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  • 2 Transit vans stolen from business park in Pickering

    TWO vans were stolen from a business in Pickering last night. North Yorkshire Police are now appealing for witnesses and information about the theft of the two Transits. The theft happened on Thornton Road Industrial Estate, Pickering, between

  • Car winched back onto its wheels after A64 crash

    A CAR had to be winched back onto four wheels after a crash on the A64 yesterday. Crews from Malton and Pickering were called to the scene of the single-vehicle accident on the Malton bypass at 6.38pm. A winch was used to right the car onto

  • Big boost for cycling in Ryedale with £628,000 route

    RYEDALE District Council has secured more than £628,000 to develop a new cycle route linking Malton and Pickering. The route will open up more routes to support cycling tourism and is expected to deliver a £75,000 a year boost to the local economy

  • Freddie’s Fight reaches target

    A FUNDRAISING campaign for a little boy with an aggressive form of cancer is has overtaken its original target. Three-year-old Freddie Thompson, who lives in Ampleforth with his parents Philip and Emily and older brother Oscar, was diagnosed with

  • Ryedale honours for Queen’s birthday

    A MAN involved in the restoration of York Minster, cyber security specialist and volunteer with a children’s charity have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours. Michael D’Arcy Benson, from Westow, is the receive an MBE for outstanding

  • Study carried out to reduce flooding

    A FEASIBILITY study is being carried out to lessen flood risks in Ryedale. North Yorkshire County Council (NYCC) is undertaking works, initially in its highest priority locations including Malton, Norton and Old Malton. A project manager has

  • 'Trilogy' to bring an evening of music to Ryedale church

    A TRIO named ‘Trilogy’ are bringing an evening of classical music to Kirby Grindalythe church. Flautist Amy-Jayne Wilson, violist Henrietta Hill and harpist Bethan Griffiths currently play in the London Symphony Orchestra, Birmingham Symphony Orchestra

  • Twins train for gruelling ultra-triathlon

    SETTRINGTON twins are in training for a gruelling ‘ultra-triathlon’ which is expected to take more than 12 hours. On Thursday June 20, Miki and Tinky Crossley, 18, will start with a 10k swim of Lake Windermere at 4.30am, followed by a marathon

  • Woman died after accidental fall down the stairs

    A WOMAN who passed away following a tragic fall at her house died accidentally, a coroner has concluded. The inquest, held at Scarborough Town Hall on Friday, heard that Sharon Dawn Mansbridge, 50, died on January 8 at her home in Quarry Hill,

  • Ryedale Rumble has new GB ambassador

    A MEMBER of the GB cycling team is the new ambassador of an annual charity event. Abi Smith is backing the Ryedale Rumble, organised by the Friends of Ryedale School. The cycling event, which takes place on Sunday, June 30, raises funds for the

  • Bakery opens second shop in Malton

    A BAKERY owner is expanding and opening a second shop with a continental feel in Malton. James Costello, who is a fourth generation baker, owns Costello’s bakery and coffee shop in Market Place. His new venture, Salumeria, is a shop specialising

  • Plans to convert old pub into flats

    PLANS have been announced to convert a former pub into flats to address local housing needs. Ryedale District Council has said it intends to buy the former Railway Tavern in Norton. The authority plans to convert the building, on the corner of