Local news

The Green Party has announced who its candidates will be in the new ‘Ilkley and Addingham’ ward for the forthcoming “all out” elections to Bradford District Council.

Keighley will get a second McDonalds branch after plans for a new drive thru in the town centre were approved.

It's feared a new housing development will lead to the rural hamlet of Brunthwaite being absorbed into Silsden.

Skipton's Colour Run will be returning to the Skipton Academy Playing Field.

Julian Smith MP visited Hearts Coffee to discuss community regeneration in Skipton

Elite cyclists could be returning to North Yorkshire after local authority bosses agreed to host a stage of the Tour of Britain cycling race both this year and in 2027.

A local choir group has collected 800 Easter eggs for a number of good causes. 

The Boat House Bar by the canal in Skipton celebrated their 10th anniversary today.

A brand new fish and chip shop has opened today in Skipton.

Skipton and District Christian Aid Group welcomed dozens of diners to their fundraising lunch in Embsay, raising £541.60 in donations.

Julian Smith MP speaks up for North Yorkshire tourism in Visitor Levy debate.

The Principle Trust Children's Charity raised over £5,000 with help from Land Rover Experience.

North Yorkshire Council has defended its planning department after it was found to have one of the worst records in the country for making decisions deemed unreasonable by the Planning Inspectorate.

A new premium airport lounge featuring an adults-only and quiet area is set to open at Leeds Bradford Airport next week.

A brand new exhibition has launched at the centre with a theme of butterflies.

Skipton Town Council are hosting a public meeting to discuss issues and concerns about the bus station.

Skipton customers can support families facing financial difficulties during the Easter school holidays by picking up an extra bag to put through the checkout at the Tesco Superstore on Craven Street.

Craven College students recently featured on BBC's Countryfile.

 Sir Julian Smith MP has called for greater security at Skipton's bus station.

North Yorkshire residents with a moth infestation will now be charged more for treatment by the council than households with rat or mouse problem.

The chairman of North Yorkshire Council says the county is “standing side by side” with the Jewish community following an apparent anti-Semitic incident in London.

A new craft café is set to open in Skipton.

As Bradford Council continues to sell off its assets, a plot of land in Addingham has gone up for sale with a guide price of £500,000.

 A teenager has been arrested following an assault at Skipton bus station.

Furious North Yorkshire council chiefs have accused the region's mayor of "highways robbery" amid claims the county is losing £20m in funding to fix potholes and resurface roads.

Teams are being invited to take part in a charity dragon boat race returning to Skipton this spring.

Tourism leaders in York and North Yorkshire have highlighted the scale and diversity of the region’s visitor economy following a visit from a national industry figure.

Writer and performer Nigel Osner is bringing his one man show Too Young To Stay In, Too Old To Go Out! to Skipton this spring.

Craven Lawn Tennis Club, based in Gargrave, are gearing up for the start of the new 2026 season.

Skipton has been named the best place to live in the north and northeast of England in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide.

Bradford Council is progressing speed limit changes on a number of rural roads in the Steeton and Silsden area, as part of a wider commitment to making the district’s roads safer for all users. 

Residents, businesses and visitors in Skipton are being invited to share their views on future investment plans for the town.

A shop in Skipton where a worker sold alcohol to a child has had its premises licence revoked.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance are encouraging people to turn yellow for Yorkshire this July.

Sir Julian Smith MP has welcomed the government’s announcement of a £53 million support package for vulnerable households.

The founder of a Skipton based children's charity, Mike Davies MBE, has received a replacement medal after the original was stolen during a break-in at his Ilkley home.

Police are asking for help to identify those involved with the motorcycle theft incident.

Skipton BID recently held training session to use the new 'Bleed Kits'.

Organisers of Skipton Gala have announced the Gala Queen and attendants who will represent the event during the lead-up to next year’s celebrations.

The Principle Trust Children’s Charity is proud to announce the opening of its third fully accessible respite holiday home, located at Haven Holiday Park, Primrose Valley in Filey.

A fundraising canal cruise featuring a tribute to a well-known country music star is set to take place in Skipton this summer.

Yorkshire family run business, Spellman care have announced its official support to Airdale Hospital & Community Charity's Easter Appeal this year.

Skipton and Ripon MP, Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith, met with the Chair of Hospitality, Kate Nicholls OBE, in Westminster this week to discuss key concerns facing hospitality businesses in the UK.

An 82-year-old Skipton man has been jailed for multiple sexual offences against children.

The Geekside in Skipton announced their closure on 10th March.

A weekend festival of sport is set to return to Skipton later this spring, bringing a range of activities for participants of all ages and abilities.

Several local attractions have announced closures or partial closures today (Thursday) after the Met Office issued a yellow weather warning for strong winds across North Yorkshire.

Police say a suspected stolen car was located after a pursuit that passed through the Skipton area on Tuesday morning.

The Coniston Hotel and Spa will remain under family ownership after plans to sell the business were withdrawn.

A new digital service has been introduced at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust to help prostate cancer patients receive test results more quickly.

A pub near Skipton has been named a North of England finalist in the Countryside Alliance Awards.

Yorkshire residents are being invited to apply for the next series of the BBC's Gladiators.

A proposed rule change to make taxis more accessible could "finish off" the trade, North Yorkshire councillors have been warned.

Application to trade at the Skipton Sheep Day are open which celebrates the heritage of Skipton.