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Astronauts give science a lift-off

3:40pm Saturday 4th July 2009

Next port of call for astronauts who have touched down from the international space station circling the earth is ... Skipton.

‘Community backing’ led to deaths spot safety measures

3:40pm Saturday 4th July 2009

A campaigner for safety measures at the site of the deaths of three teenagers says action taken at the location is thanks to “amazing community backing”.

Don’t force a Londoner on us, says leading local Tory

David Curry

2:30pm Saturday 4th July 2009

A leading Craven Conservative has voiced fears that the party will be forced to select an “offcumden” to represent the constituency.

Craven’s housing services rated ‘fair’

11:40am Saturday 4th July 2009

Craven District Council’s strategic housing services have been rated “fair”.

Raise a glass to the Cross Hilsner brew

Cheers: Robert Naylor

10:10am Saturday 4th July 2009

A Cross Hills brewery is celebrating the opening of a new shop on the site by brewing its first lager.

Flood risk strategy unveiled

10:10am Saturday 4th July 2009

People in Gargrave have been the first to get sight of flood risk management plans for the Upper Aire.

Rail campaigners to meet MPs

10:00am Saturday 4th July 2009

The Skipton East Lancashire Rail Action Partnership (SELRAP) is sending a delegation to London on Tuesday to meet with transport bosses from the three major political parties.

Lottery windfall for Kilnsey Show

5:30pm Friday 3rd July 2009

Kilnsey Show’s REAL Food and Farming exhibition is preparing its best showcase ever after receiving almost £10,000 from Awards for All.

Council staff will have to pay for parking

3:30pm Friday 3rd July 2009

Craven District Council staff will be expected to share cars and walk to work when the council relocates to Skipton’s Belle Vue Mills.

Public opinion divided on fortnightly bin collections

Public meetings will be held to discuss changes to bin collections

12:50pm Friday 3rd July 2009

Plans to move to fortnightly rubbish collections as a way of encouraging people to recycle more were given a mixed response at a meeting in Skipton.


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