A WOMAN has been charged over the crash that left York pantomime star Martin Barrass with serious injuries.

The 61-year-old from Skipton is due to appear at Northallerton Magistrates Court on January 4, charged with driving without due care and attention.

Mr Barrass was riding his motorbike when it and a Vauxhall Astra car collided at Halton East, Skipton, on September 10.