Gazette & Herald (Ryedale)

1 week ago | gazetteherald.co.uk | Kevin Glenton

For many, that might be a trip to the shops, seeing friends and family, a commute, or for exercise. It’s also one of the best ways to explore and bring you close to nature. Recommended reading: Rail disruption between Leeds and York across five weekends Love to cycle?

1 week ago | gazetteherald.co.uk | Karen Darley

The Old Lodge Hotel in Malton is being sold by agents Christie & Co for £2,150,000 The property is described as a 'fantastic 17th Century Tudor mansion with a more recent sympathetic extension to the property'. "The hotel has many original features one would expect from a period building including fantastic high ceilings and oak panelling. The hotel is set in its own grounds of approximately 3.6 acres.

1 week ago | gazetteherald.co.uk | Karen Darley

A drunk driver has been sentenced after a high-speed, late-night police pursuit through North and East Yorkshire. Officers from North Yorkshire Police were on the lookout for a white Astra van on Monday 17 February this year, as it had been linked to possible drink driving. A police patrol spotted it on Beverley Road, Norton, but it was driven off at speed on the B1248. More units headed towards the area, and officers eventually located it near Cowlam, heading towards Driffield.

1 week ago | gazetteherald.co.uk | Karen Darley

Marcus Skeet, who lives in Norton, ran 837 miles from Land's End to John O'Groats for charity Mind. The 17-year-old, who completed his challenge yesterday (Thursday) has so far raised £111,000. Marcus set off from Lands End on April 1, on the challenge to complete the 1,600km to John o' Groats in around 60 days. He said: "It has been two of the most difficult but greatest months of my life. "I’m an emotional mess but I just want to say, no matter how dark a place you are in.

1 week ago | gazetteherald.co.uk | Karen Darley

PLANS have been submitted to convert a barn at a popular North Yorkshire visitor attraction. PLANS have been submitted to convert a barn at a popular North Yorkshire visitor attraction. Yorkshire Lavender, based near Terrington, has applied for the change of use from general purpose agricultural barn to commercial catering facility for food preparation and supply. The application, which has been submitted to North Yorkshire Council, will be decided at officer level.