Local news
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Skipton's Footbridge closes as replacement work beginsWork to replace Skipton's Tin Footbridge begins today (Monday 2 November), with the crossing set to remain closed for several weeks.
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Libraries offer light therapy kits to boost mood this winterHarrogate residents can now borrow light therapy kits from their local library to help them through the darker winter months.
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£3.4m bailout saved council-owned Brierley Homes from collapse, say councillorsNorth Yorkshire Council-owned Brierley Homes would have gone into administration, leaving the authority facing losses of more than £20m, without a £3.4m taxpayer-funded bailout, it has emerged.
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Yorkshire Garden Centres raises more than £106,000 for children's hospiceYorkshire Garden Centres has raised more than £106,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice.
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Upcoming local events
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APL VII - Race to BrentwoodWeekly American Pool League launching at Matrix Super Bowl, Skipton this September
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Art for the TerrifiedBuild your confidence in art, learn skills, make friends!
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Skipton Music Presents: Helen Charlston & Sholto KynochHelen Charlston is a British mezzo-soprano celebrated across opera, oratorio and song. Sholto Kynoch is a sought-after pianist specialising in song and chamber
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How to Paint the Sea WorkshopJoin Yorkshire seascape artist Ailsa Read for a full day of creative exploration as she guides you through the process of painting the ever-changing sea.
at Just Makers
National news
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Use of AI by job candidates increasing managers sayThe use of artificial intelligence (AI) by job candidates is increasing, according to new research.
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Skilled migrants could contribute 115bn to public finances think tank saysSkilled migrants settling in Britain are expected to contribute billions more to the public finances than they cost over their lifetimes, according to analysis published before an immigration rules overhaul expected on Monday.
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Government unveils 700 million to help develop stalled industrial sitesUp to 10 major industrial and commercial sites across the UK could be built with the help of £700 million in public capital, the Government has announced.
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King and Queen attend Sunday service in AntiguaThe King and Queen were told the voices of small states must be heard for there to be “true partnerships” in the Commonwealth as Caribbean nations welcomed the UK’s offer of slavery apology talks.
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Today's weather
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SkiptonSunny intervals
High: 10°C | Low: 6°C