Local news from Friday, October 16th, 2026
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Yorkshire Water issues reminder ahead of plastic wet wipe ban
Yorkshire Water has issued a reminder about the problems caused by flushing wet wipes ahead of a ban next year.
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Police appeal for witnesses following alleged assault in Skipton
Police are appealing for witnesses following an alleged assault at a business park in Skipton.
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Martin House named Hospice of the Year at national awards
Martin House has been named Hospice of the Year at the National Charity Today Awards.
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Linton asylum centre could cost taxpayers £270m, campaigners tell Treasury
Campaigners fighting plans for an asylum centre at Linton-on-Ouse have called for a Treasury investigation amid claims the facility could cost taxpayers more than £270m despite potentially operating for just two years.
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Craven’s combined emergency service officers could be rolled out across county
Plans to expand a scheme which brings together police, fire and ambulance service skills to improve public safety in rural communities are being explored across North Yorkshire.
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Skipton man takes on 100-mile challenge following brother’s Huntington’s diagnosis
A Skipton businessman is taking on a 100-mile running challenge to raise money and awareness after his younger brother was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease.
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Skipton chippy shortlisted for national newcomer award
A Skipton fish and chip shop has been named among the five best newcomers in the UK at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2027.
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