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Skipton Town Council announces vacancy for Councillor member
Skipton Town Council has announced a vacancy for a new councillor.
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Five year Yorkshire Dales National Park plan backs nature-friendly farming
Yorkshire Dales National Park have announced that their five year plan will give priority to the nature and climate emergencies and the public can have their say.
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Homebuyers rush to beat stamp duty deadline
Yorkshire’s largest independent estate agent, Dacre, Son & Hartley, is reporting a distinct upswing in the number of homebuyers who want to complete their purchases before stamp duty thresholds increase on 1st April 2025
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Samaritans bring Brew Monday to Skipton
The team at Samaritans of Pendle, Burnley, Craven & Rossendale are bringing back Brew Monday to encourage people to reach out and seek support.
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Airedale Hospital doctor achieves second place in Winter Spine sprint race
Dr Tom Hollins from Airedale Hospital came second place in last weekend's Montane Winter Spine Sprint race,
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Skipton electrician to complete Ultra Marathon for children's charity
Adam Edmondson from Skipton has challenged himself to complete one of the UK’s toughest long-distance running events to raise funds for a charity.
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Craven College to host Career fair in Skipton
On Wednesday 12th February, Craven College will be hosting its Apprenticeship and Careers Fair in Skipton.
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Repair work to start on A59 at Kex Gill today
Work is due to start today (Thursday) to reopen a stretch of a key route in North Yorkshire which has been closed following a landslip.
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance to add supporters' names to fleet of helicopters
To mark its 25th anniversary, Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is inviting supporters to become part of its lifesaving mission with the launch of its latest fundraising campaign, A Year Over Yorkshire.
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Police issue CCTV images following jacket thefts in Skipton
On 10th December 2024, multiple jackets were stolen from at Cotswold Outdoors, Jerry Croft in Skipton.
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Skipton Town Council offers community fund to organisations
Skipton Town Council are offering grants to local organisations which strengthen the community.
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Knife bin set to be installed in Skipton this month
A secure knife bin is set to be installed in Skipton this month.
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Glusburn choir feature on charity single for care sector
Choir group from Glusburn, Sing It! South Craven have featured on singers new charity single highlighting the care industry.
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Works to repair A59 at Kex Gill delayed due to snow
Works to repair the A59 at Kex Gill have been delayed due to the weather, North Yorkshire Council has said.
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Council reveal plans for greener and more cost-effective recycling service
Residents across North Yorkshire could benefit from a more environmentally-friendly waste and recycling service - which will also save taxpayers money.
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500,000 half price train tickets up for grabs across North
Half a million tickets for train journeys across the North of England are up for grabs with 50% off the cost, Northern has announced.
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Witness appeal after incident in Skipton
North Yorkshire Police have asked for witnesses to come forward after a threatening incident in Skipton.
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North Yorkshire Council proposes 4.99% tax increase
North Yorkshire Council has proposed a council tax increase by the maximum 4.99% allowed by the government.
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MP to meet Transport Secretary for Skipton-Colne rail link talks
Local MP Robbie Moore is to meet the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, to push for the reopening of the Skipton to Colne railway line.
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Airedale Hospital Charity to host Valentines Market to raise money
The Airedale Hospital Community Charity in Craven is hosting a Valentine's Market to help raise money for the charity.