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  • True story of war survival

    JOIN Helmsley Arts Centre on Saturday, October 12 at 7.30pm for a unique theatre experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression. In Loyal Company is the incredible true story of a missing World War II soldier and prisoner of War Arthur Robinson

  • CCTV appeal following burglary at guest house

    POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with a burglary at a guest house. It happened at a guest house in North Marine Road, Scarborough, when a quantity of jewellery was stolen. Officers believe the man

  • Watch Freeview? You may need to retune your TV

    TV viewers in North Yorkshire are being warned they may need to retune their TV equipment in the coming weeks to continue watching some programmes. Some Freeview channels are moving to new airwaves to allow for the future development of new mobile

  • Cat shot in leg with air rifle

    A CAT has been shot in the leg with an air rifle in Scagglethorpe. The incident happened on Wednesday, October 2. A spokesperson for North Yorkshire Police, said: "The cat needed an operation, but thankfully did survive." Anyone with information

  • 'I desperately wanted to help other grieving parents'

    A MUM who suffers from a rare sleep condition has been nominated for an inspirational award after losing a baby at just 16 days old. Holly Burdett, who lives in Pickering, suffers from idiopathic hypersomnia and delayed sleep phase syndrome, which

  • Fourth plan for Norton homes opposed

    RESIDENTS are opposing plans for a housing development in Norton for a fourth time due to concerns over flooding. A proposal for 13 self-contained assisted living units and a unit for warden’s accommodation, following the demolition of existing

  • Tickets still available for Trilogy concert

    TICKETS are still available for the debut of classical music trio Trilogy at Malton’s Wesley Centre on Friday. Formed in January this year, the Royal College of Music and Guildhall School of Music alumni are quickly making a name for themselves

  • PICTURES: Arboretum puts on its autumn spectacular

    A SPECTACULAR display of autumn colours is now on offer at the Yorkshire Arboretum. The 120-acre site, near Castle Howard, is already beginning to turn with vibrant reds, golds and yellows that will only intensify over the coming weeks. The “

  • Events to celebrate Library Week

    A LIBRARY is extending free regular and special events throughout October in celebration of Library Week. Pickering Library will host regular activities such as Moo Music for children, alongside the launch of More Than Movies on October 23 for friendly

  • Railway steps back in time to 1940s England

    PASSENGERS will be transported back to the 1940s for the weekend when the Railway in Wartime returns to North Yorkshire Moors Railway next weekend. The railway hosts the annual event from Friday, October 11 to Sunday, October 13, with a host of

  • Family day for hospice in memory of Darcy, 6

    A FOOTBALL match and family fun day has raised funds for the hospice which cared for a little girl who died from a heart condition. Darcy, who lived in Malton, with her parents Emily and Kristian D’Rosario, died on January 24, just five days after

  • 26-mile challenge in memory of Sue

    A MUM of three is running her first marathon later this month to raise awareness of motor neurone disease (MND). Emma Watson, 42, who lives in Malton, decided to take on the challenge of running the Yorkshire Marathon after her mother-in-law, who

  • Residents’ anger over path closure

    RESIDENTS have expressed their anger after a bridleway which acts as an important link between two communities is to be closed for another six months. In April 2018, housebuilders Lindum Group Ltd applied for a temporary six-month closure of the

  • Tributes to former porter, fireman and family man

    TRIBUTES have been paid to a former Pickering man who started his working life on the town’s railway. Derrick Collier died in York Hospital, aged 85, at the end of August, and a thanksgiving service was held at Christ Church, Heworth, York, following

  • Family-run firm marks 100 years

    A NORTON-based company is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Bright Steels Ltd, which is a family-run business, has since expanded to become one of the largest producers of bright drawn steel flat and square bars in England, and among the largest