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Local news
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Councillors give overtourism warning to Bolton Abbey custodians
Councillors have warned that any new buildings at the Bolton Abbey estate must not "spoil" what makes the area so special.
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Another successful Silsden Proms raises thousands for local charities
Organisers of this year’s Silsden Proms on the Farm have presented a cheque for £5,700 to Manorlands Hospice, following this summer’s event.
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Skipton high street named among UK's best
Skipton's scenic high street has been named among the very best in the UK.
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County-wide Yarn Trail set to return
A Yarn Trail running throughout North Yorkshire is set to return next week.
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Urgent appeal to find missing 15-year-old boy
Police have issued an urgent appeal to find 15-year-old Kieran who is missing from home.
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Stump Cross Caverns boss passes ownership to son
The owner of historic tourist attraction Stump Cross Caverns has announced that she will be passing ownership of the business to her son.
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Run Bolton Abbey event returns to support local hospice
The popular Run Bolton Abbey trail running event is set to return on 4th November.
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Skipton pub could be converted into six apartments
Plans have been submitted to convert the Craven pub into six apartments.
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Skipton Little Theatre introduces season pass
Skipton Little Theatre is introducing a new season pass for 2024 and 2025.
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Dayclubbing event to be held in Skipton this weekend
The Kooky Nightclub will play host to a unique day clubbing event for over 30s tomorrow (Saturday).
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Council seeks views on designated children's centres
North Yorkshire residents are being asked for their views on the future use of 18 identified designated children’s centres run by North Yorkshire Council, which includes Skipton Sure Start Children's Centre.
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Nearly 100 young locals help to keep Skipton clean
Members of Skipton Youth Council have banded together to pick up litter in their local area.
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Local nursery celebrates graduation day at Airedale Hospital
Children at Airedale Hospital's Nightingales Nursery have celebrated their last day.
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Dementia Forward to host Skipton Three Peaks fundraiser
The Skipton Three Peaks sponsored walk in aid of Dementia Forward will take place this September.
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Skipton woman promotes safety with 'Pink Ladies Taxi'
A new Skipton taxi firm is providing a safe service for customers.
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Local Scarecrow Festival raises over £800 for Hospital Neo-natal Unit
Riddlesden local Chelsea Jones organised a scarecrow festival for her community to raise funds for Airedale NHS Foundation Trust’s Neo-Natal Unit after daughter Lillian spent time on the Unit when she was born.
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Skipton Firm marks 25-year landmark by partnering children’s charity
Craven based digital transformation firm Meritec is marking 25 years of trading in Skipton by pledging support to one of the region’s leading children’s charities.
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Great Skipton Santa Fun Run to return this November
The 15th Great Skipton Santa Fun Run will take place on 24th November.
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A brilliant bridge for Bolton Abbey
The Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway has taken a huge step forward with the acquisition of the former Marple station footbridge, originally erected in 1875.
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GCSE success for Craven College pupils
Craven College in Skipton is celebrating after a successful GCSE results day.
