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Netball tournament for primary schools

PE students organise sports tournaments for primary schools

Settle couple John & Helen Reid celebrated 50 years of marriage with a special party, at which members of their original wedding party including best man, maid of honour, and ushers were in attendance

Settle couple John & Helen Reid celebrated 50 years of marriage with a special party, at which members of their original wedding party including best man, maid of honour, and ushers were in attendance

Settle couple reveal secret to happy marriage after 50 years

Staff at the charity Foundation, which supports vulnerable people, held a party to celebrate the charity's 40th anniversary

Staff at the charity Foundation, which supports vulnerable people, held a party to celebrate the charity's 40th anniversary

Charity celebrates 40 years of helping vulnerable people in Craven

From left to right: Teenagers Harley, Alfie, Shai, and Will ran 20 miles over Pen-y-Ghent and Ingleborough as part of a fundraiser for mental health charity Andy's Man Club. The fundraiser, organised by Will, has raised more than £700 so far

From left to right: Teenagers Harley, Alfie, Shai, and Will ran 20 miles over Pen-y-Ghent and Ingleborough as part of a fundraiser for mental health charity Andy's Man Club. The fundraiser, organised by Will, has raised more than £700 so far

Teenagers tackle Wharfedale peaks in mental health fundraiser

Gargrave Community Library volunteer Dave Stannard has written a history of Leeds Playhouse

Gargrave Community Library volunteer Dave Stannard has written a history of Leeds Playhouse

Alan Bennett commends libraryhand who penned Leeds Playhouse history

Tony Gill, cycling 300 miles in three days

Tony Gill, cycling 300 miles in three days

Yorkshire Dales

300 miles in three days - its another Tony Gill challenge

Hollywood actor Amanda Lawford (right), who recently moved to Grassington from New York, is coaching Andrew Armstrong and Becca Leavesey ahead of Grassington Players' autumn production of A Bunch of Amateurs

Hollywood actor Amanda Lawford (right), who recently moved to Grassington from New York, is coaching Andrew Armstrong and Becca Leavesey ahead of Grassington Players' autumn production of A Bunch of Amateurs

Hollywood professional to voice coach Grassington actor for new show

Upper Wharfedale Arts & Literature Society's October workshop will explore the voice, text, and language of Shakespeare, with an emphasis on the tensions between town and country

Upper Wharfedale Arts & Literature Society's October workshop will explore the voice, text, and language of Shakespeare, with an emphasis on the tensions between town and country

Town and country tensions to be examined via Shakespeare workshop

Watershed Mill, in Settle, will host a Flowerpot Family Funday this weekend

Watershed Mill, in Settle, will host a Flowerpot Family Funday this weekend

Flowerpot family fun day to take place at Settle's Watershed Mill

Kerry Magson of The Principle Trust (centre) with Craig and Sam Perkins of SAAIG Outdoors, who have pledged their support for the children's respite charity

Kerry Magson of The Principle Trust (centre) with Craig and Sam Perkins of SAAIG Outdoors, who have pledged their support for the children's respite charity

Ingleton business owners pledge children's respite charity support

Two large units are still not taken

Two large units are still not taken

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Council confirms rumours of cafe at business park near Settle

The end of Engine Shed Lane - Skipton's 'road to nowhere'

The end of Engine Shed Lane - Skipton's 'road to nowhere'

North Yorkshire Council

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Council asks for £90,000 to progress Engine Shed Lane scheme

The Long Preston Floodplain Project is celebrating 20 years of conservation

The Long Preston Floodplain Project is celebrating 20 years of conservation

Floodplain project celebrates twenty years of successful conservation

Manorlands Hospice

Manorlands Hospice

Letter: Please think of Manorlands in Remember a Charity week

Littondale Fete saw a record number of runners for its fiftieth anniversary instalment, which also featured a strongman/woman competition, sack race, fancy dress contest, and more.

Littondale Fete saw a record number of runners for its fiftieth anniversary instalment, which also featured a strongman/woman competition, sack race, fancy dress contest, and more.

