Local news from Wednesday, September 2nd, 2026
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North Yorkshire Council set to spend £2.43m on new winter gritters
A multimillion-pound deal to replace gritters and other winter maintenance vehicles used on North Yorkshire’s roads is set to be approved.
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Millions of £2 Northern train tickets go on sale
Millions of discounted train tickets have gone on sale as part of Northern’s latest Flash Sale, with Skipton and Ilkley among the destinations included.
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Proposed £9m Keighley space centre could bring 50 new jobs to the town
Keighley could soon be home to the only “space test” centre in the North thanks to a £9m scheme that will be discussed by Council bosses this month.
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The Principle Trust celebrates 15 years of creating memories for children across Yorkshire
The Principle Trust Children’s Charity is celebrating 15 years of supporting children facing adversity across Yorkshire.
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The Hive in Silsden expands youth and family provision
The Hive community centre in Silsden is expanding its provision for children, young people and families following the closure of The Bees Knees Pre-school.
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