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Airedale NHS Foundation Trust members are invited to stand for election to become a Governor, including hospital staff.

Specialist power tools have been stolen from the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway in Skipton.

Bird owners are being urged to help to prevent the spread of avian flu after two confirmed cases in North Yorkshire have led to a protection zone being introduced by the Government.

Police are appealing for information after an assault in Skipton.

Northern are encouraging those who served in the forces to use their experience on the railways.

Sutton in Craven Cricket Club have made a £250 donation to Airedale Hospital & Community Charity following their 2024 annual charity match.

Work to reroute the A59 at Kex Gill between Skipton and Harrogate has been supported by detailed environmental assessments focusing on neighbouring moors and wildlife.

Dacre, Son & Hartley, has won customer review website Feefo’s prestigious Platinum Trusted Service Award for the fourth year in a row, in recognition of the company’s exceptional levels of customer service.

Residents and businesses are being urged to be wary of rogue traders who may target properties in the aftermath of damage caused by Storm Éowyn.

Police are appealing for information about an assault on a taxi driver in Skipton.

The diabetes foot care clinics in Airedale and Bradford have been praised for their excellent patient care in a national audit released last month.

Police say a substantial amount of cash was taken during a burglary at a business on the outskirts of Skipton this weekend.

The popular Saturday bus service between Harrogate and Skipton will be running again from this weekend, following the reopening of the A59 at Kex Gill.

Northern Rail has issued a warning 'not to travel' on several routes including the Airedale Line due to Storm Éowyn.

Spellman Care homes are launching Veterans Cafes across its four homes in the Craven area.

On Wednesday 22nd January, Police discovered equipment attached to an ATM in Skipton designed to obtain card details.

Glusburn Community & Arts Centre will host their Beatlemania! night this March.

Repairs to the A59 at Kex Gill, which has been closed following a landslip, have been completed ahead of schedule.

easyJet has launched a new service to Geneva from Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA), which took to the skies for its first flight on Saturday (18th January).

The Met Office has upgraded its weather warning for strong winds, which are expected later this week, to amber.

Works of art from two council-owned collections will trade places in the first scheme of its kind overseen by North Yorkshire Council.

Take immediate steps to secure your vehicle – that’s the message from police to owners of a specific model of 4x4.

Bradford Council in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority is asking for feedback on plans for a bridge over the A629 connecting the towns of Steeton and Silsden.

Sir Julian Smith, Skipton and Ripon MP hs welcomed the announcement confirming the rebuild of Airedale General Hospital.

Train operator Northern is warning 'sly vapers' they may be told to leave the train if they are caught.

Skipton Town Council has announced a vacancy for a new councillor.

Yorkshire Dales National Park have announced that their five year plan will give priority to the nature and climate emergencies and the public can have their say.

Yorkshire’s largest independent estate agent, Dacre, Son & Hartley, is reporting a distinct upswing in the number of homebuyers who want to complete their purchases before stamp duty thresholds increase on 1st April 2025

The team at Samaritans of Pendle, Burnley, Craven & Rossendale are bringing back Brew Monday to encourage people to reach out and seek support.

Dr Tom Hollins from Airedale Hospital came second place in last weekend's Montane Winter Spine Sprint race,

Adam Edmondson from Skipton has challenged himself to complete one of the UK’s toughest long-distance running events to raise funds for a charity.

On Wednesday 12th February, Craven College will be hosting its Apprenticeship and Careers Fair in Skipton.

Work is due to start today (Thursday) to reopen a stretch of a key route in North Yorkshire which has been closed following a landslip.

To mark its 25th anniversary, Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) is inviting supporters to become part of its lifesaving mission with the launch of its latest fundraising campaign, A Year Over Yorkshire.

On 10th December 2024, multiple jackets were stolen from at Cotswold Outdoors, Jerry Croft in Skipton.

Skipton Town Council are offering grants to local organisations which strengthen the community.

A secure knife bin is set to be installed in Skipton this month.

Choir group from Glusburn, Sing It! South Craven have featured on singers new charity single highlighting the care industry. 

Works to repair the A59 at Kex Gill have been delayed due to the weather, North Yorkshire Council has said.

Residents across North Yorkshire could benefit from a more environmentally-friendly waste and recycling service - which will also save taxpayers money.

Half a million tickets for train journeys across the North of England are up for grabs with 50% off the cost, Northern has announced.

North Yorkshire Police have asked for witnesses to come forward after a threatening incident in Skipton.

North Yorkshire Council has proposed a council tax increase by the maximum 4.99% allowed by the government.

Local MP Robbie Moore is to meet the Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, to push for the reopening of the Skipton to Colne railway line.

The Airedale Hospital Community Charity in Craven is hosting a Valentine's Market to help raise money for the charity.

Dayclubbers will be returning to Skipton at the Kooky Nightclub this March!

The endoscopy unit at Airedale Hospital has been awarded accreditation following an assessment by the Joint Advisory Group (JAG) of the Royal College of Physicians.

On Friday 10th January, Local MP Julian Smith visited Cononley Village Institute to learn more about the green retrofit project.