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Visitors to Dales ‘do not know where to exercise dogs’
DOG owners visiting the Yorkshire Dales National Park do not know where they can exercise their pets, a meeting has heard. A meeting of the national park authority’s planning committee heard numerous members claim there was a clear need for dog
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Letter: Depressing number of non voters at general election
AS the dust settles after the General Election, with a countrywide Labour landslide and a huge swing to Labour in Skipton and Ripon, there will be many standout moments for all of us. What hit me, and continues to trouble me, is the large number of
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The Butcher Boys: A Yorkshire Dales novel by a local author
AN author whose book about friendship, rivalry and identity, set in the Yorkshire Dales, is planning to tour around the area this summer. Chris Gill, who was born in Ilkley and brought up in Addingham, saw his novel The Butcher Boys published last
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Villagers march on with bid to buy last pub in Burton-in-Lonsdale
VILLAGERS in Burton-in-Lonsdale are calling on people to help them save the last remaining pub in the village by becoming a shareholder. A recent packed village meeting saw the launch of a much awaited share offer which it is hoped will bring The
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Retiring Skipton lollipop lady will be greatly missed
A LOLLIPOP lady and cook at Skipton's Christ Church CoE Primary School is retiring after 24 years of dedicated service. Anne Greaves also worked at Ings Community Primary School and at Brooklands School in Skipton before joining Christ Church -
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Impasse resolved over Dales’ top country event Kilnsey Show
AN impasse between the guardians of the Yorkshire Dales National Park and the organisers of its leading agricultural show has been resolved with an agreement to move a development closer to an “iconic” landmark. Members of the park authority’s
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Apprentices needed to take up roles in the Yorkshire Dales
OPPORTUNITIES have opened up in the organisation that looks after the Yorkshire Dales for four new apprentices. The national park authority is looking to recruit two more apprentice rangers in partnership with the Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust
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Night out in Skipton ends in 'rough and tumble' at club
BRADFORD men who came to Skipton with friends for a night out ended up in a brawl after being ejected from Kooky nightclub, a court heard. One of the two men ended up in hospital with a wound to his forehead that needed four staples, heard Skipton
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Promising Skipton footballer set for move to English giants
A YOUNG Skipton footballer who one day dreams of running out onto the hallowed turf around the UK and in international matches as an England Lioness, has concluded another successful season within the ‘Beautiful Game’. Lola Hird, 12, a former pupil
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Skipton Town delighted to have new sponsor on board
SKIPTON Town AFC Men’s first team have recently struck a deal with local businessman, Matt Oxley who is the managing director of MJL Groundworks & Civils. The construction company, based in Skipton, will be the club’s exclusive sponsor for the
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Late drama sees Skipton edge Silsden in semi-final thriller
THERE was high drama in the Craven League’s John Clayton Cup semi-final. Silsden II were 151-7, needing three more runs for victory at home to Skipton CI II, only for Rashad Mahmood-Taj to take a hat-trick off the last three balls of the match
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Absences and injuries continue to knock Settle
THE long run of injuries and absences continued to haunt Settle 1st XI as they lost both NPL double-header matches at the weekend. Lewis Smith (32) opened well against visitors Blackpool, but it was an unbeaten 64 from Amar Ullah which saved Settle
