Julian Smith holds Skipton and Ripon seat for Conservatives

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• Space technology firm reveals why it chose Keighley for £9m space centre

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• New route announced for Great Skipton Santa Fun Run

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• New fines proposed to tackle illegal tobacco and vape sales in North Yorkshire

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