Local news
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Skipton charity receives Easter egg donation to brighten children's holidaysThe Principle Trust Children’s Charity is delighted to announce a series of generous Easter egg donations from local businesses, helping to bring joy to children supported by the charity this Easter.
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North Yorkshire Police to roll out facial recognition technologyNorth Yorkshire Police has announced it's planning to implement Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology within York and North Yorkshire.
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Doctors strikes will 'particularly impact Airedale A&E' bosses sayStrike action by resident doctors will disrupt services at Airedale Hospital from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April 2026.
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Northern trains expected to 'run normally' this Easter, passengers toldNorthern says the majority of its services will run as normal over the Easter bank holiday, while reminding customers to plan ahead and check before travelling.
Upcoming local events
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So Unfair
Welcome to our interactive science demo – with a twist! We need YOU to take on some big challenges – and help us save the day.
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The Fell Supper Club
Join us at The Fell Restaurant for our brand new series of evening supper clubs in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales.
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Bolton Abbey Easter Trail 2026Enjoy an Easter adventure for the whole family! Wind your way through Strid Wood, while on the lookout for our larger than life bunnies tucked away among the...
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Skipton Castle Good Friday Charity DayVisit Skipton Castle on Good Friday and for the 38th year Skipton Castle is donating all the admission charges to Martin House & St Gemma’s Hospice.
at Skipton Castle
National news
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Tiger Woods turns down chance to captain the United States at 2027 Ryder CupTiger Woods has turned down the opportunity to captain the United States at the 2027 Ryder Cup, the PGA of America has announced.
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Lift off for first manned Moon mission in more than 50 yearsNasa’s first manned Moon mission in more than 50 years that will take astronauts deeper into space than any human has gone before has blasted off.
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Shopkeepers prepare for further trouble after high street swarmed by teenagersShopkeepers in a high street twice swarmed by several hundred children are bracing themselves for further unrest in the school holidays.
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Household energy bill drop short lived respite amid fears of July hikeHousehold energy prices are falling by 7% from Wednesday in a “short-lived respite” for households already braced for a predicted 18% hike from July.
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