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West Craven veterans to take part in 'Great Tommy Sleep Out'.
A GROUP of West Craven veterans will spend Saturday night (March 23) sleeping outdoors as part of the 'Great Tommy Sleep Out'. The ex-forces veterans from Barnoldswick and Earby, who will be giving up their beds to raise awareness of veteran homelessness
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'Skipton's friendly people' make it one of best places to live
THE people of Skipton is the reason why the town has been named amongst the best places to live in Britain say the town's civic leaders. Mayor, Councillor Sheila Bentley, said: "Skipton is a most wonderful, friendly town, offering a wide range
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'Saxophone Sunday' event in Gargrave for learner sax players
PERFECT Fourth Saxophone Quartet will be hosting a 'Saxophone Sunday' for adult saxophone players at Gargrave Village Hall on Sunday April 21. The fun sociable event, will be suitable for all levels of experience, with participants taking part
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South Craven firm with traditional cabinet making at its core
A BUSINESS making bespoke kitchens, furniture and interiors is celebrating 36 years operating from the same site in South Craven. Originally Eastburn Pine, then Eastburn Country Furniture, and now just 'Eastburn', the business has always had its
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Two year old sheepdog Mirk sells for £19,100 at Skipton
NOT since 2020 have we seen a price so high for a sheepdog at Craven Cattle Mart, Skipton. Last week’s timed, online-only sale of working sheepdogs, on Tuesday, March 12, saw leading handler and triallist, Dewi Jenkins, achieve the principal price
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Goldie family secure second successive championship at dairy show
ANOTHER dairy show and sale wrapped up on Monday's Skipton’s Craven Cattle Mart. With mixed fortunes and average trade, it was certainly a buyer's market, with quality heifers on offer as shown by the last five vying for the top spot in a particularly
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Plans for tourist trail at historic former quarry site
TRANSFORMATIONAL £310,000 plans for a tourist trail to highlight the unique heritage at Langcliffe Quarry, near Settle have been unveiled by North Yorkshire Council. Buildings at the former limeworks and quarry were used as a waste depot for the
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North Ribblesdale secure promotion with typically dominant away display
NORTH Ribblesdale finally secured promotion to Yorkshire 1 on Saturday following a dominant victory away at Leeds Roundhegians on Saturday to round off a dazzling campaign. In another potential banana skin, Ribb showed no nerves and scored two
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Skipton’s sharp trade continues for prime sheep
THIS week started off with another day of sharp trade at Craven Cattle Mart, Skipton. Monday (March 18) saw 2,962 Prime Sheep through the ring, with an average almost identical on the week. “Heavies and Overweights were dearer on the week, whilst
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Repairs at Kex Gill will 'hopefully' start before end of March
WORK on the closed section of the A59 at Kex Gill will hopefully get underway before the end of March, says North Yorkshire Council. Persistent rainfall and one of the 'wettest Februarys on record' has been blamed for the continued problems with
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Table toppers teach Skipton harsh lesson
SKIPTON knew that they would have an uphill task, hosting league leaders Northallerton on Saturday, but gave a good account of themselves and, despite the score line, played some good rugby with what possession they had. The heavy Northallerton
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Pharmacy provision on agenda for West Craven Committee
WEST Craven councillors are due to meet in Earby next week to discuss a variety of issues. Included on the agenda of the area committee of Pendle Council will be a report on pharmacy provision in West Craven including a response from the NHS Lancashire
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Art workshops explored Skipton's historic buildings
PEOPLE of all ages have taken part in workshops at Skipton's Craven Arts Centre examining decoration from the town's historic buildings. Organised by Skipton Civic Society, a dragon, green man, angel and a pigeon were among the details that have
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Ice rink idea for Skipton fails to win support of councillors
AN idea to set up a temporary winter ice rink in Skipton appear to have bitten the dust. Former Skipton mayor Rick Judge asked for his idea to be put before councillors at last week's full council meeting. But, after he failed to turn up, or
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Village centre saved from closure in Comic Relief fundraiser
A MUCH valued community asset which was saved from closure last year, is going from strength to strength. The Cross Hills Village Centre in Main Street is very much open in the village, and last week held a coffee morning, raising £450 for BBC
