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  • Man's body found in Malton

    A MAN'S body has been found in Castle Garden in Malton. Police were called to the area yesterday afternoon (Tuesday). A spokesperson said: "Around 2pm yesterday we were alerted to a deceased male in Castle Garden in Malton. An officer attended

  • Pickering prepares for first Hockeyfest

    PICKERING’S first ever Hockeyfest will take place at Ryedale Leisure Centre on Saturday, September 7. Similar events have taken place all over the country in England Hockey’s drive to encourage more people to take part in this popular sport.

  • Parts of human skull found in Helmsley

    POLICE were called to Helmsley last night after reports part of a human skull had been found. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police said: "Just after 6pm on Tuesday, August 27, police received a call from a member of the public reporting what

  • PICTURES: Tasty 10k marathon is a triumph for Malton

    MALTON hosted Britain’s “Tastiest 10k” for the second year running at the weekend. The Marathon Du Malton is a 10k walk, run or stagger with a tasty twist like no other. Inspired by the Marathon Du Medoc in France’s wine region, the race started

  • Improvement plan for town neighbourhood

    MALTON Town Council is proposing to launch a new neighbourhood improvement scheme for the Peasey Hills area of the town. The project will see the town council coordinating the necessary work with other agencies and local authorities to improve

  • Award-winning business to open second shop

    AN award-winning Malton store is expanding with the launch of a second shop. Liz Kemp, owner of Kemps general store in Market Place, is open Kemps on the Coast in Whitby. Liz, who grew up above her parent’s shop in West Yorkshire, opened Kemp

  • Conservatives make ‘historic’ pledge on fracking

    CONSERVATIVES in Ryedale are calling for a moratorium on fracking in the district. The party’s councillors say there are “no definitive” answers about the implications of the controversial industry and they want to see it prohibited until at least

  • PICTURES: Farndale Show enjoys day of sunny weather

    VISITORS to Farndale Show enjoyed a day of hot and sunny weather on Bank Holiday Monday. The 112th show took place on the showfield in Farndale with a variety of classes, displays and attractions. Committee member James Thurtell said it had been

  • Village pub put up for sale

    A VILLAGE pub, built in the early 1800s, has been put up for sale. Julien and Rachel Martel, the current owners of The Star Inn, Weaverthorpe, have decided to sell up to pursue other business interests. The pub was originally built in the early

  • Boost for businesses for the Glorious 12th

    RURAL communities have celebrated the start of the grouse shooting season – and are ready to rise to the challenges it will bring. The North York Moors Moorland Organisation says prospects for this season are mixed, but towns and villages have highlighted