A LONG-serving teacher at St Joseph's RC School in Pickering is retiring.

Elizabeth Moss, who lives in Norton, has taught at the school for 16 years, mainly with Years One and Two,

Headteacher David Harrison, said she would be greatly missed.

"Mrs Moss has been a great asset to the school - she is loved by all the children, staff and parents," he added.

"We are sorry to see her go and she will be really missed by us all."