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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.
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Weekend rainfall not enough to increase reservoir levels, say Yorkshire Water
The welcome rainfall in Yorkshire over the weekend was not enough to see reservoir levels increase across the region.
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Skipton Hotel to host fundraising Pride dinner
For Skipton Pride this year, The Skipton Hotel will collaborate with Skipton Pride to host a fundraising Pride dinner at their venue.
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Council to approve £12.9m funding for A629 footbridge
Councillors are set to approve the allocation of funds for a pedestrian bridge linking Steeton and Silsden next week.
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MP encourages locals to nominate social workers in their area for awards
Julian Smith is encouraging people of Skipton to nominate social workers for an awards ceremony in October.
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Council accused of "cynical ploy" over school transport decision notices
North Yorkshire Council has been accused of a ‘cynical ploy’ after notifying parents they will not get free school transport for their child the afternoon before a Bank Holiday Weekend and ahead of the half-term school holiday.
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Police appeal to ID two men following violent assault
Police have issued CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to following an assault.
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Police appeal following theft in Bizzie Lizzie's restaurant
Police are appealing for CCTV footage after a theft in fish and chips shop in Skipton.
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Weight-loss jab warning after woman hospitalised
Police have launched an investigation into the supply of a slimming injection in North Yorkshire that left a woman in intensive care.
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Council rejects bid to change unpopular home-to-school transport policy
North Yorkshire councillors have voted to keep in place a controversial home-to-school transport policy after hearing a return to the old system would cause "chaos" for the authority.
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Year 7 Craven students win chemistry prize at science competition
A group of year 7 students from South Craven School won a prize at a local science competition last week.
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Skipton brings back Skipton in Bloom scheme
Skipton has reintroduced the Skipton in Bloom scheme.
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More than 1,700 knifes collected from knife bins in the last 3 months
North Yorkshire Police have announced the total number of knives collected from the knife bins across the county.
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Settle coffee brand to host mental health walk this week
The team at Bold Coffee/Fueling The Bold are hosting a mental health hike this Thursday.
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Skipton girl donates hair to Little Princess Trust
7-year-old Imogen from Skipton has decided to cut her hair for charity.
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Police appeal following criminal damage in Skipton
Police are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage in Skipton.
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Charity shop in Skipton celebrated second birthday
The Yorkshire Cancer Research charity shop in Skipton is celebrating two years since they opened their doors.
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North Yorkshire Police warns locals about dangers of open water in hot weather
North Yorkshire Police took to Facebook to warn Craven locals about the dangers of open water during hot weather.
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Craven College staff selected to attend royal garden party
Last week, three members of staff from Craven College were selected to join a royal garden party.
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Application open for annual Skipton Sheep day
Application to trade at the Skipton Sheep Day are open which celebrates the heritage of Skipton.