Local news
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Extra bus added after children left stranded between Embsay and SkiptonAn extra bus service has been introduced between Embsay and Skipton after children as young as 11 were left stranded at the roadside because morning services were full.
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Skipton firm to celebrate 60th anniversary at rugby club fixtureA Skipton business will celebrate its 60th anniversary by sponsoring an upcoming Skipton Rugby Club fixture.
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Skipton children’s charity raises £38,000 at 15th anniversary celebrationThe Principle Trust Children’s Charity welcomed more than 200 guests to its ‘A Night at the Seaside’ fundraiser at The Queens Hotel in Leeds on Saturday (26th September).
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MP calls for review of road closure signs after concerns from local businessesSkipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has called on North Yorkshire Council to review how businesses are consulted about road closures and restrictions.
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Upcoming local events
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Abstract: Behind the Landscape Exhibition
Abstract: Beyond the Landscape brings together original abstract art by Yorkshire artists in the first of Just Makers’ new programme of exhibitions in Skipton.
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Mikron Theatre Company: Wensleydale Whey
The Grate Cheese Quest Mikron will transport you to the Yorkshire Dales, in a hilarious quest to revive a lost recipe!
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Driving in the Dark
This is a six week course for writers who would like to take a deep dive into writing short and long form fiction
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POTTERY PAINTING & CAFE FUN (SKIPTON)
Fun-filled activity pottery painting and cafe combined all under one roof.
at Coffee And Clay
National news
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Grenfell fire investigators pass files on 20 firms and 54 people to prosecutorsDetectives investigating the Grenfell fire have passed files of evidence relating to 20 companies and 54 individuals to prosecutors, the Metropolitan Police said.
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Energy bills set to see biggest rise in four years in January experts warnHousehold energy bills are forecast to see the biggest hike in four years as experts warned a typical bill could soar by nearly £300 in January due to the Iran war.
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UK economy grows faster than first thought amid service sector boostBritain’s economic growth was stronger than first thought in the second quarter as a hot weather and World Cup boost offset Iran war impacts, according to official figures.
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Greggs to axe around 740 jobs and shut four factoriesGreggs has said it plans to shut four factories with the loss of about 740 jobs as part of an overhaul of its food manufacturing operations.
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