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  • Tractor fire on A170 spreads to field

    FIRE crews have been called to a tractor on fire on the A170 at Sutton Bank. Firefighters from Helmsley and Thirsk were called earlier this afternoon to the blaze, which also spread to a stubble field. Crews used two hose reels and two backpack

  • Firefighters tackle stubble fire

    FIRE crews have tackled a stubble fire near Sheriff Hutton. Firefighters from Malton and Acomb were called earlier this afternoon to fire which covered an area of approximately 150 by 150 metres. Crews used two hose reels and beaters to put

  • Fire alert issued for North York Moors

    A FIRE alert has been issued for the North York Moors following the recent dry weather. Staff from the North York Moors National Park Authority have been putting up warning signs, advising people how they can help to reduce the risk. The signs will

  • Four people taken to hospital following A170 crash

    FOUR people were taken to hospital last night following a two-vehicle crash on the A170. Emergency services, including fire crews from Thirsk, Helmsley and Ripon, were called just after 9.30pm to Sutton under Whitestonecliffe. Two women in

  • Museum of the Moon comes to Rievaulx Abbey

    A LIGHT installation is illuminating the ruins of Rievaulx Abbey from tonigt (Thursday). Touring artwork Museum of the Moon is at the abbey for four nights from September 19 to 22, between 7pm and 10pm. Paul Robson, events manager, North, at

  • Next Steps to expand workshops in Ryedale

    A NORTON-based mental health charity are looking to expand their workshops into rural areas of Ryedale. In a bid to tackle loneliness, Next Steps are inviting residents to participate in traditional craft sessions - such as weaving, stitching and

  • Woman left her dog in agony due to neglect

    ANIMAL campaigners want to ban a Malton woman from caring for any animal because she caused a dog months of agony through neglect. Phil Brown, prosecuting, said by the time Jean Audrey Simpson, 61, called in the RSPCA, her Bichon Frise was virtually

  • Successes for Ryedale in Yorkshire in Bloom

    RYEDALE is celebrating success in the annual Yorkshire in Bloom competition. Malton was awarded a gold medal, excelling in the three core pillars of horticulture, environment and community achievement and were declared category winners in the class

  • Celebration of fashion from the past

    ST MICHAEL’S Church in Malton is planning a fashion show with a difference. The clothes on show will be treasured garments from the past, accompanied by hit music from the years in question. As a backdrop there will be a rolling film show of the

  • Free haircuts for male job seekers

    A BARBER is offering free hair cuts to men aiming to return to work. Emma-Lea Stone, who owns Just Barbering in Norton, came up with the idea to give something back to the community. She said: “ I opened the business on the June 1 after having

  • Free open day at folk museum

    RYEDALE Folk Museum is offering free entry as part of Heritage Open Days, England’s largest celebration of history, culture and architecture on Saturday, September 21. To celebrate 25 years of the festival and in recognition of the 200 years that