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Road error cost student her life

9:48am Saturday 18th May 2013

An “error of judgement” cost a university student her life as she crossed a major road with her boyfriend, an inquest heard.

Poetry professor seeks beauty among rubbish

9:29am Saturday 18th May 2013

SOME poets find inspiration from nature, others from myths and legends. But one has now chosen a very different setting in which to seek his muse – a North Yorkshire rubbish depot.

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Tighter dog ownership laws urged by North Yorkshire MP

7:58am Saturday 18th May 2013

The Government’s moves to tackle irresponsible dog ownership do not go far enough, a North Yorkshire MP has warned.

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Malton cricket club blaze probe continues

9:30am Friday 17th May 2013

TWO men arrested after a cricket pavilion was gutted by fire have been bailed.

Rotary honour for Harry Woodhead

9:02am Friday 17th May 2013

A WELL-known community stalwart in Thirsk , who was last year made an MBE, has now been honoured for his 60 years’ dedication to Rotary International for England and Ireland.

Attack gang hunted

8:23am Friday 17th May 2013

A GROUP of men is being hunted after five people were assaulted in Thirsk.

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Accused’s threat to ‘do’ van driver

9:59am Thursday 16th May 2013

A MAN accused of murder stabbed an Asian delivery driver in the neck after threatening to “do” him, a court has been told.

NHS ‘place of safety unit’ to open in Scarborough

9:37am Thursday 16th May 2013

A “place of safety” unit will be set up in Scarborough to prevent people with mental health problems being detained in police cells.

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Wanted Scarborough man arrested

9:19am Thursday 16th May 2013

A MAN wanted by police has been arrested in a York.

How websites can help rural charities

8:10am Thursday 16th May 2013

A website for small local charities has held a free workshop in Ryedale to outline the benefits of receiving donations online.

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Reprieve for Ryedale Indoor Bowls club

3:00pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

CAMPAIGNERS fighting to save Ryedale Indoor Bowls Centre have moved a step forward after a surprise move by Norton Town Council.

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Scotch Corner Chapel open to public

2:49pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A TINY chapel and its unusual sculptures will be open to the public on Saturday as part of three special visitor days this year.

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Crossbow attack on sheep

2:54pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

POLICE are appealing for information after a sheep was shot in the head in a crossbow attack.

Rosti McKechnie factory expansion plan moves closer

2:45pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

AN ambitious plan to build an extension to the Rosti McKechnie factory in Pickering has been given the go-ahead.

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Writer helps youngsters create storybook

2:44pm Wednesday 15th May 2013

A LOCAL children’s writer is helping hundreds of Ryedale schoolchildren create their own storybook.

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