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  Victory Taylor made at Wharfe Meadows

  22 minutes ago in Sport

  Ian Taylor won a fast and furious battle at Otley when the fourth race in the Yorkshire Summer Series was staged last Wednesday.

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  Barnoldswick bike manufacturer eyes £2.5 million velodrome

  2 hours ago in News

  A West Craven cycling parts manufacturer has unveiled a plan to build a £2.5 million velodrome in Barnoldswick.

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  South Craven School in Cross Hills plans European-style sports dome

  2 hours ago in News

  Sport in Craven could get a massive boost after plans for two major sports facilities were revealed this week.

• Louis Stanley DRAKE

  4 hours ago in Deaths

  DRAKE Louis Stanley On June 18 2013 peacefully at home, with his family, Louis aged 74 years of Glusburn, formerly of Skipton. Beloved husband of Andrea, loving father of Angela, Gillian and Samantha, father in law of David, Tim and Richard and very special grandad of James, Alice, Tom, Ben, Oliver and Emily. Funeral arrangements later. Please visit www.david-gallagher.co.uk or telephone 01535 690979 for further details.

• Ethel Hartley

  4 hours ago in Deaths

  HARTLEY Ethel (nee Carr) Peacefully after a short illness on June 15, 2013 in hospital. Ethel aged 75 years of Rimington. The dearly loved wife of the late Richard, much loved mother of John and Allen, loving mother-in-law of Julie and Katrina, devoted granny of Louise, Andrew, Shaun, James and Richard, dear sister of Harry, Christine and Audrey also a loved sister-in-law and loved by all the family. Reposing in 'Peacehaven' Chapel of Rest. Service and interment will take place at Martin Top Chapel on Tuesday June 25, at 11.00a.m. Family flowers only please, donations in memory of Ethel if so desired may be given for either Martin Top Chapel (please make cheques payable to Salem Congregational Chapel) or Rimington Memorial Institute, c/o Mr. J. Hartley, Mylah Farm, Rimington, Clitheroe, BB7 4EB. Inquiries to Brian Price & Son, Funeral Directors, Tel: 01200 441297.

• Bryan Summersgill

  4 hours ago in Acknowledgements

  SUMMERSGILL Bryan The family of the late Bryan Summersgill would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards of condolence and donations received during their recent sad loss. Thanks also to Rev'd David Williams for the wonderful service of celebration conducted at Christ Church, Skipton, to Steve and everyone at Howcroft's Funeral service, and to all who attended the service in Bryan’s memory.

• Muriel Hobson

  4 hours ago in Deaths

  HOBSON Muriel On June 4 peacefully at Airedale General Hospital, Muriel aged 83 years of Cross Hills. Beloved wife of the late Trevor, loving mother of the late Yolande, mother in law to Michael, much loved grandmother of Simon and Tim and great grandmother to Jessica and Alice. The funeral service was held at St Peter's Methodist Church, Cross Hills, on Thursday June 13.

• Doreen Baldwin

  4 hours ago in Acknowledgements

  BALDWIN Doreen (nee Brooke) Allan, David and family would like to express their sincere thanks to all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kindness following our sudden loss of our loved one and for the donations to Manorlands Hospice. Thanks also to the paramedics and staff at I.C.U. Airedale, to Sandie Exley-Watts, Robert Clark of Emmott & Bradley and to all who have paid their respect to a wonderful joyous wife and sister.

• Marjorie Metcalfe

  4 hours ago in Deaths

  METCALFE Marjorie On June 3 peacefully at home with her family around her, Marjorie aged 92 years of Cowling, formerly Arncliffe. Beloved wife of the late John (Jack), dear mother of Jennifer and a much love grandmother of Jo'ann. The funeral service was held at Skipton Crematorium on Friday June 14. Special thanks to Dr Wilkinson, the District Nurses and the Care Team.

