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Community come together over festive period in support of hospital patients
Airedale Hospital and Community Charity went above and beyond to bring festive cheer to patients, visitors and staff members across Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in 2025.
Cold start to New Year with health alert issued
The Met Office have warned of unsettled and wintry conditions as we head into the New Year, with a snow and ice warning issued and more likely to come.
Addingham road closed for two weeks
Yorkshire Water has informed Addingham residents about the next phase of work happening on Low Mill Lane in the village.
Santa Paws: Festive photo competition winner revealed
The winner of this year's Santa Paws photo competition with Tyler James Pet Supplies has been revealed.

Jim Smith: Prime Cuts
Jim Smith is one of Scotland’s most beloved farming comedians, bringing his unique blend of rural humour and sharp storytelling to audiences across the country.
23 Jan 2026 at Skipton Town Hall
Skipton Music Presents: Londinium Consort
Londinium Consort, an emerging London-based ensemble of former conservatoire students, explores the intersection of old and new music.
27 Jan 2026 at Skipton Town Hall
Oh What A Night!
OH WHAT A NIGHT! takes you back in time on a musical journey through the incredible career of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
30 Jan 2026 at Skipton Town Hall
Fantastic Stranger
Fantastic Stranger is a dynamic, saxophone-led trio from Bristol, known for high-energy performances. They fuse unrelenting riffs and delicate melodies with a g...
5 Feb 2026 at Skipton Town Hall

Anthony Joshua released from hospital in Nigeria after car crash
Boxer Anthony Joshua has been released from hospital in Nigeria after the crash in which two of his friends died, authorities have said.
Mayor of London says capitals New Year celebrations greatest in the world
Sir Sadiq Khan has hailed London’s New Year celebrations as the “greatest in the world” after 100,000 people lined the banks of the River Thames to welcome 2026 with the capital’s largest fireworks display.
Snowfall expected across much of UK with new warnings issued
Snowfall is expected across much of the UK in a chilly start to the new year, forecasters have said.
One pub a day shut for good in 2025 as cost pressures bite
One pub shut its doors for good each day in 2025 as cost pressures continued to weigh on the sector, according to new figures.