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  • Outcry at suicide gun jibe made by councillor on web

    A COUNCILLOR and anti-bloodsport campaigner has caused controversy after comments he made on the suicide of a former soldier and game hunter. Thomas Woodward, a Ryedale District and Pickering Town Councillor, sparked fury when he commented on the

  • World Of James Herriot volunteer retires

    A MUSEUM in Thirsk has bid a fond farewell to a long- serving volunteer, who is retiring after 16 years helping at the centre. Pauline Pengelly has been involved in The World Of James Herriot since 1998, when the attraction was preparing for its

  • Volunteers create new look garden at Scampston

    SCHOOL children and volunteers have been learning the art of garden design at the Scampston Walled Garden. Primary school pupils from West Heslerton, Settrington and Rillington all worked hard to come up fresh design for the country house's flower

  • Burglars remove door handles at Norton house

    BURGLARS attempted to gain entry to a house in Whelham Road, Norton. North Yorkshire Police said the burglars had removed a door handle to try to gain entry, but were unable to get in, so nothing was stolen. A spokeswoman said it was likely the