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The Thirsk Weekly News is a family-owned paper for Thirsk and the surrounding area
22nd November, 2025.
U13 Blues vs Seaton Carew
The Blues were at home today for only their second home game of the season. Meeting Seaton Carew for the return fixture having met them earlier in the season.
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22nd November, 2025.
On 14 November, Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers were awarded The King’s Award for Voluntary Service for 2025 for promoting community participation in sport, improving fitness and health through coaching, competition and social inclusion.
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22nd November, 2025.
At Slimming World Thirsk, we all decided to do the 100 mile walk challenge in October to raise money for Breast cancer.
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15th November, 2025.
Jasmine Harrison from Thirsk continues her solo Mini Globe Sail Boat Race and has arrived in Durban, South Africa.
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15th November, 2025.
Over the last week, the Harriers have been racing across North Yorkshire. On Saturday 8 November, Esther Harrison continued her excellent form and took the overall female win, and 8th overall, in a time of 4:26:50 at the Hardmoors Goathland Marathon.
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15th November, 2025.
Once again as in recent years hundreds of people from Thirsk and Sowerby came to the War Memorial at Sowerby on Remembrance Sunday to honour those whose names are recorded on the War Memorial there.
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8th November, 2025.
In a display of community spirit and shared values, soldiers from the 4th Regiment Royal Artillery recently joined local residents to support the upkeep of St Columba’s Church in Topcliffe.
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8th November, 2025.
Ellie Pawlett, daughter of Kate Pawlett, director and manager of the World of James Herriot, Thirsk has recently completed a trek to Everest Base Camp with a mission to put the World of James Herriot on top of the world with a special banner entitled “World of James Herriot, High in the Himalayas”.
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8th November, 2025.
The search for the best pub in the Thirsk & Malton constituency has reached its exciting conclusion, with the Providence Inn in Yedingham taking the top spot. The Star at Harome came in a close second, while The Royal in Thirsk took third place.
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1st November, 2025.
As temperatures started to drop and clocks went back, the Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers were out embracing the bright and muddy conditions at Lockton Limping fell race, which is the third counter in the Esk Valley winter series.
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1st November, 2025.
In the spring of 2023, Gwyneth Wright was living life to the fullest. A talented watercolour artist, devoted grandmother, and active member of her North Yorkshire community, she spent her days painting landscapes.
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1st November, 2025.
Independent electrical wholesaler Upex Electrical has welcomed Lewis Crabtree to its Thirsk team, marking the latest step in its commitment to people-first growth at a time when many businesses are turning to AI to cut headcount.
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25th October, 2025.
Sunday 19 October was a beautiful early autumn morning for the Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers to host a fell race, the Gormire Gamble.
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25th October, 2025.
Fulford 1-4 Falcons
The under 12’s girls headed to York on Saturday morning to face Fulford.
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25th October, 2025.
Since the summer break, we have enjoyed two lovely demonstrations.
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18th October, 2025.
The Blues travelled away again today to Prissick with a view to follow up an build upon their great performance from last week.
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18th October, 2025.
A mother from Thirsk, who endured a life-threatening mental health crisis following the birth of her first child, is marking World Mental Health Day.
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18th October, 2025.
A fundraising quiz was held at Thirsk and Sowerby Institute on the 10 October to raise funds for TYC (Thirsk Youth Club).
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11th October, 2025.
Occasionally, I end up in some
unusual situations in pursuit of
items of interest for these columns,
but last week's was the oddest.
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11th October, 2025.
U12 Thirsk Falcons Whites
North Riding County Cup – 2nd
Round
Thirsk Falcons Whites 4 – 0
Nunthorpe Athletic JFC U12
A bright but blustery Sunday
morning greeted both sides at SSV,
with powerful winds sweeping across pitch 2 and adding an extra challenge to the County Cup
encounter.
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11th October, 2025.
Home in Thirsk, North Yorkshire,
welcomed residents, families,
friends, and members of the local
community to its annual Harvest
Festival celebration
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4th October, 2025.
Thirsk Falcons u10 Girls v
Strensall Tigers u9’s
A nice morning down at the SSV
saw us playing against a very
strong side Strensall Tigers.
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4th October, 2025.
Despite there being no races
in the club championship this
weekend, there were still quite a
few Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers
out and about racing
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4th October, 2025.
Something that helps make
Thirsk outstanding as a place to
live or visit is the wealth of colour
and shape in the flower displays in
and around the town centre
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27th September, 2025.
On Thursday morning, Julian Norton stepped out of his popular and very busy veterinary practice in Thirsk to hand over a cheque for £475 collected by Thalasgair Labradors from Sessay.......
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27th September, 2025.
A game of highs, heartbreak, and hard lessons.
From the first whistle, the tempo was fierce. We came out with purpose, pressing high and moving the ball with confidence.......
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27th September, 2025.
A storm might have got in the way of Ian Smith’s epic fundraising cycle ride, but he still managed to pedal some 750km (466 miles) in aid of Diabetes UK.......
