Local news
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Skipton BID asks traders to join Yorkshire Day 2026Skipton BID is calling on local traders to join the Yorkshire Day celebrations in the town this year.
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New Litter Awards to recognise local environmental heroesThe new Thomas Black Local Litter Awards aim to recognise volunteers, groups and businesses improving our local environment and celebrate efforts in litter clearing, conservation and community engagement.
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Local runners take on the London Marathon to support Children’s CharityTwo dedicated fundraisers, Joe Gaughan and Simon Horsfall, are preparing to take on the iconic London Marathon this year in support of Skipton based, The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.
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Council plans to introduce 50p charge for public toiletsPlans to introduce a 50p charge for using some public toilets across North Yorkshire are set to be considered by councillors later this month.
Upcoming local events
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A Fete Worse Than Death by Richard James (Comedy Mystery)
TV actor Ray Martin, famous for playing Inspector Brady, opens a village fete where a real murder occurs.
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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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Huey Morgan - The Fun Lovin' Criminal: An Evening of Music and ConversationYou may have encountered the dynamic personality of Huey Morgan in many ways. Frontman, radio and television broadcaster, author and DJ, Huey is many things at ...
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Ranagri
Ranagri is an award winning folk band from Ireland and England. With a unique blend of instruments that includes voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, har...
at Skipton Town Hall
National news
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Met officers probed over alleged racism in handling of Wimbledon school crashMetropolitan Police officers are being investigated for alleged racism over their handling of a road crash that killed two schoolgirls.
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Southport families urge reform as inquiry finds attack could have been preventedThe report into the Southport killings shows “devastating” failures and the need for urgent reforms, lawyers for the three murdered girls have said.
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Terminally ill patients share pearls of wisdom in Marie Curie campaignTo live in the moment and let go of grudges is some of the life advice shared by terminally ill patients for a new Marie Curie campaign.
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Some older people having to unretire due to financial pressuresA significant proportion of older people are deciding to “unretire” as the financial reality of retirement falls short of expectations, according to research.
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Alex Cann6:30am - 10:00am
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Stuart Clarkson10:00am - 2:00pm
Daytimes with Bizzie Lizzie's
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Nick Babb2:00pm - 6:00pm
Drivetime with Thornton Hall Country Park
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