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Highfield hurdler Countrywide Flame retired
RYEDALE’S top hurdler has had to be retired. Countrywide Flame, winner of two Grade 1 races and third to Hurricane Fly in last season’s Champion Hurdle, is suffering from a bone disease which has left Norton trainer John Quinn with no option but
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Christmas comes early for local lad
A TEENAGER will be enjoying an extra special Christmas this year thanks to the generosity of his local community. Peter Simpson, who has quadraplegic cerebral palsy, has been able to take his first steps thanks to a state-of-the-art walking aid
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Attack the only form of defence - Pickering Town boss
PICKERING Town chief Mitch Cook says attack is the only form of defence for his free-scoring team. The Pikes put five past Garforth Town in the Northern Counties East League premier division as they bounced back from their first defeat in five
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Malcolm Jefferson hopeful Cape Tribulation tipped for Boxing Day success at Wetherby races
FORGET talk of a white Christmas. Malcolm Jefferson is hoping that lightning can strike in the same place twice at Wetherby on Boxing Day. Cape Tribulation, the chasing star of the Norton yard, won the Grade 3 William Hill Rowland Meyrick Handicap
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Filey Town too strong for Ryedale Sports Club in FA District Cup
RYEDALE Sports Club were unable to pull off a shock in the Scarborough & District FA District Cup quarter-finals as they fell 4-0 to Filey Town. Lee Cappleman opened the scoring 10 minutes before half-time, and second-half goals followed from
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Stafford Rangers win boosts Whitby Town into top ten
WHITBY Town climbed into the top 10 in the Evo-Stik League premier division thanks to a third straight 2-0 win, this time at lowly Stafford Rangers. Victory was marred, however, by an injury to player-boss Darren Williams, who was carried off early
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Loughborough Dynamo end Scarborough Athletic’s unbeaten run
SCARBOROUGH Athletic’s superb run was finally ended on Saturday as visitors Loughborough Dynamo pulled off a surprise 3-1 victory – aided by a penalty miss. Gary Charlton put Boro ahead from the spot on 15 minutes as they sought a ninth straight
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Rillington Athletic beat Filey Town reserves 7-0
Rillington Athletic enjoyed their best result of the season on Saturday when they thrashed Filey Town reserves 7-0 in the second division of the Scarborough & District League. Hitting doubles were James Lawley, Sam Triffitt and Mark Dring,
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Kirkbymoorside reserves' 12 daze of Christmas joy
Kirkbymoorside reserves increased their lead at the top of newitts.com Beckett League first division after thrashing Duncombe Park while second-placed Union Rovers were held to a draw. Kirkby beat struggling Duncombe 12-0, with veteran Alex Strickland
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Angling: Mick Mathews finally lands first win of year
IT has been a long time coming, but Mick Mathews finally came good on Friday, finishing on top of the podium for the first time this year in Westland’s AC series. Fishing the final match of the year on Islands lake, he put 18lb 8oz of pole-and-pellet-caught
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Kirkdale United go joint-top after Easingwold win
Kirkdale United moved level on points at the top of the newitts.com Beckett League second division after a superb 2-1 win at Easingwold Town 3rds. Easingwold took the lead after seven minutes through Tom Horner, but Josh Berry equalised five minutes
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Squash: Double delight for Malton men
Malton’s Yorkshire League team have enjoyed an excellent week ahead of the Christmas break. Malt won at Dunnington II and followed this two days later with a home victory over Huddersfield I. The 16-12 success at Dunnington came courtesy of
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No confusion for Jayson Cavill in Roseberry Trail Marathon
PICKERING runners faced strong winds and checkpoint confusion when they took part in the Roseberry Trail Marathon – but Jayson Cavill was not to be put off. More than 200 runners lined up for the Hardmoors 110 multi-distance event at Guisborough
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Motorcycle Trials: Dan Peace claims youth ‘A’ victory
Talented new Gas Gas signing Dan Peace again posted the best score of the day among a field of top class experts when Northallerton District Motor Club held their trial at Low Cow Helm, Chopgate, on Sunday. The Kirkbymoorside teenager’s only losses
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The Way We Were: Troubled waters for supporters of through navigation on the River Derwent
From the Yorkshire Gazette & Herald from this week in 1985 SUPPORTERS of through navigation on the River Derwent from Sutton to Malton are being urged to follow the lead of naturalist Sir Peter Scott and speak out against the idea. Sir
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Purr-fect Christmas for Charlie the cat
Well, my girls have certainly had a busy weekend, what with re-arranging the baubles on the Christmas tree, not to mention the cards that were on the window sill for a little while – bless them. They both love Christmas so much. I remember when
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Customers help Malton Coachworks collect toys
A RYEDALE company has helped collect toys for children in need at Christmas. Malton Coachworks, which is based in Showfield Lane, has received presents from all over the country in response to the appeal which has been coordinated by Minster FM
