THE Railway Inn at Cononley has new owners.

It has been taken over by Keighley pub company Bridgehouse.

The firm already operates the Airedale Heifer at Sandbeds, the King's Arms in Haworth and the New Inn, Eccup.

Ryan Anderton, newly-appointed manager at The Railway, said: "Whilst the pub is mainly enjoyed by village residents, families from far and wide also regularly visit."

A refurbishment – including new carpets and upholstery, redecoration and external renovations – is currently under way.