Littondale Fete celebrates fiftieth anniversary with record runners

Shipley-based photographer and artist Shy Burhan (left) and Settle Photographic Group chair Elaine at the group's Annual Exhibition in Clapham Village Hall, which drew more than 330 visitors over the August bank holiday weekend

Shipley-based photographer and artist Shy Burhan (left) and Settle Photographic Group chair Elaine at the group's Annual Exhibition in Clapham Village Hall, which drew more than 330 visitors over the August bank holiday weekend

Sheep and châteaux among subjects at popular photographic exhibition

RNID hearing aids

RNID hearing aids

Letter: Changing attitudes to hearing aids

Police want to talk to this man

Police want to talk to this man

North Yorkshire Police

Police issue appeal following Grassington gin theft

Kieran, who is missing from home

Kieran, who is missing from home

North Yorkshire Police

Urgent appeal to find missing 15-year-old boy from South Craven

York Crown Court

York Crown Court

North Yorkshire Police

South Craven woman attempted to pervert course of justice

Claire, residents and friends at the start of September's walk

Claire, residents and friends at the start of September's walk

Yorkshire Dales

Dales care home in mile a day challenge for charity

Sheep line up for judging

Sheep line up for judging

Kilnsey Show: Full results including sheep, cattle and handicrafts

Danielle Brown, who won archery gold in Beijing in 2008 and then again on home soil in 2012, has reflected on the greater recognition afforded to the Paralympics over the years

Danielle Brown, who won archery gold in Beijing in 2008 and then again on home soil in 2012, has reflected on the greater recognition afforded to the Paralympics over the years

2024 Paris Olympic Games

Lothersdale gold medallist reflects on Paralympics progress since 2008

Parachute games were part of the fun at Settle Eco Explorers Group's two-day camp, where children aged four to 12 also enjoyed birdwatching, crafts, and nature walks

Parachute games were part of the fun at Settle Eco Explorers Group's two-day camp, where children aged four to 12 also enjoyed birdwatching, crafts, and nature walks

Family day camp features nature walk and bird-watching with binoculars

A £2000 donation to SELFA will fund a weekend residential break for children with complex needs and their families. Pictured are Colin Hargreaves (L) and Keith Drummond-Brassington (R) with Emma Pears and three of the children who will benefit

A £2000 donation to SELFA will fund a weekend residential break for children with complex needs and their families. Pictured are Colin Hargreaves (L) and Keith Drummond-Brassington (R) with Emma Pears and three of the children who will benefit

Donation funds holiday break for children with complex needs

A view of the lake behind Coniston Hotel by Keith Newton

A view of the lake behind Coniston Hotel by Keith Newton

Readers pictures: Wonderful views and a stunning dragonfly

The Hoffman Kiln at Langcliffe

The Hoffman Kiln at Langcliffe

Yorkshire Dales

From Ribblehead to Hoffman Kiln - 70 Dales 'essentials'

The LEAD Programme will offer support to businesses across all sectors in York and North Yorkshire. Pictured is Adrian O’Neill, programme lead and business relationship manager at York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub

The LEAD Programme will offer support to businesses across all sectors in York and North Yorkshire. Pictured is Adrian O’Neill, programme lead and business relationship manager at York & North Yorkshire Growth Hub

Entrepreneurs encouraged to boost business with support programme

Ten years of BeeWalk data has revealed that wildflower-rich hay meadows are one of the best food sources for bumblebees, while the top four flowers visited by the critters over the period were red and white clover, yellow rattle, and common knapweed

Ten years of BeeWalk data has revealed that wildflower-rich hay meadows are one of the best food sources for bumblebees, while the top four flowers visited by the critters over the period were red and white clover, yellow rattle, and common knapweed

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Bumblebees prosper in wildflower-rich hay meadows according to data

The children's centre in Brougham Street opened in 2010

The children's centre in Brougham Street opened in 2010

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Views sought on future of Craven children's centres

The Marshall family is inviting people to discover the tiny dale of Wenningdale during a long open weekend

The Marshall family is inviting people to discover the tiny dale of Wenningdale during a long open weekend

Family in lesser-known dale invites visitors to open weekend

As an online community hub, Craven Connect will enable charities and groups without the resources to manage websites or social media to publicise their work

As an online community hub, Craven Connect will enable charities and groups without the resources to manage websites or social media to publicise their work

Online community hub to bring sustainability groups together

The Hunton Steam Gathering will showcase heritage vehicles including steam engines, classic motorbikes, and everything in-between

The Hunton Steam Gathering will showcase heritage vehicles including steam engines, classic motorbikes, and everything in-between

