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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.
Fire chiefs welcome progress on tackling staffing issues
North Yorkshire fire chiefs say “enormous progress” has been made on staffing issues following criticism from inspectors.

Dervish at Silsden Town Hall
Dervish captures the raw, windswept spirit of Ireland's Atlantic Way, taking audiences on a journey through the rich landscapes of their homeland. Described by ...
25 Apr 2025 at Silsden Town Hall
Heidi Talbot
Pre-Album Launch Tour Show
25 Apr 2025 at Skipton Town Hall
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

Candidates in the Runcorn Helsby by election
The vote was triggered by the resignation of Mike Amesbury
Shock over record number of attacks on ambulance crew
Paramedics and other ambulance crew members have faced a record number of “violent assaults”, ambulance chiefs have warned.
Ofcom sets out new rules to force tech firms to protect children online
Social media and other internet platforms will be legally required to block children’s access to harmful content from July or face massive fines, Ofcom has said.
Russia Ukraine peace deal very close says Trump as he lashes out at Zelensky
A Russia-Ukraine peace deal is “very close”, Donald Trump has claimed as he urged Kyiv to accept territorial concessions as part of an end to fighting.