A Former British Army officer has taken charge of a thriving sixth form.

A Bowes farmer secured the highest price at Skipton Auction Mart’s field sale of working sheep dogs.

Tractor enthusiasts from the dale have so far raised more than £3,500 in memory of a valued club member during an epic three-day coast-to-coast rally.

Tributes have been paid to a former nurse and charity volunteer and fundraiser who has died aged 77.