
Local news
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Retiring North Yorkshire Council chief executive gets pay package of almost £245,000North Yorkshire Council's retiring chief executive received a total pay package worth almost £245,000 during the last financial year, new figures show.
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Skipton pubs wins Best High Street Pub in local awardsPubs and hospitality workers across Skipton and the surrounding area have been recognised in Julian Smith MP’s Local Pub Awards 2026.
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North Yorkshire residents urged to recycle more household wasteResidents across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to check that recyclable household items are being placed in the correct containers.
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Dental practice shortlisted for six categories at Private Dentistry AwardsA Keighley dental practice which treats patients from across Skipton has been shortlisted in six categories at this year’s Private Dentistry Awards.
Upcoming local events
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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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Line and Wash Watercolour Workshop
Join Yorkshire-based artist, John Harrison, for a relaxed and inspiring workshop exploring the expressive technique of line and wash sketching.
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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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The Language of Drawing - Foundations
Learn the language of drawing with Leticia Suarez
at Craven Arts House
National news
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Matthew Rhys makes Emmy history by netting two best actor awards on same nightWelsh star Matthew Rhys has made Emmy history in scooping two best lead actor awards at the same ceremony.
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Vacancies drop to fresh five year low as small firms remain under pressure ONSJob vacancies have fallen to a fresh five-year low as small firms continue to hold back from hiring amid soaring wage costs, according to official figures.
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Oxfordshire village to hold symbolic referendum on independence from UKA rural Oxfordshire village will hold a symbolic independence “referendum” on Tuesday to protest against controversial Government plans to house more than 1,000 asylum seekers at a nearby former military base.
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Oasis return to Knebworth 30 years on from beloved gigs as part of 38 show tourOasis are to return to Knebworth more than 30 years after their initial gigs at the Hertfordshire park, as part of their 38-show Live 27 world tour.
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 - 6:30am






