Derrick Clarke of Clarkes Motorcycles has died.

Derrick Clarke of Clarkes Motorcycles, Yarm, has died. He was 83 years old.

Clarke start Clarkes Motorcycles in 1976 and over the years built the business into one of the most respected dealers in the country.

In 1989 he sold the business to his younger son, David.

Derrick is survived by wife Connie and sons Peter and David and the funeral is on 3 November, 3.50pm at St Bedes Chapel, Middlesbrough Crematorium.

A full obituary will appear in the December issue of BDN.