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Wild and Free
She swoops along a patterned lane, free like the wind. The clouds hang like puffs of smoke in the roof of her home that has no top. The sun melts the stars as nature awakens. Droplets of rivers fall off feathers that are like moments - here and now, frozen
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Georgina's big day
ONE of Norton's best loved personalities, Mrs Georgina Jones has just celebrated her 95th birthday - and marked 70 years of living in the same house! For sprightly Mrs Jones is believed to be the longest serving tenant of Ryedale Housing Association at
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The battle of Barking Creek
I'VE always used a blotter on my 'office' desk, it provides a smooth non-slip surface for writing on and when typing, the machine doesn't slide about. But as for its original purpose, for blotting, well, that sort of died out with the advent of the ball-point
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Support for theory about Beast of Ryedale
THE theory that a big cat could be on the loose in Ryedale has won support from an African wildlife charity worker. Lise Hanssen, founder of the AfriCat Foundation of Namibia, visited the Yorkshire branch of her big cat charity at Sproxton, near Helmsley
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Plea over diversification
FARMERS in Ryedale are calling for more support as they try to set up diversification schemes to protect their livelihoods. Plans to move away from traditional agriculture and into other enterprises such as tourism have been put forward by rural businesses
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MEP warns of loophole
A LOOPHOLE that allows individuals entering the EU to import up to 1kg of meat and dairy products for personal use must be closed to reduce the risk of another foot and mouth crisis, warns local MEP Robert Goodwill. Mr Goodwill, from Terrington, the Conservatives
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Have a splashing time
AT Flamingo Land, everything is not as it seems. A teacup is not just a teacup and an elevator not just a ride to the top floor. At one of the most popular theme parks in the United Kingdom, the teacups spin madly over a whirling surface, while you cling
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Taxi vouchers could improve rural transport
A TAXI voucher scheme is to be introduced in the Pickering area as part of a plan to improve rural transport. Members of the town council were told in a report by the Town Clerk, Andrew Husband, that Pickering Area Partnership (PAP) was committed to ensuring
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Councillor puts blame for delays at district's feet
RESPONSIBILITY for work on vital flood defences dogged by delays rests squarely with the district council, town councillors have said. The comments came after a statement from Ryedale District Council was released detailing the work still to be carried
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Depot could mean better buses for Kirkbymoorside
A PLAN to convert buildings on Kirkbymoorside's industrial estate to a coach depot will provide better bus services for local people, members of the local town council have been told. Stephensons of Easingwold wants to change the use of buildings and
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A good day for Malton's premier teams
Leeper Hare York and District League BOTH Malton teams in the premier league picked up three points last Saturday. Malton Bacon Factory maintained pole position in the premier league, making it six wins out of six, whilst Old Malton got back to winning
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Malton continue good start
Yorkshire Two Northallerton 11 pts, Malton and Norton 13 pts Malton gained another two points to maintain their winning start to the season. Northallerton are not an easy side to beat at their sloping Brompton home so it is with some credit that Malton
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Feversham Cup glory for Harome
Lady Feversham Cup final Harome 148 for 8, Rievaulx 138 for 7 Rievaulx's hopes of attaining their first knock-out cup final success evaporated towards the end of their innings at Harome. They lost wickets at crucial times and their lower order batsmen
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Animals in medical research
HELEN Whitehead (Gazette & Herald, letters, July 25) is presumably healthy so can afford to be against the use of animals in medical research. What about the millions of us whose lives depend upon prescription medicines? Or who need medical research
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We light our beacon
ALL is safely gathered in and the combine has been washed down and its interior blown clean in preparation for its winter storage. John has not sold any of the wheat yet. The grain shed is bulging. The price today of wheat, at £52 a ton, is the same as
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On your marks, get set...
THE countdown is underway for the first-ever Ryedale Run. And you don't have to be a runner to take part in the event, to raise money for Malton Hospital, a warm welcome will also be given to walkers. The event will be held on Sunday, September 29. The
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15th century find at Springfield building site
A WEALTH of finds dating back to medieval times in Scarborough have been unearthed in the old town area. The remains of a 15th century town house or friary have been found in Springfield, one of the oldest parts of the 1000-year-old town. Archaeologists
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Beacon plan rejected by national park planners
AN AMBITIOUS plan to erect a beacon at the highest point on the North York Moors has been vetoed by national park planners. The parish council at Danby wanted to put up the 6m-high structure but, after a lengthy debate, members of the park planning committee
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'Flood defences will be completed on time'
WITH the Derwent flood defences under fire for delays, the contractor has come up with a scheme to ensure the work is completed on time. Contractors building the defences have had to go back in history for the innovative process to ensure the scheme for
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20-day standstill lunacy
This week's report is by David Lindley IT is with great concern this week that we read in the farming press that government ministers are considering whether a 20-day standstill rule should become permanent. Lord Whitty is reported to say that, in his
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Tony took note of changes early on
WHEN moorland farmer Tony Richardson finishes his day working on his 120-acre farm and tending his 500 sheep and cattle, his life takes on a new role - as Tony Richards, singer and guitarist. He has built up a reputation with his long-established act
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Enterprise award to potato farm
A SCARBOROUGH farming company which grasped the nettle of change in the industry and spotted a niche market in the potato production world, has won a prestigious award, the C J Swiers Memorial Enterprise Competition. A W Hardwick and Sons of Wydale Cote
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First civil naming ceremony held
AN eight-month-old Malton boy has been officially named in the first civil naming ceremony to be held in Ryedale. Ewan William Rookes was the centre of a ceremony held at Malton's Old Lodge Hotel by his family and conducted by the district celebrant.
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Rural voice ready to roar
BEACONS blazed across North and East Yorkshire as thousands of people heeded a clarion call to safeguard the countryside. Bonfires were lit and a rocket relay spread across the country as part of the Countryside Alliance's protest against the Government's
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Pikes still looking for first home point
NCEL Premier Division Pickering Town 0 Sheffield 1 A WEAKENED Pikes team slumped to their fifth successive defeat last night, leaving them without a point at home this season. With several regulars missing, including Willgrass, Wash, Wood and O'Reilly
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Bollin Eric joins the Ryedale hall of fame
Break open the champagne. Shout from the rafters. It's happened at long last. After a yawning gap of 25 years, Classic glory has finally returned to Ryedale, courtesy of Bollin Eric, whose rousing victory in the St Leger at Doncaster last Saturday was
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When the rain comes next, send your entry by text
"IF you hear a dog snore, it's bound to pour." If you're aged 5-13 and can come up with a snappy weather forecast like that, Yorkshire Water might use you in commercials for television weather forecasts. For a chance to win, the sayings need to be based
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Stroke of misfortune costs Paul
AN agonising piece of misfortune cost Pickering professional Paul Davison £1,000 in prize money and vital ranking points in a last-frame decider against Dave Finbow in the third qualifying round of the LG Cup last week. Needing just pink and black to
