Criticism of Government education policy and a tribute to a former pupil killed in Afghanistan featured in South Craven School’s presentation evening. The headteacher of the Cross Hills school, Dr Andrew Cummings, highlighted the controversy over
Fluffy black and white sheepdogs will help to boost a fund set up in memory of Harry Marsden-Mellin, who died of a brain tumour in 2010 aged just ten months. His mum, Skipton hairdresser Claire Marsden, has acquired the cute toys and is looking
The Langcliffe Singers will be filling Settle Parish Church with music and candlelight when they perform their concert of 20th century French music on Saturday, December 15. Called Fête des Lumières, in reference to the Festival of Lights held
St Joseph’s Roman Catholic Church, at Barnoldswick, welcomed some special guests to its Sunday mass. The mayor and mayoress of Pendle, Coun Asjad Mahmood, and his wife, Samina Khan, visited as part of their tour of churches in the area. They
A musical production staged by South Craven School at Cross Hills sold out within five days of tickets going on sale. Pupils performed High School Musical at the end of last week. The upbeat show featured the leading characters Troy played by Tom
Charging at Skipton’s Craven Pool car park could see visitor numbers falling, councillors have been warned. Introducing short term charging at the Gargrave Road pool and fitness centre is currently being considered by Craven District Council as
“Christmas is Coming” to Christ Church, Skipton, next Friday, December 14. That is the title of a concert being staged by Ilkley chamber choir Pinsuti. The programme will include Christmas music and carols, some of which are less well known.
Craven’s contribution to Welcome to Yorkshire is to increase by more than 700 per cent to £10,000. Councillors agreed to upping Craven District Council’s annual contribution from £1,239 after hearing that the tourism promoter had lost its core
Three groups have won cash hand-outs from the Heritage Lottery Fund to explore their heritage and bring the past to life. The Grassington Hub and Community Library and Long Preston Heritage Group have each been awarded £8,300, while Skipton-based
A developer has launched an appeal against refusal of outline plans to build more than 50 homes on a field in Sutton-in-Craven. Craven District Council’s planning committee went against officers’ advice and turned down the scheme for 53 houses
Threats to increase the cost of school transport could impact on the future viability of a Craven senior school, councillors were told. Hiking fares for Gargrave pupils attending Upper Wharfedale School in Threshfield could see an exodus of children
Boom Boom Bags - a Young Enterprise company at Skipton Girls’ High School - is competing in the North Yorkshire round of a UK competition to find the country’s next generation of business leaders. The 10 team members, aged from 16 to 18, have designed
Grassington folk/pop singer-songwriter Meghann Clancy is launching her debut album on Monday. Take Flight is made up of 10 original songs, composed by Meghann and performed alongside a group of talented musicians, with instrumentation varying from
100 years ago For some weeks, the Conistone-with-Kilnsey rector had been unable to hold Sunday services because the heating apparatus had become too infirm. A new boiler had now been installed and services were to resume. The visit of Walter
A mother and daughter, whose car plunged into the Chelker Reservoir in May, have raised more than £3,000 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. Denise Hirst and Trudy Murgatroyd held a successful charity sale and auction in their home village of Draughton
The York and North Yorkshire Road Safety Partnership, 95 Alive, launched its annual festive drink and drug drive campaign on Saturday. Officers have been out in force since the crackdown began and will continue to patrol the roads to keep people
