The Gazette & Herald is the best-selling newspaper in Ryedale, an area it has served for over 200 years and whose readers affectionately refer to it as "the Bible" and now you can subscribe to receive your copy every week by using our secure Shopper's World facility here>>

Ryedale is chiefly a rural community, whose major towns are Malton, Norton, Pickering, Helmsley and Kirkbymoorside.

Farming and tourism are two of the major industries in an area which stretches into the North York Moors National Park.

Published every Wednesday, the newspaper covers all the news, features and sport for the area, as well as offering the most comprehensive events guide for the region.

If you're moving home or looking for a new car, you'll find an extensive property and motors section - plus classified advertising sections to help those selling goods large or small.

This site is the Gazette & Herald's official website, taking the stories from Ryedale to a world-wide readership.

The Gazette & Herald is independent of political parties, private interest and Government.

We endeavour to ensure our reports are fair, accurate and balanced.

We adhere to the Press Complaints Commission's Code of Conduct.

While we continually strive to avoid mistakes, we are not perfect and, on occasions, errors sometimes slip through the net.

Our policy is to correct mistakes promptly and, where appropriate, to apologise.

We welcome any comment, any news or any suggestions for improving our service to you, and urge any readers to contact us.