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  • Aaron Fleming brace not enough for Town in defeat

    BARNOLDSWICK Town responded to the departure of ex manager Andy Clarkson with a defeat on Saturday. They travelled to Squires Gate for a thrilling encounter, but were on the wrong end of a 4-2 scoreline. Town started well, Alex Ralph causing

  • Rotary clubs get sneak preview of Airedale's pacer train

    REPRESENTATIVES from Rotary clubs including members from Skipton and Skipton Craven have received a sneak preview inside the new pacer train at Airedale General Hospital. The group of Rotary clubs expressed an interest in supporting the project

  • Skipton edged in tight affair with Burley

    SKIPTON couldn't earn a victory against rivals Burley at the weekend, instead being edged out by a 22-8 scoreline. The away side (Skipton)kicked-off down the slope and exerted early pressure but Burley replied with a penalty kick into the corner

  • Wharfedale bounce back from defeat to earn precious victory

    ANOTHER exciting game of rugby at the Avenue but at last Wharfedale ended up holding on to claim a fine 20-10 victory. Chester showed some early promise, and playing with the wind had some good possession in Dale’s half without really threatening

  • House of Gucci: ‘a slog for some’

    Lady Gaga is the key selling point of Ridley Scott’s lavish new true crime drama: House of Gucci. That’s quite something for a film that comes from the director of Blade Runner and boasts Star Wars royalty Adam Driver and screen legend Al Pacino

  • Free business workshop to take place in Settle

    THE basics of setting up a new business is the subject of a free workshop to be hosted by Craven District Council on Thursday, December 2. Kris Keighley from Ad:Venture will talk about the things that people need to consider when starting a business

  • Nostalgia: Craven’s flu pandemic, part three

    Historian Alan Roberts concludes his fascinating three-part story on how the Spanish flu pandemic swept across Craven just over 100 years ago. IT was early 1919 and the people of Craven loved to dance. At Hawkswick they danced until the early hours

  • Pony makes surprise visit to care home

    MINIATURE pony Mr P made a surprise visit to Threshfield Court Care Centre, in Threshfield, thrilling residents and staff alike. Everyone at the home was surprised to see the little visitor roaming around the building as K L Pony Therapy paid a

  • All set for Christmas primestock shows and sales

    THE stage is set for Skipton Auction Mart’s high profile Christmas fatstock shows, which return in their normal and ever-popular Sunday format this weekend (Nov 28). It’s an extra-special day and the undoubted climax of the mart’s primestock year

  • Record NEMSA entries at Agri Expo

    BORDERWAY Agri Expo, the annual autumn highlight and final show of the season for North of England Mule gimmer lamb aficionados, attracted a record entry of 22 pairs which went under the expert eye of show judge, Val Brown. Organised by Harrison

  • Rail users group to hold AGM

    THE Aire Valley Rail Users Group (AVRUG) is holding its AGM on Saturday, November 27 in Saltaire Methodist Church at 1.30pm. Anyone who has an interest in local rail services is welcome. There will also be the annual meeting of Friends of Airedale

  • LETTER: What was Cop26 all about?

    So what was the United Nations global climate summit COP 26 all about? In Paris in 2015, 195 nations committed themselves to work towards seeking to limit global warming to well below 2 degrees centigrade and aim for 1.5 ˚c, to adapt to the impacts

  • GALLERY: Readers' photos from around Craven and the Dales

    HERE are more of your wonderful photographs taken around the region. We love to showcase your pictures. It could be a seasonal landscape or simply your favourite view of our beautiful surroundings. If you would like to submit a picture, email

  • Social club’s cheque for Manorlands

    CROSS Hills Social Club has raised over £1,000 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope through hosting a charity fundraiser. Held at the club in October, the event saw guests enjoy food, drink and live entertainment from two local singers