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• New cake shop opens in Skipton

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• BID celebrates Skipton’s recent national recognition

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• Rotary announce 'Eco Day' at Town Hall

  Skipton Rotary announced the arrival of an 'Eco Day' at the Skipton Town Hall.

• Burglars enter property on Skipton High Street

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• Changes to Skipton Bus Station to take place next place

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• The Stock Room in Skipton announces closure

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• Veteran comedian Jimmy Cricket to perform in Silsden

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• Skipton charity receives Easter egg donation to brighten children's holidays

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• North Yorkshire Police to roll out facial recognition technology

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• Doctors strikes will 'particularly impact Airedale A&E' bosses say

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• Northern trains expected to 'run normally' this Easter, passengers told

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• Changes to Craven bus services over Easter

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• Skipton Tree Top Climbing Centre opens for last ever season

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