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Megan Dodds from Sproxton will be serving guests at Helmsley Town Hall, in Market Place, from 10am to 3pm on Friday, April 5

Megan, 13, to hold coffee morning in Helmsley for good cause

Daisy Day Care in Ampleforth has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted in all areas after inspectors called on Wednesday, December 13

Daisy Day Care in Ampleforth has been rated ‘good’ by Ofsted in all areas after inspectors called on Wednesday, December 13

Celebrations as North Yorkshire nursery given all clear by watchdog

Post Office External Affairs Manager Mark Gibson, Kevin Hollinrake MP, Manager of Helmsley temporary Post Office Alison Sigsworth and Councillor George Jabbour at the Black Swan Hotel

Post Office External Affairs Manager Mark Gibson, Kevin Hollinrake MP, Manager of Helmsley temporary Post Office Alison Sigsworth and Councillor George Jabbour at the Black Swan Hotel

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Grant to set up permanent post office in Helmsley approved

Members of the Inn Collection Group, Post Office representatives and Councillor Jabbour outside the Black Swan Hotel, where the new Post Office service in Helmsley will be located

Members of the Inn Collection Group, Post Office representatives and Councillor Jabbour outside the Black Swan Hotel, where the new Post Office service in Helmsley will be located

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New temporary post office confirmed for Helmsley and opening next week

Ampleforth Abbey

Ampleforth Abbey

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Benedictine monks in North Yorkshire release podcast

[L-R] Councillors George Jabbour, Phil Trumper, Heather Phillips and Andy Paraskos holding ‘We are Yorkshire’ posters outside 10 Downing Street.

[L-R] Councillors George Jabbour, Phil Trumper, Heather Phillips and Andy Paraskos holding ‘We are Yorkshire’ posters outside 10 Downing Street.

Local government

North Yorkshire Councillors visit Prime Minister at Downing Street

Bowlers take to the green at this year’s event.

Bowlers take to the green at this year’s event.

Bowlers descend on Ryedale for Whistlestop bowls festival

The story is of star-crossed lovers caught on different sides of the sea, fighting against all odds to be together

The story is of star-crossed lovers caught on different sides of the sea, fighting against all odds to be together

Greek love story to be brought to the stage in Ryedale

Year 11 pupils from Ryedale School at their prom in Helmsley

Year 11 pupils from Ryedale School at their prom in Helmsley

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‘A fitting goodbye to a very special year group’ – school leavers celebrate at prom

Alexander James’ new book, Henry’s Vegetable Plop, has been published on Amazon and the author has his sights set on success

Alexander James’ new book, Henry’s Vegetable Plop, has been published on Amazon and the author has his sights set on success

Ryedale author writes new children’s book inspired by Roald Dahl

The Grade II listed bridge on the A170 at the southern end of Helmsley is to undergo repair work starting on Tuesday (May 30) and lasting for two weeks

The Grade II listed bridge on the A170 at the southern end of Helmsley is to undergo repair work starting on Tuesday (May 30) and lasting for two weeks

North Yorkshire Council

Main road into Helmsley to close in the evenings for two weeks

Helmsley Walled Garden launches the first in a series of Community Days. Photo Gary Walsh

Helmsley Walled Garden launches the first in a series of Community Days. Photo Gary Walsh

Helmsley Walled Garden launches first in a series of Community Days

The protest organised by Cllr George Jabbour outside the Helmsley Post Office following its closure

The protest organised by Cllr George Jabbour outside the Helmsley Post Office following its closure

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Post Office talks with retailer for Helmsley store collapse

The Handmade and Vintage Fair takes places at venues across Ryedale

The Handmade and Vintage Fair takes places at venues across Ryedale

Vintage fairs across Ryedale to support small businesses

‘At Mustapha’s Grave’ was inspired by Ken Claridge (bottom right) and Anthony Barke (top left)

‘At Mustapha’s Grave’ was inspired by Ken Claridge (bottom right) and Anthony Barke (top left)

Second World War memories of Helmsley evacuees brought to life in play

Police meet with Helmsley residents Local people raised their concerns about community safety

Police meet with Helmsley residents Local people raised their concerns about community safety

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Police meet with Helmsley residents at annual meeting

The Ryedale Festival returns in July and takes place at venues across North Yorkshire

The Ryedale Festival returns in July and takes place at venues across North Yorkshire

Prestigious music festival returns to North Yorkshire this summer

Megan Dodds is to hold a coffee morning on Friday, April 14, in Helmsley Town Hall, from 10am to 3pm

Megan Dodds is to hold a coffee morning on Friday, April 14, in Helmsley Town Hall, from 10am to 3pm

12-year-old to hold coffee morning raising money for charity that helped late uncle

The top note is genuine and the bottom is fake

The top note is genuine and the bottom is fake

Police issue warning after fake £5 notes circulating in Ryedale

Cllr George Jabbour outside the closed Post Office in Helmsley

Cllr George Jabbour outside the closed Post Office in Helmsley

Councillor blasts ‘shocking’ treatment of residents after closure of Post Office

With the Easter school holidays round the corner we’ve rounded up events taking place across Ryedale to keep you busy

