Defra’s consultation on proposals for the individual movement, recording and electronic identification of sheep gives farmers a chance to have their views heard as well as giving the industry the opportunity to look at the finer details of how Government
Bishop Burton College is maintaining its reputation for innovation with further groundbreaking improvements to its high-welfare pig unit. The unit, which is RSPCA Freedom Food assured, was officially opened in 2007 and was the only unit in the UK to
NORTH Yorkshire farming scenes are depicted in a new exhibition of oil paintings and landscapes by Leslie Stones who is currently staging the display at Talents Fine Arts in Malton. A self-taught artist, Leslie’s work is widely exhibited and he has become
PICKERING Town’s injury hoodoo struck again as they slipped to ninth in the Northern Counties East League premier division and exited the League Cup. Goalkeeper Kevin Martin’s campaign could be over after he suffered a serious calf injury three minutes
RYEDALE’S new tourist season got off to a bumper start at the weekend, despite grey skies. Leaders of the district’s £150 million-plus a year holiday industry believe this could be a good year for tourism, with more people expected to stay in Britain
A YOUTHFUL Malton & Norton side were the top local team in the 51st annual Guinness Pock 7s. The Ryedale outfit reached the semi-finals of the main event at Pocklington’s Percy Road ground, before bowing out to 2007 winners 3 Yorkshire
THE father of missing chef Claudia Lawrence says he believes his daughter is no longer in York and has called for a nationwide search. Speaking from his home at Slingsby, near Malton, Peter Lawrence, 62, said he felt “absolutely dreadful” as he appealed
THE lives of more than 350 youngsters in North Yorkshire have been transformed thanks to foster mum Audrey Cranmer. She has cared for children from babies to teenagers for 30 years, and in June 2006 was made an MBE with her late husband, Keith, in honour
AN eco-friendly retirement village is set to open its doors to younger people and families. Spire View, a £5 million development between Eastgate and Ruffa Lane in Pickering, was first opened up to people over 55 last year. Now Pad 55