Annual steam gathering gears up for weekend of vintage vehicles

The night sky in September

The night sky in September

The night sky - watch out for September's Super Harvest Moon

Film: Coraline - back in cinemas for its 15th anniversary

Crafts, games, and homemade treats were the order of the day at Springbank Care Home's two intergenerational events in August

Crafts, games, and homemade treats were the order of the day at Springbank Care Home's two intergenerational events in August

Care home residents and youngsters have fun at cross-generation events

The start of the senior crag race

The start of the senior crag race

Yorkshire Dales

Doctor Ben storms to victory in a damp Kilnsey Crag Race

From left: Chairman Peter Weatherhead; retiring treasurer Angela Townend and retiring trustee Jeremy Daggett

From left: Chairman Peter Weatherhead; retiring treasurer Angela Townend and retiring trustee Jeremy Daggett

Upper Wharfedale

Trustees thanked for a combined service of almost 60 years

Cllr Annabel Wilkinson

Cllr Annabel Wilkinson

Optimism reading project could help solve primary school attainment slide

The Arten Gill Viaduct on the Settle-Carlisle line

The Arten Gill Viaduct on the Settle-Carlisle line

Clubs and societies

Railway-inspired writers sought for organisation's quarterly magazine

Milly, recovering after being swept down the river

Milly, recovering after being swept down the river

Yorkshire Dales

Lucky escape for Milly after she gets swept downstream

Viv and her boat

Viv and her boat

North Craven woman, 59, in race to row across the Atlantic

The Austwick Street Market & Cuckoo Festival featured a brass band, children's entertainer, and more

The Austwick Street Market & Cuckoo Festival featured a brass band, children's entertainer, and more

Street market raises thousands for village hall and playing field

From left: operations manager for household waste recycling centres, Steven Midgley; Podback's partnership development and recycling executive, Paddy Pope; Greg White of North Yorkshire Council; and service improvement officer, Jenny Lowes

From left: operations manager for household waste recycling centres, Steven Midgley; Podback's partnership development and recycling executive, Paddy Pope; Greg White of North Yorkshire Council; and service improvement officer, Jenny Lowes

North Yorkshire Council

Recycling scheme for used coffee pods and grounds introduced

Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore concerns a cursed baronet who must commit a crime each day

Gilbert and Sullivan's Ruddigore concerns a cursed baronet who must commit a crime each day

Gothic melodrama Ruddigore to spook and delight theatregoers

Malham Tarn from Great Close hill slopes

Malham Tarn from Great Close hill slopes

COUNTRY WALK: Malham Tarn and Great Close Hill - walk without the crowds

Pc Dave Burgess

Pc Dave Burgess

North Yorkshire Police

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Settle Bobby Dave Burgess bids farewell after 27 years

Film: Blink Twice, a no punches held debut from director Zoe Kravitz

Upper Wharfedale headteacher, Ian Chapman, shared a message as students and staff celebrate GCSE results

Upper Wharfedale headteacher, Ian Chapman, shared a message as students and staff celebrate GCSE results

EXAM RESULTS: Upper Wharfedale celebrates GCSE results

West Craven High School students are progressing to A Levels, apprenticeships, and vocational programmes

West Craven High School students are progressing to A Levels, apprenticeships, and vocational programmes

EXAM RESULTS: West Craven High School students celebrate GCSE success

Giggleswick School students celebrated after 43.5% achieved grades 7 to 9

Giggleswick School students celebrated after 43.5% achieved grades 7 to 9

Giggleswick School celebrates GCSE results day with boost in grades

Headline speakers for the Yorkshire Festival of Story include Skellig author David Almond, broadcaster and journalist Zeinab Badawi, and author of Coconut Unlimited, Nikesh Shukla, pictured

Headline speakers for the Yorkshire Festival of Story include Skellig author David Almond, broadcaster and journalist Zeinab Badawi, and author of Coconut Unlimited, Nikesh Shukla, pictured

Skellig author among speakers at story festival for kinder future

Airedale Hospital has already engaged with Right2Work's supported internships programme

Airedale Hospital has already engaged with Right2Work's supported internships programme

Jobs and careers

Supported internships scheme calls for employers to take on talent

The Punch Bowl, Burton-in-Lonsdale

The Punch Bowl, Burton-in-Lonsdale

Villagers raise £230,000 in bid to save Burton's last pub