Local news from Thursday, February 26th, 2026
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Get a spring back in your step with a day out at Bolton Abbey
Whether you stroll along the river, discover the woodland nature trails, search for the bunnies, learn to ride a bike, or take on the Welly Walk, there’s something to inspire everyone at Bolton Abbey this Spring and Summer.
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Teens arrested following police chase into Skipton
Two teenage boys have been arrested and a stolen quadbike recovered following an early morning incident that ended in Skipton.
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U-turn over parking fee increase "a bit of a shambles"
North Yorkshire Council chiefs have been accused of overseeing "a bit of a shambles" after a U-turn over planned parking charges increases was confirmed yesterday (Wednesday).



