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Skipton charity refocuses its mission as demand for children’s mental health support surgesSkipton-based children’s charity, The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, has announced a strategic refocusing of its work to place greater emphasis on supporting children experiencing mental health challenges, as concerns continue to grow across the region.
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Airedale emergency department 'exceptionally busy' with flu cases risingAiredale Hospital says its Emergency Department is exceptionally busy and staff are having to prioritise the sickest patients.
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Skipton Brass Band Conductor shines on Channel 5’s All Creatures Great and SmallAdrian Austin, a proud Skipton local, has found himself at the heart of one of British TV’s most cherished dramas, marking VJ Day.
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Local dads raise £11,892 to support Airedale Hospital and Community CharityWill Schaffer, Sam Prus, Martyn Stocker, Joe Smith, and Dan Chadwick - all from Ilkley - took on the 82-mile Dales Way walk with a goal to complete the challenge in under 36 hours.
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Upcoming local events
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Plane Comedy Skipton Comedy Live: December
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter at Skipton Comedy Live including Lost Voice Guy – Winner of Britain’s Got Talent!
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Make & Take: Christmas
Drop in for free festive fun at our Christmas Make and Take!
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The Devonshire Arms Christmas Market
Here at The Devonshire Arms, we invite you to experience the charm of our Artisan Christmas Markets.
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Things to Make and Do: Everlasting Wreath Workshop
Join us for a relaxed, creative session designed just for grown-ups!
at Skipton Town Hall
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National news
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Half of secondary pupils avoided school in past year due to anxietyHalf of secondary pupils have avoided school in the past year because of anxiety, a poll has found.
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Shoppers turning to alternative payments such as buy now pay laterShoppers increasingly turned to “alternative” ways to pay in 2024, such as buy now pay later methods, according to the British Retail Consortium (BRC).
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UK economy contracts for second month running in OctoberThe UK’s economy contracted for the second month running in October, defying expectations for a rebound as car manufacturing only made a slight recovery from the Jaguar Land Recovery cyber attack
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Reward of 20000 offered to help find grandmothers killerA £20,000 reward is being offered to help find the killer of a grandmother found dead in her home.
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