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Councillor George Jabbour, who represents Cold Kirby on North Yorkshire Council and is a Member of the North York Moors National Park Authority, outside St Michael's Church in Cold Kirby.

19th-century North York Moors church given Grade II listed status

The Toy Box in Yorkersgate in Malton, caught fire on Monday, August 7, 1986. Photos Ian Orledge

The Toy Box in Yorkersgate in Malton, caught fire on Monday, August 7, 1986. Photos Ian Orledge

40 years since popular North Yorkshire toy shop was damaged in blaze

The Victorians with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman: Rich Lives, Poor Lives

The Victorians with Rob Rinder and Ruth Goodman: Rich Lives, Poor Lives

Celebrity drops in at North Yorkshire stately home for new TV programme

Author Lindsey Davis and Louise Lewis, co-ordinator of the Roman Festival

Author Lindsey Davis and Louise Lewis, co-ordinator of the Roman Festival

North Yorkshire museum welcomed visitors from around the world to Roman festival

Visitors to Beck Isle Museum in Pickering will have a rare opportunity to experience the fascinating history of printing this month

Visitors to Beck Isle Museum in Pickering will have a rare opportunity to experience the fascinating history of printing this month

Replica Gutenberg comes to museum for rare glimpse of printing press history

Kelsey and Aleksandra from the Eburakon enactment group

Kelsey and Aleksandra from the Eburakon enactment group

Bestselling authors praise annual North Yorkshire Roman festival

Author Terry Deary

Author Terry Deary

Horrible Histories

Writer Terry Deary to appear at Malton Roman Festival

Magister Militum

Magister Militum

North Yorkshire museum hosts biggest ever Roman festival

The Malton-based Chanticleer Singers will perform in Lastingham and Malton

The Malton-based Chanticleer Singers will perform in Lastingham and Malton

Malton choir to perform in celebration of Yorkshire choral music

Coralie with omnibus

Coralie with omnibus

Country's top collection of horse-drawn carriages to be auctioned

Auctioneer Coralie Thomson with a bust of a Roman emperor by the Italian sculptor Aristide Louis Fontana.

Auctioneer Coralie Thomson with a bust of a Roman emperor by the Italian sculptor Aristide Louis Fontana.

Treasures from North Yorkshire country house to go under the hammer

The event is being held on Saturday, June 20, from 6.30pm with Pimms, soft drink, canapés and nibbles. A £10 donation per person is requested, to help with the restoration and up keep of this the church.

The event is being held on Saturday, June 20, from 6.30pm with Pimms, soft drink, canapés and nibbles. A £10 donation per person is requested, to help with the restoration and up keep of this the church.

Historic church to open its doors this weekend to raise awareness

Best-selling author to talk about 'Dark Ages' at North Yorkshire museum

The twin towns of Malton and Norton are set to become regional leaders in heritage-inspired tourism following investment in a new University of York project.

The twin towns of Malton and Norton are set to become regional leaders in heritage-inspired tourism following investment in a new University of York project.

North Yorkshire town set for tourism boost after successful funding bid

Death of Captain Cook Medal 1779 (Front & Back) – Sold for £5,000

Death of Captain Cook Medal 1779 (Front & Back) – Sold for £5,000

Rare medal commemorating death of explorer James Cook found at car boot sale

Belle Voix is bringing a Motown and northern soul night to the Yorkshire coast at the YMCA Theatre

Belle Voix is bringing a Motown and northern soul night to the Yorkshire coast at the YMCA Theatre

Motown and northern soul night set for Scarborough theatre this month

An example of the wall paintings, the crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven.

An example of the wall paintings, the crowning of Mary as Queen of Heaven.

Medieval wall paintings in North Yorkshire church need £100,000 of repairs

A new play celebrating female pilots during World War Two is coming to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

A new play celebrating female pilots during World War Two is coming to Scarborough's Stephen Joseph Theatre

Play celebrating female pilots of World War Two coming to Scarborough

Eden Camp museum has released its season of immersive events for 2026

Eden Camp museum has released its season of immersive events for 2026

Cultural attractions

North Yorkshire museum announces host of immersive events and activities

Terry Deary, author of the Horrible Histories book series will be appearing at this summer’s Malton Museum Roman Festival.

Terry Deary, author of the Horrible Histories book series will be appearing at this summer’s Malton Museum Roman Festival.

