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Property selling advice from Mark Stephenson Selling your home in winter might seem challenging, but with these tips, your property will shine even on the coldest days. A Cozy First Impression Ensure the path to your front door is clear of leaves, snow and debris. If it’s icy, salt the…

From the Archbishop of York, Stephen Cottrell. The First Nowell, the angels did say, was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay. If you were asked to name your favourite Christmas carol, this isn’t likely to be the first one that comes to mind. It’s more likely to…

Since bursting onto the nation’s screens back in 2012, Rylan Clark has spent the last ten years hopping between some of the UK’s most popular television programmes. First a comedy figure and now a national treasure, Rylan’s unlikely journey to stardom is testament to how simply ‘being yourself’ when combined…

Creative Director of NE Theatre York Q What is your background? For the best part of my life, I have worked in retail. My career began in visual merchandising, creating window displays at stores and infusing a drop of “theatre” into the shopping experience. Despite my passion for acting, timings…

by Keith Baldwin, FamilyWillsYork In April 2016, aged 53, I was diagnosed with bladder cancer and referred to Jimmy’s. I was told the cancer would grow faster than radiation or chemo treatments could act, so I needed to have my bladder removed. Just 4 months later, I was the 5th…

Talking to Ray King, Chair of Trustees, and Lisa Rich, Venue Manager Ray King and Lisa Rich joined The Milton Rooms either side of the Covid pandemic — Lisa just a week before the UK descended into national lockdown, Ray when we were emerging out of the other side. Both…

We spoke with Mark about the estate agency he has run for over 21 years, what keeps him motivated, and his hopes for the future. What made you start the business? I’ve been an Estate Agent for the last 37 years and, having experienced working within larger corporate companies, I…

Hundreds turn out in Malton for the return of ‘Britains Tastiest 10K. Malton’s foodie-themed 10k made an epic return this Sunday 17th September 2023, with hundreds of racers tackling the culinary course, with many donning food and drink themed costumes Passers-by may have been confused to see a number of…

200 issues. Two. Hundred. Can you believe it? Handy Mag Ryedale has been at the heart of local life since 2005, supporting local people, businesses and charities and celebrating what a wonderful, amazing and delightful place Ryedale is. From our offices at 18F Market Place, Malton, looking out over St…

Tackling mental health, isolation and loneliness with Next Steps Next Steps is a small registered charity in Ryedale dedicated to supporting individuals facing mental health challenges, promoting wellbeing, and combating isolation and loneliness. Since opening in 2001, the organisation has become a vital resource for the local community. Operating as…