Local news
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Yorkshire children invited to nominate their parents to be 'slimed' on CBBCChildren across Yorkshire are being invited to nominate an adult in their life to be covered in slime live on CBBC.
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Fresh calls for school transport changes to be abandoned amid claim council is ignoring own policyNorth Yorkshire Council is facing fresh calls to abandon its controversial new home-to-school policy after it emerged that the authority was not following its own rules on how to assess eligibility.
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Funding agreed to progress work on Skipton leisure hub redevelopmentsNorth Yorkshire Council has approved the release of £360,000 to progress plans redevelop two leisure centres.
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Community rallies to help elderly driver find 'missing' car in SkiptonThe Skipton community has been thanked for rallying together to help an elderly driver find his car after he forgot where he had parked it.
Upcoming local events
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POTTERY PAINTING & CAFE FUN (SKIPTON)
Fun-filled activity pottery painting and cafe combined all under one roof.
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The Dingdong by Mark Shanahan (Comedy)
Paris, 1938: Vatelin and Lucienne battle relentless admirers threatening their marriage.
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Kids’ Free FunzoneEvery Wednesday in August, Otley BID is funding this year’s Kids’ Free Funzone, bringing a brilliant mix of free family activities to town. Sessions run from...
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Make and Take: Brick-loving birdsDecorate a chosen bird and create a suitable background landscape for flying and perching. In this session we’ll focus on birds which like to nest in buildings ...
at Skipton Town Hall
National news
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Government condemns smugglers after record 230 migrants arrive in single boatThe Government has condemned the “reckless and dangerous” tactics used by people smugglers after a record 230 migrants arrived after crossing the Channel to the UK in a single boat.
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Half of learner drivers wait more than four months for a test at 60 sitesHalf of learner drivers are being forced to wait more than four months between booking and taking a test at dozens of locations across Britain.
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Lucy Powell vows to tackle Neets crisis as thousands to get no results this weekThe Education Secretary has vowed to answer the “clarion call” of the Neets crisis, as more than 50,000 teenagers will not be receiving results this week.
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Andy Burnham faces choice on drilling as North Sea consultation closesBurnham faces pressure over North Sea oil and gas as a decision on allowing new drilling moves closer.
Schedule
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Stuart Clarkson10:00am - 2:00pm
Daytimes with Bizzie Lizzie's
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Nick Babb2:00pm - 6:00pm
Drivetime with Thornton Hall Country Park
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Your Skipton Radio6:00pm - 6:30am
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Alex Cann6:30am - 10:00am
with Duchy College







