Local news

Bean Loved in Skipton has reopened after a full refurbishment of its downstairs dining and service bar areas.

Train operator Northern has said it is "working apace" to improve the travel experience for people with additional access needs.

The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for ice in our area.

Craven Lawn Tennis Club, based in Gargrave, are busy preparing for the new tennis season and they are allowing new members this season.

Revenue from a doubling of council tax on second homes in North Yorkshire is set to be used to build more than 500 affordable homes.

Drake and Macefield have announced via Facebook that they have been named finalists for the Countryside Alliance awards.

North Yorkshire Police announced via Facebook the success of the knife bins located in Skipton.

A mobile provider of car repair services has opened for business in North Yorkshire.

The cost of travelling into Bradford from Ilkley and Skipton – and all intermediate stations - is to come down, Northern has announced.

Four outlawed blank-firing guns have been taken off the streets of York and North Yorkshire as part of a national amnesty.

Conservative councillors have launched a petition calling for the York and North Yorkshire Mayor to pay for a controversial new logo out of his own pocket.

North Yorkshire Police made five arrests near Skipton yesterday (Thursday) following a vehicle theft.

Skipton Parish Church of England Primary School is celebrating a glowing report from the Anglican and Methodist Schools (SIAMS).

The estate agent,Dale Eddison, located on the High Street in Skipton have been collecting much-needed items for the charity, Women's Aid.

In its fourth year of the now annual tradition, Airedale Hospital and Community Charity delivered books to five local schools.

A pop-up shop has opened by the main Co-op stop on Main Street in Addingham following the ram raid in February.

Northern boss Tricia Williams said she is committed to "opening doors" for women in the rail industry.

Leeds Bradford Airport has released a video and new CGI visuals of its transformative £100 million terminal expansion.

North Yorkshire Council is planning to double the number of communities served by its mobile library service.

The York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority has been accused of wasting money after it spent almost £32,000 on a rebranding exercise including a new logo.

The debate show announced their location for this week to be Skipton and request locals join their studio audience.

North Yorkshire Council has been urged to conduct more research before introducing new rules to increase the number of wheelchair-accessible taxis.

An active travel strategy is set to be drawn up in North Yorkshire to make walking, cycling, and other sustainable transport options a priority across the county.

Craven Court Shopping Centre is celebrating the official re-opening of its Grand Staircase following the major refurbishment.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a burgulary took place at a house in Skipton.

The owner and operator of the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway have announced that, later this year, ‘The Polar Express’ will be coming to Yorkshire.

AGH Solutions, Esri UK and BIS Consult have won the award for Data, Security, Infrastructure at the 2024/25 HTN Now Awards for their RAAC management project at Airedale General Hospital.

A stunning new portrayal of Silsden life, created in fabric and stitch, will be unveiled as part of a Textile Art Exhibition at Silsden Town Hall.

Skipton Pride has announced it will be returning to the town this August.

A senior councillor used the Afghan language of Dari in the council chamber during an impassioned defence of a £1m scheme to rehouse refugees in North Yorkshire.

The annual event will hold it's fourth year in Skipton, where organisations and people interested in the heritage of Yorkshire will visit the market town.

North Yorkshire Council's legal action against the government over a loss of funding could cost taxpayers more than £250,000.

Rebecca Rennold's in Skipton has won a 'Best in class' Fresha award.

Skipton car show have announced their return this year and application will be open from March.

Julian Smith has expressed his disappointment following the announcement of the proposed closure of the Arla Foods site in Settle.

Kate Beard and Emma Sandoe, the team behind Skipton’s Yarndale Festival, are celebrating after picking up a top industry award for the second year running.

Airedale Hospital & Community Charity hosted its first Valentine’s Day market in the restaurant of Airedale General Hospital to raise funds for the Emergency Department Appeal.  A Spring Outdoor Market is next in April.

Councillors have been told that the rebuild of Airedale Hospital could begin in 2028, and may cost up to £1.5 billion.

A yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued for the Skipton and Ilkley areas this weekend.

People across North Yorkshire are being urged to play their part in helping prevent violent crime as a countywide rollout of knife bins gets underway.

Skipton residents can now pay for their garden waste licence ahead of this year’s collections starting in March.

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