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Cycling champion Scott Thwaites inspires next generation at Ermysted’s prize-giving
Ermysted’s Grammar School in Skipton welcomed back former pupil and professional cyclist Scott Thwaites as guest of honour at this year’s Speech Day, where pupils were celebrated for their outstanding achievements.
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Building society takes part in Silsden’s Green Weekend
Garden enthusiasts can learn more about supporting their local plant and wildlife at Ecology Building Society this weekend.
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From drivers to cafe & shop staff, volunteer for the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
Find out what it's like to volunteer on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway at the open day on Saturday 19 July.
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North Yorkshire Police refreshes neighbourhood policing cohort
North Yorkshire Police have announced the refresh of their team of 11 neighbourhood officers.
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Ofsted praise North Yorkshire Council's adult education services
Adult education services provided by North Yorkshire Council have received praise from Ofsted inspectors.
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Bradford district walks to start in both Ilkley and Addingham
Walks across all 30 wards of the Bradford district aimed at bring the communities together will launch next week from the Keighley and Ilkley constituency area.
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Addingham Garden Association raises over £9,000 for local charity
Addingham Allotments and Garden Association held an Open Garden weekend on 21st & 22nd June to raise money for a local charity.
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Success for Skipton's first Repair Café
More than one hundred people attended Skipton's first Repair Café over the weekend.
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Award-winning apprentice encourages others to join care sector
An award-winning apprentice is encouraging other people to join the care sector after securing her ‘dream job’.
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Huge music acts to headline Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival
The Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival is back next month - and some huge music acts are set to take to the stage.
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Hundreds in Yorkshire to benefit from life-saving abdomen scans
Hundreds more people in Yorkshire will benefit from life-saving abdomen scans following new funding from Yorkshire Cancer Research.
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Skipton church sing-athon raises £1,700 for charity
Skipton fundraisers raised the roof with a marathon musical effort as part of this year’s Christian Aid Week appeal.
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance gets go-ahead for new base
Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) has got approval to build a new northern base.
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Police appeal after indecent exposure incident at Bolton Abbey
Police are appealing for information about an incident of indecent exposure that occurred at Bolton Abbey.
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Silsden receives new community defibrillator
A new defibrillator has been installed in Silsden.
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Skipton welcomes new £1m community sports hub
The new Skipton Community Sports Hub has held an event to celebrate its official opening.
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Dad of meningitis survivor takes on Tri-National Challenge to raise money for prosthetics
Adam Mortimer and his team have taken on a Tri-National Challenge to raise money for his son's bionic prosthetics.
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Conductor starts her career on service in Skipton with her dad
A newly qualified conductor was pleasantly surprised when she realised the first driver she would be working with was her dad.
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Addingham Gala: A weekend of fun, food, music and community spirit
Addingham Gala will be returning this summer, offering a weekend of entertainment, delicious food and community spirit.
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Police appeal for information following stolen vehicle in Skipton
Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a Volvo in Skipton.