Local news from Thursday, June 4th, 2026
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Skipton Gala returns next weekend
The Skipton Gala returns on Saturday 13th June.
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Local Choir Concert to raise money for Craven charities
Sing Out! South Craven is bringing an uplifting evening of music to Glusburn Institute on Saturday 13th June
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Police name teenage girl who died after being pulled from River Wharfe
Police have named a 13-year-old girl who died after being pulled from the River Wharfe near Burnsall.
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Free train tickets to help families beat the 'back to school' squeeze
Train operator Northern has launched a new scheme to help children get confident on the train ahead of the big secondary school move.
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Skipton BID hosts first ever launch event for the Business Awards
Skipton BID has hosted the first ever official launch event for the Skipton Business Awards.
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Carleton Gala postponed to September due to weather
Carleton Gala has announced the event will be postponed due to poor weather.
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Skipton MP receives update on Airedale Hospital plans
Sir Julian Smith MP met with Foluke Ajayi, Chief Executive of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, to discuss the next stage of plans for the new Airedale Hospital.
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Skipton community rallies around local teacher diagnosed with rare brain cancer
Fundraising efforts are being made to support a local school teacher who was recently diagnosed with a rare form of brain cancer.



