A STARK warning has been issued by the chief executive of North Yorkshire County Council for people to obey Government guidance on social distancing and do everything possible to avoid spreading the coronavirus. The county has joined others across
A NEW voluntary community group has started in Skipton and has amassed a membership of more than 2,000 in just a few weeks. Skipton Step Into Action has a dedicated Facebook page. It was started by a group of people who offer help and advice to
UPPER Wharfedale School has been recognised nationally by receiving an award for its outstanding key stage 4 results last year. The award is based on 2019 data provided by the Department for Students and Teachers network (SSAT). Upper Wharfedale
THE village of West Marton, near Skipton, was the scene of police and army interest on Saturday morning following the discovery by a builder of what was believed to be an unexploded Second World War bomb in the garden of a property undergoing restoration
SKIPTON Auction Mart said it was “highly satisfied” with trading levels at its latest weekly Monday cattle and sheep sales, now operating with rigorous new restrictions for both vendors and buyers in place and set to continue for the foreseeable future
A RESIDENT of a canal side former mill in Skipton has described as ‘absurd’ plans to ‘turn back the clock’ and repaint the currently red window and door frames of the listed building a dark ‘satanic mill’ grey. Brian Lister, who lives in one of
THE heads of North Yorkshire’s emergency services have told people to follow the instructions laid out by Prime Minister Boris Johnson to stay at home. In a joint statement, Lisa Winward, chief constable of North Yorkshire Police; Andrew Brodie,
STEETON manager Roy Mason has provided a brief update on the progress the club are making at Marley. The Football Association's ground grading deadline, to establish whether Marley is a suitable venue to host Step Six non-league football from next
COUNTRY Harvest food store and cafe, near Ingleton, has decided to close despite being a food outlet and allowed to stay open. Owner Mike Clark said: “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the closure of Country Harvest. "During the coronavirus
SKIPTON Golf Club has announced a decision to close its course following the statement made by Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Monday night. A spokesperson for the Skipton club, which is based at Short Lee Lane near the A65 and A59, said "we have
CRAVEN District Council says it will continue to work with its partners to deliver important services to residents and businesses during the coronavirus pandemic. Its Craven Leisure sports centre in Skipton closed at the weekend, following Government
SKIPTON Auction Mart has put in place strict procedures surrounding livestock sales following government guidelines surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Jeremy Eaton, general manager at one of north’s leading and busiest livestock centres, stressed
ORGANISERS of next month’s Ride 2 Stride festival, an annual walking and live music event which takes place along the Settle to Carlisle Railway, and involving people making the most of public transport, has been cancelled because of the coronavirus
GOLF had been ploughing on across the Bradford District, while all other sports around it were forced to stop, but last night, following Prime Minister Boris Johnson's address to the nation, it bowed to the inevitable. With the PM issuing strict
BUSINESSES which have been told to close and are continuing to trade are warned they could face unlimited fines. Pendle Council is urging members of the public not to use or visit any businesses which are breaking the law. Councillor Mohammed
A FORMER maths teacher has chalked-up a milestone figure – her 100th birthday! And passionate cricket fan Kathleen Auty celebrated her century by enjoying a special tea with fellow residents at Townend Close care home, Cross Hills. A planned
YORKSHIRE Water has closed its reservoir car parks in a bid to encourage everyone to stay at home and following last weekend which saw ‘unprecedented’ numbers of people visiting the sites including at Thruscross, Swinsty and Fewston. Skipton MP
NORTH Yorkshire County Council has suspended the traditional democratic process of meetings with elected members and handed decision-making powers to its chief officer due to the coronavirus outbreak. The authority, which is the region’s largest
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A LEADING Craven League official has called the decision to delay the start of the 2020 season "a sad day". Peter Foster, secretary of the Mewies Solicitors-backed league, admitted that they had no option, however, in light of the Government's
