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  • Plans for tourist trail at historic former quarry site

    TRANSFORMATIONAL £310,000 plans for a tourist trail to highlight the unique heritage at Langcliffe Quarry, near Settle have been unveiled by North Yorkshire Council. Buildings at the former limeworks and quarry were used as a waste depot for the

  • Skipton’s sharp trade continues for prime sheep

    THIS week started off with another day of sharp trade at Craven Cattle Mart, Skipton. Monday (March 18) saw 2,962 Prime Sheep through the ring, with an average almost identical on the week. “Heavies and Overweights were dearer on the week, whilst

  • Table toppers teach Skipton harsh lesson

    SKIPTON knew that they would have an uphill task, hosting league leaders Northallerton on Saturday, but gave a good account of themselves and, despite the score line, played some good rugby with what possession they had. The heavy Northallerton

  • Pharmacy provision on agenda for West Craven Committee

    WEST Craven councillors are due to meet in Earby next week to discuss a variety of issues. Included on the agenda of the area committee of Pendle Council will be a report on pharmacy provision in West Craven including a response from the NHS Lancashire

  • Art workshops explored Skipton's historic buildings

    PEOPLE of all ages have taken part in workshops at Skipton's Craven Arts Centre examining decoration from the town's historic buildings. Organised by Skipton Civic Society, a dragon, green man, angel and a pigeon were among the details that have

  • Village centre saved from closure in Comic Relief fundraiser

    A MUCH valued community asset which was saved from closure last year, is going from strength to strength. The Cross Hills Village Centre in Main Street  is very much open in the village, and last week held a coffee morning, raising £450 for BBC