A MOTORBIKE fire last night started accidentally, fire services have said. A fire crew from Helmsley station was called to the scene on the B1257 near Rievaulx at 8.49pm. A fire spokesperson said that the fire is believed to have occurred accidentally
THE general manager at a Helmsley hotel has picked up a group award for her work. Tracy Marper took over the running of the Feathers in Market Place almost two years ago and now her enthusiasm for her role has been recognised by the Coaching Inn
A QUEST has been set to find Yorkshire’s champion of the sea. Whitby’s fishermen have issued a challenge to land the heaviest fish, row the fastest boat, and compose the greatest fishing song at the town’s Fish & Ships Festival on May 18 and 19,
ORGANISERS of this year’s Beertown are turning Malton into a “theatre of beer” with some of the best beers from breweries in the UK and beyond. Now in its sixth year, Beertown, takes place at the Milton Rooms, from today (Thursday) to Saturday.
BUDDING writers are being encouraged to enter the shadowy world of crime and mystery in a new creative writing course for adults being held at Helmsley Arts Centre. Creative Writing: Crime, Mystery, the Ghostly & the Gothic is being run by the WEA
MUSICIANS of all ages have completed a series of physical challenges to raise money for new band hall. Kirkbymoorside Town Brass Band is currently fundraising for a joint scout and band hall to be built in Manor Vale. The hall will enable the
A SPORTS pavilion in a Ryedale village is set to give a boost to sportspeople - including the winning local football team - following a full refurbishment. Wombleton pavilion now has updated facilities, including a new kitchen and meeting room,
A BUSINESS owner who is taking on the “Ride of His Life” to raise funds for charity is over half-way to his target. Karl Avison, who runs Cedarbarn Farmshop, near Pickering, with his wife, Mandy, is taking part in this year’s Macmillan Ride of their
TWO state-of-the-art oars used in a charity challenge have been donated to a rowing club. In 2017 Pickering Rotary Club modified a fishing boat to look like a pirate ship and took part in the annual Vogalonga in Venice. Rotarian Hugh Morgan said
A BIG Brekkie is being held in Norton at St Peter’s Church house on Saturday to raise money for Christian Aid. Breakfast will be served between 8am and 11am. Rev Rachel Hirst, vicar of St Peter’s, said: “The money raised this year is going to
