Craven Herald & Pioneer

The Craven Herald & Pioneer is a weekly publication that serves the Craven region in North Yorkshire and a portion of the Pendle area in Lancashire. Up until 29 October 2009, it was one of only two weekly newspapers in the UK that featured a front page entirely filled with advertisements. On 22 October 2009, it was announced that the last broadsheet edition, containing ads on the front, would be published on 29 October 2009. Starting from 5 November 2009, the paper transitioned to a tabloid format, or "compact" as described by the then-editor, placing news on the front page and relocating advertisements to the second page.

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3 Britons could face death penalty in Indonesia over alleged drug smuggling charges

4 days ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Carlo Simone

Jonathan Christopher Collyer, 28, and Lisa Ellen Stocker, 29, were arrested on February 1. Prosecutor I Made Dipa Umbara said customs officers halted them at the X-ray machine after finding suspicious items in their luggage disguised as food packages. Mr Umbara told the District Court in Denpasar that packets of Angel Delight powdered dessert mix in their luggage contained 993.56 grams of cocaine, worth an estimated six billion rupiah (£272,000).
Hundreds enter contest to name Dales firm's new woollen jumper

4 days ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Lesley Tate

The new design, now officially named the ‘Keasden’, is a chunky Aran jumper knitted from 100 per cent British Wool. And its name was chosen by Di Millen, who lives in Keasden, just a short distance from Glencroft's base in Clapham.
Refused new homes plan for East Marton overturned on appeal

4 days ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Lesley Tate

The principle of the development, in land currently used for grazing off Church Lane, has now been established after a planning inspector allowed the appeal, overturning the previous decision of North Yorkshire Council to refuse the plan because of its impact on the East Marton conservation area and unacceptable harm to nearby listed buildings.
Plan to replace old council owned garages in Skipton with new homes

4 days ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Lesley Tate

The two blocks of garages off Whinny Gill Road, at the edge of the Greatwood Estate, were originally owned by Craven District Council, now North Yorkshire Council. Concrete-built with corrugated roofs, there were originally 28 of the lock-ups, but some have now been removed. Fully detailed plans submitted to North Yorkshire Council propose the demolition of the garages, which are surrounded by houses, and their replacement with four new homes.
Still time to sign up for Wharfedale Three Peaks Challenge

4 days ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Lesley Tate

The Kettlewell-based main fundraising event for the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association (UWFRA) will see participants choosing one of three routes - the three peaks, Firth Fell, Buckden Pike and Great Whernside, a distance of 17 miles and climbing 3800ft; two peaks, Buckden Pike and Great Whernside, 13 miles and 2500ft; and a 4.5 mile family walk, including a climb of 300ft.
Calm Seas and Summer delights with Settle Orchestra

4 days ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Lesley Tate

Ewan Hudson (Image: Settle Orchestra) SETTLE Orchestra will bid farewell to its current conductor Harry Lai at its summer concerts in Skipton and Settle this month. For his final concert with the orchestra, Harry has chosen a programme, beginning with Mendelssohn’s youthful overture 'Calm Sea and Prosperous Voyage' and ending with Schubert’s still more youthful Symphony No 3.
Dales climber airlifted to hospital after falling 22 feet

5 days ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Lesley Tate

3 1/1 A CLIMBER fell 22 feet, seven metres, from Kilnsey Crag yesterday (Sunday). 12 members of Grassington-based Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue were involved in the rescue, helping Yorkshire Air Ambulance paramedics and carrying the casualty to the waiting air ambulance. A spokesperson for UWFRA said: The team was called out by the Yorkshire Ambulance Service to assist in the rescue of a climber who had fallen some 7m whilst climbing at Kilnsey.
Young people urged to help out at at summer's Reading Challenge

5 days ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Lesley Tate

The challenge, which is organised by the Reading Agency, relies on volunteers aged between 13 and 24 to help run and promote it alongside library staff. The event, across North Yorkshire, encourages children aged between four and 11years old to read six library books over the summer holidays. This year’s theme is Story Garden, inspiring children to celebrate their surroundings, explore enchanting worlds, and take on outdoor adventures through reading.
Popular series of concerts continues at Dales church

5 days ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Lesley Tate

St Peter's Church, Hebden (Image: Google) A FORMER musical director of Canterbury Cathedral will be the organist at a concert at St Peter's Church, Hebden, near Grassington on Saturday, June 21. David Flood retired from Canterbury in 2020 after 32 years. Before that, he was organist and Master of Choristers at Lincoln Cathedral, together totting up 42 years of service in Cathedral music.
Police appeal after properties are targeted in Dales

5 days ago | cravenherald.co.uk | Lesley Tate

Police say the Hetton burglary took place sometime between 10pm on Tuesday, May 28 and 7am on Wednesday, May 29. At the same time there was also an attempted burglary in Malham. A spokesperson for Craven Police said: "If you live in the area, were visiting or just passing through, did you see or hear anything suspicious? "Do you have a video doorbell, CCTV or dashcam footage that may have captured something? "Did you notice any unfamiliar vehicles or people in Hetton or Malham overnight?