Local news from Thursday, August 27th, 2026
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66 Sheep Street tease opening with success of 'The Hatch'
66 Sheep Street recently shared they would be opening their bakery and bistro this month.
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Festival crowds expected to make Leeds station busier than ever
Rail passengers travelling through Leeds are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys over the bank holiday weekend.
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Skipton's new independent veterinary practice announces opening date
An independent veterinary practice will open its new Skipton branch next month.
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Dog bus vandalised in attempted overnight theft
A distinctive yellow bus used to transport dogs across Ilkley and surrounding areas has been vandalised during an apparent attempted theft.
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Julian Smith MP presses Government on rural crime, farming support and fertiliser supplies
Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has raised a series of questions in Parliament about issues facing farmers and rural communities across the constituency.
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Everything you need to know about Skipton Live
Skipton Live will bring two days of live music to the town over the August Bank Holiday weekend.
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