SO Skipton's 'yobbish' deputy mayor Cllr Darren Shaw is not going to resign for his appalling behaviour at the town's Moorview Social Club as reported on the front page of the Craven Herald of Thursday, October 7. How can anyone take Skipton Town
THE chairman of North Yorkshire's Police, Fire and Crime Panel has welcomed the resignation of crime commissioner Philip Allott. Mr Allott stood down from his role as the county's Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner following a meeting of the panel
THERE are no fairy stories on rugby fields. Vandals hopes of doing the double over Skipton in League and Cup disintegrated in the second-half as the home side applied increasing pressure. Vandals were strong up front and despite robust defence
UNDER fire crime commissioner Philip Allott has just announced he is standing down following a barrage of criticism following comments he made in the wake of the rape and murder of Sarah Everard. Mr Allott repeated his apology regarding the remarks
POLICE commissioner Philip Allott, whose comments following the murder of Sarah Everard caused a national outcry, has received a formal vote of no confidence from local politicians. Philip Allott, North Yorkshire police, fire and crime commissioner
SAQIB Ali, a host at Threshfield Court Care Centre has received a 10 Year Service Award. Saqib started at Barchester in October 2011 and has worked with residents and their relatives to ensure that their needs have been met over the years.
SETTLE campaigner and local champion, Althea Shevill, has died at the age of 78. Althea suffered a devastating stroke in 2009 and, confined to her motorised wheelchair, became a local champion for disability rights and access. Before her illness
Austwick Church News: Sunday, October 17, 11am Clapham Harvest Festival and 6.30pm Eldroth Evening Prayer. Our weekly Wednesday Morning Holy Communion Services (Book of Common Prayer) 10.30am at Austwick Church. All welcome. Austwick Parish
Ian Brand Wharfedale Naturalists Society EACH morning, as I open the bedroom curtains, I am greeted by the sight of a beautiful old Ash tree. Standing 32 metres (105 feet) tall, it is indeed a gentle old giant. Sadly, it now has the early signs
A SILSDEN artist is currently displaying her work in a solo exhibition. Patricia Oxley’s Work in Process – featuring paintings and digital prints – is showing at the Trapezium Gallery, in Kirkgate, Bradford. Patricia sometimes digitally enhances
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By James Fraser, Tax Partner, Armstrong Watson LLP AT the recent Conservative Party conference, Chancellor Rishi Sunak stated that whilst he wanted to lower taxes, funding the pandemic recovery “comes with a cost” and he is keen to put the country
A MAN collapsed and died while out running at the weekend. The 52-year-old Ilkley man was found by cyclists on Saturday morning on Middleton Moor, near Langbar. Police officers from two forces, West Yorkshire Police and North Yorkshire Police
