Factory worker George Armitage from Malton tried to save his firm's bacon when they took part in a golfing competition against other processing firms.

The industrial engineering manager, who works at Malton Bacon Factory, was the winner of the 12 hole trophy in the competition which took place at Middlesbrough Municipal Golf Course.

Despite George's success, the firm came last, against winners H Hargrave, of Middlesbrough and Ossett Foods, near Wakefield.

The competition was the second time the three teams had competed against each other this year and the firms are already planning another golfing contests for March next year.