Local news
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Woolly Sheep Trail launches across Skipton town centreA ‘baa-rilliant’ flock of handmade sheep has arrived in Skipton as the brand-new Woolly Sheep Trail has officially launched following over 800 hours of work from volunteers.
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Yarndale Announces 2026 Workshop Programme in SkiptonYarndale, the annual festival of yarn and woolly creativity, has announced its 2026 workshop programme.
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Skipton children’s charity marks 15 years supporting 6,000 vulnerable childrenSkipton based, The Principle Trust Children's Charity, is proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary, having officially raised over £2,262,000 to provide free, life-changing respite breaks for almost 6,000 vulnerable children and families across Yorkshire.
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Vehicle broken into in SilsdenA White 24 plate Toyota Proace van was broken into at the roadside on Dene Grove between 10pm on 29th and 6am on 30th June.
Upcoming local events
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A Taste of Japan
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the rich flavours, artistry, and tradition of Japanese cuisine.
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Skipton Comedy Live: The Edinburgh '26 Previews (July) - Vince Atta & Sandro Ford
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter at Skipton Comedy Live!
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Two PianosJoin the sensational Two Pianos and their top-class band on a thrilling journey through the rock ’n’ roll era of the 1950s.
at Skipton Town Hall
National news
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Key gannet colonies hit by bird flu could take two decades to recover studyTwo of the world’s largest gannet colonies may take nearly two decades to recover from a devastating outbreak of bird flu, a study has warned.
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The Death Of Us author Abigail Dean wins top crime writer awardLawyer-turned-author Abigail Dean has won a top crime writer award for her thriller The Death Of Us.
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Teenage rapists detained for four years after unduly lenient sentence reviewed by Appeal Court JudgesTwo 15-year-old boys who were spared custody for the rape of two girls in Fordingbridge have been sentenced to four years’ detention after the Court of Appeal ruled their sentences were “unduly lenient”.
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PM tells forced adoption survivors shame is ours as he makes formal apologyThe forced adoption of babies from unmarried mothers in the decades after the Second World War has been branded a “stain on our history” by Sir Keir Starmer as he made a long-awaited state apology for the historical practice.
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Drivetime with Thornton Hall Country Park
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Your Skipton Radio6:00pm - 8:00am
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Stuart Clarkson8:00am - Noon
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Jeremy GartlandNoon - 4:00pm
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