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• Local MP takes Mandatory Autism Training for Teachers campaign to Prime Minister

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• Diversity credentials challenge after young councillor replaced on executive committee

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• Yorkshire Air Ambulance chosen as council's charity of the year 

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• Mayor rejects favouritism claim over transport funding

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  The Skipton Christmas Market will return to the High Street this December as announced by organisers.

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