Local news
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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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Details announced for Skipton's Remembrance Sunday paradeSkipton's annual Remembrance Sunday parade and service will take place this weekend
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Who will take over Alpamare? Questions remain after Flamingo Land departureFresh questions have emerged over the future of Scarborough’s Alpamare water park after Flamingo Land confirmed its involvement with the site had come to an end.
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Upcoming local events
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APL VII - Race to BrentwoodWeekly American Pool League launching at Matrix Super Bowl, Skipton this September
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Art for the TerrifiedBuild your confidence in art, learn skills, make friends!
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Skipton Music Presents: Helen Charlston & Sholto KynochHelen Charlston is a British mezzo-soprano celebrated across opera, oratorio and song. Sholto Kynoch is a sought-after pianist specialising in song and chamber
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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.
at Just Makers
National news
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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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Scott McTominay experience should boost Scotland chances Sebastien PocognoliSebastien Pocognoli is relishing being able to welcome Scott McTominay’s experience back to the Scotland squad after the midfielder returned to selection following his recovery from a health scare.
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Kelloggs removes rice from Rice Krispies due to changing weather conditionsKellogg’s has removed rice from its Rice Krispies and Coco Pops cereals after “changing weather conditions” affected the quality and availability of the ingredient, the firm has said.
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King stops short of offering formal apology over transatlantic slave tradeThe King has told Commonwealth leaders the transatlantic slave trade “fills my heart with horror and my soul with the most profound personal sorrow”, but did not offer an apology.
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