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20th September, 2025.
arish Church had an open day to explore the building and learn its secrets and long history.......
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20th September, 2025.
The completion of 64 new affordable homes in the village of Sowerby, near Thirsk, has been welcomed by local MP, providing much-needed affordable options for local residents.......
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20th September, 2025.
Cundall Manor School marked the start of the Michaelmas Term in its own unique way last week, as pupils from Year 3 through to Year 11 took part in the school’s much-loved triathlon tradition.......
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13th September, 2025.
Thirsk Salvation Army was buzzing with busy fashion bees at a Kids Creative Wardrobe event which saw youngsters upcycle plain clothes to create new unique outfits to take home.......
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13th September, 2025.
Rudding Park, Harrogate sponsored the Stylish Dressed competitions at Thirsk Racecourse last Saturday and attracted a colourful range of outfits amongst the racegoers.......
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13th September, 2025.
Ruby Lodge Care Home in Thirsk recently held a successful Mayfair event, welcoming residents, their families, local businesses, and members of the wider community for an afternoon of entertainment, shopping, and connection.......
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6th September, 2025.
Sunday 31st August saw 9 fantastic teams take to the courts for the Thirsk Netball Tournament, all in support of our community fundraising goal: £3,000 for a 24/7 community defibrillator to be housed at Thirsk High School.......
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6th September, 2025.
As the summer draws to a close, Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers have been making the most of the longer days and warmer weather with a very busy week’s racing.......
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30th August, 2025.
Students from Thirsk School and Sixth Form College have been celebrating receiving a fabulous set of GSCE results this morning.......
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30th August, 2025.
Across the last few weeks, Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers have taken on new challenges outside of their normal races.......
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30th August, 2025.
As the latest in the Downton Abbey franchise is released readers may remember in the last film 'Downton Abbey: A New Era' there was a slightly surreal moment when Thirsk and cinema feature......
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23rd August, 2025.
A stream of eager music listeners came along to Thirsk Hall’s stunning sculpture garden to see and hear the opening event of the de Mowbray Music Festival 2025 in the glorious sunshine in a sculptured marquee and a grand sculptural setting......
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23rd August, 2025.
Young dog lovers Charlie and Georgie Donnor-Broom, aged 12 and 10 from Thirsk and their canine companions, Hedges and Yoyo, both Labradors......
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23rd August, 2025.
By the end of this month (August), nine-year-old Faye Handyside will leave her grandparents’ Ribbleton home with a Google Maps-like knowledge of the local area after using their house as her base for daily......
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16th August, 2025.
The evening of 6th August saw over 90 Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers compete in or support the club’s Sessay Swift 6km race - a one loop......
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16th August, 2025.
Scottish Raider Paddy The Squire travelled 117 miles down from Carrutherstown, in Dumfries and Galloway to land the spoils in the feature race on the Thirsk Superhero card last Friday......
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9th August, 2025.
Despite a damp start, the ninth Thirsk and Sowerby Festival was a great success last Sunday on 3rd August, on the Flatts field in Sowerby......
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9th August, 2025.
What a night at Thirsk & Sowerby Institute......
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9th August, 2025.
The following is a brief overview of the Rotary Junior Endeavour Awards......
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2nd August, 2025.
It may sound like an unlikely combination but the 1st Vale of Mowbray Guides and 2nd Thirsk Brownies have recently had a visit from Thirsk Rugby Club......
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2nd August, 2025.
Overnight on Monday (21st July) two large planted containers of flowers on The Marage in Thirsk, by Millgate car park were upturned......
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2nd August, 2025.
When Kevin Hollinrake achieved his dream in 2015 of becoming the MP for Thirsk and Malton as successor to Anne Macintosh......
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26th July, 2025.
Our June meeting was in Sowerby Parochial Hall and we were advised by Charlotte Garbutt, who runs her own advisory service and spoke about the impact of colour......
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26th July, 2025.
13-Year-Olds Conquer Ben Nevis on Summer Term Adventure......
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26th July, 2025.
The Harrogate District Summer Race League concluded with the Norman Smith Handicap Race on 16 July, hosted by Wetherby Runners AC......
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19th July, 2025.
Sowery Primary Academy is an excellent school with a dedicated teaching team, who they know that not all learning is done in the classroom......
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19th July, 2025.
At around 2pm yesterday, Wednesday 9 July, we were called to Carlton Road in Carlton Miniott following a report that a grey Kia Sportage car had collided with a pedestrian......
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19th July, 2025.
Thrilled to be named Beer Drinker of the Year 2025 by the All-Party Parliamentary Beer Group at the Annual Beer Awards Dinner......
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12th July, 2025.
Dandy Style (pictured, Photo credit: Hannah Ali) ridden by jockey Paul Mulrennan built on his racecourse experience when galloping clear down the centre of the track to land the opener at Thirsk last Tuesday......
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12th July, 2025.
Cundall Manor School celebrated its end-of-year Speech Day and Prize Giving on Saturday, 28 June 2025, with a special guest appearance from England and Yorkshire cricketer Dawid Malan......
