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Silsden parents to cycle Leeds-Liverpool Canal in honour of late son
Cheryl Szulhan and Darren Midgley will cycle the Leeds-Liverpool Canal this May for the late son, baby 'Jack Jack'.
BID's Easter Egg trail named a 'cracking success'
The Skipton Giant Easter Egg Trail has attracted over 1,000 entries this year with tourists taking part too.
Council chiefs work on free parking strategy for North Yorkshire
More free parking could be introduced in town centres across North Yorkshire under new plans being worked on by council chiefs.
Senior North Yorkshire Council executive announces departure
The man in charge of children and young people's services at North Yorkshire Council has resigned from the authority.

Paper Lace at Silsden Town Hall
Best known for their hit singles "Billy, Don't Be a Hero" and "The Night Chicago Died", Paper Lace rose to fame in the 1970's with lead vocalist Philip Wright, ...
26 Apr 2025 at Silsden Town Hall
Voulez Vous ABBA Tribute
One of the UK's most successful ABBA tribute acts is coming to Skipton Little Theatre on Saturday, 26th April 2025 at 7:30pm!
26 Apr 2025 at Skipton Little Theatre
Skipton Rotary Eco Day
A fun-filled family day celebrating sustainability and eco-friendly living. Expect exciting activities, inspiring talks, and plenty of ways to make a differ...
26 Apr 2025 at Skipton Town Hall
Skipton Town Hall Spring Tea Dance
Bring your dancing shoes to the Spring edition of our ever popular Town Hall Tea Dance!
29 Apr 2025 at Skipton Town Hall

Flags to fly at half mast as First Minister attends Popes funeral
Flags on Scottish Government buildings will fly at half-mast in honour of Pope Francis as the First Minister attends his funeral in Rome.
Duke of Yorks accuser Virginia Giuffre dies aged 41
Virginia Giuffre, an outspoken sex trafficking survivor who settled a sexual assault lawsuit against the Duke of York, has died aged 41, her publicist has confirmed.
Gatwick accepts changes on aircraft noise and public transport in expansion bid
London Gatwick has said it is ready to accept tougher limits on aircraft noise and public transport needs in an effort to get the green light for its expansion plans.
Quarter of a million people viewed Popes body over three days
Some 250,000 mourners paid their respects to Pope Francis over a three-day lying-in-state, the Vatican said on the eve of his funeral.