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• New Skipton arts studio to launch first exhibition featuring local artists

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• Yorkshire charity marks partnership supporting families affected by domestic abuse

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• Skipton footbridge to close for seven weeks as replacement work begins

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• Skipton residents can vote to bring Coca-Cola Christmas Truck to town

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• 40,000 new homes already approved or allocated land in North Yorkshire

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• Late-night Christmas shopping returns to Skipton after several years

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• Hospital staff reunite 87-year-old veteran with treasured military beret

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• Skipton residents invited to have their say on North Yorkshire's future development

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