NEW equipment has been installed at Airedale Hospital to help newly-born babies suffering from jaundice. The machine – known as a neoBLUE phototherapy unit – has been provided with funds raised in memory of Francesca Cordero-Warrick, who was stillborn
ROADS policing officers and safety camera vans are to be out in force over the next fortnight as North Yorkshire Police launches its crackdown on speeders and dangerous drivers in the district. The campaign, launched today, is targeting the A65
AN independent bookshop which opened last year in one of Craven’s tourist hotspots is bucking the industry trend of recent years by quietly flourishing, say its owners. The Stripey Badger, in Grassington, is one of 15 new independent bookshops to
York 2nds 17 Wharfedale Foresters 38 WHARFEDALE Foresters overcame a sluggish start to beat York 2nds 38-17 at Clifton Park on Saturday. A couple a squad changes and a late due to traffic issues made for a sluggish start, and a midfield stalemate
YORKSHIRE THREE Baildon 10 Skipton 15 SKIPTON were back to 90 per cent availability after the New Year hiccup and returned to winning ways with 15-10 victory at a cold and windswept Jenny Lane, Baildon. The visitors kicked off uphill into
NATIONAL LEAGUE TWO NORTH Otley 16 Wharfedale 8 WHARFEDALE put in an improved performance but lost 16-8 in a battle of defences at Otley. Both sides are in the top four in the league with regard to points scored against them and are also
Silsden 0 Abbey Hey 1 SILSDEN wasted a host of chances and fell to a late goal from the bottom-placed visitors in the Hallmark Security League Premier Division Under new management, the Mancunians were determined to climb up the table. New
LATEST planning applications verified by Craven District Council include: Proposed conservatory, porch and greenhouse extensions, Swallow Cottage, Dick Lane, Cowling. Repair of existing window frames and sills and incorporation of upgraded draught-proofing
AFC Blackpool 1 Steeton 1 DESPITE bringing to an end a run of bad form, Steeton can feel disappointed not to have come away with three points from this Hallmark Security League Division One North clash. In a closely-fought game it was the
SILSDEN Whitestar maintained their lead at the top of the Craven League with a 5-1 win against second placed Trawden Celtic Juniors on Saturday. Sam Stansfield scored a hat-trick and Oliver Peacock and Josh Metcalfe were also the scoresheet for
SKIPTON businesses being held back by slow broadband can now access more flexible funding to get them up to speed. The Government-backed Digital Enterprise programme has been extended to offer funding for a wider range of connectivity and broadband
MEMBERS of a South Craven walking group are celebrating a decade of putting their best feet forward. South Craven Walking 4 Health are stepping out for the 10th year with Monday and Thursday health walks. The walks are primarily in and around
THE deadline for parents to make online applications for their children for primary school places in the district managed by Lancashire County Council is about to close. The last date for the applications to be accepted online is tomorrow, Tuesday
A POOR display saw Barnoldswick Town beaten 5-0 by long-time rivals Charnock Richard on Saturday. Town had a bright start, but in the 11th minute against the run of play a free header by Carl Grimshaw put the visitors 1-0 up against the run of play
SETTLE Primary School has been named as one of the winners in the NFU’s ambitious ‘Farmvention’ competition which has earned KS1 pupils a visit to the House of Commons. The entry by the pupils was one of nine winners in the national competition
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POLICE are appealing for information after a teenager died in a single vehicle collision between Skipton and Carleton over the weekend. The collision occurred around 2am on Saturday, January 12, near to Carleton Bridge and involved a black Seat
