St Joseph’s Primary School in Pickering to official open the new extension.

12:35pm Wednesday 1st July 2009

THE value of religious schools in the education system was defended by the Bishop of Middlesbrough when he opened a £500,000 extension at Pickering’s St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School last Thursday.

Rare military medal is discovered in Pickering cottage

Margaret Atkinson with the rare Army Catering Corps medal found in Pickering.

10:33am Wednesday 1st July 2009

A RARE military medal has been discovered in an old Pickering cottage.

Pickering Antique Centre proves its value in recession

Jim and Tina Vance who are celebrating 10 years at the Pickering Antique Centre.

10:27am Wednesday 1st July 2009

ANTIQUES are growing in popularity despite the recession, says the head of Pickering Antique Centre, which this year is celebrating its 10th anniversary.

Vale Players raise £1,000 for North Yorkshire Moors Railway appeal

Members of the Vale Players, donating their cheque for £1,000 to the railway, joined by dining train manager Richard Taylor and executive chef Janet Holt

11:27am Wednesday 24th June 2009

A GROUP of Ryedale thespians have steamed to the rescue of a popular railway which needs £500,000 to repair a vital bridge.

Family win garden playhouse battle

11:52am Thursday 18th June 2009

A CHILDREN’S playhouse at the centre of a row in a Ryedale village has been given the thumbs up by members of Ryedale District Council’s planning committee.

Pickering 60's Festival draws a crowd of thousands

Pickering 60's Festival

1:06pm Wednesday 17th June 2009

FANS of 1960s music enjoyed a festival in the sun.

Lady Lumley's School in Pickering launches minibus appeal

11:04am Thursday 21st May 2009

A SPECIALIST sports college has appealed to local businesses to donate money towards replacing two of its ageing minibuses.

Pickering family's garden playhouse planning row

11:32am Wednesday 20th May 2009

A PLAYHOUSE in a family garden has caused upset in a village near Pickering, and sparked fireworks at a council meeting.

Time for people with a vision for Pickering to speak out

1:26pm Thursday 14th May 2009

PICKERING’S 2020 Vision, the project set up to map out ideas to enhance the quality of life and community aspirations of residents, is set to be relaunched next month.

Deputy role for Miss Pickering Beth Ridley

Beth Ridley

1:13pm Thursday 14th May 2009

IT’S a good job there is no shortage of beauty queens in Ryedale.



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Talking Peace Over The War Weekend

Ready to talk about peace in the Market Place.

11:03pm Tuesday 14th October 2008

Ryedale Evangelical Church were busy talking about peace over the War Weekend.

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