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• Police appeal after two vehicle collision in Skipton

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• Village panto raises over £3,000 for good causes

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• Nominations open for Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Governor elections

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• Call for volunteers to tackle litterbugs in clean-up campaign

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• Community Centre in Silsden to hold two day sale fundraiser

  The Hive in Silsden have shared that they will be hosting a two day sale next month.

• Search for missing man continues

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• Skipton MP shares update on redevelopment of Airedale Hospital

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• Airedale Hospital charity hits the road for its fifth annual World Book Day adventure

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• Councillors “bored” of link road talk and want action

  Councillors say they are “bored” of talking about plans for a link road and want work to start as soon as possible amid concerns over flooding.

• Local solicitors celebrate new Skipton branch

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• Skipton schools win awards for technology tournament

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• Information wanted after stolen vehicle crashes near Blubberhouses

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• Your Local Experiences earns thousands for local businesses in first month

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• Care home introduces new exhibition creating a new perspective on Dementia

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