• Emma Lucy Fenton

  4 hours ago in Deaths

  FENTON Emma Lucy Peacefully at home on June 12, Emma aged 44 years of Rathmell. Dearly loved wife of Rupert, a much loved mother of Mia, Evie and Lexi, loving daughter of Angus and Prue Shaw, daughter in law of Ramsay and Judith and dear sister of Milla and Anna. A memorial service will take place Giggleswick School Chapel, Giggleswick, on Friday June 28 at 2.30p.m., following private interment. Donations may be made in memory of Emma if so desired to Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research U.K., c/o Duncan Robinson Funeral Services, Unit 2, Kings Mill Lane, Settle, BD24 9BS. Tel. 01729 825444.

• William James (Jim) Traynor

  4 hours ago in Acknowledgements

  TRAYNOR William James (Jim) Pat and family would like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, cards and messages of condolence and donations received during the recent sad loss of Jim. Special thanks to Molly Duxbury and Pat McGuiness for all their care, to Rev. Tim Calow for his kind words and to David Gallagher for all his support. Final thanks to everyone who offered their support by attending the funeral service.

• Capt WH GRIFFITHS

  4 hours ago in In Memoriam

  Capt W H GRIFFITHS (Griff) Died June 24 2011 If I could only reach through space to hold your hand And hear through Angel bells your voice, If I could only see your face and loving smile And for a while dwell in your heart once more, To share the love we had forevermore. Missing you my darling. Your devoted Polly. Also loving memories from friends and family. xx

• Michael Blench

  4 hours ago in In Memoriam

  Michael BLENCH June 22, 2012. Your vacant place no one can fill, We miss you now and always will. Love from Andrew, Janet, Joel, David, Wendy, Alan and Maddie. xxxxxxx

• David Rymer

  4 hours ago in Acknowledgements

  RYMER David Margaret would like to thank everyone for expressions of condolence and prayers and to all who have supported us over the years. Special thanks to David`s carers, Threshfield Court, Grassington Medical Centre and District Nurses for help which allowed David to stay at home. The staff of Threshfield Court were wonderful especially doing the last days of David`s life. Family also gave freely of their time and care throughout a long illness, grateful thanks to Father Andrew for his comforting service and John Spencer for his heartfelt tribute, thanks to Liz, Anne and Pam for lovely flowers and to Rachel, Judith and Dennis. Many thanks for generous donations to The Stroke Association and finally a big thank you to Philip and all at Howcroft's for their professional service.

• Donald ECCLESTON

  4 hours ago in Deaths

  ECCLESTON Donald Peacefully at home on June 13 Donald aged 77 years of Settle. Dearly loved husband of Shirley, much loved dad of Mandy and Janet, dear father-in-law of Trevor and Ian and a loving grandad and great-grandad. Service and interment will take place at Settle Parish Church on Thursday June 20 at 1.00pm. Flowers welcome but donations may be made in lieu of flowers if so desired to the British Heart Foundation c/o Duncan Robinson Funeral Services, Unit 2, Kings Mill Lane, Settle, BD24 9BS. Tel. 01729 825444.

• Muriel WATKINSON

  4 hours ago in In Memoriam

  Muriel WATKINSON 21.06.2012 No verse can say, no flowers repay, how much we lost one year today. Close to our hearts you will always stay, loved and remembered every day. Love, Keith, Julie, Jeanette and all the family.

• john lewis

  4 hours ago in Acknowledgements

  LEWIS John The family of the late John would like to thank all family, friends and neighbours for their kind expressions of sympathy, letters of condolence and donations received, totalling £1000 for Brain Tumour Research. Special thanks to Dr. McCulloch and Dr. Boddey at Grassington Surgery and district nurses and carers. A final thanks to everyone who gave their support by attending the funeral service.

• Elizabeth MORLAND

  4 hours ago in In Memoriam

  Elizabeth MORLAND Heartfelt and loving memories of Elizabeth, our dear sister, sister in law and auntie. Died June 20, 2008. Your smile is in the sunshine, Your laughter in the breeze, Your love is all around us, In the air we breathe. In our minds are the memories, Of all the things we shared, In our hearts is the love, For a sister who loved and cared. Deeply loved and forever in our hearts. Love and miss you always. From your Ever Loving Family. xxxx

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