Local news
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Skipton MP opposes plans for 1,250-person asylum centreSkipton MP Sir Julian Smith has joined fellow MPs in opposing Government plans to accommodate up to 1,250 asylum seekers at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse site.
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Hardware store in Silsden raises money for Manorlands HospiceA simple fundraising idea at a Silsden hardware shop is helping to raise money for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice while giving old tennis balls a new lease of life.
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Silsden Proms on the Farm raises £6,000 for local charitiesMore than 400 people gathered on the banks of the River Aire earlier this month for another hugely successful Silsden Proms on the Farm event, raising an incredible £6,000 for local charities.
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Councillor to 'brave the shave' after wife's devastating cancer diagnosisA bearded councillor is preparing to shave off his hair for Macmillan Cancer Support following his wife’s devastating cancer diagnosis.
Upcoming local events
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Summer Art Club: Gelli print bookmarksExperiment with Gelli plate printing, collage, colours, and embroidery. Using the fruits of your labour to create a unique laminated bookmark. All materials...
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Summer Art Club: Gelli print bookmarks
Experiment with Gelli plate printing, collage, colours, and embroidery. Using the fruits of your labour to create a unique laminated bookmark.
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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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Make and Take: Weaving
Free, no need to book - just drop in Experiment with weaving to create your own woolly bookmark and rainbow fish, taking inspiration from Skipton’s history of ...
at Skipton Town Hall
National news
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Burnham calls for cross party talks on social care reformAndy Burnham will seek cross-party talks on social care reform as he faces calls to legislate for a national care service before the next election.
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Heat health alerts raised as fourth heatwave of the summer loomsHeat health alerts have been upgraded to amber in some areas of England as the fourth heatwave of the year looms and parts of the country struggle with persistent dry weather.
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Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie dies aged 85Wildlife presenter and Goodies star Bill Oddie has died at the age of 85, his agent has said.
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Luke Littler warns he can still get better after retaining World Matchplay titleLuke Littler warned he can still get better after crushing Gerwyn Price 18-9 to retain his Betfred World Matchplay title in Blackpool.
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Today's weather
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SkiptonLight rain
High: 18°C | Low: 16°C