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Tributes paid to dedicated priest 12:03pm today LAST respects are to be paid to a retired priest at his funeral in York. New council chairman elected 11:11am today RYEDALE District Council has a male chairman after three successive women being in the position. Arms dealer’s castle duties 9:55am today HE is a former arms dealer who spent eight years in an Indian prison after being convicted of an illegal arms drop. Roman find in Ryedale 6:53pm Thursday 15th May 2008 A ROMAN burial urn containing the bones of a child has been unearthed in Ryedale. Crucial meetings on future of towns 12:47pm Thursday 15th May 2008 TWO meetings crucial to the future development of Malton and Norton are being held next week. Flood scheme work brings relief to village 12:46pm Thu 15 May 08 HOUSEHOLDERS in Sinnington breathed a sigh of relief this week with the completion of a scheme aimed at reducing future flooding problems. Post offices shut up shop 12:28pm Thursday 15th May 2008 IT WILL be the end of an era when six Ryedale post offices close next week. Name the birds 12:10pm Thu 15 May 08 These elegant creatures are the newest residents at Castle Howard. (see video) Chance to help toy mission 11:46am Thu 15 May 08 MALTON and Norton District Lions Club is joining with the Gazette & Herald to collect toys and educational games for children in a Romanian village. More ...

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