Local news
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New pizza restaurant and bar opens in SkiptonToday (Friday 6th February), a brand new addition to the hospitality scene in Skipton opened their doors.
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Embsay pub raise over £400 for children's charityThe Elm Tree Inn in Embsay has raised more than four hundred pounds in support of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.
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Silsden gym owner raises £7,370 for Breast Care Unit at Airedale HospitalCo‑owner of Cobbydale Forge Gym in Silsden Stuart Heaviside, has completed one of Britain’s toughest endurance challenges.
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Reasons behind the inevitability of above-inflation council tax rise at North Yorkshire CouncilNorth Yorkshire councillors are expected agree a 4.99 per cent increase in their authority’s share of the council tax bill when they meet next week.
Upcoming local events
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Friends of the Beamsley Project Charitable Trust – Committee Meeting
Help support the Beamsley Project bursary! Join the Friends committee meeting at Christchurch, Ilkley, The Grove LS29 9DT on Monday 9th February 2026 at 2 PM.
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A Murder is Announced - A Miss Marple Mystery by Agatha Christie (Thriller)
A murder is announced for 6:30 PM. Neighbours arrive expecting a parlour game, but when real shots ring out, everyone becomes a suspect.
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Aladdin & His Marvellous LampThe award winning Addingham Pantomime Group presents an original version of the classic panto, Aladdin & his Marvellous Lamp! With lots of fun and laughter, sil...
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The KarpentersAn evening celebrating the timeless music of The Carpenters, one of pop history's most cherished duos. Karen and Richard Carpenter's unique sound and heartfelt ...
at Silsden Town Hall
National news
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Morgan McSweeney steps down as Keir Starmers chief of staff amid Mandelson rowMorgan McSweeney has resigned as Sir Keir Starmer’s chief of staff after coming under fire in the Lord Peter Mandelson scandal.
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Trumps racist post about Obamas deleted after backlashDonald Trump’s social media post featuring a video about election conspiracy theories and a racist depiction of former president Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, as primates in a jungle has been deleted.
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Julia Donaldson on new book Gruffalo Granny Im a big fan of grandmotherhoodGruffalo author Julia Donaldson has said it is “quite a relief” sharing the news of the third book with the world, adding the upcoming Gruffalo Granny reflects the fact she is a “big fan of grandmotherhood”.
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Beavers to be released at two sites in South WestBeavers are set to be released at two sites in south-west England as part of efforts to reintroduce the species into the wild.
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