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Calling all bright sparks - Helmsley Community Library to run a hands-on Electricity Workshop

Helmsley Community Library will be running a...

A flying visit – Jonathan Pomroy signs books at Claridges in Helmsley

Claridges book shop in Helmsley will be host...

Helmsley Town Crier marks WW1 100-year commemorations with a special tribute bell

David Hinde commissions a one-off commemorative bell...

Go (nut)crackers for Christmas in Helmsley

Helmsley announces plans for festive f...

Venetian dining proves a hit in the heart of the North York Moors

La Trattoria opened its doors in Helms...

A reason to Celebrate – Helmsley cake business rises to the occasion of its 10th anniversary

Celebrate Country Cake Design in Helmsley is...

Be on Cloud Wine with the chance to try more than 100 wines from around the world, whilst raising money for charity

A pre-Christmas wine tasting event is to be ...

No secret code required – everyone welcome at Helmsley Library’s Code Club

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North Yorkshire businesses rise to the occasion with new baking collaboration

Local businesses work together to bake...

From Helmsley to Uganda – how two schools formed a firm friendship thanks to one Helmsley businesswoman

A Helmsley schoolgirl moved by an image of U...

Thomas the Baker to raise money for Kidney Research UK as its charity of the year

Chain of bakery stores has personal li...

Animal magic in Helmsley as the Yorkshire Vet pays a visit

Julian Norton to host a book signing a...

Honour for Helmsley Town Crier to perform outside the gates of Windsor Castle

Following the success of the Helmsley Town Cr...

OYEZ OYEZ! Helmsley’s first Town Crier Competition shouts out its success

Town criers from across the world competed for the m...

Something to shout about as Helmsley warms up for the National Town Crier Competition

- Yorkshire’s biggest town crier com...

Cheers to ‘Perfect Pour’ masterclasses at Helmsley’s first gin festival

Local gin producers come on board for ...

Something to shout about

Helmsley’s Town Crier puts in some prac...

Paws for thought – the four-legged fundraiser raising money for dogs less fortunate

Fudge the Spaniel will finish his Clev...

Helmsley Sawmill makes timber buildings for the Bard

Duncombe Sawmill commissioned to make ...

Ditch the posies for the sausage rolls’ies – the perfect way to say thanks this Father’s Day

Thomas the Baker introduces the special sausage b‘...

Two Helmsley delis shortlisted in Shop of the Year 2018

Hunters of Helmsley and Thomas of Helm...

Getting in the spirit of summer – Helmsley to host its first Gin Festival

The Ginilicious Festival will take pla...

Teaching pupils to be LOUD – Helmsley Community Primary school gets a visit from the Town Crier

Pupils taught the history of town criers, and how to...

‘See’ you at Helmsley Community Library’s half term workshop

Helmsley Community Library will be running a...

Helmsley Firefighter steps up to the challenge to help his ‘brothers’ in New York

A Helmsley firefighter is taking on a challe...

Celebrate the best thing since sliced bread this British Sandwich Week – the Yorkshire Flat Cap Sandwich

Thomas of Helmsley creates the Yorkshire ...

Deli introduces The Invigorator– spreading positivity for British Sandwich Week

There’s an extra reason to be happy this B...

Feathered friends receive a warm welcome in Helmsley

Two Helmsley groups work together to e...

Ryedale deli makes the shortlist for the Great British Food Awards

Hunters of Helmsley has been nominated for t...

Close-knit community raises vital funds for Helmsley Library

A knitting circle at the independent retirem...

Wheelie good fun in Helmsley to mark the Tour de Yorkshire

Pedal Powered Arcade and Best Dressed Window Competi...

Helmsley’s first Town Crier Competition attracts international competitors

Town criers from Bermuda and Nova Scot...

There’s no cop out at Helmsley Community Library this Easter

Library to run a Cops and Robbers work...

Helmsley s-hop asks for help with some missing Easter rabbits

Some-bunny’s stolen some vital lette...

Scissor Sisters – Helmsley hairdresser celebrates 35 years with staff reunion

Past and present staff from Viva Hair ...

Let them eat bread!

homas of Helmsley urges the town to Give ...

