Local news
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Two arrested following pursuit in SkiptonA man has been charged with dangerous driving and failing to stop for the police following a high-speed pursuit through Skipton.
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Julian Smith fights for SEND training and autism support in CommonsThe MP for Skipton and Ripon, Julian Smith, has called for statutory training requirements for school staff.
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Skipton named UK's best town for WellbeingAccording to The Oak Tree Practice's UK Wellbeing Living Awards 2026, Skipton has the best wellbeing in the UK.
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Parking charge increase set to cost motorists an extra £3.5mOpposition councillors have criticised a rise in parking fees set to cost North Yorkshire motorists more than £3.5m a year in extra charges.
Upcoming local events
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Skipton Music Presents: Aaron Akugbo & Ryan Corbett
Bringing world-class music to the Yorkshire Dales since 1947, Skipton Music is a not-for-profit charity run by a small group of local volunteers.
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Skipton Town Investment Plan - Drop-in SessionNorth Yorkshire Council is developing a Skipton Town Investment Plan to guide regeneration and investment in the town. A drop-in session taking place on Thursd...
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Brother Wolf Presents... Silver & Gold
Adapted and performed by award-winning actor James Hyland, SILVER & GOLD is a powerful exploration of the ambiguity of morality that will captivate both adults ...
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The Houghton Weavers
THE HOUGHTON WEAVERS, The Northwest’s Premiere Comedy / Folk Group, Stars of Radio and Television, have been entertaining folk for a whopping 50 years, with the...
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National news
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Water firm fined for polluting stream with sewage three times in a yearA water company has been fined more than £700,000 for polluting a country park stream with sewage three times in a year, the Environment Agency has said.
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UK data watchdog fines Reddit 14m for failing to protect child usersOnline discussion platform Reddit has been fined more than £14 million after the UK data watchdog said it had failed to protect children’s personal information.
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Kemi Badenoch calls for digital counter revolution to protect childrenKemi Badenoch has called for a digital “counter-revolution” as she said she found it “tough” to stop using social media.
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PM reiterates Ukraine support on fourth anniversary of Russian invasionSir Keir Starmer has promised to stand by the people of Ukraine for “as long as it takes” as he hit out at Vladimir Putin for blocking the path to peace.
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