The latest additions at Castle Howard are two beautiful and very unusual black swans. They're making themselves at home on the North Lake, but they need names!
We're asking readers to come up with suggestions and the best one will win an annual family pass to the stately home.
For full details and more pictures see Wednesday's Gazette & Herald.
Flats scheme decision overturned 5:41pm Sunday 11th May PICKERING'S former Castle Cinema is set to be converted into flats after a Government planning inspector's decision to overturn a ruling made by Ryedale District Council.
Tour of Britain set for Ryedale 9:31am Sunday 11th May TEAMS of world class cyclists will speed though Ryedale as part of the Tour of Britain championships held later this year.
Garage pride over service 5:28pm Saturday 10th May A GARAGE in Malton is celebrating retaining its pole position when it comes to service satisfaction.
Relief as roadworks finish 9:23am Saturday 10th May NORTON is breathing a sigh of relief after workers finally finished the upgrade of the town's sewage system.
Ryedale sign off in style 2:43pm Thursday 8th May Scarborough and District FA
Junior Cup: Ryedale SC 5, Lealholm 2
Fahey praying for rain 2:39pm Thursday 8th May ANNA Pavlova, the highest-rated mare in Ryedale, and Utmost Respect, who is aiming to prove himself among this season's top sprinting division, are both on course for next week's opening meeting of the season at York.
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