OYEZ OYEZ - Helmsley to host inaugural National Town Crier Competition

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There’s monkey business in Helmsley as local business owner heads to Uganda for conservation work

Lynn Hempsall, from Helmsley Tradition...

Helmsley in Business raises £2,700 towards the town’s Christmas light fund

Events, collection boxes and a Christm...

First three homes complete on prestigious Helmsley housing development

• Wharfedale Home�...
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Deck the church with 30 Christmas Trees

• Helmsley Christm...
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Helmsley Wines heads to 10 Downing Street

A Helmsley business is celebrating being inc...

It’s Happy Days in Helmsley as Gervase Phinn hosts a book signing

Gervase Phinn to sign copies of his ne...

Make it a Souper Saturday with Thomas of Helmsley

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The Countdown to Christmas – plans come together for Helmsley’s Big Light Switch On

As Helmsley approaches its Celebrity Christm...

Welcome the weekend with Fizz Friday at Thomas of Helmsley

Gin and prosecco tasting event to be h...

On the first day of Christmas, my local deli gave to me: Yorkshire goodies to try for my tea

Hunters of Helmsley showcases local pr...

Royally Celebrate Yorkshire’s Most Glamorous Christmas Fair with the BBC’s King Louis XIV

George Blagden, star of the BBC drama series...

Celebrate Bangers ahead of Bonfire Night with Super Sausage Saturday

Thomas of Helmsley marks UK Sausage We...

Helmsley gets ready for the Big Light Up with a day of festive fun

Helmsley in Business has announced its festive plans for 2017, with Saturda...

Help Hunters of Helmsley to win ‘Delicatessen of the Year’ in the Farm Shop & Deli Awards 2018

Local delicatessen Hunters of Helmsley is ca...

Celebrity chef cooks up a storm at Grand Opening event

Thomas of Helmsley now a ‘one-stop�...

Get a slice of the action at Helmsley’s Big Cheese

Thomas of Helmsley to hold a cheese ta...

Lord Digby Jones comes to Helmsley to set about ‘Fixing Business’

Advocate for business and former Minis...

Make an appointment with the Yorkshire Vet

Book signing with Julian Norton to take p...

Carving out a niche – Helmsley’s famous Stick Man celebrates 18 years in business

He made the famous magical stick held by Emm...

£750,000 transformation of Helmsley deli to be celebrated with Grand Opening Event

Thomas of Helmsley – now a ‘one-st...

Summer fundraising event to help Helmsley shine bright

Families invited to enjoy some summer fun while raising money t...

Thomas the Baker invests £750,000 in Helmsley deli

Thomas of Helmsley to undergo a transformation, to incorporate ...

Beer lovers head to Helmsley for a n-ice (cream) pint

Hunters of Helmsley introduces Beer Floats to celebrate Interna...

Oyez! Oyez! Helmsley’s Town Crier brings home the trophies

Helmsley’s record-breaking town crier, Dav...

Helmsley Community Library sets a detective challenge for young readers

Youngsters in Helmsley can turn detective th...

A sweet celebration of Yorkshire Day

White rose cupcakes from Thomas the Ba...

Game Dinner – in celebration of “The Glorious 12th”

With its enviable position on the southern t...

Full-time shop owner, part-time super hero

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Servic...

A latte celebrations for coffee shop’s 5th birthday

Crema Coffee House celebrates half a d...

Shouting Helmsley’s Praises

Town Crier takes the town across country ...

Award-winning market town introduces free overnight motorhome parking spaces

North Yorkshire town of Helmsley welco...

Helmsley Community Library becomes home to a slice of Helmsley history

• Replica Magna Ca...
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Helmsley’s in-demand housing development opens information centre

With interest in new homes at Helmsley excee...

Helmsley Walled Garden to host a Wedding & Spring Fair

Helmsley Walled Garden will be hosting a spe...

Dirty Hero – take on the ultimate North Yorkshire challenge event of 2017!

With a month to go till the first event, we ...

“Pop in to Shop” car parking spaces come to Helmsley

Seven parking spaces newly available i...

TV star Tony Robinson gets hands on at Helmsley’s Duncombe Sawmill

New TV series airing this month gives ...

