
Local news
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Julian Smith MP raises concern over rise in unemployment-related claims across SkiptonSkipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has raised concerns after new figures showed an increase in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits across the constituency.
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Settle Beer Festival raises over £14,000 for two local causesThe Settle Victoria Hall Beer Festival has raised more than £14,000 for two local causes following its return to the town earlier this month.
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Illegal vapes hidden in confectionery boxes at Skipton shop, court toldIllegal vapes capable of delivering up to 15,000 puffs were found hidden in confectionery boxes at a Skipton shop, a court has heard.
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Skipton Santa Sleigh appeal launched as Rotary steps backSkipton residents are being asked to help keep the town's much-loved Santa Sleigh on the road after Skipton Craven Rotary announced it is stepping back from its long-running festive fundraising.
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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Skipton Sport And Community Day
Join Skipton Town Council on Sunday 23rd August 2026 for a fantastic day of sport, community and family fun at Sandylands Sports Centre, Skipton! There’s som...
at Sandylands Sports Centre
National news
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Harry and Meghan to move back to UK in shock development six years after MegxitThe Duke and Duchess of Sussex plan to move back to Britain in a shock development more than six years after they relocated to the US, the Press Association understands.
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op GCSE grades rise but key pass rate returns to pre pandemic levelsThe proportion of GCSE entries awarded top grades has risen from last year but the rate scoring a decent pass has returned to pre-pandemic levels, national figures show.
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Sadie Sink and Tom Fletcher lead nominations for Stage Debut AwardsUS actress Sadie Sink and musician Tom Fletcher are among the famous faces nominated for the Stage Debut Awards.
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Parents believe more can be done to engage children in classical musicMore than nine in 10 parents think more could be done to engage their children in classical music, according to new research by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO).
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






