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• More enforcement and a review of fees planned in parking policy overhaul

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• Yorkshire Water to impose hosepipe ban

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• Discount Sports in Skipton set to close

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• Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival cancelled

  The Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival that was due to be held in Skipton later this month has been cancelled.

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• Silsden Proms set for great night of music and fundraising this month

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• Yorkshire's reservoir levels drop further after heatwave

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• Cycling champion Scott Thwaites inspires next generation at Ermysted’s prize-giving 

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• Building society takes part in Silsden’s Green Weekend

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• From drivers to cafe & shop staff, volunteer for the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway

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• North Yorkshire Police refreshes neighbourhood policing cohort

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