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• 17 year old arrested following high speed pursuit from Skipton

  Police say a suspected stolen car was located after a pursuit that passed through the Skipton area on Tuesday morning.

• The Coniston Hotel to remain under family ownership

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• Airedale Hospital introduces new service for prostate cancer

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• Appletreewick pub shortlisted in Countryside Alliance ‘Rural Oscars’

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• Yorkshire residents needed for new series of BBC's Gladiators

  Yorkshire residents are being invited to apply for the next series of the BBC's Gladiators.

• Taxi policy change could "finish off" industry, councillors warned

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• Skipton children’s charity collaborates with luxury makeup brand

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• Police appeal after two vehicle collision in Skipton

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