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• New speed limits for rural roads in Steeton and Silsden

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• Skipton store where worker sold alcohol to child loses premises licence

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• Skipton charity founder's MBE medal replaced after burglary

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• Police appeal following motorcycle theft in Skipton

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• Skipton BID delivers free training for newly installed 'Bleed Kits'

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• Skipton Gala announce Gala Queen and attendants

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