Skipton
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Phone lines down, a chimney stack collapses and toilets hit by tree – Storm Boelo latest
Emergency services have responded to dozens of incidents caused by Storm Boelo today (Sunday). Fire crews have tackled everything from dangerous overhead signs to chimney stack collapses. The Met Office yellow warning for high winds is in...
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Road remains closed in North Yorkshire coastal town after flooding
Police are urging people to avoid a road in a North Yorkshire coastal town which remains closed after flooding. It comes as the county braces for Storm Boelo.
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Tawny owl trapped in stone crevice near water rescued by brave local volunteers
Local volunteers rescued a tawny owl trapped under a bridge near a duck pond in Silsden.
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Road remains closed in North Yorkshire coastal town after flooding
Police are urging people to avoid a road in a North Yorkshire coastal town which remains closed after flooding. It comes as the county braces for Storm Boelo.
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Finding balance with Tai Chi and why it's growing in popularity
A gentle form of exercise rooted in ancient tradition is helping residents find balance and calm.
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BMW driver from Bradford fined for speeding in 30mph zone
A MOTORIST has been ordered to pay £176 in a fine and costs for speeding on the A65 at Coniston Cold.
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Warnings of 7-mile diversion as flood-prone road set to close for resurfacing
A road to the west of Skipton that is subject to flooding is set to be closed for resurfacing.
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What next? Future of local towns and villages up for debate in major consultation
PEOPLE in South Craven are being invited to have their say on how the area should develop.
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New hot food takeaway could boost village that has 'lost so many amenities'
PLANS to open a takeaway in Hellifield have been welcomed with one resident saying it would be a 'great asset to the village'.
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Ripon Grammar ranked among England's top 50 grammar schools
Ripon Grammar has been ranked among England's top 50 grammar schools in a new league table published by The Daily Telegraph.
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Yorkshire Water apologises for long-standing town centre leak
“We understand that the amount of time that the leak has been unrepaired for will be frustrating for our customers, and we apologise for this."
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Ripon MP calls for action following rise in unemployment benefit claims
Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has called for Government action after a rise in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits across his constituency.
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Teenager shares experience of hidden hearing loss that went undetected for years
A teenager has spoken out about living with hearing loss that went undetected for years.
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Popular shop in the Broadway Bradford to permanently shut this weekend
It was one of the first stores to open in The Broadway back in 2015.
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Sunday bus linking Bradford with Yorkshire Dales to run all winter
A SUNDAY bus service connecting Bradford with the Yorkshire Dales will continue through the winter season
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DalesBus winter timetables bring seasonal changes to Harrogate routes
Winter timetables are being introduced on the DalesBus weekend network as the clocks go back this weekend, with some services continuing throughout the winter
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New petition to reopen 'missing rail link' launched on Yorkshire-Lancashire border
A PETITION calling on the re-opening of the Skipton-Colne railway has already been signed by nearly 600 people.
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Going above and Beyondly to help make the world cleaner and greener
Going above and Beyondly to help make the world cleaner and greener
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Could a roadsweeper operated by volunteers help to 'put pride back' in town?
SKIPTON councillors are hoping investing in a road sweeper will lead to cleaner streets, ice-free pavements and a pride in the town.
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Lidl store will pave way for 'multi-million pound investment in town'
Lidl says it is delighted to receive planning permission
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National Fish & Chip awards - Local shop in running for 'best newcomer'
The winner will be announced at the awards ceremony on February 24 next year at the Park Plaza Westminster Bridge in London.
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Delight as Skipton Woolly Sheep trail named a finalist in national BID awards
A town centre trail has earned national recognition.
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Plans submitted for four detached homes behind Eshton Road in Gargrave
DETAILED plans for four detached homes off Eshton Road, Gargrave, are under consideration by North Yorkshire Council.
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Woman arrested after motorcyclist, 65, dies in crash near Skipton
A motorbike collided with a Land Rover Defender near Skipton on Monday, police say.
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Mum-of-two speaks of the two big advantages boosting her life since she quit smoking
A mother-of-two has shared how quitting smoking has transformed her health and daily life.
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Man arrested in Yorkshire after police stop vehicle 'stolen in Scotland'
A VEHICLE believed to have been stolen from Scotland has been recovered in Craven.
