Archive - Thursday, 17 January 2019

Briggs hit late leveller for Steeton
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New project will reveal rarely seen pictures of Upper Wharfedale
THE Upper Wharfedale Arts and Literature Society will launch ‘Presenting the Past’ at Kilnsey with Conistone Hall on Saturday, January 26.
Man arrested following drugs raid on Skipton house in 'county lines' investigation
A DRUGS raid on a house in Skipton resulted in a Bradford man's arrested.
A Craven diary: Chef en route to be named top school chef, while reporter Lesley donates her long hair to charity
IT is often said that the subject most likely to inflame public outrage is that of dog mess - and has been for some years, so it seems. A report in the Craven Herald of 1969 said statistics suggested there were - at the time - around one dog for…
CCTV image released after attempted burglary at Skipton salon
POLICE have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an attempted burglary at a hair salon in Skipton.
LETTER: More work needed to save Craven pupil referral service
SIR - I was delighted to read in your paper the good news that the proposed cuts to the Craven Pupil Referral Service across North Yorkshire look set to be delayed for a year (Craven Herald, January 10).
LETTER: Santa's sleigh raises almost £7,000
Sir – On behalf of the Rotary Club of Skipton Craven I would like to thank everyone in Skipton and the surrounding villages of Bradley, Carleton and Embsay who greeted and supported our Santa with his sleigh and elves during his visits before…
Firefighters join forces to become dementia friendly
FIREFIGHTERS from Skipton, Grassington and Threshfield have come together to hold a Dementia Friends session to gain a better understanding of the condition.
New senior official appointed for regional transport role
TRANSPORT for the North has announced Jeremy Bloom, a senior industry leader with 28 years of experience, as Strategy and Programme Director.
Ghyll Golf Club name new captain and president
A NEW captain and president were named at Ghyll Golf Club's AGM on Wednesday, January 9.
Skipton Swimming Club hands out awards at presentation evening
SKIPTON Swimming Club held its annual presentation evening last Saturday at the Rendezvous in Skipton.
Skipton Angling Association holds AGM
A REASONABLE number of members were present last week for the 112th annual general meeting of the Skipton Angling Association at Skipton Working Mens Club.
Greens set for clash with league leading Hull Ionians
DESPITE losing to Otley last weekend, a vastly improved performance will stand Wharfedale in good stead as it prepares for this Saturday's clash at the Avenue against top of the league Hull Ionians (2pm kick-off).
Silsden's Danny Whitaker signs professional boxing contract
A SILSDEN boxer Danny Whitaker has recently signed his first professional boxing contract.
Doreen Bradley
BRADLEY Doreen Heather and Mark would sincerely like to thank all relatives, friends and neighbours for the kind messages and cards they have received since Doreen`s passing. Thanks to all who attended her funeral service at Waltonwrays and for…
GEORGE MILTON EYLES
EYLES George Milton On January 13, passed away peacefully in Hospital, George aged 81 years. Beloved husband of the late Susie, loving dad of Matthew and the late Lizzie. A celebration of his life will be held at St. Andrew's Church, Gargrave, on…
MONICA SCARR
SCARR Monica (nee Broughton) On January 9, 2019, peacefully at Airedale Hospital Monica aged 94 years formerly of Cononley. The beloved wife of the late Jim Scarr, loving mum of Philip, dear mother-in-law of Carolyn and a much loved grandma and…
Derek Simpson
SIMPSON Derek On January 7, suddenly in Harrogate District Hospital, Derek, aged 81 formerly of Skipton. Much loved brother of Sheila, Elizabeth and Jeannette, loving partner of Jenny and a very dear uncle and great-uncle. Funeral service will be held…
SAM OLIVER ELLIOTT
ELLIOTT Sam Oliver On Saturday January 12, 2019, tragically taken from us, Sam aged 18 years of Skipton. Much loved son of Peter and Adele, loving brother of Heidi and Lucy. Please dress for Sam as you would. Sam's funeral service will take place at…
