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Silsden Proms set for great night of music and fundraising this month
Silsden’s much‑loved Proms on the Farm is set to return to Jackson’s Field on Saturday 19th July, featuring five hours of live music performances in aid of two local charities.
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Yorkshire's reservoir levels drop further after heatwave
Continued dry and warm weather over the last week and England's warmest June on record has seen reservoir stocks continue to decline across Yorkshire.
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Cycling champion Scott Thwaites inspires next generation at Ermysted’s prize-giving
Ermysted’s Grammar School in Skipton welcomed back former pupil and professional cyclist Scott Thwaites as guest of honour at this year’s Speech Day, where pupils were celebrated for their outstanding achievements.
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Building society takes part in Silsden’s Green Weekend
Garden enthusiasts can learn more about supporting their local plant and wildlife at Ecology Building Society this weekend.
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From drivers to cafe & shop staff, volunteer for the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
Find out what it's like to volunteer on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway at the open day on Saturday 19 July.
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North Yorkshire Police refreshes neighbourhood policing cohort
North Yorkshire Police have announced the refresh of their team of 11 neighbourhood officers.
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Ofsted praise North Yorkshire Council's adult education services
Adult education services provided by North Yorkshire Council have received praise from Ofsted inspectors.
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Bradford district walks to start in both Ilkley and Addingham
Walks across all 30 wards of the Bradford district aimed at bring the communities together will launch next week from the Keighley and Ilkley constituency area.
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Addingham Garden Association raises over £9,000 for local charity
Addingham Allotments and Garden Association held an Open Garden weekend on 21st & 22nd June to raise money for a local charity.
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Success for Skipton's first Repair Café
More than one hundred people attended Skipton's first Repair Café over the weekend.
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Award-winning apprentice encourages others to join care sector
An award-winning apprentice is encouraging other people to join the care sector after securing her ‘dream job’.
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Huge music acts to headline Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival
The Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival is back next month - and some huge music acts are set to take to the stage.
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Hundreds in Yorkshire to benefit from life-saving abdomen scans
Hundreds more people in Yorkshire will benefit from life-saving abdomen scans following new funding from Yorkshire Cancer Research.
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Skipton church sing-athon raises £1,700 for charity
Skipton fundraisers raised the roof with a marathon musical effort as part of this year’s Christian Aid Week appeal.
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance gets go-ahead for new base
Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) has got approval to build a new northern base.
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Police appeal after indecent exposure incident at Bolton Abbey
Police are appealing for information about an incident of indecent exposure that occurred at Bolton Abbey.
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Silsden receives new community defibrillator
A new defibrillator has been installed in Silsden.
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Skipton welcomes new £1m community sports hub
The new Skipton Community Sports Hub has held an event to celebrate its official opening.
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Dad of meningitis survivor takes on Tri-National Challenge to raise money for prosthetics
Adam Mortimer and his team have taken on a Tri-National Challenge to raise money for his son's bionic prosthetics.
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Conductor starts her career on service in Skipton with her dad
A newly qualified conductor was pleasantly surprised when she realised the first driver she would be working with was her dad.
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Addingham Gala: A weekend of fun, food, music and community spirit
Addingham Gala will be returning this summer, offering a weekend of entertainment, delicious food and community spirit.
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Police appeal for information following stolen vehicle in Skipton
Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a Volvo in Skipton.
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MP urges community groups to apply for £1.35million Community Building Fund
Local MP Sir Julian Smith is calling on local community groups and other organisations to apply for £1.35million in funding.
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Northern to provide extra seating on Ilkley and Skipton trains
Northern passengers will be provided with thousands of extra seats on busy routes in Yorkshire.
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Leeds Bradford Airport welcomes passengers after £100m extension
Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has officially opened its brand new £100 million terminal.
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Skipton firefighters help with tractor fire in Dales
Crews from Skipton supported North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service colleagues tackling a fire near Bentham this week.
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More than £2.5million lost to 'romance fraud' last year
Cruel 'romance fraudsters' cost victims in North Yorkshire and York more than £2.5million last year, according to new figures.
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Local estate agent takes on 20 mile walk for children's charity
This weekend Tramner White Estate Agent will take on a 20-mile walk starting at Bolton Abbey for The Principle Trust Children's Charity.
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Local house prices buck the UK trend with modest increase
The average asking price of a UK property has dropped by 0.3%, but according to a Skipton estate agent and Rightmove, the local housing market has bucked the trend.
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Skipton MP calls for mandatory autism training for teachers
Skipton MP Julian Smith has renewed his call for mandatory autism training for teachers.
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Mother and daughter trek the Great Wall of China for charity
Rebecca Fox and her mum Tracey Cooper are preparing for an 8-day journey to walk part of the Great Wall of China later this year.
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Multi-million pound Bewerley Park improvements near completion
A multi-million pound project to breathe new life into Bewerley Park outdoor learning centre is nearing completion.
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Police appeal after Skipton hit-and-run
Police have launched an appeal following a hit-and-run incident in Skipton.
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Have your say on maximum taxi fares in North Yorkshire
A six-week consultation has been launched to review the maximum fares for taxis operating across North Yorkshire.
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Skipton launches repair café to help locals fix, not toss
Share Skipton is launching its first Repair Café next weekend.
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North Yorkshire Fire Service rated 'good' in latest inspection
North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has been rated 'Good' following a recent inspection.
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Yorkshire Water urges 'careful' water usage ahead of hot weather
Yorkshire Water is urging customers to carefully consider their water usage in the coming days ahead of the forecasted hot and dry weather.
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Five day 'heat health alert' covers Skipton
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for Craven and whole of Yorkshire over the coming days.
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Skipton residents invited to make their home energy efficient
Householders are being invited to discover how to reduce energy costs and make their homes warmer and greener at an event in Skipton.
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Skipton MP responds to latest Claimant Count Figures
Sir Julian Smith MP has responded to the latest claimant count figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which show that the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits in the constituency remains significantly below the national average.
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Public nominations open for Skipton Business Awards 2025
The highly anticipated Skipton Business Awards 2025 are set to return, shining a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of businesses of Skipton.
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Application open for annual Skipton Sheep day
Application to trade at the Skipton Sheep Day are open which celebrates the heritage of Skipton.