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Run Bolton Abbey returns this autumn for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice
The popular autumn trail-running event, Run Bolton Abbey, is set to return on Sunday 10 November raising vital funds for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.
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Hospital is credited for their high standards of anesthetic care
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that its Anaesthetic team have secured credit from the Royal College of Anaesthesia (RCoA) in recognition of their commitment to patient safety and excellence of care.
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Local MP champions project to improve emergency preparedness
Sir Julian Smith, Conservative MP of Skipton and Ripon is backing the 'Yorkshire Ready Together' project which aims to strengthen the preparation of the emergency services.
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Local artist to host exhibition and Q&A
Local landscape artist, Brian Burton will hold the Q&A at the Craven Arts House this Friday to go along with his October exhibition.
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Airedale hospital calls out to local community for festive gift appeal
Airedale Hospital & Community Charity is appealing for help from the community to support their annual Christmas Gift Appeal again in 2024.
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Skipton community scheme helps local sports hub
The new Skipton Community Sports Hub has benefited from Skipton Business Finance’s nationwide, Communities Matter scheme.
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Bus service changes in Craven ahead of winter season
Bus services in the Craven area will be changing for the winter period.
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Airedale hospital receives ERS Gold Award
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has been awarded the 2024 Defense Employer Recognition Scheme ERS Gold Award at the highest level in recognition of its work as an employer and advocate of the Armed Forces community.
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Police enquire about stolen rings
Police are trying to trace 4 gold rings which are of sentimental value to their owners.
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Skipton pub reopens after refurb in time for launch of new beer
Skipton's Woolly Sheep pub has reopened this weekend after a mini-refurb and is one of only a handful of pubs serving a new stout from local brewery Timothy Taylor's.
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Craven Arts House is hosting the exhibition Common Ground
Skipton's Craven Arts House is hosting the exhibition Common Ground, featuring the work of 20 local textile artists in two groups, Gathered Threads and Textilia 3.
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Buses will replace trains over the weekend of 26th & 27th October
Rail engineering works will be taking place between Leeds and Keighley on Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th October 2024, with buses replacing trains both days.
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Police appeal for witnesses after bike theft in Skipton
The incident happened on 10th October at the Albion Yard, Skipton where an e-bike was stolen.
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Police appeal for witnesses following collision in Skipton
North Yorkshire Police are asking for witnesses to come forward or anyone with dashcam footage after a road traffic collision took place on Newmarket Street in Skipton.
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Simple Minds guitarist to perform at Skipton Sound Bar
Simple Minds bassist, Derek Forbes will be performing at the Sound Bar on 7th November as part of his 'A Very Simple Mind Tour'.
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Polar Express train returns to Yorkshire
A unique Polar Express train experience is returning to our area for a second year.
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Police protect Harrogate and Craven in Operation Tornado
North Yorkshire Police has been detailing how Operation Tornado is protecting both Harrogate and Craven.
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Skipton Bid to bring Spooktacular fun to Skipton this Halloween
Skipton Bid have announced the arrival of a pop-up pumpkin patch, a pumpkin carving workshop and more this Halloween for families to enjoy.
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Skipton care home celebrate being a veteran friendly care home group
Yesterday, Spellman Care marked their achievement of becoming a Veteran Friendly care home group with a celebratory event at their home in Skipton, Craven Nursing Home.
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Vape disposal scheme launched in North Yorkshire
Residents in North Yorkshire are being urged to dispose of their used vapes responsibly as part of the UK’s biggest celebration of recycling.
