
Local news
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£3.4m bailout saved council-owned Brierley Homes from collapse, say councillorsNorth Yorkshire Council-owned Brierley Homes would have gone into administration, leaving the authority facing losses of more than £20m, without a £3.4m taxpayer-funded bailout, it has emerged.
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Yorkshire Garden Centres raises more than £106,000 for children's hospiceYorkshire Garden Centres has raised more than £106,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice.
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Yorkshire Water boss to step down after lowest possible environmental ratingYorkshire Water's chief executive is to step down, just 24 hours after the company received the lowest possible environmental rating.
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£65million Leeds Bradford Airport railway station described as ‘critical’ for regionA proposed parkway station for Leeds Bradford Airport is “absolutely critical” for the region, a meeting has been told.
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Upcoming local events
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Skipton Camerata: SanctuaryThis programme explores sanctuary both as a place of refuge, but also as a feeling, moments of rest, balance and belonging found along life’s journey.
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Real Markets IlkleyThe first Sunday of the month, Real Markets on The Grove offers food for the belly and the soul, you will find food, drink, crafts, artwork, homeware and more.
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Skipton Artisan MarketEach month, Skipton Artisan Market brings together a carefully selected mix of up to 27 quality stalls, offering a wide range of products including artisan food...
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APL VII - Race to BrentwoodWeekly American Pool League launching at Matrix Super Bowl, Skipton this September
at Matrix Superbowl
National news
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King to speak about slavery with unflinching honesty but no apology expectedThe King will speak about slavery with “unflinching honesty” and “sincere sorrow” in a speech to Commonwealth leaders but is not expected to offer an apology.
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Third weekend of protests in France as youth led rallies sweep EuropeHundreds of thousands of protesters inspired by frustrated high school students have taken to the streets
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Burnhams Government failing to deliver change SNP Westminster leader claimsAndy Burnham’s Government is “failing to deliver the change he promised” on living standards, the SNP has said.
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Evacuees from Russian occupied Oleshky reunited with relatives in UkraineTravellers wrapped in blue and yellow Ukrainian flags stepped off buses
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