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Skipton gallery welcomes its new artist in residence
ARTIST in residence at Skipton's Mill Bridge Gallery until the end of March is felt artist Sarah Roche. Throughout February and March Dales-based Sarah will be working on commissions and new work at the gallery, and will also be happy to show and
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Robin Jennings steps up to stand Craven Dairy Auction champion
ROBIN Jennings, Stainbank herd, South Stainley, Ripon, stepped up on his reserve championship success a fortnight earlier when taking the title at February’s opening Craven Dairy Auction at Skipton Auction Mart on Monday. He bagged top honours
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Headteachers say it is an 'absolute privilege' to lead Burnsall School
JOINT headteachers of Burnsall Primary School have said it is an 'absolute privilege' to lead the school after it retained its 'good' rating following a visit from Ofsted inspectors. The school, which has 50 pupils on its roll, has an 'ungraded
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Craven 'can do' Poppy Appeal organiser recognised for his dedication
CRAVEN'S poppy appeal organiser Philip Chadwick has been recognised for his dedication to the annual fundraising event. Mr Chadwick, who is also Skipton Royal British Legion branch secretary, received the Passion Award for his continued dedication
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Earby's War of the Roses event receives a slice of £22,000 funding
PLAYGROUNDS, footpaths and a War of the Roses re-enactment event in Earby will benefit from more than £22,000 given out by the West Craven Committee of Pendle Council. Councillors at their monthly meeting held last week at Salterforth Village Hall
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COUNTRY WALK: A woodland ripe for exploration
Hackfall Woods is an attractive broad leaved woodland which is ripe for exploration. The River Ure is at the foot of the woods, and the walk from Masham takes you over Horsecourse Hill with its good views and the pretty village of Grewelthorpe.
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Proposed new homes 'could be found on any modern housing estate'
PLANS to build four new homes in the grounds of an existing property in Barnoldswick, have been refused permission by the West Craven Committee of Pendle Council. Councillors at their monthly meeting this week in Salterforth Village Hall, went
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Village news from our correspondents in Craven and the Dales
Airton Quaker services: Quakers in Airton have regular quiet meetings for worship every Sunday at 2pm in the ancient Quaker Meeting House by the Green in Airton. Worship lasts for an hour. Refreshments in the Barn follow each meeting. Drop-in art
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Orangery plans on hold for further talks with applicant
A DECISION on plans to build an orangery at a remote propety in Bracewell, near Barnoldswick, has been put on hold for talks between planning officers and the applicants. West Craven councillors, who had been recommended to refuse the scheme, heard
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Film review: The Iron Claw - easily Zac Efron's best to date
ZAC Efron has come some way since his Disney Channel days. Having devoted the best part of a decade to ropey bromantic comedies, the one time High School Musical heartthrob took a sharp left turn for the 2019 Netflix hit Extremely Wicked, Shockingly
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Leader: Should LMS sports pitch plans go before councillors?
IT is surprising that proposals for the former LMS football pitch in Skipton have been decided by planning officers using delegated powers. That's not to say planning officers shouldn't make decisions, their's are made on local and national guidelines
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Bellway brings the ultimate 'behind the scenes peek' to Skipton
THE Yorkshire division of national homebuilder, Bellway is giving buyers in Skipton a chance to discover exactly what goes into building one of its homes, following the introduction of its 'House to Home' experience on its Clifford Gardens development
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Average council tax bills set to soar by more than £100
AVERAGE council tax bills in Craven and across North Yorkshire look set to increase by more than £100 for the coming year it has emerged, despite the organisations levying the lion’s share of the rise being in relatively strong financial positions.
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Letter: Holocaust Memorial Day
I NOTED the picture and words in the Craven Herald (Holocaust Memorial Day marked by vigils, Craven Herald, February 1). For once mention was made of the Roma, Sinti, Russians, gay populations and others who did not fit in with the state ideology
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Talented young chefs shine in annual Rotary competition
TALENTED young chefs were put through their paces at an annual competition organised by Skipton Rotary Club. Seven enthusiastic boys and girls were set the task of preparing and serving up a two-course meal - and all for under the cost of £18.
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Readers' photographs 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