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12th July, 2025.
Saturday 5th July saw 22 new runners from the Thirsk and Sowerby Harriers Beginners to 5K course taking on their graduation run at Easingwold Millfield parkrun, with 36 existing Harriers there to support the group......
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5th July, 2025.
Ruby Lodge Care Home in Thirsk recently marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a vibrant and heartfelt garden party......
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5th July, 2025.
The warm weekend weather provided the perfect backdrop for His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of North Yorkshire and the Archbishop of York’s Garden Party.....
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5th July, 2025.
For our June meeting, we welcomed Daphne Dawson from York. Her title was "All Shapes and Sizes".....
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28th June, 2025.
Jasmine Harrison (from Thirsk)arrived to a warm welcome in Fiji completing leg 2 of the Mini Globe Race.....
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28th June, 2025.
The World of James Herriot in Thirsk has sponsored a red parrot named Zeke at Morndyke parrot sanctuary near Thirsk....
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28th June, 2025.
Once again, Tracey and Bill Gilbert of Thalasgair Labrador Kennels, Sessay, organized a well attended and very popular fun dog show at Thirsk Auction Mart....
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21st June, 2025.
Recently celebrating her 100th birthday, Eileen Burnley, a resident at Ruby Lodge Care Home in Thirsk, had one special wish — to get back in the swimming pool....
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21st June, 2025.
In early 1995 a plea was made to the Thirsk community by the Town Council - effectively, if you want to keep the cinema in town open....
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21st June, 2025.
Much appreciation to everyone who joined us yesterday for the Thirsk Falcons End of Season Presentation Day....
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14th June, 2025.
What an incredible day in memory of the legendary Dave Whitfield....
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14th June, 2025.
The quiz held on the 6th June at Thirsk & Sowerby Institute was again well attended....
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14th June, 2025.
In A Hurry lived up to her name when landing Division I of the Restricted Maiden Stakes to open the Thirsk Racecourse afternoon meeting last Friday....
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7th June, 2025.
Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s rapid response to a devastating road traffic collision took centre stage....
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7th June, 2025.
Then there was a busy weekend of tracking Paul Peacock in the Hardmoors 110 with support on the course from Gavin Coventry and Kirsty Naylor who braved a very early morning....
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7th June, 2025.
In an age of constant digital distractions, Cundall Manor School near Helperby stands apart. As a co-educational, phone-free school set in the stunning countryside....
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31st May, 2025.
Quite a long queue built up during Saturday morning, on 24th May at Thirsk’s White Rose Bookshop and café, where local tv vet, Julian Norton, famed for Channel Five’s twenty series of “The Yorkshire Vet” came along to sign copies of his new book, “A Yorkshire Vet: Back to Herriot Country”....
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31st May, 2025.
Senior councillors have pledged to ensure the fairest system for all parents across North Yorkshire following a debate on the authority’s revised home to school transport policy....
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31st May, 2025.
Senior councillors have pledged to ensure the fairest system for all parents across North Yorkshire following a debate on the authority’s revised home to school transport policy....
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24th May, 2025.
On a very hot and sunny afternoon a team from North Yorkshire Council Highways Department removed the signs and concrete chicane which have made Sowerby Road one-way for a long time....
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24th May, 2025.
A Thirsk hospice charity is to name one of its inpatient rooms after a charitable trust following a £400,000 donation....
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24th May, 2025.
Carole Cameron, Head of Queen Mary’s School, Topcliffe, has been honoured at Buckingham Palace for her exceptional service to education...
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17th May, 2025.
Award-winning businessman and former soldier, Lee Harris-Hamer, joined fellow veterans and winner of BBC1’s The Traitors, Harry Clark, to mark the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day)...
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17th May, 2025.
It happened between 11am and 12.30pm on Friday 2 May, in Thirsk School and Sixth Form. A Trek mountain bike was stolen from the roof rack of a vehicle parked in the car park...
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17th May, 2025.
Cundall Manor School is proud to celebrate the remarkable achievements of pupil Alistair, whose passion and dedication to hockey have seen him excel both nationally and locally over the Easter break...
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10th May, 2025.
Promptly away from the stalls, jockey Sam James sent 8/1 chance Flight Plan to lead the thirteen runner field in the feature race at Thirsk last Saturday...
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10th May, 2025.
Finally, as reported last week, after well over twenty years as our tireless Club Press Officer, Marian Codling has understandably decided to step down from the role and completed her last press report last week...
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10th May, 2025.
Last year, one of our neighbours started offering walking heritage tours of Thirsk, now she will have some competition from Herriot veterinary themed guided walks...
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3rd May, 2025.
The “temporary” one way system in force on Sowerby Road in Thirsk since 2023 is to end...
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3rd May, 2025.
The weekend saw metaphorical green shoots in multiple forms for Sessay CC Emeralds teams...
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3rd May, 2025.
Thirsk 4 Elvington 2
Today Thirsk welcomed Elvington to the S.S.V for our final game of the season...
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