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Letter: What measures for disabled people at new bank site?
WELL done to Barclays in Skipton. Not only are they closing their branch they are moving to the library room which is upstairs in the Swadford centre . They have not considered customers who are disabled or less mobile . Presumably the staff will
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Nobby's clay-pigeon shoot raises £2,692 for Manorlands
NOBBY Clarke, from Silsden, hit the target once again for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice after his annual charity clay pigeon shoot raised £2,692. He has held the shoot every year since 2013 and over the years has raised a very impressive £23,791
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North Yorkshire schools forecast growing financial difficulties
SCHOOLS across North Yorkshire have forecast they are likely to be facing a collective annual deficit of more than £11m in just over two years, councillors have heard. A meeting of North Yorkshire Council’s children and families scrutiny committee
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Barlick schools set to stage their own Olympic Torch Relay
THIS year's Olympic Games - due to take place in Paris in the summer - will be celebrated in style by Barnoldswick's primary schools. Seven primary schools are set to take part in an Olympic torch relay in June which will see a torch made by the
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Call for volunteers to help out on the Settle-Carlisle railway
VOLUNTEERS are being sought to help turn the Settle-Carlisle into a 'sustainable tourist attraction'. The world famous line is famous around the world for its scenic beauty with rail jobs on the line highly sought after. Now, for the first
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Fell rescue members face challenging conditions in Scotland
GRASSINGTON-based fell rescue volunteers have been polishing up their winter skills in the Cairngorms mountains in Scotland. Members of Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association spent a long weekend in the mountain range undertaking their annual
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The night sky in March - a feast of Harry Potter inspired stars
THE second of the two micro moons of 2024 will occur this month. When the Moon is full on March 24 then like the full moon in February, it will be a micro moon. The moon has an elliptical orbit, which means sometimes it is closer to us than its
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Our editor is going to answer your questions - ask anything you like
As one of our valued subscribers we’re giving you the opportunity to ask the editor anything you like - whether it's about a local issue, our news coverage, how we make decisions or what makes the newsroom tick. We're asking our subscribers to
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Environmental charity to hold 'getting to know us' event in Gargrave
ENVIRONMENTAL campaigning charity Gargrave-based Friends of the Dales is holding a social event followed by a walk for people wanting to find out more about what it does. The getting to know you event will take place at Gargrave Village Hall on
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Talented artists and photographers shine in Rotary contest
THE work of talented young people from across the district is on show at Craven Arts House in Skipton. More than 200 young people took part in a recent annual young photographer and artist competition organised by Skipton Rotary Club - work from
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Former lifeguard completes his dream of joining the Royal Navy
A FORMER lifeguard at Ingleton outdoor pool has his eyes on bigger seas now he has completed his Royal Navy basic training at HMS Raleigh in Torpoint, Cornwall. Recruit Ethan Tazzyman, 20, from Carnforth, Ingleton, joined the Senior Service in
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Will double council tax stop the Dales becoming The Hamptons?
IT remains to be seen what the impact doubling council tax on second homes will be, but the intention is clear, to try and stop houses being snapped up by rich people looking for a holiday home. It could be said that anyone with enough spare cash
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Film review - Hotly anticipated Dune Two is thrilling stuff
THE splitting of Denis Villeneuve’s Dune into two films was a huge gamble in 2021, it even outwit the Covid factor. Frank Herbert’s seismic tome - though among the best selling science fiction novels of all time - had long been considered unfilmable
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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 n Calton Lane. Worship lasts for an hour. Refreshments in the Barn follow each meeting. Drop-in
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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
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Shock as Skipton Community Sports Hub is targeted by burglars
SUPPORTERS and trustees of the new Skipton Community Sports Hub have been left in a state of shock after a break-in left them with a bill of thousands of pounds. The hub, a joint project by Skipton Juniors FC and Skipton Cricket Club being built