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• Christmas Elves Appeal returns to support children around Skipton

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• Council to increase garden waste service charge in Skipton

  North Yorkshire Council has announced plans to increase the cost of its garden waste collection service for the next season - whilst keeping the charge below the regional average.

• Northern slashes Skipton train prices for Light Night

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• Gargrave Bowling Club raises £1,652 for Skipton charity

  Gargrave Bowling Club has raised £1,652 in support of Skipton Step into Action.

• Rumours continue that new Harry Potter series will be filmed in Skipton next week

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• Free emergency first aid at work courses coming to Skipton

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• Pumpkin Trail returns to Bolton Abbey

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• Neighbourhood policing team to survey local community on the issues they encounter

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• Police to hold pop-up surgeries in Skipton

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• City of Bradford Brass Band to perform in Skipton

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• Skipton MP calls for fair funding for North Yorkshire in House of Commons

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• Skipton MP warns to 'be prepared' during Flood Action Week

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• Businesses embarked on charity trek for Skipton charity

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• Annual bill for North Yorkshire councillors' allowances set to exceed £1.6m

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