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Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has met with North Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Tim Forber to discuss policing priorities and the challenges facing communities across the county.

An independent boutique in Silsden is preparing to close after clearing much of its shop stock and fittings.

A popular charity music festival is set to return to Glusburn this summer, bringing together live entertainment, family activities and fundraising for a local cause.

Skipton Cricket Club is hoping to take one of its senior teams to an international tournament in Dubai later this year.

Silsden Town Hall is looking to expand its board of trustees as it continues its work supporting the local community and planning for the future.

Skipton Golf Club has been selected as a pilot club for a new England Golf initiative designed to encourage more women under the age of 50 to take up golf.

The dates have been revealed for this year's Skipton Christmas Market.

St Helen's Farm, just outside Gargrave is marking its 40th anniversary by launching a new partnership with Yorkshire Air Ambulance that could raise up to £30,000 for the charity.

Organisers of Skipton Pride have unveiled the full entertainment line-up for this year's event, which takes place on Saturday 8th August.

Residents are being reminded not to place batteries or unwanted electrical items containing batteries in their household waste or recycling bins to help to prevent fires.

The free community event celebrating sport, local organisations and family activities is set to return to Skipton later this summer.

Drivers travelling between Harrogate and Skipton will begin using part of the new A59 Kex Gill route from today (Wednesday)

A man has been jailed for 12 years after a road rage attack near Skipton left an elderly driver with life-changing injuries.

Skipton Live is a new music festival happening this August - read our handy guide to everything going on!

A new award recognising Yorkshire's best pub has been introduced as part of the 2026 Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards.

A housebuilder says strong sales at one of its Skipton developments reflect the town's continued popularity with homebuyers.

Plans to lower the speed limit to 20mph in two North Yorkshire villagers  are set to be approved despite objections from some residents.

A brand new family-friendly walking tour is launching in Skipton this summer, taking visitors on a humorous journey through the town's smelliest corners.

A free community repair café is returning to Skipton this weekend.

Burnsall visitors are being urged to plan ahead after the closure of a major parking field left parking in the village extremely limited.

A long-established independent business in Skipton has entered a new chapter after being taken over by two local sisters.

Cuts to a 24/7 emergency helpline for elderly North Yorkshire residents have been pushed through without consulting users of the service, say critics.

The owner of popular antique and collectibles shop 'Magpie' has announced she will be leaving next month.

Starting today (20th July), Gargrave Road will close for two weeks.

The cinema days are taking place throughout the upcoming months.

Skipton Pride have shared a recent addition to the lineup of the event.

Six North Yorkshire councillors whose attendance at committee meetings fell below the expected level will not be asked to pay back any of their allowances.

The Yorkshire in Bloom judges are set to judge Skipton today.

Concerns have been raised over the seeming lack of progress on a major infrastructure scheme to link Steeton and Silsden, despite funding being approved.

A new family-friendly trail is set to launch in Skipton later this month

John Whitaker rolled back the years to claim a seventh Ripon Select Foods Cock O' The North title as champions were crowned across the Great Yorkshire Show on Thursday.

Drivers travelling between Harrogate and Skipton will begin using part of the new A59 Kex Gill route from next week.

Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has visited Glusburn Community Primary School, where he met pupils and staff and toured the school.

The Skipton Business Awards taking place this October has over 1,200 entries this year.

North Yorkshire Council leaders have been accused of “letting the harm continue” after they voted against debating a motion to reverse a controversial home-to-school transport policy.

Firefighters from Silsden and Ilkley joined crews from across the area in attending a significant moorland fire near Silsden Tuesday afternoon.

North Yorkshire Council has appointed Cllr Mark Crane as its new deputy leader.

Due to planned engineering improvement works, services on the Wharfedale Line will be amended for 4 days in July, and now 3 days in August.

The Great Yorkshire Show welcomed record crowds as its 167th event opened yesterday (Tuesday).

Independent art and craft retailer Just Makers has opened its new premises in Skipton after relocating from Ripley, where it had been based for the past 10 years.

Tesco is introducing a range of initiatives this summer to help support families during the school holidays, including food donation bags, fundraising for charities and free food offers for children.

Campaigners and opposition councillors will make a fresh bid to reverse changes to North Yorkshire Council’s home-to-school transport policy amid claims the rule changes could ultimately cost taxpayers £5m more a year.

A new independent clothing shop specialising in vintage and premium pre-loved fashion is set to open in Skipton later this year.

North Yorkshire Council’s leader has warned that plans to create fewer, larger police forces could leave rural communities competing for resources with bigger urban areas.

A sell-out crowd is expected at this year's Great Yorkshire Show after organisers confirmed all tickets for the 2026 event have now been sold.

Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Settle.

Visitors heading to Burnsall this summer are being urged to plan their journeys carefully following the closure of the village's main car park.

Skipton Pride is set to return this summer, with organisers promising a day of live music, entertainment and community celebration in the town centre.

MP Julian Smith of Skipton and Ripon is encouraging residents to take part in a survey.

People can now explore The Folly and the Museum of North Craven Life online while restoration work continues on the historic Settle building.

Yorkshire Water has urged customers to use water wisely after demand soared by around 150 million litres in a single day.

North Yorkshire has been ranked among the most expensive councils in Yorkshire for garden waste collections, according to new research.

Handprints Day nursery in Silsden are raising money for the family of Otis.

Officers from the Craven Neighbourhood Policing Team arrested the suspect yesterday (7th July) after investigating a number of reported thefts from businesses in Skipton town centre.

Thanks to the overwhelming support of its Comfort Chairs campaign, Airedale Hospital & Community Charity has proudly gifted eight specialist recliner chairs to enhance comfort for the families of patients in their final days. 

A Silsden sports brand is celebrating ten years of growth by launching an exciting new venture into field hockey.

Your Media Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Joanne Towler as its new Senior Commercial Lead.

Motorists will have to wait longer than expected before the new A59 route at Kex Gill opens after weather caused another delay to the £82.5 million project.

Skipton buses will be unable to run to or from Ilkley on Sunday morning, 12th July, due to road closures for the Ilkley Half Marathon, so services will be diverted or truncated accordingly.

Wharfe House Car Park owners announced the closure of the park yesterday.

Burnsall Park has shared they would close the park.

Skipton Town Football Club is welcoming new players to attend pre-season training.

A ‘baa-rilliant’ flock of handmade sheep has arrived in Skipton as the brand-new Woolly Sheep Trail has officially launched following over 800 hours of work from volunteers.

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.

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