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Don’t blame wildlife for £11.7m Kex Gill overspend, say Green councillors
Financial mismanagement rather than a requirement to protect wildlife caused an £11.7m overspend on a major road building scheme, opposition councillors claim.
Dales school restructuring won’t make difference to pupils education
The restructuring of seven schools in the Yorkshire Dales will not make a lot of difference to pupils, according to a councillor.
Details behind sudden closure of A66 cafe emerge
Details behind the sudden closure of a well-known roadside cafe on the A66 trans-Pennine route have emerged.
Junior football club may lose funding for promised new pitch
A junior football club has called on council chiefs to honour a funding pledge for a new full-sized 3G pitch in a North Yorkshire market town.
Life-saving defibrillator installed at Dales outdoor centre
A life-saving defibrillator has been installed at the gates of an outdoor centre in the Yorkshire Dales for use by users of the centre and walkers on the Coast to Coast route.
Winter Drink and Drug Drive campaign launched
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To mark the start of North Yorkshire Police’s latest winter drink and drug drive campaign, North Yorkshire Police has released a powerful new video highlighting the devastating consequences of driving after consuming alcohol.
Serious collision in Leyburn
The incident happened on Friday evening and police are now seeking witnesses
A nutcracker of a Christmas promised in Dales market town
Giant Nutcracker models are set to take over a series of businesses to bring a magical festive feel into Skipton this Christmas.
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.
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Love 'em or hate 'em, this week we are talking Sprouts
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