Victor STOREY
STOREY Victor Paul, Ros and family wish to express their gratitude to everyone who attended dad's funeral and for the many messages of condolence and support they have received since he passed away, thank you all. We would also like to extend special…
HANNAH PULLAN
PULLAN Hannah Anne, Brian, Jean and Barbara would like to thank family and friends for their cards and kind messages sharing their memories of Auntie Hannah with us. Thank you to all who attended the funeral and for donations given in her memory.…
HARRY MIDDLETON
MIDDLETON Harry (Pom) Passed away peacefully at Airedale General Hospital on January 11, Harry (Pom) aged 83 years of Horton in Ribblesdale. Dearly loved husband of Margaret, a much loved father of Jill and Gary and a loving grandad and great-grandad.…
CHRISTOPHER RILEY
RILEY Christopher Passed away peacefully at home on January 13, Chris aged 82 years of Hellifield and formerly of the Falcon Manor, Settle. Beloved husband of Doris a much loved father of Christine, Kathryn, Gillian, Jane, Carole and Christopher and a…
Marea Walker
WALKER Marea Peacefully on January 10 at Milton House, Gargrave - Marea aged 81 years of Skipton. Beloved wife of the late Arthur, loving mum of Andrew and Sandra, dear mother-in-law of Karen and Ian and much loved grandma of James, Emma, Julia and…
PAULINE COATES
COATES Pauline (nee O'Hara) At home, on Friday, January 11, aged 75, with her beloved husband Keith by her side. Dearly loved mum of Martyn, Andrew and Gary, special mum-in-law and precious grandma, nanny and nana. Well known Ex Landlady of The Station…
IRENE WALTON
WALTON Irene Suddenly at home on January 7, Irene aged 76 years of Hellifield. Dearly loved wife of Cameron, loving mother of Peter and Alastair, dear mother-in-law of Isobel and Julie and grandma of Cameron, Angus, Alice Megan and Callum. Service and…
JOAN WELLS
WELLS Joan On Wednesday January 9, suddenly at home in Skipton, Joan, aged 92 years. Dearly loved wife of the late Len, much loved mum of Pauline and Nigel and mother-in-law of Roy and Karen and a dear grandma to Louise, Vicky, Tracy and Joanne and…
SANDRA HINCHCLIFFE
HINCHCLIFFE Sandra (formerly Kelly) (nee Sissons) On January 8, 2019, Sandra aged 73 years of Skipton. Loving wife of the late Norman and a much loved mum, nan and great-nan. Her funeral service will take place at Skipton Crematorium on Friday January…
MARGARET SHUTTLEWORTH
SHUTTLEWORTH Margaret Maggie, formerly of Skipton, Hellifield and Settle sadly passed away on January 1, 2019 aged 54. Loving mum to Cherell, Stacie and Chantelle and a dearly loved sister, nanna and friend. The service will be held on January 18, at…
Demand for yellow lines to be removed
A SILSDEN newsagent has renewed demands for yellow lines to be removed from the street alongside his shop.
Council acts to save Silsden from flood
BRADFORD Council came to the rescue when a secluded Silsden street flooded over the Christmas break.

16th January 2019

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Briggs hit late leveller for Steeton

New project will reveal rarely seen pictures of Upper Wharfedale

Man arrested following drugs raid on Skipton house in 'county lines' investigation

A Craven diary: Chef en route to be named top school chef, while reporter Lesley donates her long hair to charity

CCTV image released after attempted burglary at Skipton salon

LETTER: More work needed to save Craven pupil referral service

LETTER: Santa's sleigh raises almost £7,000

Firefighters join forces to become dementia friendly

New senior official appointed for regional transport role

Ghyll Golf Club name new captain and president

Skipton Swimming Club hands out awards at presentation evening

Skipton Angling Association holds AGM

Greens set for clash with league leading Hull Ionians

Silsden's Danny Whitaker signs professional boxing contract

Doreen Bradley

GEORGE MILTON EYLES

MONICA SCARR

Derek Simpson

SAM OLIVER ELLIOTT

Victor STOREY

HANNAH PULLAN

HARRY MIDDLETON

CHRISTOPHER RILEY

Marea Walker

PAULINE COATES

IRENE WALTON

JOAN WELLS

SANDRA HINCHCLIFFE

MARGARET SHUTTLEWORTH

Demand for yellow lines to be removed

Council acts to save Silsden from flood