THE A59, the main road between Skipton and Harrogate has now reopened at Kexgill, near Blubberhouses, after being shut for more than a week. The carriageway was closed after heavy rain caused a landslide brought down 100 tonnes of material onto the road
AGE Concern is developing a phone befriending service for elderly people in Skipton and South Craven but needs volunteers to man the lines. The scheme will involve people providing regular telephone support to isolated or lonely older people. Volunteers
THE first ever cricket tour by a Hungarian side to England has been hosted by Settle Cricket Club. And even though the fledgling side had never even seen a real cricket ground before, they proved their enthusiasm for the game by winning one of the matches
RAIL services have bore the brunt of the relentless rain on Sunday and Monday. Flooded lines meant operators had to cancel trains out of Skipton yesterday. But, compared with the rest of the county, Skipton and the Dales appear to have got off lightly