With the Easter school holidays round the corner we’ve rounded up events taking place across Ryedale to keep you busy

Here are the Easter events taking place in Ryedale

A rare former Methodist Chapel has gone on the market – offering plenty of potential to buyers

A rare former Methodist Chapel has gone on the market – offering plenty of potential to buyers

Former chapel with lots of potential goes on the market

Cllr George Jabbour at the closed Post Office in Helmsley

Cllr George Jabbour at the closed Post Office in Helmsley

Committee to investigate closure of Post Office in Ryedale town

Helmsley Green Team is to run its popular ‘Give or Take’ event on Sunday, April 2

Helmsley Green Team is to run its popular ‘Give or Take’ event on Sunday, April 2

Event in Helmsley offers the chance to trade your unwanted goods

Now in its 12th year, the Helmsley 10 kilometre run returns to the town on Sunday, April 9

Now in its 12th year, the Helmsley 10 kilometre run returns to the town on Sunday, April 9

Popular 10k run returns to Ryedale town

Ryedale school to put on production of much-loved musical

Ryedale school to put on production of much-loved musical

Amateur Dramatics

Ryedale school to put on production of much-loved musical

This year on International Women’s Day, Ampleforth Abbey’s Jenny Share, has shared her experiences. Pictured: Jenny Share and Robert Igo OSB

This year on International Women’s Day, Ampleforth Abbey’s Jenny Share, has shared her experiences. Pictured: Jenny Share and Robert Igo OSB

International Women's Day

North Yorkshire Abbey CEO on what it’s like being a woman representing a monastery

Firefighters were on the scene at a chimney fire in a Ryedale village

Firefighters were on the scene at a chimney fire in a Ryedale village

Firefighters called to chimney fire in Ryedale village

The Piatti Quartet will launch the festival’s spring season in Helmsley

The Piatti Quartet will launch the festival’s spring season in Helmsley

Ryedale Festival announces Spring season filled with inspiring performances

Always a warm welcome at The Sun Inn in Pickering

Noisy Villages brings music to rural Ryedale

Jazz Vocalist of the Year to play in Helmsley

Hovingham Village Market is back on Saturday, June 4

Hovingham Village Market is back on Saturday, June 4

Popular market to celebrate Jubilee this weekend

Hat causes flat fire in Scarborough

Hat causes flat fire in Scarborough

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Hat catches fire in Scarborough flat

: Raising steam for her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations this May half-term at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Photo: Charlotte Graham

: Raising steam for her Majesty’s Platinum Jubilee Celebrations this May half-term at the North Yorkshire Moors Railway. Photo: Charlotte Graham

Local railway service to celebrate Jubilee in style

Fire crews called to free woman from a toilet in Scarborough

Fire crews called to free woman from a toilet in Scarborough

Fire crews called to free woman from a toilet in Scarborough

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A warm and friendly place

Freya Mansell, owner of Yorkshire Canine Massage

Freya Mansell, owner of Yorkshire Canine Massage

Improving well-being of our canine friends in Ryedale

Crews called out to unattended fire in Scarborough

Crews called out to unattended fire in Scarborough

Crews called out to unattended fire in Scarborough

Crews attend report of smoke in Scarborough flats

Crews attend report of smoke in Scarborough flats

Crews attend report of smoke in Scarborough flats

Nearly 35 years on and still loving the beauty business

Crews attend tyre fire in Scarborough

Crews attend tyre fire in Scarborough

Crews attend tyre fire in Scarborough

Crews called in to move a patient in Scarborough

Crews called in to move a patient in Scarborough

Crews called in to move a patient in Scarborough

Two fire crews called to Scarborough after report of fire

Two fire crews called to Scarborough after report of fire

Two fire crews called to Scarborough after report of fire

Band of Her Majestys Royal Marines Collingwood. Photo: Paul Meacham

Band of Her Majestys Royal Marines Collingwood. Photo: Paul Meacham

Armed Forces Day in Scarborough to close with special performance

The Queen of Yorkshire to perform for Her Majesty's Jubilee

Crews respond to cow stuck in river in Malton

Crews respond to cow stuck in river in Malton

Crews respond to cow stuck in river in Malton

Charity says thanks for Malton's generosity

Charity says thanks for Malton's generosity

Charity says thanks for Malton's generosity

Fire and ambulance crews called out to Scarborough

Fire and ambulance crews called out to Scarborough

Fire and ambulance crews called out to Scarborough

Crews attend false alarm in Malton

Crews attend false alarm in Malton

Crews attend false alarm in Malton

HRH Princess Anne visiting the Great Yorkshire Show

HRH Princess Anne visiting the Great Yorkshire Show

Great Yorkshire Show will welcome The Princess Royal this year

Crews respond to report of a fire in Scarborough

Crews respond to report of a fire in Scarborough

Crew respond to report of a fire - which turned out to be sea fret...

Scarborough woman rescued after falling in toilet cubicle

Scarborough woman rescued after falling in toilet cubicle

Scarborough woman rescued after falling in toilet cubicle

Crews respond to report of burning in Scarborough

Crews respond to report of burning in Scarborough

Crews respond to report of burning in Scarborough

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