Local news
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Veteran comedian Jimmy Cricket to perform in Silsden"Come'ere There's More", Jimmy Cricket headlines Silsden Town Hall, supported by his daughter Katie Mulgrew, and resident comic, Howard Walker.
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Skipton charity receives Easter egg donation to brighten children's holidaysThe Principle Trust Children’s Charity is delighted to announce a series of generous Easter egg donations from local businesses, helping to bring joy to children supported by the charity this Easter.
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North Yorkshire Police to roll out facial recognition technologyNorth Yorkshire Police has announced it's planning to implement Live Facial Recognition (LFR) technology within York and North Yorkshire.
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Doctors strikes will 'particularly impact Airedale A&E' bosses sayStrike action by resident doctors will disrupt services at Airedale Hospital from 7am on Tuesday 7 April until 7am on Monday 13 April 2026.
Upcoming local events
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Make and Take: Spring Flowers
Create your very own bunch of spring flowers, then take them home to brighten someone’s day! Whether it’s for a friend or a family member, your handmade bouquet...
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Bolton Abbey Easter Trail 2026Enjoy an Easter adventure for the whole family! Wind your way through Strid Wood, while on the lookout for our larger than life bunnies tucked away among the...
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Nell Bank Easter Egg Hunt 2026Fresh air, woodland clues, muddy knees and a little chocolate treat at the end. Spring's arrived, but all the eggs have vanished. Come and help us find them ...
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The Three Little Pigs: Wise Owl Theatre
Produced by Wise Owl Theatre, who brought “The Reindeer Who Saved Christmas” to Skipton Town Hall last Christmas…. Get ready for a heart-warming adventure wi...
at Skipton Town Hall
National news
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April 7 UKs warmest on record and hottest day of the year so farThe UK has seen its warmest April 7 on record, the Met Office said as the country also enjoyed the hottest day of the year so far.
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Electric car sales hit record high in March while fuel prices surge againMarch was the best month ever for electric car registrations, with demand surging while fuel prices have continued to rise, new data shows.
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Online marketplace warning as e bike and e scooter fires reach new highE-bike and e-scooter fires reached a record high last year, an investigation has found, leading to riders being warned about online marketplaces.
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Resident doctor strike cost tops 3bn as new action beginsThe Government could have built a “few” hospitals or slashed NHS waiting lists faster with the estimated £3 billion it has cost to cover the long-running dispute with resident doctors, Health Secretary Wes Streeting has said.
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