Local news
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Councillors question if council-owned housebuilder will ever turn finances aroundConcerned councillors have questioned whether North Yorkshire Council’s loss-making housing company will ever turn its finances around — despite a five-year recovery plan being drawn up.
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Petition launched calling for Skipton-Settle bus service to be restoredA petition calling for the return of an hourly bus service between Skipton and Settle has been launched following changes to the 580 timetable.
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Nandos to open branch in KeighleyThe new Keighley branch of an international food chain is expected to open by the end of the year.
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Quiz champions retain title at Addingham Village QuizThe Swan have retained their title as Addingham Village Quiz champions after another evening of competition at Addingham Memorial Hall.
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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AI for Complete Beginners – Skipton Workshop
Hands-on AI workshop for total beginners. No experience needed. Small group, 9th Sept, Christ Church Hall, Skipton. Just 5 seats.
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Abstract: Behind the Landscape Exhibition
Abstract: Beyond the Landscape brings together original abstract art by Yorkshire artists in the first of Just Makers’ new programme of exhibitions in Skipton.
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Ukraine: victim of Russia's demons
A talk by Nigel Holden on the background to the current Ukraine/Russia conflict
at Friends Meeting House
National news
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Tributes from around the world for officers killed in A66 crash Police FedThe families of two police officers who were killed in a head-on collision on the A66 have been given “overwhelming” support from around the world, a Police Federation Chair said.
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17 million waited for more than 12 hours for AE care last year reviewMore than 1.7 million patients waited for more than more than half a day for emergency care, despite concerns that long A and E waits are linked to an increased risk of death, according to a new report.
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Air traffic control boss to face Transport Secretary as flight chaos to continueThe boss of an air traffic control provider will speak to the Transport Secretary on Wednesday as disruption is set to continue after a technical issue grounded flights.
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Childrens commissioner warns of 42000 hidden Neets absent from collegesYouth unemployment is likely to be even higher than official statistics, according to the Children’s Commissioner who has warned of a “blind spot” with tens of thousands of young people “slipping through the cracks”.
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