Local news from Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
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40,000 new homes already approved or allocated land in North Yorkshire
North Yorkshire already has planning permission or land identified for around 40,000 new homes, it has emerged amid growing anger over Government-imposed housing targets.
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Skipton runner launches new business just five days after redundancy news
A Skipton runner has launched a new business turning people's favourite outdoor adventures into personalised prints after learning his job was being made redundant.
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Late-night Christmas shopping returns to Skipton after several years
Late-night shopping is returning to Skipton for the first time in several years, with more than 40 businesses taking part in a special festive event.
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Hospital staff reunite 87-year-old veteran with treasured military beret
Staff at Castleberg Hospital in Settle have helped an 87-year-old military veteran reconnect with his past after arranging a special presentation of regimental keepsakes.
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Communities praised for response to severe weekend storms
Communities across North Yorkshire have been praised for helping neighbours and clearing debris following two major storms over the weekend.
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