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New Airedale Hospital could be one of UK’s most 'state-of-the-art'
The new Airedale Hospital could be among the most modern hospitals in the country after it was revealed patients in the new hospital are set to benefit from their own ensuite bedrooms.
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Yorkshire Water thanks customers for water-saving efforts
Yorkshire Water has thanked customers for their water saving efforts in recent weeks, which has helped to reduce overall demand in the region.
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Appeal for footage after report of stolen car in Skipton
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a car was reported stolen from the Skipton area.
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Firefighters raise £8,000 through epic 420-mile run
Two firefighters have raised a whopping £8,000 as part of an epic 420-mile running challenge.
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Care professionals smash Yorkshire Three Peaks fundraising target
A passionate team of care professionals haves successfully taken on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge raising over £1,000 for Dementia Adventure.
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GALLERY: Skipton Car Show success
Yesterday (1st June) was the annual Skipton Car Show, showcasing luxury and classic cars.
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Local MP welcomes North Yorkshire Business Week 2025
Sir Julian Smith MP has welcomed the launch of the first-ever North Yorkshire Business Week.
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Settle Beer Festival to return this August
Settle Victoria Hall Beer Festival will return for another year this August.
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Skipton BID Secures Grant from North Yorkshire Mayor’s High Street Fund
Skipton Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the success of their application to the High Streets Fund.
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Funding provided by mayor for programmes tackling skills shortages
Three new programmes designed to tackle skills shortages will “break down barriers to learning”, according to York and North Yorkshire mayor David Skaith.
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North Yorkshire Council collects over £1.1million from parking permits
New data has revealed that North Yorkshire Council has received over £1.1million from residential parking permits since 2020.
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Skipton Pride receives funding from North Yorkshire Mayor
Skipton Pride is set to return bigger and better than ever for 2025 - and new funding means it will be free for everyone.
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CCTV appeal following shop theft in Skipton
Police have issued a CCTV image of a woman they'd like to speak to following a shop theft in Skipton.
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MP and cadets join forces for Veterans Cafe
Robbie Moore MP, joined the Keighley Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets for the fifth monthly Spellman Care Veterans Cafe this week at Steeton Court Nursing Home.
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Addingham Open Gardens returns with author event
An Audience with Ilkley author Mandy Sutter will launch the 2025 Addingham Open Gardens in June.
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Parents raise over £6,000 following gruelling memorial cycle challenge
Cheryl Szulhan and Darren Midgley recently took on the 127-mile cycle along the Leeds – Liverpool canal stretch in memory of their youngest son ‘Baby Jack Jack’ who passed away on Boxing Day 2022 at just 16 months old.
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Broughton Sanctuary Wins £21,000 Business Competition
Broughton Sanctuary has been announced as the winner of a business competition with a prize of £21,000 worth of digital marketing support.
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North Yorkshire traders urged to sell their stock as vape ban looms
Businesses in North Yorkshire are being asked to sell their stock as a national ban on single use vapes comes into force this weekend.
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Libraries launch memory bags to help those living with dementia
Residents and families affected by dementia are being offered support from their local library with the launch of a scheme aimed at unlocking memories.
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Police appeal for witnesses following damage-only collision
Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a damage-only collision in Gargrave.