Local news
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Skipton streets targeted in £27,500 chewing gum clean-upBusy areas of Skipton are set to receive a chewing gum clean-up after North Yorkshire Council secured £27,500 in new funding.
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Police invite residents' views on Skipton Bus StationPolice are inviting residents to have their say on anti-social behaviour at Skipton Bus Station.
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Rise in number of children in care contributes to Council's £10m overspend forecastCosts due to a rise in the number of children in care has contributed to North Yorkshire Council forecasting a £10m overspend for the financial year.
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Skipton coffee company celebrates top Great Taste awardSkipton-based Coffee Care is celebrating after receiving a coveted three-star Great Taste award for the third time.
Upcoming local events
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The Dingdong by Mark Shanahan (Comedy)
Paris, 1938: Vatelin and Lucienne battle relentless admirers threatening their marriage.
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POTTERY PAINTING & CAFE FUN (SKIPTON)
Fun-filled activity pottery painting and cafe combined all under one roof.
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Kids’ Free FunzoneEvery Wednesday in August, Otley BID is funding this year’s Kids’ Free Funzone, bringing a brilliant mix of free family activities to town. Sessions run from...
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Make and Take: Brick-loving birdsDecorate a chosen bird and create a suitable background landscape for flying and perching. In this session we’ll focus on birds which like to nest in buildings ...
at Skipton Town Hall
National news
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Burnham to consider disposable BBQ ban amid heatwave and wildfire riskAndy Burnham has said he will consider imposing a ban on disposable barbecues amid the risk of further wildfires as extreme heat continues to grip parts of the UK.
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Serial sex attacker Simon Levy jailed for whole life over murders of two womenA serial sex attacker who murdered two women and raped a third after being left free to kill has been jailed for the rest of his life.
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Specialist glasses sell out as Britons prepare for best solar eclipse in decadesSpecialist glasses have sold out at major retailers as Britons prepare for the best solar eclipse in decades.
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Itsy Bitsy singer Brian Hyland to perform in Downing St for diagnosis campaignItsy Bitsy Teenie Weenie Yellow Polkadot Bikini singer Brian Hyland will perform his 1960 classic hit in Downing Street as he backs a campaign for better NHS diagnoses.
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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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Today's weather
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High: 31°C | Low: 17°C