TRIBUTES have been paid to a 'loving husband and devoted father' who died in a crash involving a car and a motorbike.

Gordon Hall, 58, from Spennymoor, died in a collision near Richmond involving his black Harley Davidson motorcycle and a red Citroen C3.

Mr Hall's family have described him as "a loving husband of Sandra and devoted father of Charlotte".

His wife, Sandra Hall, said: "Gordon was a fun, loving and generous husband. I could not have asked for any more.

"We had so many exciting adventures together and I will treasure the memories forever."

His daughter Charlotte said: "My dad was so kind, supportive and loving.

"He was the best dad that I could have ever wished for and he will always inspire me in everything I do."

The crash happened on Saturday, March 23 at around 2.15pm on the B6271 near Kiplin Hall, between Great Langton and Scorton.

An inquest into Mr Hall's death was opened and adjourned last week.

North Yorkshire Police continue to appeal for information about the crash.

Anyone who witnessed it, or who has dash-cam footage of the vehicles involved prior to it, is asked to call 101 or email Traffic Constable David Minto on david.minto@northyorkshire.pnn.police.uk

When passing on information, quote reference number 12190052366.