
Local news
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Heritage railway celebrates 58 years since historic Skipton meetingA heritage railway near Skipton has celebrated its 58th anniversary with a special event recognising the volunteers who have helped preserve its history.
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Concerns over North Yorkshire Council’s net zero progress as vehicle emissions riseNorth Yorkshire Council is facing criticism over its slow progress towards net zero after new figures revealed a rise in emissions from its vehicle fleet.
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Skipton and Ripon MP encourages nominations for rural community awardsResidents across Skipton and the surrounding area are being encouraged to nominate local businesses and community champions for the Countryside Alliance Awards 2027.
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North Yorkshire councillors warn planning changes will weaken local voicesCouncillors in North Yorkshire have warned that government changes to the planning system will leave communities with less say over new developments.
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Upcoming local events
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Skipton Musical Theatre Company: Little Shop of HorrorsBased on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith
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Introduction to Acrylic Painting Through LandscapesThis workshop will introduce you to painting with acrylics learning all the skills and techniques for painting skies, land and sea.
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Saturday Art Club (Ages 9-11)A fun and educational art class for children aged 9-11yrs led by experts at Craven Arts House.
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Skipton Musical Theatre Company: Little Shop of HorrorsBased on the film by Roger Corman, Screenplay by Charles Griffith
at Skipton Town Hall
National news
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NHS Mounjaro rollout plan deemed unambitious by MPsCurrent plans for rolling out weight-loss drug Mounjaro on the NHS “are unambitious” and reach a “woefully small number of people”, MPs have said.
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Kits to help those with seasonal affective disorder rolled out in librariesKits containing items to help people who suffer from seasonal affective disorder will be available to borrow from libraries across the UK this winter.
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AI could supercharge fight against cancer researchers sayArtificial intelligence (AI) could help “supercharge” the fight against cancer, the head of a leading charity has said.
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Streeting urges public to prepare for disruption from cyber emergenciesDefence Secretary Wes Streeting has warned that households and businesses should prepare for “increasingly sophisticated cyber attacks” and potential disruption to essential supplies.
Schedule
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Alex Cann6:30am - 10:00am
with Duchy College
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Stuart Clarkson10:00am - 2:00pm
Daytimes with Bizzie Lizzie's
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Nick Babb2:00pm - 6:00pm
Drivetime with Thornton Hall Country Park
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Your Skipton Radio6:00pm - 8:00am






