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Letter: Labour government and changes to planning rules
I WONDER how many of the people who voted tactically for the Labour Party in order to get rid of the last government spotted in advance the policies the party has for changes to planning rules. With 34 per cent of the votes the Labour Party seems
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Four-figure trade prevalent at CCM Skipton fortnightly cattle fixture
CCM Skipton’s latest fortnightly Wednesday cattle sale (July 17) attracted another nice entry of 307 head, virtually identical to the previous fixture, with trade generally solid throughout and multiple four-figure selling prices seen across all sections
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Busiest ever day for Classics at The Cavendish car show
AN annual classic car show held at The Cavendish Arms in Embsay attracted a good crowd of car owners and enthusiasts, and also raised £475 for Cancer Research UK. The sixth annual 'Classics at The Cavendish' show saw owners battle it out for the
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Young Squirrels on their way up after getting all their badges
YOUNG scout squirrels from a Skipton pack are celebrating having earned all their section badges. The four members of 3rd Skipton Squirrels were awarded certificates and badges by District Commissioner Andy Stronach, to commemorate their achievement
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Charity's 'lap the park' for dementia in Skipton this weekend
PEOPLE are being invited to 'lap the park' at Skipton's Aireville Park on Sunday (July 21) to raise awareness of dementia. All are welcome to take part in the event and complete as many laps of the park they like. Registration will be from
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LNER receives period positive workplace certification
LNER has become the first train operator in the UK to receive period positive workplace certification for its 'package for a friend' scheme. The certification has been awarded by The Period Positive Workplace Coalition, a global group of health
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Skipton BID appoints new chair as it looks forward to next five years
SKIPTON Business Improvement District (BID) has appointed a new chair to take over from Andrew Mear who stepped down earlier in the year. Neil Roe, who was appointed chair at a meeting of BID board members on July 17, replaces Mr Mear, owner of
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Craven marks 30 years of Fairtrade products in shops
THE 30th anniversary of when Fairtrade products first appeared on supermarket shelves was marked in Craven with a competition for schoolchildren and an afternoon of celebrations in Embsay. In May, the Fairtrade Skipton group launched a competition
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CCTV appeal after jackets taken from Skipton outdoors shop
A SKIPTON outdoors shop has been targeted by shoplifters for the second time since April. Police say high-value jackets were stolen from Cotswold Outdoors in Jerry Croft on Saturday, June 29 between 1.50pm and 2pm. They have released CCTV images
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Appeal to trace two men following theft at Ingleton Asda
POLICE have released CCTV images of two men who allegedly failed to pay for baskets of goods from a shop in Ingleton. The two men allegedly entered the Asda petrol filling station and shop on New Road at around 9pm on May 27, filled baskets with
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Renaissance choral music at Bolton Abbey's Priory Church
SINGERS who got together while studying at Cambridge University are performing at Bolton Abbey next week as part of their first tour. The vocal ensemble Lady Clare's Consort, including two members from Craven, will perform Musicke Divine at the
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All set for South Craven's third Glistenbury Music Festival
SOUTH Craven music festival 'Glistenbury' is back for a third year in August with plenty of live entertainment and fun for all the family. Due to take place in Glusburn Park, Glusburn, on Saturday August 10, the event will kick off at midday and
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COLUMN: Catching Covid has acted as a cautionary tale for me
This month’s health and lifestyle column from Corinne Yeadon, of the Being Better private therapy practice in Skipton LAST month my column focused on the need for breaks to restore and recharge. I heeded my own advice, broke with tradition and
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Fears raised for future of dairy farming in the Dales
A FAMILY-run dairy farm which is thought to be among the country’s oldest has secured consent to protect watercourses from pollution by siting a huge slurry lagoon close to one of the most visited and historic attractions in the Yorkshire Dales.
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Tanya Noon - 'A little sunshine has gone out of everyone’s life'
TANYA Noon, from Cowling, was probably one of the most talented soft furnishing makers of her generation, although very few people knew anything about her. Tanya, who has died aged 58 following a short illness, was quite happy with that arrangement
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Dales care home celebrates win in Cook-off contest
STAFF and residents at The Dales care home in Draughton are celebrating after their managing director, Alison Donaldson, was crowned top chef.. Alison from care home owner, Barchester's, North West and Midlands Division, beat all competition to
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Exciting development underway at Skipton's sports village
CONSTRUCTION of two new padel courts is underway at Skipton Tennis Centre at Sandylands, in anticipation of demand for the increasingly popular racquet sport. Reporter Will Abbott went to have a look. THE more than £300,000 project will deliver
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Construction of padel courts underway at Skipton's Sandylands
CONSTRUCTION of two new padel courts is underway at Skipton Tennis Centre at Sandylands, in anticipation of demand for the increasingly popular racquet sport. Reporter Will Abbott went to have a look. THE more than £300,000 project will deliver
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Register your defibrillator on our network, says ambulance service
THE Yorkshire Ambulance Service NHS Trust wishes to encourage businesses and premises in the Skipton area that look after a defibrillator – also known as defibrillator guardians – to register them on The Circuit, the national network linked to ambulance
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Embrace the summer season with The Lister Arms
Make the most of summer days with Daniel Thwaites’ four-star inn, The Lister Arms in Malham. From mid-week breaks to sizzling summer-inspired dining with friends, it’s time to get out and enjoy the change of season. Summer getaways (Image:
