A school exams officer is leading a residents’ campaign against the conversion of a private house into a home in Steeton for five mentally-ill people. Alyson Robinson has collected more than 60 signatures from people living in the streets around Station
Real sheep made a welcome return to Skipton Sheep Day at the weekend. Despite predictions of strong winds and heavy rain, much of Sunday remained fine for the crowds who flocked into town. Visitors were treated to sheep races, organised by the Young
Honesty has proved the best policy at Skipton’s Coach Street toilets. The town council, which last year took over the toilets from Craven District Council, has been asking for a voluntary donation of 10p. Since April, when the charge was introduced
Visitors to Ingleton were transported back in time as the village staged its 1940s weekend. “There was a great atmosphere,” said Elaine Ward, who organised the event with her husband, John, and a small committee. “It was very well-attended
The closure of Skipton’s magistrates and county courts would be a disaster for local justice, it is claimed. Skipton Chamber of Trade fears the threatened closures would result in the loss of a major part of the community. And far from
Alhambra Studio, Bradford: Comedian Rob Rouse (tomorrow). Phone 01274 432000. Bradford Alhambra: Dad’s Army Marches On (until Saturday); musical Annie (August 24-20); Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater (October 15/16); dance spectacular Havana Rakatan
SKIPTON: One of Europe’s top accordion players will perform at a concert in Skipton. Thom Hardaker, of Sutton, will be joined by other award-winning young musicians from South Craven. Thom, 19, currently studies in St Petersburg with accordion expert
