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• Cash machine taken in early morning ram raid in Addingham

  Police are appealing for any information following a ram raid at Co-op in Addingham on Friday morning where the cash machine was stolen.

• Public meeting to discuss future of Silsden park pavilion

  A public meeting is being held later this month as part of community efforts to restore the dilapidated pavilion in Silsden park.

• £9.7m project to reduce discharges into Wharfe underway in Addingham

  Yorkshire Water has begun a £9.7m investment at Addingham sewage pumping station (SPS) and Low Mill Lane combined storm overflow (CSO) to reduce discharges into the Wharfe, as it continues its commitment to improving bathing water. 

• Local hospital plan outdoor market for this April

  Airedale Hospital and Community Charity have planned their outdoor market in time for Spring this April.

• Appeal after four people wearing balaclavas break into Gargrave Co-op

  Police are appealing for information following a break-in at the Co-operative store in Gargrave on Wednesday (5th February).

• No more stray dogs letter 'sent in error', say council

  North Yorkshire Council has said a letter sent to veterinary practices across the region telling them to stop taking in stray dogs was "sent in error."

• Consultation to make county's taxis more accessible

  People are being urged to share their views to help ensure there are enough wheelchair accessible taxis across the county.

• Council begins legal proceedings against government over grant axing

  North Yorkshire Council has begun legal proceedings against the government over the removal of the £14.3m rural services delivery grant.

• Artisan Made returns to Skipton for its third year

  The crafts trade show, ArtisanMadeUK will be returning to Skipton once again with their 100% British handmade products.

• Green light for £4.6million development at Fountains Abbey

  The National Trust has been given planning approval by North Yorkshire Council to deliver a £4.6 million project for improvements at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.

• Police issue warning over dangers of e-scooters

  North Yorkshire Police in Craven took to Facebook to warn the public on the danger of electric scooters.

• Airedale Foundation Trust launches app to support cancer patients

   The cancer team at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust are rolling out Careology to people being treated for cancer to provide 24/7 support and help them manage their condition.

• School transport changes will not lead to school closures, say council chiefs

  No schools will close due to controversial home-to-school transport changes, council bosses say.

• Mayor backs tourism tax

  A tourist tax could provide funds for public services and help finance regional authorities, York and North Yorkshire's mayor has said.

• Gargrave woman wins holiday of a lifetime

  A woman from Gargrave has won the holiday of a lifetime thanks to Your Skipton Radio.

• Airedale Foundation Trust to elect new Governor

  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust members are invited to stand for election to become a Governor, including hospital staff.

• Police appeal after theft from local railway

  Specialist power tools have been stolen from the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway in Skipton.

• Protection zone introduced after bird flu cases confirmed in North Yorkshire

  Bird owners are being urged to help to prevent the spread of avian flu after two confirmed cases in North Yorkshire have led to a protection zone being introduced by the Government.

• Police appeal for information following assault in Skipton

  Police are appealing for information after an assault in Skipton.

• Northern Trains urge ex military personnel to work on railways

  Northern are encouraging those who served in the forces to use their experience on the railways.