DRAKE and Macefield Butchers have proved they are the pie kings of Britain.

The firm, which has shops in Skipton and Settle, won the large pork pie championship at the National Pie and Pasty Competition in Manchester on Tuesday.

In all it took four gold awards and one silver from its five entries. Gold awards went to its championship large pork pie, small pork pie, meat pasty and pork and egg gala pie, while its turkey, ham and mushroom pie took the silver prize.

Partners Ian Thompson and Richard Teal described their latest success as "the pinnacle of our achievements to date".