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Skipton Town Council to host Easter event at canal
Skipton's town council have announced they will be hosting an Easter event at the canal basin this April.
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Spending review could be "disastrous" for North Yorkshire Council, councillors warns
A government review of local authority funding could be disastrous for North Yorkshire Council’s future spending plans, a senior councillor has warned.
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Young Apprentice of the Year award given to Skipton Woman
Grace Binns from Skipton has won 'Young Apprentice of the Year' award at the recent Yorkshire Young Professional Awards.
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Pub crawl influencer visits Skipton's pubs
The social media account 'Great British Pub Crawl' visited Skipton to test and try Skipton's greatest pubs naming Skipton 'Little Ibix
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Start date announced for Skipton’s £7.8m improvement scheme
A multi-million pound scheme to better connect Skipton’s rail and bus stations is set to begin next month.
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Police appeal for footage after police impersonator stops motorists
Police have recently been made aware via social media about a man purporting to be a police officer.
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Skipton Rotary hopes to make a splash with virtual duck race
Skipton Rotary is running an Easter duck race with a difference, with participants competing online for a chance to win the top prize.
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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.
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Skipton estate agent's new auction service appeals to property sellers
Yorkshire’s largest independent estate agent with an office in Skipton, Dacre, Son & Hartley, has partnered with the UK’s largest property auction service provider, iamsold, to launch an online auction service for buyers and sellers of homes and land throughout Dacres’ office network.
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Police ask for help with identification following theft in Skipton
On 23rd January, a theft took place from Cotswolds Outdoors shop in Skipton.
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New route to Morocco launched from Leeds Bradford Airport
Jet2 has launched a new route to Morocco from Leeds Bradford Airport, with flights and holidays now on sale to Marrakech.
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The Skipton Hotel to host wedding fayre next weekend
The hotel located on the banks of the Leeds/Liverpool canal, will be hosting a wedding open day for those looking to get married.
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Youtuber reviews pubs in Skipton
3 weeks ago, a youtuber going by the channel name of 'Real ales real pubs' posted a video where he went on a pubcrawl around Skipton's micropubs.
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New record for digital tickets on Northern train services
The number of customers using digital tickets on Northern trains has hit a new monthly high.
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Ermstyed's Grammar School pupil rows the length of the English channel
Tomasz in Year 10 at Ermstyed's Grammar School has been praised by staff for his amazing accomplishment in his P.E lessons.
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Arrests made following Addingham Co-op burglary
Police say two people have been arrested following the ram-raid at Co-op in Addingham on last week where the cash machine was stolen.
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Police appeal for information about fraudulent tradesmen
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information about a fraud that took place in Skipton.
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Cash machine taken in early morning ram raid in Addingham
Police are appealing for any information following a ram raid at Co-op in Addingham on Friday morning where the cash machine was stolen.
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Public meeting to discuss future of Silsden park pavilion
A public meeting is being held later this month as part of community efforts to restore the dilapidated pavilion in Silsden park.
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£9.7m project to reduce discharges into Wharfe underway in Addingham
Yorkshire Water has begun a £9.7m investment at Addingham sewage pumping station (SPS) and Low Mill Lane combined storm overflow (CSO) to reduce discharges into the Wharfe, as it continues its commitment to improving bathing water.
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Applications open for Skipton's new Gala Queen/King
Skipton Town Council have announced the return of the Skipton Gala in June and are looking for their new King/Queen.
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Local hospital plan outdoor market for this April
Airedale Hospital and Community Charity have planned their outdoor market in time for Spring this April.
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Appeal after four people wearing balaclavas break into Gargrave Co-op
Police are appealing for information following a break-in at the Co-operative store in Gargrave on Wednesday (5th February).
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No more stray dogs letter 'sent in error', say council
North Yorkshire Council has said a letter sent to veterinary practices across the region telling them to stop taking in stray dogs was "sent in error."
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Consultation to make county's taxis more accessible
People are being urged to share their views to help ensure there are enough wheelchair accessible taxis across the county.
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Council begins legal proceedings against government over grant axing
North Yorkshire Council has begun legal proceedings against the government over the removal of the £14.3m rural services delivery grant.
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Artisan Made returns to Skipton for its third year
The crafts trade show, ArtisanMadeUK will be returning to Skipton once again with their 100% British handmade products.
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Green light for £4.6million development at Fountains Abbey
The National Trust has been given planning approval by North Yorkshire Council to deliver a £4.6 million project for improvements at Fountains Abbey and Studley Royal.
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Police issue warning over dangers of e-scooters
North Yorkshire Police in Craven took to Facebook to warn the public on the danger of electric scooters.
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Airedale Foundation Trust launches app to support cancer patients
The cancer team at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust are rolling out Careology to people being treated for cancer to provide 24/7 support and help them manage their condition.
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School transport changes will not lead to school closures, say council chiefs
No schools will close due to controversial home-to-school transport changes, council bosses say.
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Mayor backs tourism tax
A tourist tax could provide funds for public services and help finance regional authorities, York and North Yorkshire's mayor has said.
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Gargrave woman wins holiday of a lifetime
A woman from Gargrave has won the holiday of a lifetime thanks to Your Skipton Radio.
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Airedale Foundation Trust to elect new Governor
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust members are invited to stand for election to become a Governor, including hospital staff.
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Police appeal after theft from local railway
Specialist power tools have been stolen from the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway in Skipton.
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Protection zone introduced after bird flu cases confirmed in North Yorkshire
Bird owners are being urged to help to prevent the spread of avian flu after two confirmed cases in North Yorkshire have led to a protection zone being introduced by the Government.