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Plans approved for homes on Addingham Green Belt site
Plans to build housing on a “very special” area of Green Belt have been approved – partly due to new Government planning policies.
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Grant supports restoration of two mile stretch within Leeds & Liverpool Canal
The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has welcomed the restoration of a two-mile stretch of the canal as an opportunity for people to ‘walk, wheel and cycle’ between North and West Yorkshire.
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Local MP takes Mandatory Autism Training for Teachers campaign to Prime Minister
On 16th July, Skipton and Ripon MP, Julian Smith called on the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, to commit to introducing mandatory autism and neurodiversity training for all teachers and school staff
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Diversity credentials challenge after young councillor replaced on executive committee
The diversity credentials of North Yorkshire Council’s political leadership has been challenged after one of its youngest councillors was replaced on the authority’s controlling committee.
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Two Skipton law firms join together in 'Major Skipton Legal Merger'
Two Skipton based law firms have joined together to expand their capabilities.
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance chosen as council's charity of the year
The region's air ambulance which has provided vital life-saving emergency support for thousands of people has been chosen as North Yorkshire Council's charity of the year.
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Mayor rejects favouritism claim over transport funding
The mayor of York and North Yorkshire has rejected suggestions he favoured his home city over the wider county when he handed out funding for transport projects.
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Skipton Girl's High School walks 10k for former student's charity
The girls' high school took part in a 10k walk last Wednesday to raise money for a local charity.
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Skipton Christmas Market set to return to the High Street this December
The Skipton Christmas Market will return to the High Street this December as announced by organisers.
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Skipton Castle to host a series of medieval events this weekend
On 19th and 20th July, Skipton Castle will go back in time for a series of medieval reenactments.
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Broughton Hall Estate to host Tough Mudder Yorkshire this month
Broughton Hall Estate prepares to host thousands of thrill-seekers for the UK’s grittiest summer challenge on 26-27th July.
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Neonatal work at Airedale shortlisted for national award
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust’s Neonatal Unit has been shortlisted for a 2025 Nursing Times Award.
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Yellow 'Heat Heath Alert' for the weekend in Skipton
A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the Craven area and whole of Yorkshire from noon today [11 July] until Monday morning [14 July].
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Don't call 999 for hosepipe ban breaches, say police
North Yorkshire Police have asked residents to refrain from calling 999 to report hosepipe ban breaches.
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Busman goes viral with inch-perfect drive through Bolton Abbey arch
It's the tightest squeeze in Yorkshire … but ice-cool Transdev bus driver Wayne Moody has proved that you can get a bus through it.
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Skipton knife bin collects 69 sharp objects in one week
A knife bin in Skipton has recovered a whopping 69 knives and sharp objects in just one week.
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Refund information for cancelled Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival
Organisers of the cancelled Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival have released information for customers seeking a refund.
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Bus changes on Sunday due to Ilkley Half Marathon
Buses in Craven will be unable to run to or from Ilkley on Sunday morning [13th July] due to road closures for the Ilkley Half Marathon, so services will be diverted or truncated accordingly.
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Photo Gallery: Skipton Colour Run 2025
The first ever Skipton Colour Run took place on Sunday, 6 July 2025, at The Skipton Academy.
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CCTV appeal after fraud at Skipton hotel
Police have released CCTV images following a fraud incident at a hotel near Skipton.
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More enforcement and a review of fees planned in parking policy overhaul
An overhaul of parking policies across North Yorkshire is set to lead to more enforcement and a county-wide review of parking charges.
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Yorkshire Water to impose hosepipe ban
Yorkshire Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban will come into effect this week ahead of another hot and dry spell.
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Discount Sports in Skipton set to close
Discount Sports in Skipton will close after 7 years, its owners have announced.
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Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival cancelled
The Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival that was due to be held in Skipton later this month has been cancelled.
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Leeds Bradford Airport ranked in UK's top 10
Leeds Bradford Airport has been ranked among the top 10 in the UK.
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Silsden Proms set for great night of music and fundraising this month
Silsden’s much‑loved Proms on the Farm is set to return to Jackson’s Field on Saturday 19th July, featuring five hours of live music performances in aid of two local charities.
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Yorkshire's reservoir levels drop further after heatwave
Continued dry and warm weather over the last week and England's warmest June on record has seen reservoir stocks continue to decline across Yorkshire.
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Cycling champion Scott Thwaites inspires next generation at Ermysted’s prize-giving
Ermysted’s Grammar School in Skipton welcomed back former pupil and professional cyclist Scott Thwaites as guest of honour at this year’s Speech Day, where pupils were celebrated for their outstanding achievements.
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Building society takes part in Silsden’s Green Weekend
Garden enthusiasts can learn more about supporting their local plant and wildlife at Ecology Building Society this weekend.
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From drivers to cafe & shop staff, volunteer for the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway
Find out what it's like to volunteer on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway at the open day on Saturday 19 July.
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North Yorkshire Police refreshes neighbourhood policing cohort
North Yorkshire Police have announced the refresh of their team of 11 neighbourhood officers.
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Ofsted praise North Yorkshire Council's adult education services
Adult education services provided by North Yorkshire Council have received praise from Ofsted inspectors.
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Bradford district walks to start in both Ilkley and Addingham
Walks across all 30 wards of the Bradford district aimed at bring the communities together will launch next week from the Keighley and Ilkley constituency area.
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Addingham Garden Association raises over £9,000 for local charity
Addingham Allotments and Garden Association held an Open Garden weekend on 21st & 22nd June to raise money for a local charity.
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Success for Skipton's first Repair Café
More than one hundred people attended Skipton's first Repair Café over the weekend.
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Award-winning apprentice encourages others to join care sector
An award-winning apprentice is encouraging other people to join the care sector after securing her ‘dream job’.
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Huge music acts to headline Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival
The Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival is back next month - and some huge music acts are set to take to the stage.
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Hundreds in Yorkshire to benefit from life-saving abdomen scans
Hundreds more people in Yorkshire will benefit from life-saving abdomen scans following new funding from Yorkshire Cancer Research.
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Application open for annual Skipton Sheep day
Application to trade at the Skipton Sheep Day are open which celebrates the heritage of Skipton.