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Give blood this Halloween!
A rather unusual collaboration has just been announced and rather than sinking his fangs into you, Dracula is encouraging you to donate your blood!
International caving exhibition opens in Hawes
The exhibition featuring top class photography and video footage of cavers and caving systems in the Dales and Vietnam
Best-selling author is keynote speaker at first-ever Yorkshire Farming Conference
James Rebanks will be the keynote speaker at the first-ever Yorkshire Farming Conference, held by the Yorkshire Agricultural Society at the Great Yorkshire Showground in January.
Plan to encourage more people from ethnic minority groups to visit Yorkshire Dales
An aim to encourage more people from ethnic minority groups to the Yorkshire Dales has been outlined in a new report amid concerns that 97 per cent of visitors are white.
Plans for large wind farm on edge of Yorkshire Dales revealed
A wind farm featuring 20 wind turbines each 200m-high could be built on moorland on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
Survey reveals shortage of affordable housing in Upper Dales
A shortage of affordable homes in upper Swaledale and Arkengarthdale has been identified in a study of housing needs.
Oxenhope family funds Ribblehead panel
An interpretation board has been refreshed and replaced at Ribblehead Viaduct thanks to a family’s fundraising efforts.
Collage unveiled to remember Wensleydale “legend” school bus driver
A piece of art has been unveiled in memory of a popular Wensleydale school bus driver and caretaker.
Settle Pebbles - a new book by Mike Harding
Three children’s groups are to benefit from a book celebrating the 400-plus hand-painted stones created by children and young people in Settle and Giggleswick during the coronavirus lockdown.
The Girl from the Tanner’s Yard - a new novel by local author Diane Allen
Following on from The Miners Wife which was described as 'An enthralling tale packed with emotion, drama and the harsh realities of life in 19th century northern England' Here's the latest novel by this award nominated author
New book discovers wildlife in rural churchyard
A new book which delves into the wealth of wildlife in St Alkelda’s churchyard in Giggleswick is now available from Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust.
Fully revised edition of Ingleborough now on sale
A fully revised edition of David Johnson’s classic homage to Ingleborough is now on sale from Yorkshire Dales Millennium Trust.
‘Unusual’ caving book scoops commendation
The ‘exquisitely unusual’ Earth Beneath My Feet has been commended in the annual Tratman Awards.
As it turns wintry we turn to a hearty breakfast - porridge
The Dales chef investigates these great winter warmers and what to cook with them
From picking to carving, cooking and eating - it's Pumpkin season!