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  • Road re-opened after 3 vehicle crash on the A169

    POLICE are at the scene of a three-vehicle collision on the A169 between Pickering and Malton. A police spokesperson said that the road was blocked near Low Marishes, but it now appears that traffic is now being managed around it. They added

  • Show welcomes Royal visitor on its final day

    HRH The Duke of York will be dropping into the Great Yorkshire Show near Harrogate today. On the third and last day of the Show, the royal visitor will meet officials, competitors and exhibitors at the Great Yorkshire Showground. The Show has

  • £320k boost for flood defences

    RYEDALE District Council is set to approve a contribution of up to £320,000 towards the Malton, Norton and Old Malton Flood Alleviation Scheme (MNOMFAS). At a meeting of the authority’s policy and resources committee last Thursday, councillors agreed

  • Spine op man back on feet in just a few weeks

    A MAN who went into spasms of back pain while doing a crossword - leaving him requiring a wheelchair - went on a hillwalking holiday just weeks after having major spinal surgery. Father-of-two Stephen Arden, 65, a newly-retired residential surveyor

  • It’s ducks away for 28th Slingsby duck race

    DUCKS are at the ready for the annual Slingsby Duck Race on Saturday. The event is part of a family fun day, organised by the Friends of Slingsby School (FOSS) to raise funds for the school. The fun day takes place from 11am to 3pm at Slingsby

  • £2m Lottery boost for Ryedale river project

    THE river that gives Ryedale its name is to be the subject of a four-year project to improve water quality and restore wildlife. A partnership led by the North York Moors National Park Authority has secured nearly £2 million from the National Lottery

  • Community of buzzing for summer fair

    AN annual summer fair will be buzzing with activities on Saturday. The Croft Community, in Highfield Road, Old Malton, is holding the event, from 10.30am to 2.30pm. A spokesman for The Croft, which supports adults with learning difficulties,

  • Show gets ready for 100th anniversary

    AN agricultural show in Ryedale has launched a souvenir book to mark its 100th event. The 100th Thornton-le-Dale Show will be held on Wednesday, August 7 and will feature a number of additional events, as well as the book which tells the story of

  • Builder Gary bids for Grand Slam glory

    A BUILDER is aiming to “get tyred” to raise funds for the armed forces charity Help for Heroes. Gary Hill, who lives near Malton, will tackle the Yorkshire Dales Three Peaks on Sunday, pulling a heavy-duty tyre behind him. This challenge is ahead