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Feedback sought on bridge over the A629 connecting Steeton and Silsden
Bradford Council in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority is asking for feedback on plans for a bridge over the A629 connecting the towns of Steeton and Silsden.
Skipton MP welcomes rebuild of Airedale Hospital
Sir Julian Smith, Skipton and Ripon MP hs welcomed the announcement confirming the rebuild of Airedale General Hospital.
Train operator sends out warning to 'sly vapers'
Train operator Northern is warning 'sly vapers' they may be told to leave the train if they are caught.
Skipton Town Council announces vacancy for Councillor member
Skipton Town Council has announced a vacancy for a new councillor.

Tribute to Shania Twain
Get ready for a night of pure country pop brilliance with the ultimate tribute to Shania Twain! Bringing all of the hits you know and love, including "Man! I Fe...
25 Jan 2025 at Silsden Town Hall
Skipton Music Presents: Apollo Saxophone Quartet
Formed in 1985 the Apollo Saxophone Quartet has enjoyed four decades at the forefront of the UK classical music scene, commissioning and premiering well over ne...
28 Jan 2025 at Skipton Town Hall
Skipton Music Annual Schools Concert
Following the successful revival of their Annual Schools Concert series, which welcomed over 150 pupils to Skipton Town Hall in both 2023 and 2024, Skipton Musi...
28 Jan 2025 at Skipton Town Hall
The One With The Acoustic Set
Join us for a night at the world’s most recognisable coffee shop for a unique tribute to the songs and sounds of Phoebe Buffay. Local artist Meghann Clancy ...
1 Feb 2025 at Silsden Town Hall

Driving licences and veteran cards to be first digital IDs in Government app
Digital driving licences stored in a government smartphone “wallet” that can be used to prove a person’s age are to be made available this year.
Deaths of man 36 and young girl unexplained say police
The deaths of a 36-year-old man and a six-year-old girl whose bodies were found at a property in West Lothian are being treated as “unexplained” by police.
Risk to life warning as Storm Eowyn to sweep strong winds and rain across UK
A storm named Eowyn could put lives at risk as strong winds batter the north of the UK on Friday and into Saturday, the Met Office said.
Starmer hints at tougher laws to block tidal wave of violence online
Tougher laws could be needed to regulate the “nightmares of the online world”, Sir Keir Starmer said after it emerged Axel Rudakubana trawled the internet for extreme violent content before the Southport atrocity.