Local Stories
We update our Yorkshire Dales News section regularly. So remember to check back regularly.
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Celebrity guests at this year's Great Yorkshire Show announced
This year’s farming celebrities and influencers have been announced as plans are underway for the 165th Great Yorkshire Show.
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Labour sweeps to victory in mayoral election
Businessman David Skaith has pledged to “bring York and North Yorkshire together to grow as one” after sweeping to victory as the first mayor of a traditionally Conservative-dominated region.
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Work well underway at Kex Gill
A monster crane is in place to help stabilise the road, as repair work continues.
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How to vote in Thursday’s mayoral election
Polling stations across Harrogate/Craven open tomorrow where residents will choose the first-ever mayor of York and North Yorkshire.
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Craven Museum shortlisted for the world’s largest museum prize.
Craven Museum at Skipton Town Hall has been announced as one of five finalists for Art Fund Museum of the Year 2024, the world’s largest museum prize.
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Bridge approved near waterfall despite visitor hotspot concerns
A new multi-user bridge to increase access for horse riders, disabled and children near England’s highest cascade waterfall has been approved amid warnings the area was already overwhelmed by visitors.
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Model Railway Show returns to Wensleydale Railway
Wensleydale Railway will once again be hosting its 3-day Model Railway Show over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
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Dales aparthotel complex approved amid concerns for holiday cottages
Developers have been given the green light to create a large-scale tourism destination in open countryside in the Yorkshire Dales National Park for a second time, despite concerns it could undermine the “suffering” holiday cottage industry the area depends on.
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Two days left to double donations and empower Dales youth
Dales appeal for young people is halfway to reaching its target - can you help us reach £60,000?
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Burning issue resolved at revised Dales holiday complex
A revised proposal for a large modern holiday complex in open countryside near Linton in the highly protected Yorkshire Dales National Park should be approved, officials have recommended.
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Call to force historic Garsdale inn owner to restore pub
Planning Officers have ordered the owner of the Moorcock Inn to reverse the changes made, converting the pub into a tearoom and to reinstate the bar and public areas.
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Mountaineer joins Wensleydale Railway as patron
Wensleydale Railway has announced the appointment of Alan Hinkes OBE as a patron of their charitable trust.
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Highest number of nesting attempts by hen harriers achieved last year
A new report reveals there were 15 hen harrier nesting attempts across the Yorkshire Dales and Nidderdale in 2023
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Future of National Park: nature recovery is the people’s priority
Nature recovery should be the number one priority for the next Yorkshire Dales National Park Management Plan, people have said.
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Scotch Corner outlet opening dependent on unscheduled roadworks
A further cloud of uncertainty is hanging over the opening date of a huge out of town retail complex at Scotch Corner after it emerged a road upgrade yet to be scheduled would need to be completed before shoppers could visit the centre.
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HS2 fund divert to repair SOME of Craven's roads
£600,000 from HS2 to be spent resurfacing three pothole-ridden roads in Craven