A NEW priest-in-charge has today been announced to look after a group of churches in the Dales.

The Rev James Theodosius will take charge at Kettlewell with Conistone, Hubberholme, and Arncliffe with Halton Gill.

Mr Theodosius is currently serving as chaplain at the University of Exeter.

The announcement was made to members of the different congregations at services this morning.

The post has been vacant since the retirement of the previous incumbent, the Rev Peter Yorkstone, in April.