Local news from Monday, February 9th, 2026
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Skipton MP makes cheeseburgers on visit to local McDonald's
Skipton's MP swapped Westminster for the kitchen during a visit to a local McDonald's restaurant.
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Quiz night hosted in Skipton to raise money for Airedale Hospital
Helen's Kindness Campaign are hosting a quiz night this March.
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Appeal launched after MBE medal stolen from founder of children's charity
An appeal has been made following the theft of an MBE medal belonging to Mike Davies, the founder of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.
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Council appeal for help with riverbank erosion
Gargrave Parish Council is inviting residents with specialist knowledge to help develop a plan to address ongoing riverbank erosion in the village.
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Police crackdown amid fears of "nut jobs" riding dangerously on e-bikes and e-scooters
Police in North Yorkshire have seized more than 50 e-bikes and e-scooters amid concerns from community leaders that “nut jobs” riding the machines will kill and seriously injure someone.
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Dozens attend meeting amid anger over school transport policy change
More than 60 people attended a meeting in a Yorkshire Dales village hall to discuss the impact of a new home-to-school transport policy on their rural community.
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