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• Skipton firefighters help with tractor fire in Dales

  Crews from Skipton supported North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service colleagues tackling a fire near Bentham this week.

• More than £2.5million lost to 'romance fraud' last year

  Cruel 'romance fraudsters' cost victims in North Yorkshire and York more than £2.5million last year, according to new figures.

• Local estate agent takes on 20 mile walk for children's charity

  This weekend Tramner White Estate Agent will take on a 20-mile walk starting at Bolton Abbey for The Principle Trust Children's Charity.

• Local house prices buck the UK trend with modest increase

  The average asking price of a UK property has dropped by 0.3%, but according to a Skipton estate agent and Rightmove, the local housing market has bucked the trend.

• Skipton MP calls for mandatory autism training for teachers

  Skipton MP Julian Smith has renewed his call for mandatory autism training for teachers.

• Mother and daughter trek the Great Wall of China for charity

  Rebecca Fox and her mum Tracey Cooper are preparing for an 8-day journey to walk part of the Great Wall of China later this year.

• Multi-million pound Bewerley Park improvements near completion

  A multi-million pound project to breathe new life into Bewerley Park outdoor learning centre is nearing completion.

• Police appeal after Skipton hit-and-run

  Police have launched an appeal following a hit-and-run incident in Skipton.

• Have your say on maximum taxi fares in North Yorkshire

  A six-week consultation has been launched to review the maximum fares for taxis operating across North Yorkshire.

• Skipton launches repair café to help locals fix, not toss

  Share Skipton is launching its first Repair Café next weekend.

• North Yorkshire Fire Service rated 'good' in latest inspection

  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has been rated 'Good' following a recent inspection.

• Yorkshire Water urges 'careful' water usage ahead of hot weather

  Yorkshire Water is urging customers to carefully consider their water usage in the coming days ahead of the forecasted hot and dry weather.

• Five day 'heat health alert' covers Skipton

  A yellow heat health alert has been issued for Craven and whole of Yorkshire over the coming days.

• Skipton residents invited to make their home energy efficient

  Householders are being invited to discover how to reduce energy costs and make their homes warmer and greener at an event in Skipton.

• Skipton MP responds to latest Claimant Count Figures

  Sir Julian Smith MP has responded to the latest claimant count figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which show that the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits in the constituency remains significantly below the national average.

• Public nominations open for Skipton Business Awards 2025

  The highly anticipated Skipton Business Awards 2025 are set to return, shining a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of businesses of Skipton.

• Silsden and Steeton bridge funding welcomed

  News that a new pedestrian bridge has finally been given funding has been welcomed after many “frustrating” years of little progress.

• Skipton Gala headline act 'Only show of its kind in the UK'

  Skipton Town Council have this year taken over the organising of the annual Skipton Gala, which is taking place this Saturday, 14 June.

• Rotary Clubs join forces for Santa Fun Run

  The two Rotary Clubs in Skipton are joining forces to ensure the future of the The Great Skipton Santa Fun Run.

• Honours handed out at Pride of Airedale Awards 2025

  Staff members and volunteers from across Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and AGH Solutions were honoured at a special event last week held in Ilkley.

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