Local news
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Skipton BID celebrates Silver Gilt success at Yorkshire in Bloom AwardsSkipton BID is celebrating after receiving a Silver Gilt award at the 2026 Yorkshire in Bloom Awards.
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Skipton BID rejects claims town is strugglingSkipton BID has rejected suggestions that the town 'as a whole' is struggling while backing calls for investment to improve Skipton Market.
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Sugden End tip reopening approved after £400,000 funding rowSugden End tip near Keighley will re-open by the end of the year, despite an impassioned debate over how it will be funded.
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Over 500 Afghans resettled in North Yorkshire as 23 households await new homesMore than 500 people from Afghanistan have now been resettled in North Yorkshire, according to a new report outlining progress with the county’s refugee programmes.
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Abstract: Behind the Landscape Exhibition
Abstract: Beyond the Landscape brings together original abstract art by Yorkshire artists in the first of Just Makers’ new programme of exhibitions in Skipton.
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Alex Hart
Described by BBC Radio 2 presenter Mark Radcliffe as “the Stevie Nicks of Folk”. The south-west based singer/songwriter Alex Hart has just released ‘VISIONS’ he...
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National news
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Justice system must put rights of children over paedophiles Met CommissionerPressure to cut the number of prisoners on remand has led to “dangerous and prolific offenders” being granted bail, the country’s most senior police officer said after a paedophile was allowed to return to his flat which overlooked a children’s playground.
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UK announces 88 million to provide healthcare and clean water to PalestiniansThe UK Government has announced an £88 million package to deliver healthcare, clean water and protection to hundreds of thousands of Palestinians.
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Meghan given loving welcome back duchesss friend revealsThe Duchess of Sussex has been given a “loving” reception after returning to the UK, which has been “beautiful to witness”, her friend has said.
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Dolly Partons sister says there is no family feud after nephew was firedDolly Parton’s sister Freida has said there is no “feud” within the family after the late singer’s estate filed a temporary restraining order against her nephew, Bryan Seaver.
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