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Wold Top Brewery launches festive polypins
Award-winning “green” business Wold Top Brewery is furthering its environmental credentials with the launch of its festive polypins. In response to consumer demand, the Hunmanby-based micro brewery is producing its most popular beers in 10 (18
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Fired up for the festivities
Christmas is fast approaching. There is no stopping it. Even faster, in fact much faster than the Leeds to Malton Pennine Express, but you get the idea. With this in mind I am keen to avoid being labelled as the Christmas Grinch by my wife, so
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New food education project in North York Moors National Park
A PIONEERING new education project to teach young people about food and healthy lifestyles has launched in the North York Moors National Park. An outdoor education centre in Cropton, near Pickering, will teach young people and their leaders about
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Cooking school bringing the taste of Italy to Ryedale
A ITALIAN family living in Pickering are hoping to bring the taste of Italy to Ryedale with a new cooking school for young people. Il Siciliano, an Italian cooking company set up by Antonella Pampaloni and her family, wants expand and create Simply
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Josh Widdicombe, The Pavilion Theatre, Whitby, April 12
THERE will be a lot of laughs in Whitby this spring when TV funnyman, Josh Widdicombe, brings his hotly-anticipated new tour to the town. Star of Channel 4’s The Last Leg, Josh will be appearing at The Pavilion Theatre on Saturday, April 12, at
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Cinema: Weather fails to dampen spirit
WE had an interesting time behind the scenes at the performance of Parsifal. The signal kept fading thanks to the extreme gusts of wind. It is firmly fixed, but flexed on its mounting. I was outside in the wind and rain attempting to reduce the flexing
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Bid to buy Ryedale bowls club
A FORMAL bid to buy the bowls club in Norton has been put forward by campaigners fighting to save the club for the local community. Ryedale Community and Leisure Centre (RCLC), which has the support of more than 500 individual users, as well as
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Ryedale's starring role in Death Comes to Pemberley
KAREN DARLEY takes a look through the Christmas TV guide to find Ryedale is playing a starring role. Television viewers will be treated to some of Ryedale finest locations this Christmas with scenes from two of the festive season’s high-profile
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Hat-trick for showjumper Lucy Gilsenan, 15
A TRIP to Northallerton Equestrian Centre’s showjumping competition proved worthwhile for one teenager. Lucy Gilsenan, 15, from Staintondale, managed to win three of the classes on offer earlier this month. Lucy was making her debut on Quiqui
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New “PAL” at hand in an emergency
A NEW safety device has been launched which has riders’ emergency information, without the need for a phone call. The “PAL” Emergency is a card that can be placed in a rider’s pocket, or a pair of stickers attached to the helmet. It has an
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Farm machinery show launched
YORKSHIRE’S first-ever multi-farm machinery manufacturer and dealership event will be held next month. It will take place at the York Auction Centre and has been organised by Yorkshire Agricultural Machinery Show. Organiser Richard Tasker said
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Holding a candle for the Christmas period
MANY years ago there was a house in my home village where an old gentleman lived alone. His wife had died some years before I was born and there were no children of that union. Because he lived alone, his neighbours kept an eye on him and helped with
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’Tis the season for goodwill – even for Tesco
It IS the season of goodwill, so let me fill this column with bonhomie — even in the direction of Tesco, whose proposal to take over the ground floor of Helmsley Town Hall I wrote about last month. Helmsley has been in uproar since then, and we
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Health and safety means Nativity is fraught with hidden dangers
IT is the season for Christmas concerts, carols and Nativity plays. Shepherds may figure heavily in the Christmas story, but you do not get many actual modern farmers minding their flocks, at night, on a stage. But it is the duty of parents and
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Let’s not fear Tesco
Is the threat of Tesco in Helmsley really the death knell for the town? If claims that 95 per cent of the townsfolk do not want the store are true, then if these people do not shop there such a store would lose money and close. The only realistic
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Subtitle delight
For the attention of the hard of hearing and those people who appreciate the benefit of subtitles on films, did you know that this service is available at our wonderful local cinema, the Palace, in Malton? Instead of understanding only five per
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Election worries
I am an elected Conservative Ryedale District councillor, but am considerably worried because a number of people who usually vote Conservative do not intend to do so at the next General Election, and many of these people are not happy with our present
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Green waste ‘mystery’
