Local news
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Skipton pub wins Best High Street Pub in local awardsPubs and hospitality workers across Skipton and the surrounding area have been recognised in Julian Smith MP’s Local Pub Awards 2026.
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North Yorkshire residents urged to recycle more household wasteResidents across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to check that recyclable household items are being placed in the correct containers.
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Dental practice shortlisted for six categories at Private Dentistry AwardsA Keighley dental practice which treats patients from across Skipton has been shortlisted in six categories at this year’s Private Dentistry Awards.
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Local teachers urged to apply for UK Parliament’s Teacher Ambassador ProgrammeTeachers and educators across Skipton and Ripon are being encouraged to apply for a fully-funded programme offering the chance to learn more about how Parliament works.
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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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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Line and Wash Watercolour Workshop
Join Yorkshire-based artist, John Harrison, for a relaxed and inspiring workshop exploring the expressive technique of line and wash sketching.
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The Language of Drawing - Foundations
Learn the language of drawing with Leticia Suarez
at Craven Arts House
National news
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Oasis return to Knebworth 30 years on from beloved gigs as part of 38 show tourOasis are to return to Knebworth more than 30 years after their initial gigs at the Hertfordshire park, as part of their 38-show Live 27 world tour.
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Andy Burnham cancels engagements following death of his fatherPrime Minister Andy Burnham has cancelled engagements today and tomorrow following the death of his father Roy, who was suffering from Alzheimer’s.
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Workers return to packed lunches to cope with rising cost of livingOffice workers are increasingly returning to packed lunches as they seek to protect household budgets from the rising cost of living, a survey has suggested.
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Hundreds of hospitality businesses call on Burnham to lower VATMore than 800 hospitality businesses have written to the Prime Minister urging him to set out how he will introduce a lower rate of VAT.
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