Craven Herald

Badenoch pledges to bring back tax-free shopping for tourists

Scrapping the VAT refund scheme for international visitors in 2021 left the UK ‘less competitive’, the Tories said.

Settle Orchestra appoints new conductor for upcoming concerts this season

Colombian conductor Juan José Muñoz Borja has been appointed as the new conductor for Settle Orchestra's new season.

Teenager rescued after knee injury on popular North Yorkshire path

A TEENAGE walker was rescued after suffering a serious knee injury on a popular route through the Valley of Desolation near Bolton Abbey.

Settle beer festival raises more than £14,000 for children

The Settle Victoria Hall Beer Festival raised funds for the venue itself and The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.

Family-friendly circus day coming to Settle Victoria Hall this weekend

A FUN-FILLED circus event is set to take place in Settle.

Craven College celebrates as students smash national average with outstanding results

A COLLEGE is celebrating "outstanding" results after exceeding the national average once again.

Westholme students celebrate A-level success as top university places secured

WESTHOLME School is celebrating strong A-level results, with 79 per cent of entries achieving A*-B grades.

South Craven students rewarded for ‘determination and hard work’ with strong results

MORE than half of this year's A-level and vocational results were graded between A* and B.

Embsay community raises £3,173 for Sue Ryder hospice care

A COFFEE morning has raised more than £3,000 in support of hospice care.

Skipton Girls’ High School celebrates strong A-level results

A QUARTER of A-level grades achieved by students were A* or A.

Store lambs continue upwards trend at CCM Skipton

THE early August catalogue sale of store lambs and breeding sheep at CCM Skipton Auction Mart on Wednesday, August 12, saw the total clearance o…

?Breath of fresh air’: Band praised by Jethro Tull star coming to Barnoldswick

A BAND described as a "breath of fresh air" is bringing its psychedelic Americana sound to the stage this autumn.

MEMORY LANE: Aire Valley structures were pinnacle of debate

Robin Longbottom on the stories behind landmark towers and pinnacles in the Aire Valley

MEMORY LANE:

Robin Longbottom examines the extraordinary life of a soldier killed at Ypres in 1915

George Mason - a ‘people’s hero’

John Pallister looks at the tireless work of Skipton ‘people’s hero’ George Mason. A man who wore many hats, all for the good of the people.

Film review with Toby Symonds: Channing Tatum

CHANNING Tatum isn’t exactly known for highbrow entertainment. An understatement, perhaps.

Best European winter destinations to travel on a budget revealed - See the full list

You might be already be dreaming of a summer holiday abroad but you could be missing out on an incredible winter break away.

German prisoner with an English mum

With over 900 prisoners of war held at Raikeswood Camp there would be several very interesting prisoners. Historian Alan Roberts takes a look