Barnoldswick's Butts Beck Bridge will remain open during strengthening work in January, it has been confirmed. The main thoroughfare will be reduced to one lane while parapets on each side of the bridge undergo alternate reconstruction, which is scheduled
A driver who did 95mph on the A59 at Beamsley Hill had been caught speeding on the same stretch of road days before, a court heard today. Matthew Watson, 33, was heading home towards Harrogate at 5.21pm on September 5 when his Subaru Impreza was clocked
Police today released this CCTV picture of a man they want to question in connection with a theft at Cross Hills Service Station on September 4. It is alleged the man reached into a vehicle at the garage and stole a PDA hand-held computer valued at £400
A Horton-in-Ribblesdale man was ordered to steer clear of a police officer living in the same village after weeks of verbal abuse. Skipton magistrates heard John Gallivan, 24, targeted PC Robert Tullett between September 14 and October 22. He left a
A Buckden man walked off across fields after crashing his car, a court heard today. Ben Hart, 21, misjudged a bend on The Bailey, Skipton, and crashed into a chevron sign, Skipton magistrates heard. When police arrived to reports of an accident at 10.30pm
Volunteers are being sought for a new scheme aimed at keeping older people independent in their own homes. The Home from Hospital Scheme involves volunteers visiting newly discharged patients from hospital for up to six weeks, helping with shopping,
Settle Orchestra's first concerts of the new season have an American theme. The programme links music from the 19th and 20th centuries, showing the versatility of the orchestra. The concert opens with Leonard Bernstein's "Candide" Overture, followed
A family trail is being held in Grassington on Saturday as part of National Parenting Week. The Family and Parenting Institute is holding a Wharfedale Parents' Day to support parents and strengthen families. The day will include a family treasure trail
Dales residents have the chance to get expert answers to their questions on a range of issues. Andrew Moss and Robin Atkin, of Ward Hadaway Solicitors, will answer questions on village greens, the new Local Plan, the provision of affordable homes and
A masked ball to raise money for three local women battling for access to a life-prolonging drug takes place on Saturday. The event is part of the campaign mounted by Janice Wrigglesworth, of Cowling, and Jacky Pickles and Marie Morton, both from Keighley
