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Skipton MP urges Craven people to have their say about the NHS
SKIPTON MP Sir Julian Smith is calling on people in Craven to share their views on the future of the NHS as part of a new 'We Need to Talk' campaign. Being carried out by the NHS in Yorkshire and Humber, the four-week consultation, which ends on
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Dental firm to put a smile on patients’ faces this Christmas
A SOUTH Craven dental company is supporting Airedale Hospital and Community Charity’s annual gift appeal in a bid to spread kindness to the patients of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust this festive season. Ethoss Regeneration, based in Silsden, is
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Yorkshire grit on display as fleet prepares for winter challenges
COMMUNITIES have spoken of the vital work that is undertaken each winter to ensure that the county’s sprawling network of roads remains open. Farmer Pete Iveson has been one of those keeping traffic moving; he has been ploughing and treating Buttertubs
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Walker, 78, rescued after becoming ill at top of Malham Cove
A 78-year old walker was rescued from Malham Cove after becoming ill while she was crossing the limestone pavement. Members of the Cave Rescue Organisation went to the woman's aid after receiving a call on Sunday afternoon. A CRO spokesperson
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The Hawk still flies - Craven man's 40 year record still stands
MIDST the familiar raft of fell races at the traditional late summer shows, sports and Scottish games events, one particularly notable landmark was reached this time. That being, the record held by Mick Hawkins from Hawkswick, which was achieved for
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Ribblesdale neighbours lead honours in Dalesbred sheep season finale
NORTH Craven farmers claimed top honours in both the show and sales rings as the season finale show and sale of 133 head of pedigree Dalesbred rams and females on behalf of the Dalesbred Sheep Breeders Association took place at CCM Skipton Auction
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Letter: Keep up the good work Fisher Medical Centre
I THINK its important to hold our public services to account, particularly when it relates to something that is critically important like the GP service. I appreciate there appears to be a national crisis in GP services; however Fisher Medical
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Letter from America: A ring-side seat for the Presidential election
WITH less than a week to go before the US Presidential election, former Craven resident Graham Jagger has a ring-side seat. He moved to Atlanta, Georgia, four years ago. Here, he tells us what it is like to be living in a key 'swing state'.
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Milk in demand at late October Craven Dairy Auction
DESPITE a small entry at CCM Skipton’s late October Craven Dairy Auction, there was a positive atmosphere ringside from a good crowd of producers looking for milk. Levi Wrathall, Gisburn, was on hand to judge the heifers in milk show class, selecting
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Letter: We're still paying for planning policies made decades ago
DURING the recent debate over future housing proposals in the Yorkshire Dales National Park, particularly the contentious blueprint for Threshfield, it was interesting to hear that one of the arguments in favour of the potential scheme is (briefly)
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Railway audio stories project gets creative with Settle arts charity
An audio stories project, co-curated by one of the writers of The Archers, met with Settle Stories' writing group recently for a creative session. Outside it is beautiful produces digital audio stories set on the so-called Bentham Line - which
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Oliver! brings Dickensian London to Skipton with crowd-favourite songs
The spirit of Dickensian London came to Craven last week in the form of Skipton Musical Theatre Company’s production of Oliver! The production, which had been in rehearsals since May and is the theatre troupe’s annual performance for 2024, received
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Skipton Boat Trips nominated in regional family business awards
SKIPTON Boat Trips has been nominated for a regional family business award. The company is in the running for a win in the Leisure and Tourism category in the Yorkshire and Humberside Family Business Awards, and will be competing against the likes
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Simple Minds bassist to play Skipton Sound Bar alongside band
THE former bass player of superstar Scottish rock band, Simple Minds, is set to play at Skipton Sound Bar in November. Derek Forbes, who is one of the founding members of the Glasgow group, comes to the Skipton venue as part of a northern tour