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  • Tumble dryer fire destroys garage

    Fire crews were called to reports of a garage on fire at a property off Firthland Road in Pickering at 1.07pm today (Thursday). The incident involved a tumble dryer which is believed to have overheated and was destroyed by fire along with the contents

  • Road resurfacing work planned for A64/A169 roundabout

    VITAL road resurfacing around the A64/A169 roundabout near Malton is scheduled to begin on Monday. The work will be carried out overnight to minimise disruption to road users. This will involve closing the road between 7pm and 5am on week days only

  • Bodies of two men found on boat on York's River Ouse

    This is the boat in York where two bodies were found last night. A police officer is today (Thursday) standing guard alongside the craft, which is moored to the bank on Dame Judi Dench Walk, about 100 metres upstream from Lendal Bridge. North

  • Family fun at Christmas

    CHRISTMAS is just around the corner and that can mean only one thing – it is almost time for Pocklington Arts Centre (PAC) to come alive with fantastic festive family fun. ‘Santa In Love’, promises to unveil some fun, magical secrets for audiences

  • Business dinner for Ryedale Special Families

    A BUSINESS group has organised a gala Christmas dinner and auction to raise more than £10,000 for Ryedale Special Families (RSF). Ryedale In Business is hosting the event, including a three-course meal, on Saturday at the Talbot Hotel in Malton.

  • Christmas gets under way in Malton

    THE Christmas season gets under way in Malton this week. A carol service will be held in the town’s Market Place on Friday at 4pm, which includes the switching on of the Christmas tree lights. The Christmas version of the monthly food market

  • Amateur riders urged to sign up to charity race

    A BUSINESS owner who successfully completed this year’s Macmillan Ride of Their Lives is encouraging others to take up the challenge. Karl Avison, who runs Cedar Ban Farm Shop near Pickering, with his wife, Mandy, rekindled his love of riding when

  • Ryedale entertainer in 24-hour sleep-out for charity

    A RYEDALE entertainer is raising awareness of homelessness by camping on the streets of Malton for 24 hours. Ryan Swain, who is from Malton, wants to raise more than £500 for the York charity SASH and Simon On The Streets when he takes place in

  • All the fun of a panto in Malton

    VISITORS to the Milton Rooms in Malton are being treated to a panto and Christmas fair all in one evening next week. The Christmas fair, which takes place on Thursday, December 12, from 6pm to 9pm, will feature stalls by charities and groups such

  • Sing with a brass band at Rievaulx

    VISITORS to Rievaulx Abbey are being offered the chance to sing carols alongside the Bilsdale Silver Band. The attraction near Helmsley will be getting into the Christmas spirit on Sunday, December 8, from 1pm to 3pm. Visitors can grab a song