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A629: Motorcyclist dies in crash at Low Bradley as driver arrested by police
The rider of the motorcycle died at the scene despite the efforts of other motorists and paramedics
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Motorcyclist dies in collision - despite efforts of motorists to save his life
A MOTORCYCLIST died on Monday following a collision -despite efforts by other motorists to save his life.
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Councillor 'bamboozled' as experts say war memorial stonework does not need cleaning
RESTORATION plans for Skipton's war memorial are being reworked after conservation experts said it didn't need cleaning.
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Longest-serving landlords in pub's history call it a day after 22 years in charge
Long serving pub landlords are calling it a day and are inviting all their regulars to join them for a farewell drink.
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Former smoker thanks council in helping him quit after 65 years
An inspirational local resident has thanked our stop smoking service after successfully quitting the habit he had for more than six decades, improving his health and saving £200 a month.
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Landmarks to turn purple for global polio eradication campaign
To mark World Polio Day, Skipton's town hall will be lit in purple.
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Whitby man, 79, quits smoking after 65 years with council support
A 79-year-old man from Whitby has quit smoking after 65 years, saying his health has improved and he is saving around £200 a month following support from
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Mayor quizzed over locations of new average speed cameras amid £2 million investment
YORK and North Yorkshire's Mayor has been urged to think of Craven communities when it comes to the installation of the county's first average speed cameras.
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Mayor says 'tourist tax' will not exceed five per cent in North Yorkshire
YORK and North Yorkshire's Mayor says a proposed 'tourist tax' for the county will not go above five per cent.
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Hate Crime Awareness Week: Campaigners Urge Reporting as Questions Remain Over Definitions
Hate Crime Awareness Week begins on Monday, 12 October, with police, councils and community organisations across York and North Yorkshire organising events
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Customers travel from Aberdeen to visit TikTok famous Bradford bakery
A Bradford bakery has attracted customers from across the UK after building a huge following on TikTok, Instagram and Facebook.
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Bradford 60s group was big part of city's rock 'n' roll scene
THIS group started as skiffle group The Travellers in the late 1950s, when friends at Bolton Villas Youth Club got together.
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UK sports legend spotted in Yorkshire as crowds flock to milestone event at business
OLYMPIC ski jumper Eddie 'the eagle' Edwards drew the crowds to the opening of a new vets practice in Skipton.
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How to pronounce this West Yorkshire village's name with two traditional pubs
Cononley is definitely not pronounced how it looks like it should be so here is a guide so you can get it right.
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Row erupts over 'manholes must be covered' joke in pub toilet amid misogyny claims
It read: "Why do women wear underwear? Because health and safety says all manholes not in use must be covered."
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£2,000 grants available for sports clubs across Skipton and Ripon
Community sports clubs across Skipton are being encouraged to apply for thousands of pounds in funding through the Cash4Clubs programme.
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Yorkshire Water's £1.5m sewage reduction scheme in Ripon falls short
The firm says the scheme to reduce storm overflow discharges has not performed as expected.
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short of target
Yorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43 in 2025, missing its promised 75 reduction amid pollution concerns.
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short of target
Yorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43 in 2025, missing its promised 75 reduction amid pollution concerns.
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5 million Ripon scheme fell short of promised sewage discharge cuts
Yorkshire Water has admitted a £1.5 million scheme aimed at dramatically reducing storm overflow discharges into the River Ure in Ripon has not performed as expected.
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m Ripon scheme fell short of promised sewage cuts
Yorkshire Water has admitted a £1.5m scheme aimed at dramatically reducing storm overflow discharges into the River Ure in Ripon has not performed as expected.
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short of target
Yorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43 in 2025, missing its promised 75 reduction amid pollution concerns.
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m scheme fell short of promised sewage cuts
Yorkshire Water has admitted a £1.5m scheme aimed at dramatically reducing storm overflow discharges into the River Ure in Ripon has not performed as expected.
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Yorkshire Water admits £1.5m river sewage scheme has fallen short
Yorkshire Water admits its £1.5m Ripon scheme cut River Ure storm overflow discharges by 43 in 2025, missing its promised 75 reduction amid pollution concerns.