A CRAVEN man has been given a suspended sentence after importing a child-like sex doll from China. Graeme Seward, 62, of Park Avenue, Sutton, near Skipton was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court today (Friday) after pleading guilty to the improper
A PERVERT who peeped over changing room doors to spy on women at Keighley Leisure Centre in breach of a Sexual Harm Prevention order has been locked up for three years. Connor Atkinson, 20, who moved across Yorkshire committing sexual offences,
PENDLE mayor Cllr Ken Hartley has launched his Mayor’s Commendation Awards for any person or organisation which has gone that extra mile in the district. Cllr Hartley said: “Every day people and organisations are doing some wonderful work and make
A SKIPTON actor is hoping to train the next generation of actors and see them seize the opportunities that will come with Yorkshire’s creative boom. Tom Aldersley combines his acting work with teaching performing arts to students at Bradford College
AN INQUIRY into claims that North Yorkshire's elected police, fire and crime commissioner ordered a staff member to expunge her social media links to the former leader of a kidnapping gang has found there is insufficient evidence to form a conclusion
AN Airedale nurse who enabled cancer patients to access a life prolonging drug has won a top accolade. Amy Dugdale ensured her ovarian cancer patients had access to a new drug that could give them extra months of life. She was announced winner of
A HEN harrier which was reported missing in January has been found dead on a North Yorkshire grouse moor. The RSPB said the female bird, named River, had hatched in the Bowland area last year and had been tagged with a satellite transmitter.
YOUNGSTERS were given an insight into the workings of a chemical company. Year-four pupils from Sutton Community Primary School visited Airedale Chemical, in Cross Hills. They took part in experiments, explored one of the firm’s specially-designed
TWO exhibitions taking place at Gavagan Art, in Settle, are photography by Paul Kenny, and watercolours by Norman and Anna Adams. Paul’s exhibition: ‘O Hanami - The Celebration Of Transient Beauty’ ties together several threads of his work from
AN early watercolour of Bolton Abbey (circa 1798) is one of a number of ‘golden age’ works of art being placed on show to the public at Gainsborough’s House, in Sudbury, Suffolk. The Bolton Priory painting pays homage to the landscape of Yorkshire
A NEAR-capacity audience was treated to a programme of well-known favourites and hidden gems by Skipton Choral Society at their summer concert in Christ Church, writes Sarah Glossop. The concert opened with Sir Hubert Parry’s stirring anthem, I
A SILSDEN nurse who specialises in improving people’s appearance is holding a first birthday party for her aesthetics service. Jacqui Mac uses medical treatments to reduce the visible effects of conditions like scars, skin tags, wrinkles, moles,
A ‘GOOD’ rating has been awarded to NHS Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven clinical commissioning group (CCG). NHS England gave the grade following an assessment of the organisation’s leadership, financial position and performance against key indicators
A BIG Bike Sunday show staged by the Steeton-based Girder Fork and Classic Motorcycle Club was a roaring success. More than 1,200 enthusiasts gathered for the event, at Skipton Auction Mart. And over 100 classic and modern machines were on display
