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Skipton family to visit all 238 UK lifeboat stations in teacher's memory
3+ day, 9+ hour ago (583+ words) A SKIPTON family is visiting all lifeboat stations in the UK in memory of a much-loved teacher. Skipton Parish School teacher, Megan Dryland, 35, died from a brain tumour earlier this year. At a memorial service in July for her pupils,…...
Fitness coach to run length of Leeds and Liverpool Canal in 40-hour charity challenge
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (467+ words) A FITNESS coach from Gargrave is getting ready to run the entire 127 miles of the Leeds and Liverpool Canal in just 40 hours. Liam Smith, 34, a CrossFit coach, aims to raise funds for his mental health charity, Strength Over Silence. Liam,…...
Fundraiser with music on the bandstand in Skipton in support of cancer charity
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (155+ words) Craven Herald Charity fundraiser with music on the bandstand in Skipton A SOCIAL evening in Skipton with live music and a raffle raised hundreds of pounds for a cancer charity. Sidney French played his guitar and sang on the bandstand…...
Family and friends of Pride of Britain winner carry out massive 131 mile car push
1+ week, 3+ day ago (659+ words) FAMILY and friends of Pride of Britain winner Luke Mortimer are taking a much-deserved rest after completing a massive 131 mile car push challenge. A ten-strong team, including Luke's dad, Adam, pushed the Peugeot 207 all the way from Sheffield's Children's Hospital,…...
Clothes, toys and household goods wanted for Gargrave jumble sale
1+ week, 3+ day ago (185+ words) The annual jumble sale is set to return to Gargrave Village Hall. The event will take place on Saturday, October 3, and donations are now being accepted. Items such as household goods, clothing, bags, linen, toys, games, CDs, DVDs, small furniture,…...
Volunteers to join Yorkshire Three Peaks clean-up this weekend
2+ week, 5+ day ago (168+ words) A VOLUNTEER clean-up is set to take place at the Yorkshire Three Peaks. On Saturday, August 29, teams will tackle litter across the Yorkshire Three Peaks, in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The event is organised by Right To Roam West…...
Cyclists invited to take on 102-mile Yorkshire Air Ambulance challenge
2+ week, 5+ day ago (325+ words) A NEW cycling challenge will take riders on a cross-county journey between two air ambulance bases. Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) has launched Pedal to the Pad, a 102-mile charity ride starting at its new Northern Air Support Unit near Skipton-on-Swale…...
Letter: Let's hope it doesn't become another empty premise or charity shop
3+ week, 2+ day ago (79+ words) Craven Herald Letter: Let's hope it doesn't become another empty premise WHILST it may be a good idea to re-house the library to the town hall will any thought be given as to what will become of the existing building?...
Choir which has branch in Skipton spreads joy and community spirit through music
3+ week, 3+ day ago (364+ words) The All Together Now Choir perform an outdoor concert (Image: UGC) A choir has been spreading joy, music and community spirit. The All Together Now Choir, which has a branch in Skipton, has spent the first half of 2026 performing, raising…...
South Craven vicar to tackle running and walking challenge
3+ week, 4+ day ago (382+ words) A South Craven vicar is taking on a month-long running and walking challenge in support of prostate cancer research. The Rev Mike Green, who serves the parishes of Kildwick, Cononley and Bradley, will walk or run every day throughout October…...