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75 years of National Parks marked in the Yorkshire Dales
THE children and grandchildren of the man who stayed in Malhamdale and whose work led to the creation of the UK's national parks were part of a special anniversary celebration in the Yorkshire Dales. Around 50 people were at Malham Youth Hostel
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Skipton Wetherspoon's praised for standard of its loos
A SKIPTON pub has won acclaim for the quality and standards of its toilets – in the Loo of the Year Awards 2024. Wetherspoon's The Devonshire Inn in Devonshire Mews, Newmarket Street, has been awarded a platinum grading by inspectors. The awards
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Planned new chicken hut will have solar panels on its roof
A PLAN to build a chicken hut at Fold Barn, Long Syke Edge, Cowling Hill, has been submitted to North Yorkshire Council. A sustainable design and construction statement with the application states that the building will be sited within 2.6 acres
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North Ribblesdale's winning run shows no signs of stopping as they claim huge victory
North Ribblesdale RUFC secured their 26th consecutive league victory with a 54-17 triumph over Old Rishworthian RUFC. The match, held on Saturday (November 16) on Rishworthian turf in Copley, near Halifax, saw North Ribblesdale kick things off
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Get out your best festive socks for Airedale Hospital
PEOPLE are being asked to hunt out their best festive socks and raise money for Airedale Hospital. Instead of Christmas jumpers, people are being asked to put on a pair of festive socks on Friday, December 13, and donate £1 to the Airedale Hospital
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Solid prime lamb trade maintained at CCM Skipton
A BUMPER Monday turnout of 3,350 prime sheep this week at CCM Skipton included another solid entry of 2,917 prime lambs, for which trade remained over £3 per kilo when achieving an overall selling average of 304.4p/kg (SQQ 313.6p/kg), or £137.82 gross
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Wharfedale squashes Preston Grasshoppers in 40-14 home victory
Report by Ed Williams A commanding performance saw Wharfedale (at home) win 40-14 against Preston Grasshoppers in the teams' most recent encounter. Wharfedale captain, George Hedgley, said after the game: "We made a number of changes from the
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Aldi plan to install solar panels to roof of Skipton store
ALDI has asked North Yorkshire Council for clarification about its plans to fit solar panels to the roof of its foodstore in Skipton. It wants to know if prior approval is needed before it goes ahead with the installation of panels at its store
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Holiday 'shepherds' huts' near Embsay Station can stay put
RETROSPECTIVE planning consent has been given for the retention of two shepherds' huts used as holiday accommodation in Embsay. Change of use of the land where the huts are sited, in the grounds of Cravenwood, Skipton Road to Haw Laithe, has been
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Go ahead for shops and flats scheme in Cross Hills
THE planned re-design of an existing shop and flat at Hall Street in Cross Hills, has been given the go-ahead by North Yorkshire Council. Approved plans for 2 Hall Street will see the subdivision of the current shop with flat above to two shops
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Make sure you are 'winter ready' says Cave Rescue
CAVE rescue has issued advice for anyone planning to head out walking in the Dales over the next few days. Following the first snowfall of the year in Craven and colder weather currently forecast to stay up to the weekend, Cave Rescue Organisation
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Talented youngsters given chance to shine in Rotary competitions
A NUMBER of competitions aimed at talented under-18 year olds in Craven has been launched by Skipton Rotary Club. The competitions are aimed at giving young creatives and performers a platform to show their talents. They include contests in
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Dales Community Care celebrates Skipton relocation with open day
A community care service has celebrated its relocation to Skipton with a special open day. Dales Community Care, formerly in Grassington and now at Birkbeck, Water Street, hosted the event with the intention of getting to know people and explaining
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Skipton Rotary launches competitions for young creatives in Craven
SKIPTON Rotary Club has launched a series of competitions for young creatives and performers in the Craven area. The contests are open to anyone under 18 and cover a range of categories, including Young Musician, Young Artist, Young Photographer
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Aldi shares foodbank item wish list following Neighbourly research
Aldi has launched a donation drive to support foodbanks this Christmas. The supermarket chain has revealed a list of 'the most in-demand items' as selected by foodbanks, charities, and community groups across the UK. The items include tinned
