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Planned holiday lodges at edge of Skipton approved
PLANS to build five holiday lodges at High Laithe Farm, Keighley Road, in Skipton, have been given the go-ahead by North Yorkshire Council. The timber-clad lodges will be put up on a parcel of agricultural land to the east of Keighley Road and
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Council leaders’ highlight £48m black hole amid school transport fury
LEADING members of a council have been accused of “breaking up communities”, putting children’s safety at risk and segregating education by income as they pushed forward a move to restrict free home to school transport to those attending the nearest
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Below par batting display results in first defeat of the season for Gargrave
GARGRAVE have suffered their first defeat of the season in Division One of the Timothy Taylor’s Craven League. A poor batting display at Grange Road led to an eight-wicket setback against Eldwick & Gilstead, who, like Cowling, have narrowed the
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Early bird discounted tickets on sale for Kilnsey Show
EARLY bird discounted tickets for next month's Kilnsey Show have gone on sale. Discounted tickets for the Dales premier agricultural show which takes place on Tuesday, August 27, will be available online until August 20, after which tickets will
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Meat key to CCM Skipton Spring lamb trade
NEW season lamb trade at CCM Skipton has continued at a similar level for three weeks, with no real peaks and troughs, though still sailing along nicely at over £3 per kilo. Monday’s turnout of 1,550 Spring lambs again reflected the current trend
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All welcome at Skipton Town Council's litter-picking events
PEOPLE in Skipton are being invited to take part in community litter picking events taking place between now and the end of the year. Organised by Skipton Town Council, the first is due to take place on Thursday July 25 and the last on December
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Police appeal for witnesses to failed quad theft in Carleton
THIEVES broke into a barn at a farm in the Carleton area and made a failed attempt to steal a quad bike. Police say the break-in happened at about 12.45am on Tuesday last week (July 9) and involved four suspects, all of who had their faces covered
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Scheme to cut roadworks traffic to be first in North of England
THE first scheme of its kind in the North of England could be introduced to charge utility companies and others for carrying out roadworks on key roads during the busiest times of the day. North Yorkshire Council is considering plans for the lane
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Motorist with rear light out was over drink-drive limit
THE driver of a Citroen Berlingo stopped by police because one of the vehicle's rear lights was not working was over the drink-drive limit, heard Skipton Magistrates Court. Paul Raynes, 51, had got up in the night and driven to check on his partner
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Housing plans revealed for old mill site in Barnoldswick
OWNERS of the former Fernbank Mill site in Barnoldswick have announced plans for its residential redevelopment. More than ten years after the mill chimney became the last part of the former mill to be demolished, plans for 90 new homes have been
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Story of football's greatest underdogs comes to Skipton
A CRITICALLY-acclaimed inspiring true story of football's greatest underdogs is coming to Skipton Town Hall. The Long Lane Theatre Company's The Giant Killers tells the story of Darwen FC whose players defied all odds to become the first working class
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Karate duo receive England call-up for World Championships
TWO students from Quest Karate Club based in Skipton have been selected to represent the England National Karate Team for the World Karate Federation All Styles Cadets, Juniors and U21 World Championships. The event is set to be held in Jesolo,
