Craven Herald & Pioneer

1 week ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Lesley Tate

The first phase of the redevelopment of the North Yorkshire centre is progressing well and on track to be completed this summer. A range of improvements are under way to breathe new life into the site in the Nidderdale National Landscape, including building a new 84-bed accommodation block which is set to finish by the end of July. The new £3.2million project will boast 14 ensuite rooms, accommodation for visiting staff, a drying room and break-out spaces for future residential school trips.

1 week ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Carlo Simone

Rabies is a dangerous infection that people need to be aware of (Image: Getty Images) Rabies is a rare and serious infection that affects the brain and the nervous system, so it is important to be aware of information about it. Human cases of rabies are very rare in the UK, but it poses a risk to travellers visiting regions where the disease remains prevalent. While the risk is still small, rabies is more common in parts of Asia, Africa, Central America and South America.

1 week ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Lesley Tate

Caroline Square, Skipton (Image: Craven Herald archive) WHATEVER was going on when this picture was taken, it certainly got people out onto the town centre streets of Skipton. It gives a fascinating view of Caroline Square, at the lower part of High Street, which was used as a bus station during the 1920s and 1930s. The buses can just be seen, almost totally engulfed by the crowds.

1 week ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Lesley Tate

2 1/1 SETTLE’S community choir Langcliffe Singers return to the world’s oldest music hall, Settle Victoria Hall, in July to perform a lighthearted selection of favourites from the masters of operetta. Billed as a fun-filled evening, it will include favourites such as When the Foeman Bares His Steel from The Pirates of Penzance and Dance a Cachucha from The Gondoliers.

1 week ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Lesley Tate

The driver of the car, a silver-coloured, two-door Volkswagen Polo, did not remain at the scene of the collision and has still not reported it to police, more than a month after it happened. The collision happened outside the Swadford Tap, in Swadford Street, at 9.19pm on Saturday, May 3. Police say the car collided with the pedestrian who was taken to hospital with a fractured upper jawbone. They received treatment before being discharged the next day.