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After three years, Alice can go home to her bed in Embsay
Teenager Alice Halstead is looking forward to spending her first night at home for three years. For all that time, the Embsay 18-year-old has had to sleep in hospital so medics can keep an eye on her. For Alice has a rare form of diabetes which requires
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Grassington ‘hub’ team get ready for opening
Grassington should soon have a new focal point – right in the centre of the village. As part of the Grassington Hub project, a building has been bought on Manor Hill, just off the village square, and an official opening is expected next month, ending
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Craven council staff sickness rates hit record levels
Sickness rates among Craven District Council employees have hit a five-year high. Up to the end of March, each employee averaged 12.61 days off sick. Nationally, the average number of sick days taken by public sector workers – as reported by the Chartered
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Police trio help to save woman from drowning
Three quick-thinking police officers have helped save the life of a 50-year-old woman who fell into the canal in Skipton. The alarm was raised at about 7pm on Saturday by a 17-year-old girl, who had helped the woman out of the water, only for her to
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Buckden Gala visitors celebrate day of tradition
Visitors and locals enjoyed a day of traditional activities at Buckden Gala. Attractions included the annual fell race and popular sheep show. Gala secretary Debbie Roe said the annual event was vital for the continuing success of the busy village hall
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Skipton gets new £75,000 fire engine
Skipton Fire Station has taken delivery of a brand new state-of-the-art fire engine. Worth £75,000, the vehicle will serve Skipton and the surrounding areas and is a fully-equipped, 59-plate Volvo, capable of carrying up to six firefighters. It is fitted
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MP set to make a splash at Broughton
Skipton MP Julian Smith will be relying on a wing and a prayer to keep his political dignity when he takes part in the Birdman Challenge at Broughton Game Show on Sunday. And he may have to resort to a little parliamentary hot air to see him
