A TOP call of 4,700gns (£4,935) for an in-calf heifer from the highly regarded Ury Maid family was recorded at the second annual reduction sale of pedigree Beef Shorthorns from the Rt Hon Gerald Turton’s renowned Upsall herd near Thirsk at CCM Skipton
WATER levels continue to drop at Yorkshire Water reservoirs - prompting the company to urge people to report any leaks so they can be repaired as soon as possible. This was Thruscross Reservoir, Blubberhouses, at the weekend. Tim Quantrill, who
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a male suffered serious injuries after being assaulted at Skipton Bus Station in the early hours of Sunday, July 31. A spokesperson for Craven Police say they need information to try to identify the person
CATTLE have had something to be curious about after a telegraph pole in their field near Gargrave was 'completely demolished' bringing down the overhead phone cable. A farm vehicle is believed to have gone through a fence on a bend on the narrow
WE are giving local charities the chance to take a share in a massive £16k giveaway. It could be that you volunteer or work for a charity, or you may just want to support your favourite local charity by nominating it for a share of the £16,000
THERE was a welcome return for the Young Farmers’ Club 76th show held at Rathmell Old School, Rathmell, and adjoining fields at the weekend. Following a two year enforced break because of the coronavirus pandemic, there was a great turnout of entries
I WAS rather intrigued by the editorial in last week’s Craven Herald, August 4, with regard to the Holy Trinity Church clock at the head of Skipton High Street (Church clock - who pays?). To chime or not to chime, appears to be the question. As
IN the next days ballots for the leadership of the Conservative Party will begin to be delivered to Conservative members. They face a grave choice. The country and the wider world are facing multiple crises. There are escalating tensions between
ART in the Pen returns to Skipton Auction Mart this weekend, Saturday, August 13 and Sunday, August 14, with more than 200 exhibitors selling a range of arts and crafts. The annual event was held for the first time in 2005 with a relatively small
WE have still got several weeks of the Tory party leadership contest to endure, with their endless promises of tax cuts, uncosted and unrealistic spending promises not to mention the obligatory right wing sound bites. Meanwhile both candidates
ORGANISERS of Skipton's first 'foodie' event this weekend are hoping for dry and sunny weather, and lots of visitors. Skipton Town Council says the 'foodie weekend' (August 13 and August 14) in the canal basin and High Street will be a must for
