Long-serving employee Nicholas Alderton has been presented with a barometer to mark his quarter of a century with South Craven Vauxhall dealership Walter C Brigg. Cross Hills born and bred, Nicholas, 42, started work with the firm 25 years ago on leaving South Craven School.

Originally he served petrol at the Cowling garage, later becoming a mechanic and more recently working in the service department as the business moved to new premises at Kildwick.

Joint managing director Roger Brigg said: "We pride ourselves on being a family firm, established in 1946, and have a very low turnover of staff.

"Our service manager Andrew Binns has chalked up 38 years and several others have been with us for around 20 years."

Picture: Nicholas Alderton, left, is presented with a barometer to mark his 25 years by service manager Andrew Binns, centre, and joint managing director Roger Brigg