Local news
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New pizza restaurant and bar opens in SkiptonToday (Friday 6th February), a brand new addition to the hospitality scene in Skipton opened their doors.
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Embsay pub raise over £400 for children's charityThe Elm Tree Inn in Embsay has raised more than four hundred pounds in support of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.
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Silsden gym owner raises £7,370 for Breast Care Unit at Airedale HospitalCo‑owner of Cobbydale Forge Gym in Silsden Stuart Heaviside, has completed one of Britain’s toughest endurance challenges.
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Reasons behind the inevitability of above-inflation council tax rise at North Yorkshire CouncilNorth Yorkshire councillors are expected agree a 4.99 per cent increase in their authority’s share of the council tax bill when they meet next week.
Upcoming local events
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Social evening and talk
A social evening organised by Skipton Refugee Support Group, with Palestinian food and a talk by Tina Brocklebank (Bradford City of Sanctuary).
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Hauntings - Ghost Stories of E.F. Benson and M.R. James
Hauntings is a spellbinding evening of three tales of the supernatural from two of the world’s greatest writers of ghost stories, E.F. Benson and M.R. James.
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Indoor CarbootSilsden Town Hall’s Indoor Carboot is the perfect place to unearth a bargain, discover something unique, or give your unwanted items a new home. Whether you’re ...
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Friends of the Beamsley Project Charitable Trust – Committee Meeting
Help support the Beamsley Project bursary! Join the Friends committee meeting at Christchurch, Ilkley, The Grove LS29 9DT on Monday 9th February 2026 at 2 PM.
at Christchurch, The Grove Promenade, Ilkley Ls29 9lw
National news
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Trumps racist post about Obamas deleted after backlashDonald Trump’s social media post featuring a video about election conspiracy theories and a racist depiction of former president Barack Obama and his wife, Michelle, as primates in a jungle has been deleted.
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Julia Donaldson on new book Gruffalo Granny Im a big fan of grandmotherhoodGruffalo author Julia Donaldson has said it is “quite a relief” sharing the news of the third book with the world, adding the upcoming Gruffalo Granny reflects the fact she is a “big fan of grandmotherhood”.
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Beavers to be released at two sites in South WestBeavers are set to be released at two sites in south-west England as part of efforts to reintroduce the species into the wild.
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Serial killer Steve Wright jailed for 1999 teenagers murder
Suffolk strangler Steve Wright has been told he will die in jail after being brought to justice for the abduction and murder of schoolgirl Victoria Hall more than 25 years ago.
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