Final farewell to candidate

THE funeral of an election candidate who died last month is due to take place today.

John Boakes, who was standing for the UK Independence Party (UKIP) in Thirsk and Malton, died suddenly and his funeral is due to take place in Darlington.

Mr Boakes moved to North Yorkshire 20 years ago after working in his family's carpet business in Kent.

His death has meant polling in Thirsk and Malton has been delayed until May 27.