Skipton news
Here are the latest stories about Skipton - if you have a local news story for us you can send it to news@rombaldsradio.com
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Police appeal over missing South Craven man
North Yorkshire Police have issued an urgent missing person appeal to help find 33 year old Daniel Skelton from Cross Hills, who's not been seen for 10 days.
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Skipton Town Hall to host fundraising fashion show for Airedale Hospital
Airedale Hospital & Community Charity is holding a charity fashion show and shopping event next month to raise money to benefit the wellbeing of staff, patients and visitors.
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Cowling man shares Manorlands volunteering experiences
A man from Cowling who was inspired to volunteer following the pandemic has spoken of the 'rewarding' time he spends supporting people at Manorlands Hospice.
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Council puts together new tourism strategy for North Yorkshire
A new strategy aimed at attracting more visitors to North Yorkshire will tackle long-standing issues affecting the tourism sector to boost the multi-million pound industry.
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Tough Mudder returns to Broughton Hall in July
Broughton Hall near Skipton will once again host the iconic Tough Mudder challenge this summer.
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Skipton Choir and community orchestra team up for summer concert
The Skipton Choir and the town’s Community Orchestra are coming together again on Saturday 1st July for a night of song and music in aid of charity.
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Events planned for Carers Week in our area
We're being encouraged to think about whether we know someone who might be classed as an 'unpaid carer' ahead of Carers Week next week.
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Hive of excitement at historic Skipton mill as bees buzz in
Skipton’s medieval High Corn Mill is at the centre of a new initiative to re-establish a rare breed of Yorkshire bees locally.
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Silsden to Kildwick canal towpath misses out on funding again
There's no sign of improvements being carried out to the Leeds-Liverpool canal towpath between Silsden and Kildwick after the project missed out on being allocated funding.
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Skipton builder fined after admitting unfair trading practices
A builder from Skipton has been convicted by magistrates after pleading guilty to three offences in a prosecution brought by North Yorkshire Council.
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North Yorkshire council workers could strike over pay
Members of the local government union Unison who work for North Yorkshire Council have been asked to back strike action in a ballot after the union said the government’s latest pay offer amounts to “yet another pay cut” in real terms.
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Brand new hospital to be built 'by 2030' on site of current Airedale Hospital
Plans for a new state-of-the-art Airedale General Hospital are a step closer after the government put the Airedale onto its New Hospital Programme.
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Runner left with serious injuries after being hit by van near Skipton
Police say a 50 year old man who was out running has suffered 'life changing' injuries after being hit by a van on the B6265 Grassington Road just outside Skipton.
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£6m spent on transition to North Yorkshire Council so far
North Yorkshire Council has revealed £6m has been spent so far on the transition from eight councils into one.
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Fresh rail strikes over half term
Industrial action by ASLEF and the RMT unions will bring fresh disruption to train services on the Airedale and Wharfedale lines on three days next week.
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North Yorkshire Council uses 'ward walkers' to get people home from hospital
Teams of 'ward walkers' are spearheading efforts to get more patients discharged quickly from local hospitals – and statistics show the tactics are working well.
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Council to sell off land in Skipton for housing
North Yorkshire Council is set to approve selling off land at Airedale Avenue in Skipton so around 50 homes can be built.
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Skipton Academy students learn LIFE skills from local fire crews
Students from The Skipton Academy have participated in North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service's LIFE project, which is designed to help young people develop life skills and values.
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Survey opens to start discussion on new Local Transport Plan for North Yorkshire
Residents of North Yorkshire are being encouraged to share their travel habits in a bid to shape a transport strategy across the county over the coming decades.
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Ilkley/Skipton to Bradford Forster Square service changes
Bradford train services are being reduced as Northern Rail introduces a new timetable from today, Sunday 21 May and reminds customers to ‘Check My Timetable’.
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Council sets out timetable for Skipton’s £7.8m Station Gateway scheme
North Yorkshire Council has set out its timetable for completing Skipton’s £7.8 million Gateway scheme with construction likely to begin by the end of the year.
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Skipton school stalwart recognised for decades of tireless service
Skipton's Ermysted's Grammar School has put up a plaque to honour a former pupil who has given decades of his life to supporting the school.
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Yorkshire Water apologises over river sewage
The CEO of Yorkshire Water has apologised for sewage appearing in the county’s rivers.
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Skipton High Street flags to stay up till end of June
Large union flags flying above the shops on Skipton High Street are to stay in place for another six weeks to welcome visitors to major events taking place.
Today's weather
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Skipton
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Ilkley
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Keighley
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