Local news
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Local care provider celebrates double win at Bradford Care AwardsA care provider serving Ilkley, Keighley and Skipton is celebrating after winning two awards at the inaugural Bradford Care Association Awards.
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Veterans selling poppies on Northern trains say support from passengers has been 'heartwarming'Two Royal Navy veterans selling poppies on Northern trains in Yorkshire say passengers have been sharing family memories and stories of their own service.
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Skipton MP raises concerns over proposed visitor levy and impact on rural tourismSkipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has raised concerns about the Government's proposed overnight visitor levy and its potential impact on tourism businesses across North Yorkshire.
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£1million of Keighley Cougars stadium funding redirected to Cavendish Street improvementsSome of the money earmarked for the rebuild of Keighley Cougar’s stadium will be used to improve one of the town’s historic streets.
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Upcoming local events
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Art for the TerrifiedBuild your confidence in art, learn skills, make friends!
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Applique WorkshopLearn the traditional techniques of appliqué in this full-day workshop with experienced quilter Jacqueline of Bee-Spoke Quilts.
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APL VII - Race to BrentwoodWeekly American Pool League launching at Matrix Super Bowl, Skipton this September
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Expressive Winter Birds in Watercolour Workshop with Tim GomersallJoin Tim Gomersall for a fun, inspiring, and educational day learning to paint some of our favourite winter birds.
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National news
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Manchester United reviewing Michael Carricks position over international breakManchester United are reviewing head coach Michael Carrick’s position as the club take stock during the international break, the Press Association understands.
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Meghan not strong enough to deliver speech with Harry after fathers arrestThe Duchess of Sussex has pulled out of making a joint speech with the Duke of Sussex in Brussels about online child safety because she is “not strong enough” after her father’s arrest.
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One of the killers of James Bulger to remain in prisonOne of the killers of James Bulger is to remain behind bars after he told a Parole Board panel he should stay in prison.
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Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh dies at the age of 69Ground Force presenter Tommy Walsh has died at the age of 69 following a “long illness”, his agent has confirmed.
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