Latest articles from David Jeffels

Hundreds back plans for new potash mine

A MASSIVE 97 per cent of people in the coast and moors area of North Yorkshire have given the thumbs-up to the multibillion- pound plan for a new potash mine on the edge of the North York Moors National Park.

Exploring majesty of our heritage

THE MAJESTY of England’s cathedrals and the country’s network of historic rail routes have been brought together in a newly-published book, written by a retired Ryedale Army officer.

Farewell to Sir Marcus Worsley

THE grandchildren of Sir Marcus Worsley, the former Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire and brother of The Duchess of Kent, led the tributes to him at his funeral.

Record attendance and entries for Ryedale Show

FEARS that last month’s torrential rain could have caused Ryedale Show to be cancelled were forgotten yesterday when the 146th show went ahead with a record attendance and entries – and in the sunshine.

Racing world remembers Norton fire jockeys

THE WORLD of racing joined Ryedale residents to remember Jamie Kyne and Jan Wilson, the two jockeys who died a year ago when fire swept through their living accommodation at Norton.