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Police appeal after memorial bench is vandalised
POLICE are appealing for information after a memorial bench at Silsden Park was vandalised. The incident happened in the early hours of today. The culprits fled the scene when they were disturbed. Enquiries are ongoing. Sergeant Dave
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Fire chief announces summer retirement
NORTH Yorkshire’s Chief Fire Officer Andrew Brodie is retiring from the fire service later this year. Mr Brodie, who has been in the role since January 2019, is to move away from the area to take up a business opportunity beyond the fire service
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This year's Ingleborough Challenge cancelled after 'much soul searching'
THIS year’s Ingleborough Challenge has been cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic. Organised by the Clapham based Cave Rescue Organisation, the event, which usually takes place towards the end of May, is aimed at fell runners and hill walkers
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Advice for dog owners after thefts reported
DOG owners concerned about the recent spate of dog thefts nationally have been given guidance and advice by police. North Yorkshire Police Inspector Martin Dennison said: “We know there is a lot of concern around dog thefts both nationally and in
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Farmer is still waiting for costs, four months after winning barn appeal
A FARMER has said he has yet to hear from Craven District Council three months after he was awarded full costs over a planning appeal. In December, a Government planning inspector overturned a decision by the council and said John Howard’s New
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Skipton bar has licence taken away after complaints and Covid rule breaches
A SKIPTON bar which only opened less than two years ago has had its licence revoked. The Ref & Whistle, in Court Lane, was given permission for the change of use from a retail outlet to a micro bar by Craven District Council planning committee
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Craven anti-speeding groups benefit from selling of historic AJ1 number plate
TRAFFIC calming on the A65 at Ingleton is one of six anti-speeding projects in Craven to receive a share of cash raised by the selling of the first numberplate used in the North Riding of Yorkshire. Six parish councils in Craven are amongst 81 community
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Quarry fund helps bees coming out of hibernation
BEES awakening from hibernation in the area around Swinden Quarry near Cracoe are to get a helping hand. Quarry owner Tarmac, paid £30,000 into the Swinden Quarry Natural Environment Fund in 2020, the first year of its operation, and some of that
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LETTER: A682 - 'most dangerous rural road in England'
I WOULD like to make a few comments regarding the A682 - 'the most dangerous rural road in England' - from Long Preston to Barrowford. I was recently interviewed along with others about the road which went out on the internet. The interviewer
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Prime cattle trade unprecedented
TRADE continued at unprecedented levels at Skipton Auction Mart’s weekly prime cattle sale when top gross price of £1,604 (232.5p/kg) fell to a 690kg Limousin-x heifer consigned by Charles Stanton, of Clitheroe, making a welcome return after a lengthy
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Prime lambs average hits £3 per kilo at Skipton Auction Mart
PRIME lamb trade at Skipton Auction Mart stepped up yet another gear on Monday, as the 2,258 prime and lightweight hoggs forward averaged over £3 per kilo at 302p/kg (SQQ 308p), or £130.44 per head. All classes were dearer by some margin, especially
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Annual CCM News published
SKIPTON Auction Mart has published its annual newsletter CCM News, which features agricultural-related features and informed comment from sector experts, both in-house and externally, along with a round-up of the 2020 and early 2021 show and sale season
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LETTER: In praise of vaccination centre
LAST Saturday morning, as an 80 plus year old, I was blessed to be given my second Pfizer vaccination at the Gateway House centre in Skipton. I marvelled at the whole experience. A smiling multitude of volunteer guides and helpers eased me through
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FILM REVIEW WITH TOBY SYMONDS: Yes Day is strictly one for the pre-teens
CINEMA has suffered ever so in the tumult of the past 12 months. Skipton’s Plaza has, mercifully, benefitted from funding by the government’s Cultural Recovery Fund but not all have been so lucky. Even giants in the business, like Cineworld and Odeon
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An audience with award-winning author Claire Fuller
AWARD -winning author Claire Fuller is due to talk about her new novel of betrayal and resilience during a virtual event being organised by North Yorkshire libraries. ‘Unsettled Ground’ is described as ‘a portrait of life on the fringes of society
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NAME THAT CHURCH: A church with close links to Broughton Hall
LAST week’s building was correctly identified by Janet Evans and by John Fletcher of Sutton-in-Craven, who described it as the ‘magnificent’ Bancroft Mill at Barnoldswick. Currently closed to visitors because of the coronavirus pandemic, the mill
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Fire damaged pub is due to reopen in 'late summer'
THE owners of The Old Swan Inn in Gargrave which was badly damaged by fire almost a year ago have said it is hoped the pub will reopen towards the end of the summer. The grade two listed, former coaching inn on Gargrave High Street, has been closed
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Retired bishop says felling of trees was a 'thoughtless and irresponsible cull'
A RETIRED Bishop has described the felling of mature trees on an entrance into Skipton as ‘cavalier’ and a ‘thoughtless and irresponsible cull’ of some of the town’s natural landscape. The Right Reverend David Hawkins, former Bishop of Barking,
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GALLERY: Readers' photos from around Craven and the Dales
HERE are more of your wonderful photographs taken around the region. We love to showcase your pictures. It could be a seasonal landscape or simply your favourite view of our beautiful surroundings. If you would like to submit a picture, email