Local news
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North Yorkshire Council launches legal action over road repair funding decisionNorth Yorkshire Council has begun legal action against York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority (CA) over a decision which council chiefs say will mean a £20m loss in funding for road repairs.
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Candidates announced for Ilkley/Addingham and Airedale wards at Bradford local electionsVoters will head to the polls in May for a major shake-up of local democracy, with every Bradford Council seat being contested in an 'all-out' election.
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Care home's Plank Against Cancer challengeThis April, staff and friends of The Raikes Residential Home in Silsden are coming together to take on a simple, but powerful challenge, a 2-minute plank every day, for the entire month.
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New cake shop opens in SkiptonA brand new cake shop opened in Skipton at the beginning of this month.
Upcoming local events
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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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A Fete Worse Than Death by Richard James (Comedy Mystery)
TV actor Ray Martin, famous for playing Inspector Brady, opens a village fete where a real murder occurs.
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Venetian Supper Club
Includes – 5 delicious courses from the region made and explained by award winning chef Bruce Elsworth.
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Ranagri
Ranagri is an award winning folk band from Ireland and England. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, har...
at Skipton Town Hall
National news
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Some older people having to unretire due to financial pressuresA significant proportion of older people are deciding to “unretire” as the financial reality of retirement falls short of expectations, according to research.
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West Brom insist they have not breached EFLs financial rulesWest Brom insist they have “fully complied” with the EFL’s financial rules amid fears of a points deduction for the relegation-threatened Championship side.
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Paddington The Musical sweeps Oliviers as Evita and Into The Woods also triumphPaddington The Musical was the big winner at the 2026 Olivier Awards, where the West End revivals of Evita and Into The Woods also won plaudits.
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Duke and Duchess of Sussex to begin Australia visitThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to begin a visit to Australia which includes both charitable and commercial engagements across Melbourne, Canberra and Sydney.
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Nick Babb2:00pm - 6:00pm
Drivetime with Thornton Hall Country Park
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