I AM mystified as to why Mr Cresswell, corporate director of Ryedale District Council, is quoted as stating that hitherto garden waste collection was provided free of charge. For what purpose I wonder, does Mr Cresswell feel council tax is levied
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Many thanks
May we, through the Gazette & Herald on behalf of our son Peter, who has quadriplegic cerebral palsy, thank everyone who has supported our fundraising events over the past two months to raise money to buy him a walking aid, without which he would
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Unfair advantage
The past few months have seen a stand off between Anne McIntosh MP and the Thirsk and Malton Conservative Association. What has to date been a war of words has now led to Conservative Party headquarters ordering a postal ballot of all members to
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Toilet trouble
Why is it that Pickering’s Eastgate disabled toilet, for which you have to use radar key to get in, does not lock. In Malton, you also have to use a radar key for the disabled toilet near the church, but it also does not lock. How embarrassing
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RVA commitment
The great majority of Ryedale residents will know about the work and services of Ryedale Voluntary Action (RVA), a charity set up in 1996. Its main objective is supporting, promoting, developing and representing the voluntary, community and social
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Church friends
I WOULD like to say a big thank you to the Methodist church in Helmsley and all the people there. When I first came to Helmsley, I was scared, lonely and felt isolated. I am confined to a wheelchair and getting about can be difficult. I wanted
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New Year’s Eve party at Malton's Milton Rooms
THE Milton Rooms, in Malton, is to host its first New Year’s Eve party in more than 10 years. Organisers decided to hold the event following demand from local people. Doors open at 7.30pm and a bar is available. Tickets are £10 and are available
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MP visits Malton foodback
Anne McIntosh, MP for Thirsk, Malton and Filey and chairman of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee, visited the foodbank in Hope Central, Castlegate, Malton, on Friday, to thank Lesley Hurley and her team for their work supporting
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Street Angels ready for Christmas
A TEAM of Street Angels will be on patrol in Malton this weekend as they face one of the busiest times of the year. Set up in July, the team help and support people enjoying a night out. Initiated by PC Jane Jones, of Malton police, and Jane
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Ryedale District Council service changes for Christmas period
RYEDALE District Council services will close today at 3pm and reopen on January 2, at 9am. The North Yorkshire Building Control Partnership will close today at 3pm and will reopen on January 2, at 8.30am. A skeleton service will be provided – phone
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Time to reflect on the year
Civic leaders and prominent members of the community in Ryedale were invited to submit their reflections on the year and messages to readers. Janet Frank, Chairman of Ryedale District Council Christmas is an exciting time of year, not just
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Tributes paid to respected family doctor
TRIBUTES have been paid to a popular and well-respected doctor who has died aged 43. Dr Julie Hearsey worked at the Derwent Surgery, in Malton, for five years and lived in Kirkbymoorside. She emigrated to Australia with her husband, Barry, and
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Festive quiz night and fundraiser at The Fleece, in Rillington
MAKE the most of those Christmas jumpers at a festive quiz night and fundraiser at The Fleece, in Rillington, on Friday. The pub is raising money for the MS Society as part of its ongoing support for the charity. There will also be a festive supper
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Looking back at the headlines from 2013
HANNAH BRYAN takes a look back at what made the headlines in Ryedale in the first six months of 2013. Part two next week. JANUARY A POPULAR Ryedale hardware store was forced to close after 112 years in business after repeated break-ins. Homeware
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North Yorkshire County Council faces “challenges”
NORTH Yorkshire County Council is in an “extremely challenging” situation following the announcement of Government’s funding plans for local authorities. The financial settlement for local government, announced last week, has reinforced the council
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Free Park&Ride for Boxing Day
THREE Park&Ride services will be running in York on Boxing Day, with passengers being offered a free service. Buses will start operating from the Askham Bar, York Designer Outlet and Monks Cross Park&Ride sites from 7am. The last No.3 service
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The Movement Of Stars by Amy Brill (Penguin, £7.99)
IN 1845, 25-year-old Hannah Price, brought up in the narrow world of the island of Nantucket, has only the horizons of the stars to tempt her to look beyond her narrow environment and bigoted community. Her hopes for her future, as an amateur astronomer
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Britty Britty Bang Bang: One Man’s Attempt To Understand His Country by Hugh Dennis (Headline Review £12.99, also in eBook)
Hugh Dennis, our well-loved comedian, was once told he was the most British person that his friend knew. This made him think just what that meant and what made the British character unique. He went on the internet and into libraries to do his research