Horrible Histories author to appear at North Yorkshire Roman festival

Where to see the 90th anniversary flight of legendary Spitfire today

Malton Museum opens for 2026 this Saturday

Malton Museum opens for 2026 this Saturday

Malton Museum opens for the new season this weekend

Dr Adam Parker installing the Melsonby Hoard in the Yorkshire Museum

Dr Adam Parker installing the Melsonby Hoard in the Yorkshire Museum

Cultural attractions

Once-in-a-lifetime Iron Age discovery set to go on public display for first time

Rachel Fletcher, Rosalind Watson (Jean's daughters), Jean Toynbee and Elisabeth Berman (Jean's grand-daughter) pictured in January 2024. Photo Somerville College.

Rachel Fletcher, Rosalind Watson (Jean's daughters), Jean Toynbee and Elisabeth Berman (Jean's grand-daughter) pictured in January 2024. Photo Somerville College.

'Amazing, incredible' tributes paid to Ryedale's Dr Jean Toynbee

Andrew Pawson, Continuum Attractions CEO, Dorothy Stubbs, Continuum Attractions COO, with outgoing directors Paula Peace and Howard Johnson,

Andrew Pawson, Continuum Attractions CEO, Dorothy Stubbs, Continuum Attractions COO, with outgoing directors Paula Peace and Howard Johnson,

Heritage North Yorkshire attraction in the hands of new owners

The winners of the international curling tournament held in Switzerland in 1907 – John Potter, William I’Anson and William Wilkinson

The winners of the international curling tournament held in Switzerland in 1907 – John Potter, William I’Anson and William Wilkinson

Feature of the Week

The North Yorkshire curling club who took on the world and won

Wuthering Heights

As 'Wuthering Heights' hits the cinema - how the Brontës loved York and the coast

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is aiming to raise at least £800,000 to fund urgent repairs to Bridge 42 (pictured), which crosses the River Murk Esk

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway (NYMR) is aiming to raise at least £800,000 to fund urgent repairs to Bridge 42 (pictured), which crosses the River Murk Esk

Major fundraising appeal launched to repair North Yorkshire railway bridge

Ryedale Folk Museum has launched special hand-fasting ceremonies in it's atmospheric roundhouse this Midsummer.

Ryedale Folk Museum has launched special hand-fasting ceremonies in it's atmospheric roundhouse this Midsummer.

North Yorkshire museum to offer tradition featured in award-winning film Hamnet

The concert will feature Esther Williams

The concert will feature Esther Williams

Scarborough concert to feature works by famous Renaissance artists

Cllr Sandra Turner. Wtc

Cllr Sandra Turner. Wtc

Save the landmark! The North Yorkshire town's plea over the whale bone arch

Pieter Lietart from Belgium, died in Kirkbymoorside in February 1915 at the age of four. His gravestone, in the town's All Saint's church yard, was badly damaged last year by a fallen tree.

Pieter Lietart from Belgium, died in Kirkbymoorside in February 1915 at the age of four. His gravestone, in the town's All Saint's church yard, was badly damaged last year by a fallen tree.

Effort to preserve memory of four-year-old who died in North Yorkshire

Eden Camp, the modern history museum near Malton, has seen a year packed with events, exceptional visitor satisfaction, and continued growth in its school and group visits with 22,133 school children visiting during 2025 which is nearly 9% higher than

Eden Camp, the modern history museum near Malton, has seen a year packed with events, exceptional visitor satisfaction, and continued growth in its school and group visits with 22,133 school children visiting during 2025 which is nearly 9% higher than

North Yorkshire museum's school visits up 9% as it celebrates strong year

Author Charles Dickens

Author Charles Dickens

Charles Dickens

Malton inspired parts of Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol

Eden Camp receives remarkable WWII artefact donation from grandson of former guard

Eden Camp receives remarkable WWII artefact donation from grandson of former guard

Remarkable donation of Second World War artefacts to North Yorkshire museum

Remembrance Sunday in Malton

Remembrance Sunday in Malton

Remembrance Day

PHOTOS: Parades and services mark Remembrance Sunday in Ryedale

The recently reformed Thornton Players are in rehearsals for their first production inspired by the Raising the Roof Appeal for the Lady Lumley's Alms Houses.

The recently reformed Thornton Players are in rehearsals for their first production inspired by the Raising the Roof Appeal for the Lady Lumley's Alms Houses.

Meet the troupe of thespians back to perform '’Ow Much fer a Roof?'

Malton Museum has teamed up with a number of shops for the free, fun family hunt.

Malton Museum has teamed up with a number of shops for the free, fun family hunt.

Malton Time Traveller Campaign launches this half term

Brigadier Roger Preston who has passed away aged 89.

