the front page remained resolutely advertising although in 2008 changes were made to preview the main news story in a 12 column inch (3 inches by 4 columns) box on the front page. Current status In the January – December 2013 ABC audit, the average net circulation per issue was 11,498. By the January to December 2016 season, this had dropped to 9,377 average weekly circulation. The present editor is Andrew Hitchon. Styling itself The Voice of the Dales since 1853 it is now published every Thursday and carries some colour photographs on the inside. the cover price is £1. From 5 November 2009 the paper is printed in a tabloid format with news on the front page and the adverts formerly carried on page one moved to page two. References External links http://www.cravenherald.co.uk/ - Craven Herald & Pioneer website Newspapers published in Yorkshire Newspapers published by Newsquest Publications established in 1853 Mass media in the Borough of Pendle 1853 establishments in England Craven District