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Police, fire and crime boss pledges to maintain high standards
THE incoming police, fire and crime boss for North Yorkshire and York has pledged to maintain high standards and work on behalf of the public following the three previous incumbents of the role facing controversy and calls to step down. Deputy
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Settle all set to go potty for annual Flowerpot Festival
THE residents of Settle have been going potty in the run-up to the annual flowerpot festival as they prepared this year’s flamboyant exhibits. Thousands of people are expected to visit the town for the free, family orientated festival, which gets
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Skipton church to celebrate love, marriage, and relationships
SKIPTON Holy Trinity Church is planning a celebration of love, marriage and relationships this summer and is asking people for their help. For five days, from July 31 to August 4, the historic church at the top of the High Street will be filled
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Biggest Tory council pledges to work with opposition
THE leader of England’s largest council by population not run by Labour has pledged to work with Keir Starmer’s government and put aside tribal politics for the benefit of residents. Leader of Conservative-run North Yorkshire Council, Councillor
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Scheme for beginner anglers has young participants hooked
SKIPTON Angling Association, in partnership with The Angling Trust, is encouraging children to take up fishing. The initiative, titled 'Getting Kids into Fishing', started with educating youngsters from Skipton-based children's charity SELFA about
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Fun summer season at Bolton Abbey following refurb of stepping stones
FAMILES thronging to Bolton Abbey are set to enjoy a blend of nature, education and quality time this summer. The estate's summer events programme follows on from the refurbishment of the 62 stepping stones which cross the River Wharfe. Steeped
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Fresh farm milk and shakes for sale in new initiative
A FAMILY-run farm in Thornton-in-Craven will sell its milk and dairy products, including milkshakes, direct to the public via vending machines. Rectory Farm is managed by Edward Berry, who took over the management at 23 years of age when his father