Brigadier Roger Preston who has passed away aged 89.

Landowning Brigadier whose military career spanned more than three decades dies

Visitors flocked to the 1940s weekend in Pickering

Visitors flocked to the 1940s weekend in Pickering

'Great event that everyone has enjoyed' - 1940s weekend makes a return to town

Jaelithe Leigh-Brown and historian Louise Mudd

Jaelithe Leigh-Brown and historian Louise Mudd

Ghostly tales and exploration to launch Kirkbymoorside’s Halloween season

Pickering, in collaboration with Eden Camp Modern History Museum near Malton, is reviving The 1940s weekend on October 10-12, dedicated to the resilience of civilian life during World War Two. Photo John Clifton

Pickering, in collaboration with Eden Camp Modern History Museum near Malton, is reviving The 1940s weekend on October 10-12, dedicated to the resilience of civilian life during World War Two. Photo John Clifton

Popular weekend celebrating 1940s to be held in North Yorkshire towns

Cpl Billy Chamberlain, AS1 (T) Andrew Ford, FS Keith Burt MBE at The Hidden Market Pickering

Cpl Billy Chamberlain, AS1 (T) Andrew Ford, FS Keith Burt MBE at The Hidden Market Pickering

Ryedale RAFA commemorates Battle of Britain anniversary

The Duke and Duchess of Kent with their children, George, Helen and Nicholas, in 1972

The Duke and Duchess of Kent with their children, George, Helen and Nicholas, in 1972

Ahead of funeral: The Duchess of Kent's ties with North Yorkshire

The picture hanging on the walls of the Fox and Hounds pub at Ainthorpe taken in October 1927. Does it feature Tom Boyes? And what does the hidden inscription on the bottom left say? Insert - A close-up of the hidden inscription. Does anyone know what it

The picture hanging on the walls of the Fox and Hounds pub at Ainthorpe taken in October 1927. Does it feature Tom Boyes? And what does the hidden inscription on the bottom left say? Insert - A close-up of the hidden inscription. Does anyone know what it

What's the story behind the old photo in this North York Moors pub?

A group picture taken by Cecil Beaton at Hovingham Hall after the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Kent at York Minster, 8 June 1961

A group picture taken by Cecil Beaton at Hovingham Hall after the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Kent at York Minster, 8 June 1961

Remembering Yorkshire's very own Royal wedding

Richard Hiscocks (centre) Claire Midgely (right) and Laura Turner (left) in front of the All Saints Helmsley Edwardian Wallpaintings

Richard Hiscocks (centre) Claire Midgely (right) and Laura Turner (left) in front of the All Saints Helmsley Edwardian Wallpaintings

Unique day out on the Saint Aelred's Pilgrim Trail

Helperthorpe painted ceiling pic Nigel Coates

Helperthorpe painted ceiling pic Nigel Coates

Discover Yorkshire's medieval villages on church trail

Nicholas Hatton will be presenting a lecture at Malton Museum on Malton's photographic studios in the nineteenth century on Thursday, August 21.

Nicholas Hatton will be presenting a lecture at Malton Museum on Malton's photographic studios in the nineteenth century on Thursday, August 21.

Talk on first photographer to open studio in Malton

Norton-Derwent and Malton town councils are to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on Friday, August 15.

Norton-Derwent and Malton town councils are to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ) Day on Friday, August 15.

North Yorkshire towns to commemorate 80th anniversary of VJ Day

Bread and Butter pudding recipe

Bread and Butter pudding recipe

Chefs reimagine wartime recipes for North Yorkshire museum

Thornton Dale village hall committee has created a new constitution that provides the security of governance required for grant applications to be made to carry out a much-needed update of the 86-year-old building

Thornton Dale village hall committee has created a new constitution that provides the security of governance required for grant applications to be made to carry out a much-needed update of the 86-year-old building

North Yorkshire village hall in need of 'makeover' as part of plans to move forward

Builders who are currently working on extending a popular North Yorkshire shop have made a surprising discovery.The team, who are carrying out building work to extend Kemps store in Malton into the next door shop, have found a newspaper dating from 1866

Builders who are currently working on extending a popular North Yorkshire shop have made a surprising discovery.The team, who are carrying out building work to extend Kemps store in Malton into the next door shop, have found a newspaper dating from 1866

Builders find 1866 newspaper during expansion of shop

Guides from Malton Museum will be leading the walk focusing on Old Malton's Medieval history.

Guides from Malton Museum will be leading the walk focusing on Old Malton's Medieval history.

Fascinating tour of Old Malton takes place this weekend