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Warnings for safety after Silsden kids call for pump track by The Hive
A group of local children have taken matters into their own hands by starting to build their own pump track on the field behind The Hive Community Centre.
Town Council announce return of Skipton Snapshot Festival
Skipton Town Council announced on Wednesday that the popular Snapshot Festival will return this September.
Thunderstorm warning issued for Skipton
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for Skipton and the surrounding areas today (Friday).
Leeds Bradford to launch extra daily service to Amsterdam
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines is expanding its operations at Leeds Bradford Airport with a fourth-daily service to Amsterdam Schipol this winter.

Buckingham’s Retinue @ Skipton Castle
Lord and Lady Clifford are hosting a weekend of events that will showcase the life and times of late medieval life. Members of the castle household will take pa...
19 Jul 2025 at Skipton Castle
ConFest 2025
We’ve got a fantastic day of live music, great food, family fun, and community vibes lined up – all in support of a brilliant cause: Airedale Children’s Ward. ...
19 Jul 2025 at Riverside Campsite
Ryedale Festival: Jess Gillam Ensemble III
Skipton Town Hall hosts the final of three Jess Gillam Ensemble concerts, as part of Ryedale Festival.
19 Jul 2025 at Skipton Town Hall
Silsden Proms on the Farm 2025
Proms on the Farm returns on the 19th July to Jacksons Field in Silsden with 5 hours of varied music. Performing this year are The Tewit Silver Band, Hot Aire C...
19 Jul 2025 at Riverside Field

Labour accuses Reform of threatening almost one million jobs with net zero plans
Reform UK’s “war” on net zero would cost almost one million jobs, the energy minister has claimed, as Labour steps up its attacks on Nigel Farage’s party over green power.
Kneecap to face no further action from police after Glastonbury performance
A criminal investigation into the performance of Belfast rap trio Kneecap at Glastonbury Festival has been dropped by police.
Serious pollution incidents from water firms up 60 last year
The number of serious pollution incidents caused by water firms across England rose by 60% in 2024 compared with the previous year, the Environment Agency said.
Child who died in school coach crash was 10 year old boy police say
The child who died in a school coach crash in Somerset was a 10-year-old boy, police have said.