Local news from Thursday, July 16th, 2026
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Livestock and showjumping champions crowned on day three of Great Yorkshire Show
John Whitaker rolled back the years to claim a seventh Ripon Select Foods Cock O' The North title as champions were crowned across the Great Yorkshire Show on Thursday.
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Traffic to use new A59 Kex Gill route for first time next week
Drivers travelling between Harrogate and Skipton will begin using part of the new A59 Kex Gill route from next week.
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Skipton MP impressed by local school's enthusiasm
Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has visited Glusburn Community Primary School, where he met pupils and staff and toured the school.
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Skipton Business Awards celebrate over 1,200 entries
The Skipton Business Awards taking place this October has over 1,200 entries this year.
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