Local news
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North Yorkshire councillors warned jokes and banter can cause offence under new rulesPolitical parties have been banned from running stalls at markets operated by North Yorkshire Council under new rules which also warn councillors that jokes and banter on social media can cause offence.
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Nominations open for 2026 Small Business Awards across Ilkley and KeighleyResidents across Ilkley, Skipton and surrounding areas are being invited to nominate their favourite independent businesses as the 2026 Small Business Awards return.
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Call for Yorkshire Water to return to public ownership after 335 pollution incidentsNorth Yorkshire Green Party councillors have called for Yorkshire Water to be brought back into public ownership following the resignation of its chief executive amid criticism of the company’s environmental performance.
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Skipton husband-and-wife nursing team launch new therapy servicesA husband-and-wife team from Skipton have launched private therapy services in the town after spending a combined 40 years working in the NHS.
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Upcoming local events
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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.
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Skipton Comedy Live: NovemberGet ready for a night of non-stop laughter at Skipton Comedy Live!
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Desperados: The Music & Legacy of EaglesPrepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of EAGLES.
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Saturday Art Club (Ages 11-16)A fun and educational art class for older children led by experts at Craven Arts House.
at Craven Arts House
National news
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UK taxpayers will not pay penny more for new approach to Commonwealth MilibandBritish taxpayers will not pay a penny more as a result of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s “new approach” to the Commonwealth, the Foreign Secretary has insisted.
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Democrats win control of US Congress in landslide as Trump branded lame duckDonald Trump has been branded a “failed lame duck president” after the Democrats inflicted a string of historic defeats against the Republicans to take control of Congress.
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Democrats take control of US Senate in midterm elections in major blow to TrumpDonald Trump has been branded a “failed lame duck president” after the Democrats inflicted a string of historic defeats against the Republicans to take control of the US Senate.
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Andrew Scotts Elsinore leads British Independent Film Awards nominationsElsinore, which stars Andrew Scott, is leading this year’s nominations for the British Independent Film Awards with 12 nods.
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