Local news
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Mayor brands lack of fixed speed cameras in North Yorkshire ‘shameful’The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire says it is “shameful” that the county has no fixed speed cameras .
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Skipton team raises £3,300+ for The Principle Trust in Three Peaks challengeA team of property professionals has taken on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for a Skipton-based children’s charity.
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Manorlands runners raise £45,000 at Great North RunSue Ryder Manorlands Hospice is celebrating after 90 supporters completed the Great North Run and raised more than £45,000.
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North Yorkshire buses are a ‘mess’ after years of underinvestment, says mayorNorth Yorkshire’s bus services are in a “mess” after years of underinvestment, the region’s mayor has told councillors.
Competitions
Upcoming local events
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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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Art for the Terrified
Build your confidence in art, learn skills, make friends!
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APL VII - Race to Brentwood
Weekly American Pool League launching at Matrix Super Bowl, Skipton this September
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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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England bowler Mark Wood announces retirement from international cricketEngland bowler Mark Wood has announced his retirement from international cricket.
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Andy Burnham to tell United Nations that UK is not on the slideAndy Burnham will insist the UK is not “on the slide” and attempt to draw a line under 10 years of post-Brexit turbulence as he makes his United Nations debut as Prime Minister.
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Government borrowing hits second highest August on record in setback for HealeyUK Government borrowing rose in August to the second-highest level for the month on record, coming in above forecasts and piling pressure on Chancellor John Healey ahead of his first autumn Budget, figures show.
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Marthas Rule to be extended to hospital AE departments in EnglandMartha’s Rule will be extended to hospital A and E departments in England, making it easier for staff and families to ask for a second opinion.
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