Local news
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Reality TV star Joey Essex to appear at Skipton nightclubReality TV star Joey Essex is set to make a special appearance at Kooky nightclub in Skipton later this month.
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Sandylands Sports Centre to create 44 additional parking spacesA North Yorkshire sports centre is seeking permission to create 44 additional parking spaces to cope with a significant increase in people using its facilities.
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North Yorkshire councillors warned jokes and banter can cause offence under new rulesPolitical parties have been banned from running stalls at markets operated by North Yorkshire Council under new rules which also warn councillors that jokes and banter on social media can cause offence.
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Nominations open for 2026 Small Business Awards across Ilkley and KeighleyResidents across Ilkley, Skipton and surrounding areas are being invited to nominate their favourite independent businesses as the 2026 Small Business Awards return.
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Upcoming local events
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How to Paint the Sea WorkshopJoin Yorkshire seascape artist Ailsa Read for a full day of creative exploration as she guides you through the process of painting the ever-changing sea.
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Skipton Comedy Live: NovemberGet ready for a night of non-stop laughter at Skipton Comedy Live!
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Desperados: The Music & Legacy of EaglesPrepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic West Coast rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of EAGLES.
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Saturday Art Club (Ages 11-16)A fun and educational art class for older children led by experts at Craven Arts House.
at Craven Arts House
National news
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Man arrested over TikTok account advertising illegal crossings to EuropeA 29-year-old man has been arrested after the discovery of a TikTok account advertising illegal crossings from the UK to Europe, the National Crime Agency (NCA) said.
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Six more people arrested after Nottingham police officer shootingA suspect has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm after a police officer was shot in the foot in Nottingham city centre.
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Derailment could have been avoided if drain built correctly sheriff findsA train derailment that caused the deaths of three people in 2020 could have been avoided if a drain had been built correctly, a sheriff has found.
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MS boss accuses Labour of one of the biggest tax grabs in historyThe boss of Marks and Spencer (M and S) has accused the Labour Government of one of the “biggest tax grabs in history” as the historic retailer cautioned it faces an “onslaught of costs”.
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