Local news
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Council's "patch up" approach to filling potholes criticisedA "patch up" approach to filling potholes could be costing North Yorkshire Council money in the long run, councillors claim.
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Accessibility boost as new changing places toilet opens in MalhamA new changing places toilet has opened at the Malham National Park Visitor Centre as part of ongoing work to improve accessibility across the Yorkshire Dales.
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Tourist tax would be 'total game changer', says MayorPowers to levy charges on overnight stays would be a total game changer, York and North Yorkshire’s mayor has said following a national announcement.
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Skipton Charity golf day to be held for 2025 Pride of Britain winnerSkipton Golf Club will host a golf day next month to raise money for local boy, Luke.
Upcoming local events
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Wild & Free Exhibition at Craven Arts House
Wild & Free is an exhibition of work by Bridget March at Craven Arts House. The exhibition will run Thursday-Sunday, 11am-4pm, 7th May - 31st May.
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When Words Fail Exhibition
A new exhibition at Craven Arts House. See the work of over thirty artists with When Words Fail. This exhibition will explores the ways ideas, emotions a...
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Skipton Beer Festival 2026
SKIPTON BEER FESTIVAL THURSDAY 21st to SATURDAY 23rd MAY 2026 at SKIPTON TOWN HALL An event not to be missed!
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Knights & Fairytales
Get ready for a Magical Medieval Adventure at Thornton Hall Country Park!
at Thornton Hall Country Park
National news
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England secure fifth consecutive Grand Slam with victory over France in BordeauxEngland clinched a fifth successive Grand Slam as Ellie Kildunne and Jess Breach ran in two tries each in a 43-28 triumph over France in Bordeaux.
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Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings dies aged 61The British and Irish Lions centre won 65 caps in an 11-year Test career that began in 1986 and was part of the most recent Scotland team to win the Grand Slam in 1990.
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Officers at Windsor Castle investigated over allegations of sleeping on dutyPolice officers protecting the royal family at Windsor Castle are under investigation over allegations they slept while on duty.
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Labour woman leader long overdue Lisa Nandy says but rules out runningA woman leader of the Labour Party is “long overdue”, Lisa Nandy said, expressing frustration that those jostling to oust Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer are all men.
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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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