Helmsley Open Air Pool hopes public meeting will make a splash

Public meeting to discuss the future of t...

Helmsley Community Library needs YOU!

New chapter begins as Helmsley Library...

Work begins at Swanland Park in Helmsley

Wharfedale Homes has now begun building a...

Cleveland Way National Trail now live on Google Street View from Boxing Day

360º images showcase the beauty of the longest trail c...

Helmsley in Business and Wharfedale Homes announce partnership

Helmsley in Business and Wharfedale Homes ha...

Angel Festival finds its wings in Helmsley

Helmsley’s inaugural Angel Festival has go...

Helmsley small business invited to Downing Street to mark Small Business Saturday

A small business from Helmsley was one of 10...

Canny Challenge - Helmsley School aims to collect a street full of donations for the Ryedale Food Bank

Helmsley Community Primary School has accept...

Helmsley gets a new hair do with Funk & Fur charity event to help the homeless

Helmsley will play host to fundraising event...

Make it a Crafty Christmas with a special Helmsley event

Walled Garden to hold festive afternoo...

Angels descend on Heavenly Helmsley as plans for Small Business Saturday revealed

3rd December promises five hours of fe...

Special event helps Helmsley shoppers get Christmas all wrapped up

The Feversham Arms Hotel is holding a specia...

Helmsley homes shortlisted for new-build housing award

We are pleased to announce Wharfedale Homes ...

Helmsley Walled Garden nominated for prestigious LandLove Award

Helmsley attraction shortlisted in the na...

Helmsley “honoured to host” national Small Business Saturday bus tour

• Tour to visit town on Wednesday ...
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Helmsley launches Angel Advent Calendar appeal to boost supplies at Ryedale Food Bank ahead of the festive season

• Collections will officially l...
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Plans promise to be angelic this Christmas in Helmsley

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‘Hear ye, hear ye’ – award winning town appoints award winning town crier

Britain’s Best Market town has appointed a...

Helmsley sawmill named in Small Business Saturday UK’s ‘Small Biz 100’ for 2016

A 120-year old manufacturing and retailing s...

Hunters of Helmsley honoured in Great British Food Awards

Yorkshire deli receives highly commended award

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Helmsley in Business shortlisted for prestigious Community Award

Helmsley in Business has been shortlisted fo...

Local businesswoman selected to join national taskforce to help promote Women in Enterprise

Helmsley businesswoman Carolyn Frank has bee...

Helmsley hairdresser awarded Student of the year at York College

Plus owner of Viva Hair raise...

Helmsley in Business celebrates a successful fourth year and welcomes new members and committee

Four years after being set up by two entrepr...

Eat like an Olympian with Hunters of Helmsley

Rio inspired Bauru sandwich gets gold medal from Yorkshire...

Game, Set and Match to Hunters of Helmsley as strawberries and cream hit the menu

Lazenby Visuals celebrates the arts on its first anniversary

Helmsley a...

Putting Helmsley on the map – new app encourages people to explore on foot

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Owner of Duncombe Sawmill heads to Buckingham Palace to receive MBE

Helmsley busi...

Local businesswoman campaigns for better rural roads

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Helmsley award win takes school pupils to the capital for an educational trip to remember

Twenty five youngsters from Helmsley Communit...

Coach fees get parked in Helmsley

Coach parking is now free in the town�...

Helmsley businesswoman nominated at Yorkshire Women of Achievement Awards 2016

The owner of Duncombe Sawmilll, Emma Woods, ...

Helmsley Birds of Prey handler nominated for national award

A 24-year old from Helmsley has been nominat...

Hunters of Helmsley toasts a Yorkshire tipple for English Wine Week

In celebration of English Wine Week (28th Ma...

Hunters of Helmsley launches new gluten free range for Coeliac Awareness Week

9th May heralds the start of Coeliac Awarene...

Author comes to Helmsley to sign copies of humorous tale about the Cleveland Way

• Andrew Nichol’s novel follo...
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Helmsley in Business welcomes 12 new members and offers an open invitation for AGM

Independent business group Helmsley in Business is celebrating welcoming 12...

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas...?

Some days it may not even feel like winter 2015 has quite finished yet, but...

