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Local news
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Skipton gym launch new HYROX competition
Commando Mindset Fitness Studio in Skipton have announced the launch of their HYROX competition this May.
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Police appeal for witnesses after burglary in Skipton
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a burglary at Majestics Wine Brewery Lane Skipton.
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Local housing market has a spring in its step
Homebuyers in the Skipton area have more property to choose from this spring than at any point in the past decade according to property search giant Rightmove and a local estate agent.
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Campaigners consider legal challenge over home-to-school transport policy
A campaign group is considering legal action over a controversial change to home-to-school transport policy made by North Yorkshire Council.
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Skipton BID Invites Yorkshire Vendors to Exhibit for Yorkshire Day
1st August brings Yorkshire Day and this year Skipton BID will be inviting Yorkshire vendors to exhibit for their Yorkshire themed market.
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Police to host bike marking event on Sunday in Silsden
On Sunday [23rd March], Officers from Keighley Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out a bike marking event in Silsden.
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Police appeal following car crash in Cross Hills
On 12th March at around 3:30pm, two vehicles collided in the Cross Hills area.
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Robertshaw's Farm shop to open in Skipton next week
Robertshaw's Farm Shop, which originally started in Bradford will be expanding and opening a new shop in the heart of Skipton.
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Big rise in home educated children in North Yorkshire
The number of children being educated at home in North Yorkshire has risen sharply, a council report has found.
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Police appeal after assault on Skipton High Street
North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following an assault on the High Street in Skipton.
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T-REX show to come to Skipton Town Hall in April
After receiving thousands of 5 star reviews for their even†s. The award winning Teach Rex team are bringing their show back to the families of Yorkshire.
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Silsden Town Hall to host 70s legends
70s legends Edison Lighthouse, Paper Lace and comedian Mick Miller are all coming to Silsden Town Hall.
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Bean Loved reopens after major refurb
Bean Loved in Skipton has reopened after a full refurbishment of its downstairs dining and service bar areas.
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Northern working to improve train experience for people with access needs
Train operator Northern has said it is "working apace" to improve the travel experience for people with additional access needs.
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Met Office issues yellow weather warning for ice
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in our area.
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Craven Lawn tennis club prepare courts for new season
Craven Lawn Tennis Club, based in Gargrave, are busy preparing for the new tennis season and they are allowing new members this season.
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Council tax premium set to fund more than 500 affordable homes
Revenue from a doubling of council tax on second homes in North Yorkshire is set to be used to build more than 500 affordable homes.
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Skipton butchers named finalists for Countryside Alliance award
Drake and Macefield have announced via Facebook that they have been named finalists for the Countryside Alliance awards.
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Police announce success of knife bins in Skipton
North Yorkshire Police announced via Facebook the success of the knife bins located in Skipton.
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Leading bodywork and alloy wheel repairer comes to North Yorkshire
A mobile provider of car repair services has opened for business in North Yorkshire.