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Today (Friday 6th February), a brand new addition to the hospitality scene in Skipton opened their doors.

The Elm Tree Inn in Embsay has raised more than four hundred pounds in support of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity. 

Co‑owner of Cobbydale Forge Gym in Silsden Stuart Heaviside, has completed one of Britain’s toughest endurance challenges.

North Yorkshire councillors are expected agree a 4.99 per cent increase in their authority’s share of the council tax bill when they meet next week.

Skipton estate agent, Dacre, Son & Hartley has been awarded customer review platform, Feefo’s Platinum Trusted Service Award for the fifth year in a row, in recognition of the exceptional online reviews that verified clients continually write about the firm.

Skipton Boat Trips based at the canal, announced their win yesterday.

Craven Community Boxing Club organiser, Mark Shaw will be walking this June for charity.

The Library of Things on Newmarket Street, announced a new opening day.

A Skipton-based independent business has been nominated for two categories at the Yorkshire Choice Awards 2026. 

Plans to introduce charges to use dozens of council-owned toilets appear have been temporarily blocked amid concerns that a fee of up to 50p would not wash with the public.

The town council took to Facebook to announce that the applications for the crown were open.

Ginger Plum Café in Addingham has opened its doors today with a team behind the counter, Sophie and Matt.

The pre-school received the rating under the new rating system.

Lives are set to be saved across North Yorkshire thanks to special kits which are being installed in towns and villages across the county.

Police are appealing for information following an assault near Skipton bus station in the early hours of Sunday the 1st of February. 

A drag bottomless brunch event is set to take place in Skipton on Saturday the 28th of March. 

Police are appealing for information following a reported shop theft in Skipton. 

Your Media Group has launched a brand new voucher platform, making it easier to discover local days out and experiences right on your doorstep.

A scheme is set to be introduced to charge utility companies and other organisations for carrying out roadworks on key roads during the busiest times of the day.

A brand new voucher platform is set to make discovering local days out and experiences easier than ever when it launches next week.

​North Yorkshire taxpayers could face a multi-million-pound bill to keep a troubled waste plant operating within the law.

Applications are now open for Skipton Sheep Day, an annual event celebrating the town’s heritage.

Support is being sought to help fund the restoration of Skipton’s War Memorial.

North Yorkshire Police may have to reduce the force by 21 officers to help balance the budget, it has emerged.

Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Sutton-in-Craven, which has left a pedestrian with critical injuries.

A pub in Sutton-in-Craven has raised hundreds of pounds to support patient care at Airedale Hospital.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging people to join as a member, at a very important time as the trust's plans are well underway for the new hospital.

A partnership between The Principle Trust and Three Nines Children’s Charity is continuing to provide practical support to families facing difficult circumstances.

A Winnie-the-Pooh themed book trail is taking place in Skipton this February.

Craven Community Boxing Club hosted their first boxing show last Saturday (24th)

Residents are due to get fairer access to North Yorkshire's leisure and wellbeing hubs if senior councillors back proposals for a new membership scheme.

A fee of up to 50p could be introduced to use public toilets across North Yorkshire, while underused or dilapidated conveniences could be closed.

The Kit Vault will open in Skipton soon offering a range of outdoor clothing.

Yorkshire Water is on track to provide 250,000 customers with financial support by April this year.

Nobby Clarke, from Silsden held his annual charity clay pigeon shoot on New Year's Day and taken his all time fundraising total through the £30,000 mark for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.

The community project is running their youth competitions for children in the Craven area.

North Yorkshire Council is inviting people to have their say on the future of Skipton as work continues on the development of a new Town Investment Plan.

Council house rents in North Yorkshire are set for an above-inflation increase to pay for improvements and more affordable homes.

Local healthcare and bereavement charity Sue Ryder is celebrating the ‘treemendous’ support of Airedale, Wharfedale, the Dales communities who took part in this year’s Christmas Treecycling scheme. 

North Yorkshire Council has written to residents and businesses near Keighley Road, Craven Street and the Keighley Road/Carleton Road junction.

The grand total of last year’s ‘Rudolph’s Run’ has been revealed - and it’s cleared the £50,000 mark.

The local MP for Skipton and Ripon, Sir Julian Smith, has met with Skipton Town Council representatives to discuss a number of issues affecting the town.

Senior North Yorkshire Conservative councillors took veiled - and not so veiled - swipes at Reform while discussing their authority’s finances at a key meeting.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity has announced the appointment of Kathryn Marsden OBE as its new Chief Executive Officer

Council chiefs say they have no choice but to raise council tax by the maximum allowed after receiving a £43m "wallop" in cuts from the government.

Skipton residents are being reminded to purchase their garden waste collection licence ahead of the launch of the annual service in March.

The West Yorkshire-based cash-plan provider donated the money last week.

Local MP for Skipton and Ripon has shared an update on the works at Kex Gill.

Housebuilder, Bellway has launched a new incentive campaign offering savings of up to £25,000 to buyers looking to purchase a new home in Skipton.

The new shop follows the success of the first shop in Craven Court.

Cuts may be needed to balance the budget at North Yorkshire Police after the force received a lower than expected settlement from the government, councillors will be told next week. 

The majority of the total came from the Great Skipton Santa Fun Run, which took place in November and attracted around 2,500 participants.

The fundraising began in November 2024.

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