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Council to review parking charges across North Yorkshire
Parking charges across North Yorkshire, including in Skipton and Harrogate, could change from April if new proposals are approved.
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Towns and villages across North Yorkshire to take part in the official Yorkshire Day celebration in 2029
The announcement was made on 13th February by the chairman of North Yorkshire Council, Councillor George Jabbour, during a full council meeting in Northallerton.
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Children's charity praise Skipton nursery and building society for support with bake sale
The Principal Trust Children’s Charity has thanked staff at Skipton Building Society and Brougham Street Community Nursery School.
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Nursery to raise money for childcare with annual Easter Egg Hunt
Embsay with Eastby Pre-school Playgroup is preparing to hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt later this month.
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Red Lion Pub to host grand re-opening after refurbishment
The Red Lion shut its doors in January for refurbishment.
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Council update on operator of Alpamare water park
'All options' remain on the table in discussions over the future of a popular North Yorkshire water park.
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Visitor levy would be mayor's decision, says senior councillor
A senior North Yorkshire councillor has stressed that his authority would have no say on whether a visitor levy was introduced in York and North Yorkshire as the region’s mayor sets out the next steps for the proposal.
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Artisan market to return to Skipton this March
Skipton Artisan Market is set to return to the town next month, with traders due back at the Canal Basin at the start of March.
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Skipton families able to access free breakfasts for children during school holidays at Morrisons
Families in Skipton will be able to access free breakfasts for children during school holidays as part of a nationwide initiative launched by Morrisons in partnership with Kellogg’s.
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Skipton MP responds to recent claimant figures
New figures released by the Office for National Statistics show the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits in the Skipton and Ripon constituency.
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Skipton schools encouraged to join Tesco's grant scheme for access to healthy food
Schools and community groups in Skipton are being encouraged to apply for funding through Tesco’s community grant scheme.
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Bus company reminds locals of Haworth routes following 'Wuthering Heights' release
Following from the recent release of Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights' film, buses are reminding locals of routes to where it all started.
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Dacre, Son and Hartley share the love for Random Acts of Kindness Day
The estate agents branch in Skipton shared their act of kindness for the day.
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Council chiefs deny claims of conspiracy to remove committee chair
Senior North Yorkshire councillors have denied claims that an opposition member was removed as chair of an influential committee due to her questioning of a controversial policy change on home-to-school transport.
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Council agrees £150,000 funding to reduce winter deaths
Councillors have agreed to provide £150,000 to Citizens Advice in North Yorkshire to reduce winter deaths and help vulnerable people stay warm in cold weather.
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The Craven Heifer Inn officially reopens
The Craven Heifer Inn in Skipton has officially reopened and is now taking bookings for overnight stays.
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Half term events: Skipton Library
A range of free activities is taking place in Skipton during the February half-term, with events on offer for families at Skipton Library.
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Silsden green grocers nominated for New Business Award
Olive and Green in Silsden have been nominated for the award following their recent success.
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1,000 Smiles: Pateley Bridge woman wins £1,000 prize
A Pateley Bridge woman has bagged £1,000 directly into her bank account - just for smiling.
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Tribute night in Skipton to raise money for Skipton Pride
A Shania Twain tribute night will be held to raise money for the pride event.