Local business celebrates anniversary with plans for expansion and new jobs

Viva Hair is celebrating its 4th anniversary at the Barkers Yard developmen...

Welly-come to Helmsley for the Tour de Yorkshire

With the Tour de Yorkshire just a few short weeks away, Helmsley is invitin...

Yorkshire Chippies Recognised With Quality Award Scheme

Scotts of Helmsley has maintained the National Federation of Fish Friers (N...

Google Gurus head to Helmsley

Helmsley welcomed experts from technological giant Google this week, offeri...

Let them eat Pie!

Partnerships are as easy as pie for three local businesses, who have come t...

Buongiorno Helmsley - Popular Italian restaurant re-opens its doors under new management

The much-loved Gepetto’s Italian restaurant in Helmsley opened its doors ...

Grand Art Auction to raise funds for Helmsley Arts Centre

Helmsley Arts Centre is to host a Grand Art Auction to raise vital funds fo...

Owner of Duncombe Sawmill awarded MBE in New Year Honours

A Helmsley businesswoman has been awarded an MBE for services to rural busi...

Archbishop Sentamu visits Helmsley on his Pilgrimage of Prayer, Witness and Blessing

The Archbishop of York will visit Helmsley on Friday 8th and Saturday 9th J...

Helmsley continues to fight ‘ludicrous’ Post Office closure proposals

Helmsley in Business is urging the community to come along to a public meet...

Helmsley crowned best market town high street in Britain

Helmsley has beaten off hundreds of high streets across the country to be n...

Christmas is all wrapped up with Helmsley’s panto-themed fun day

Festive Fun Day takes place on Small Business Saturday, complete with ice r...

Small town takes on the big boys for Black Friday

Market town of Helmsley in North Yorkshire urges shoppers to keep it local ...

Helmsley offers late night crafty Christmas shopping event

Helmsley Walled Garden to open for a special evening event on 11th Dece...

Visit Helmsley launches new online identity

An exciting new website and brand identity has been launched for the town o...

Helmsley hosts the very first #HelmsleyTweetUp for local businesses

Helmsley has hosted its very first TweetUp, where people from across the co...

Winterscape - Drawn Lines. November 2015

Saltbox Gallery in Helmsley is all set to go with its Winter 2015 Christmas...

Soap star helps celebrate a special fifteenth birthday in Helmsley

Luxury fashion boutique Pennita, in Helmsley, celebrated its 15th birthday ...

Helmsley needs public’s help to be crowned Britain’s best high street

Helmsley needs your votes in the national competition to find Britain’s b...

“Oh no it isn’t”...Helmsley announces Panto themed Christmas Tree Festival and Festive Fun Day

Town celebrates its independent businesses with a Festive Fun Day to mark t...

Cakes without the calories

World’s First Knitted Cake Festival celebrates 40 entries and £875 r...

Hunters of Helmsley clinches Independent Retailer of the Year Award

Hunters of Helmsley is celebrating winning the Independent Retailer of the ...

Helmsley in Business celebrates record boost in numbers

Helmsley in Business is celebrating welcoming 18 local businesses as new me...

LittleFest takes centre stage at Helmsley for an encore performance

Quirky arts festival returns to Helmsle...

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Let them knit cake

Helmsley launches World’s first Knitt...

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Helmsley’s Traditional Sweet Shop goes bananas to help Orangutan Orphanage

A Helmsley business owner is calling out for sweet-toothed Ryedale resident...

North Yorkshire deli Hunters of Helmsley named Britain’s Best Small Shop

Hunters of Helmsley has been named Britain’s Best Small Shop at a House o...

“Oh no it isn’t”...Helmsley announces Panto themed Christmas Tree Festival and Festive Fun Day

Town celebrates its independent busines...

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Helmsley Cafe goes grande with extension

Crema Coffee House fully reopens after ...

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Not your run of the mill appearance for Helmsley business at Chelsea Flower Show

A Helmsley business specialising in manufacturing quality products from cer...

Helmsley needs your vote as local high streets battle to be Britain’s best

Helmsley beats off competition from hun...

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We’ve Won....! ‘Hotel of the Year’ ~ Visit York Tourism Awards

The Black Swan, Helmsley is thrilled to have won the prestigious accolade �...