A WORD of caution; whatever your age, do not underestimate Long Covid. A major symptom experienced by many with Long Covid is extreme fatigue. I’ve experienced the impact of chronically low and unpredictable energy levels for much of my adult
PLANS to build 13 affordable homes in Hellifield by Craven District Council have been strongly opposed by more than 40 residents and the parish council. Cllr Chris Moorby, ward councillor for Hellifield and Long Preston, has also objected, and
AN OTLEY precision engineering company is seeking two new apprentices to join its award-winning Apprentice School from September this year. Having taken on apprentices throughout its 68-year history, Craftsman Tools took the step of opening a dedicated
PEOPLE in Leeds are being encouraged to have their say on a plan which will help protect the environment and achieve net zero carbon emissions. Residents have the chance to comment on the city council's draft Local Plan Update, which will set out
DESPITE feeling like being 'trapped in a toaster' Chris Green successfully completed a marathon on the hottest day of the year so far - while wearing a rhino suit. 'Rhino Boy Chris' ran his 78th marathon at the Sir Titus Summer Trot in Saltaire
THE Trustees of Skipton Temperance Hall Fund are once again able to offer grants to charities and organisations working within the Craven district only. Criteria for applicants must be: * Support the temperance cause in some way. * Provide
COPIES of footballer and campaigner Marcus Rashford’s book ‘You are a Champion’ are being given out to schools in North Craven. Working together, The Stripey Badger Bookshop in Grassington and the Rev Peter Thomas, raised enough money to buy 50
THE consignment from the Halton pedigree Hereford herd, run by husband and wife, David and Iris Boothman, of Home Farm, Halton East, is due to comprise 49 head –11 cows with calves at foot, six heifers with calves, 11 maiden heifers, two in-calf heifers
THE 60th anniversary of Ilkley’s Manor House Museum will be marked with events this month. Local historians Alex and John Cockshott have written a piece outlining the museum’s story. They said: “In the 1890s a movement arose to find somewhere
THE countdown has commenced to two keynote pedigree native cattle reduction sales at Skipton Auction Mart, on Saturday, August 7 – Beef Shorthorns from the Upsall herd near Thirsk and Herefords from the local Halton herd, with an anticipated offering
WORKERS at Rolls-Royce, Barnoldswick, went out on strike today (Monday), claiming long term fears for the future of the site. The group of specialist engineers - members of the Unite union - plan to demonstrate outside the company’s Bankfield site
PUPILS from Embsay Primary School have raised over £2,500 by taking part in The Embsay and Eastby Three Peaks Challenge. The PTA has been unable to run the popular school Summer Fair for the second consecutive year due to Covid restrictions. As
COVID safety measures, including masks, are being kept in place at Specsavers as the company says it will follow NHS advice. The company made its announcement as the government dropped most legal restrictions on so-called 'Freedom Day'. Following
A DESIGNER Craft Fair will be held at Otley Courthouse this weekend. The event, from 10am to 1pm on Sunday, July 25 will coincide with the Otley Farmers’ Market. All goods on sale are hand made by the stallholders. The stalls will be socially
HAVING lived in Settle for 60 years and reared a family, all of whom live in Craven, I am well aware of the lack of facilities for the youth of our community who are not traditionally athletic. Therefore, I was disappointed to read the response
THE Yorkshire and North Lincolnshire Rotary District which includes Rotary in Skipton has certainly lived up to its motto of ‘Service Above Self’ during lockdown, with almost a quarter of a million pounds worth of food being delivered to foodbanks
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