Rallying call by baby’s biker pals
12:40pm Wednesday 16th May 2012
A MUM whose son has suffered serious health problems after he was born more than three months premature is raising funds for two of the hospitals which cared for him.
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Ryedale man’s advice for jailed pilot’s family
12:30pm Wednesday 16th May 2012
THE family of a Ryedale pilot held in an African jail has been urged to ‘aim high’ to secure his release.
Bid to cut councillors
12:11pm Wednesday 16th May 2012
MOVES are to be made tomorrow night (Thursday) to reduce the number of members of Ryedale District Council by up to a third.
Free fun day for children in Pickering
12:13pm Wednesday 16th May 2012
TWO Pickering mums are staging a big children’s fun day at the town’s Memorial Hall on Saturday with the aim of showing what actities are available.
Woman died after medication overdose
12:10pm Wednesday 16th May 2012
A Helmsley woman committed suicide by taking a drug overdose, an inquest in Scarborough on Monday was told.
Tug-of-war challenge for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations
12:14pm Wednesday 16th May 2012
A CHALLENGE has gone out to all strong men – and women – from Malton and Norton to take part in a knock-out tug-of-war competition as part of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee celebrations next month.
Artist produces keepsake to mark Olympic Torch visit
12:19pm Wednesday 16th May 2012
ARTIST Tim Bulmer has teamed up with Ryedale District Council to produce a unique keepsake to mark the Olympic Torch visiting Pickering on Monday, June 18.
Grief of bereavement led to widow’s overdose
12:00pm Wednesday 16th May 2012
A GRIEVING widow who failed to come to terms with the loss of her husband of 45 years, killed herself, an inquest in Scarborough was told this week.
June Emerson completes her mission to live on £1 a day
12:08pm Wednesday 16th May 2012
JUNE EMERSON took up the challenge to live on £1 a day to highlight the plight of those who have no choice but to do so. She has been documenting her progress in the Gazette and here is her final piece.
Malton gears up for Food Lovers Festival
12:10pm Wednesday 16th May 2012
MALTON is gearing up for the annual Food Lovers Festival this weekend.
Pupils’ poetic messages to dog owners
11:54am Wednesday 16th May 2012
CHILDREN are helping to improve their local environment with a series of poetic messages to dog owners.
Witness plea after jewellery shop theft
11:56am Wednesday 16th May 2012
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a number of gold chains were stolen from a jewellers in Malton on Saturday.
Emma makes a splash for Louby
11:57am Wednesday 16th May 2012
A NORTON College student has completed a two-mile swim in aid of Louby’s Lifeline.
Louby’s Lifeline Appeal tops £15,000
11:59am Wednesday 16th May 2012
LOUBY’S Lifeline, set up by teenager Laura Robertson-Tierney, has reached a huge milestone, raising more than £15,000.
Former Little Chef on A64 transformed into American-themed diner
11:43am Wednesday 16th May 2012
A MALTON woman who was training to become a photographer has gone back to her catering roots by opening an American-themed diner.
Police looking for volunteers to help protect Ryedale
11:46am Wednesday 16th May 2012
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help play a key role in keeping Ryedale’s town centres safe.
Elvis show aids families in need
11:47am Wednesday 16th May 2012
RYEDALE Special Families has announced the follow up to their successful Fab Beatles fundraising concert with the spectacular ‘Vision of Elvis’ show.
Pickering plans its celebrations for Queen's Diamond Jubilee
11:49am Wednesday 16th May 2012
Pickering is planning four days of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee.
Free advice update for private landlords
11:33am Wednesday 16th May 2012
PRIVATE housing landlords are invited to a joint meeting held by the National Landlords Association (NLA) and Ryedale District Council tomorrow (Thursday) to discuss the latest issues affecting them.
Book a secret date with Mr Brock
11:33am Wednesday 16th May 2012
NATURE fans are being offered a close encounter with badgers deep in Dalby Forest.
Moorland village is on the map for walkers
11:34am Wednesday 16th May 2012
ROSEDALE Abbey has become the first village in the North York Moors National Park to achieve Walkers are Welcome status, and hopes are high it will lead to a boost in its holiday trade.
Swinton Playgroup opens it doors for two-year-olds
11:35am Wednesday 16th May 2012
A SUCCESSFUL playgroup is opening its doors to two-year-olds for the first time.
All smiles as dentist raises charity grand
11:35am Wednesday 16th May 2012
A MALTON dentist raised more than £1,000 by hosting a charity concert in aid of Marie Curie Cancer Care and local hospice, St Catherine’s.
Fire safety focus on deaf
11:38am Wednesday 16th May 2012
NORTH Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has been reaching out to deaf and hard of hearing communities during this year’s Deaf Awareness Week to ensure they have effective smoke alarms.
Three jewellery raid gang men jailed
11:39am Wednesday 16th May 2012
THREE men who carried out a £50,000 armed robbery at a North Yorkshire jewellers have been sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison.