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Skipton business over the moon to be nominated in Yorkshire Choice Awards
DISCOUNT Sports Skipton is celebrating after being nominated in The Yorkshire Choice Awards 2024. The shop, in Rope Walk, is up against the very best in the county for the best customer service award - which will be decided by public vote.
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Missing link rail project not shelved, says Government
A GOVERNMENT department has refuted claims that it has ditched the prospect of reopening the Skipton to Colne railway line which campaigners say would bring huge economic benefits. Lobbying began years ago for the restoration of the 12-mile railway
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Christmas lights fundraiser raises a sparkling £1,421
A COFFEE morning at Gargrave Community Room, Neville Crescent, raised a very impressive £1,421 towards new Christmas lights for the village. Organiser, Helen Foster, was inspired to raise funds because she thought the village's festive lights could
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Mayor opens new gastronomic gem 'Zaiqa' in Skipton
SKIPTON'S Mayor Sheila Bentley was called upon to open a new Indian restaurant in the town. Zaiqa, in Keighley Road, is owned by Jahir Ahmed, a second-generation Bangladeshi British entrepreneur, who promises: "Zaiqa isn't just a restaurant; it's
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Late heartbreak for Skipton as they fall to defeat at the death
IT was heart break for injury depleted Skipton, who were held up twice over the line and lost again by one penalty goal from the last kick of the game. Some good surging runs saw Skipton start strongly but a break away try down the left wing against
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Holiday lodge plan approved for area of 'untapped potential'
PLANS to build three holiday lodges in open countryside to the east of Eldroth, Austwick, have been given the go-ahead by North Yorkshire Council. In a planning officer's report, recommending approval of the application, it is stated that the scheme
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Council leader wishes King Charles well on behalf of borough
THE leader of Pendle Council has joined people across the country in wishing King Charles a speedy recovery following his cancer diagnosis. Councillor Asjad Mahmood said: “On behalf of Pendle Borough Council, I would like to express my sincere
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Prime hogg trade ‘amazing’ at CCM Skipton
AN increased turnout of 2,065 prime hoggs at CCM Skipton Auction Mart’s latest weekly Monday fixture sold to a sparkling trade up 16p/kg on average on the week to stand at 317p/kg (SQQ 321.68p/kg) - or 312.8p/kg with Beltex taken out of the averages
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MP's tour of Skipton school includes its 'generate gym'
SKIPTON MP Julian Smith recently visited Skipton Girls High School He was invited to visit the school by headteacher, Martha Featherstone, which came after a trip earlier in the same week to the Houses of Parliament by some of the school's A-Level
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Housing plan will be decided by councillors, meeting is told
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 38 new homes on a green field site off Marton Road, Gargrave, will be decided by councillors, heard a meeting of the parish council. North Yorkshire Councillor Simon Myers, who represents Mid Craven, told parish councillors
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NHS Pharmacies begin treating people for common conditions
PATIENTS across Craven are now able to get treatment for seven common conditions at their high street pharmacy without needing to see a GP, as part of a major transformation in the way the NHS delivers care. Almost 95 per cent of pharmacies in
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Temporary changes to Saturday bus service while A59 remains closed
OPERATORS of a Saturday bus service between Skipton and Harrogate have announced a temporary change to the route during the closure of the A59 at Kex Gill for safety reasons. Following last Friday's full closure, after a crack at the side of the
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Barlick's barren run continues as promotion hopefuls hit them for six
BARNOLDSWICK Town fell to a fourth consecutive defeat on Saturday, as play-off hopefuls Chadderton thrashed the visitors 6-1 in Oldham. The result means that Barlick’s barren run continues and they now sit closer (16th) to the relegation zone than
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Choir looks forward to a busy and exciting year of performances
COMMUNITY singers The All Together Choir are looking forward to entertaining people at events, nursing homes and concerts across the area in the coming months. The choir, which has branches in Skipton, Baildon, Bingley and Harrogate, has a charitable
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Walkers caught out in strong winds while climbing Penyghent
WALKERS had to be helped to safety at the weekend getting caught out in strong winds on a rocky climb to the summit of Penyghent. A team from Clapham-based Cave Rescue Organisation responding to a call at just before 6pm on Sunday struggled themselves
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Head of Physics at Giggleswick completes remarkable endurance feat
AT the end of January, Giggleswick School Head of Physics, Dr Allison, took on one of Britain’s Most Brutal endurance races - The Montane Winter Spine Sprint. It’s a non-stop, 46-mile race along the most iconic and demanding trail in Britain: the
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Dramatic ending sees North Ribblesdale claim late victory
NORTH Ribblesdale made the long trip to South Yorkshire outfit Dinnington short of a few regulars, but still travelled expecting a win to keep their title hopes intact. Playing uphill into a breeze Ribb started lethargically and almost immediately
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South Craven pupil makes statement in Czech Republic World Championships
GLUSBURN’S Cat Ferguson picked up two silver medals in the UCI Cyclo-Cross World Championships last weekend in the Czech Republic. The 16-year-old was runner-up in the junior women’s race on Saturday in Tabor, after a fantastic battle, to follow
