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Man on way back from Appleby was drunk and disorderly in Gargrave
A MAN on his way back from Appleby Fair was arrested in Gargrave for being drunk and disorderly, heard Skipton Magistrates Court. Jason Gorton was arrested early on June 14 after residents called police about a man in River Place who was drunk,
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Appeal after quad bike stolen from premises in Low Bradley
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a quad bike was allegedly stolen from Low Bradley yesterday (Thursday, July 25). Officers say the green Honda bike was taken from premises in College Road at around 3am after the offenders gained entry to
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Have your say on plans to improve Silsden-Kildwick section of canal towpath
PEOPLE are being urged to have their say over long-awaited planned improvements to a section of canal towpath. A public consultation has been launched over the proposed upgrade of the two-mile stretch, alongside the Leeds & Liverpool Canal, between
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Letter: Skipton to Colne railway line, road crossings and bridges
ALTHOUGH I didn't live in Earby when there was a railway running from Colne to Skipton, I've been here for 25 years now, drive on all the roads very often and know exactly where the railway track used to run, having walked along much of it over time
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Good entry of breeding sheep heralds promising sale season
THE opening sale of breeding sheep through the ring at Skipton Auction Mart on Wednesday (July 24) provided a promising forecast of what is likely to come under the gavel at CCM over the next few months with 305 head of mixed ages tapping out to an
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Store lamb averages remain high as entry numbers grow
A STRONG trade continued at CCM Skipton Auction Mart’s second seasonal sale of store lambs on Wednesday (July 24) with 3,591 head producing a very healthy overall average of £101.95, very close to the £102.97 average for 2,700 head at the opener
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Council agrees controversial cuts to school transport
RESIDENTS have been warned to expect further “difficult decisions” over key council services as a controversial move designed to cut spending on school transport was approved. A full meeting of North Yorkshire Council saw members emphasise its
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Rodeo sheep ride among fun activities planned for Yorkshire Day
SKIPTON Business Improvement District (BID) is gearing up to celebrate Yorkshire Day on Thursday, August 1, with a slew of free, fun activities planned for the whole family to enjoy. Between 10am and 4pm, the High Street will come alive with everything
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Green-fingered gardener raises hundreds for hospital charity
A green-fingered gardener has raised a sizeable sum for Airedale Hospital & Community Charity over the last year by opening his garden to the public. Stephen Clemence, who manages Greystones Garden in Cross Hills, has donated £403.20 to the charity
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Bookshop to host daily kids' craft club and Paralympian Q&A session
THE Little Bookshop in Craven Court Shopping Centre will be hosting a series of free activities during August, including a weekly craft club and a Q&A session with a gold medal-winning Paralympian local to the area. Every weekday from 11am
