Shoppers have been given more tasty choices and better service following the investment of £800,000 into one of the county's supermarkets.

Improvements to the Co-op store at Endeavour Wharf, in Whitby, include a 4,400 sq ft extension of the warehouse to house more food and non-food goods.

CAR RALLY: The Yorkshire Dales MG Owners Club will hold its spring rally at Kiplin Hall, on Sunday. Other marques will be joining the concourse by invitation. Cars are expected to begin arrriving at about 3pm.

LEARNING EXPERIENCE: Richmond's Co-op supermarket joins in Adult Learners week by hosting an exhibition from today. Workshops will be held between 10am and noon each day and include a Taste of France today, Sabor de Espana tomorrow and Sugar Crafts on Thursday. For details, call (01748) 850171.

DAIRY DATE: The latest dairy equipment will be on show at an open day at Hunters Hill Farm, near Crakehall, today. Robotic milking and zero grazing equipment will be at work with industry speakers expected between noon and 2pm. Places can be booked by calling (01285) 646517.

FOOTBALL JOY: The under-15 football team at Northallerton College has won the Hambleton and Richmondshire area cup, beating Easingwold School 3-1 in the final last week.

YORK RACES: Various restrictions have been placed on roads around York racecourse while horse racing takes place. The waiting of vehicles has been prohibited along Knavesmire Road, Racecourse Road, Campleshon Road, Knavesmire Avenue, Albemarle Road, Knavesmire Crescent and Bishopthorpe Road. The restrictions will apply until 8pm on Thursday.