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The The Principle Trust Children’s Charity have appointed a new patron of the charity.

A major new strategy has been launched to help to address the decline of nature across North Yorkshire and York.

Taxpayers may not get money their back from North Yorkshire Council’s loss-making house building company, opposition leaders have warned as details of a £7.5m annual deficit are revealed.

Channel 4's primetime property programme 'Location, Location, Location' is looking for house hunters from across Yorkshire for its new series.

Registration for the annual Great Santa Fun Run in Skipton opens today.

Tickets have now gone on sale for this year’s Silsden Proms on the Farm, with organisers promising another memorable evening of live music, community spirit and charity fundraising.

A "patch up" approach to filling potholes could be costing North Yorkshire Council money in the long run, councillors claim.

A new changing places toilet has opened at the Malham National Park Visitor Centre as part of ongoing work to improve accessibility across the Yorkshire Dales.

Powers to levy charges on overnight stays would be a total game changer, York and North Yorkshire’s mayor has said following a national announcement.

Skipton Golf Club will host a golf day next month to raise money for local boy, Luke.

North Yorkshire taxi drivers have urged councillors to allow a higher fare increase amid sharp rises in the cost of fuel caused by the Iran War.

Devolution in York and North Yorkshire will fail if further decisions are taken that are York-centric, councillors warned today as a row over road repair funding intensified.

A tennis club in Gargrave is set to open its grounds to the public as part of this year’s village Open Gardens fundraising weekend.

A Conservative councillor has apologised after using a photo of a tragedy which claimed the lives of 116 children to make a point on social media.

The cancer team at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has launched a new website designed to support patients preparing for radiotherapy treatment.

 Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE MP, along with Cllrs Simon Myers and David Staveley, has met with Kirkby Lonsdale Coach Hire to raise concerns about the service.

Three local boys are challenging themselves to climb the Yorkshire Three Peaks for Airedale Hospital and Community Charity.

Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in Skipton earlier this month.

The Glusburn Community & Arts Centre are asking for help to raise funds to keep their lights on.

Northern passengers are being reminded that some train times will change on Sunday, 17 May, when railway timetables across the country will be updated.

This June, a jumble sale will be held in aid of Joanna's Journey.

Thornton Hall Country Park is continuing its exciting period of growth and expansion with a number of new employees across the business.

Craven Community Boxing Club has been nominated for a Local Hero Award.

Skipton Beer Festival will take place 21st to 23rd May and the lineup has been released.

A clubberthon in Skipton raised £7,624 for charity.

Your Skipton Radio has teamed up with Skipton BID to launch a new visual and audio podcast.

For the first time, Skipton BID is set to host an official launch event for the popular Business Awards returning later this year.

Police are appealing for information after an assault in Skipton near the canal entrance at Belmont Wharf.

Plans to revise the maximum cost of taking a taxi in North Yorkshire are set to be considered in response to calls from the trade.

14 year old Charlotte Wilson walked 30 miles from Leeds to Skipton on Saturday.

The Conservative leader of North Yorkshire Council is facing a challenge to his position from a former executive committee colleague.

Funding to stage one of British cycling's biggest events will be discussed by North Yorkshire councillors this month.

Skipton's The Hidden Castle has recently been nominated for three different categories.

Skipton will see a brand new music festival arrive this year.

The countdown is on for the 167th Great Yorkshire Show - and tickets are selling fast.

A call has been made for new affordable housing built across York and North Yorkshire to be genuinely within reach of local residents following the adoption of a major new housing strategy.

Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust is delighted to announce the conversion of Embsay Church of England Primary School to academy status.

Work on the multi-million pound highways scheme in North Yorkshire is entering the final stages of completion.

A Year 13 student at A Skipton Sixth Form has been selected for the Commonwealth Championships in Canada.

The Tesco Free Fruit & Veg for Schools programme hits more Skipton schools, as new research finds most children fall short of their five-a-day.

The deputy leader of North Yorkshire Council says the authority's financial stability is the "envy of the local authority world" as he announces he is to stand down next week.

A brand new community event is coming to Addingham with giant inflatable, ridiculous games, competitive challenges and non-stop laughs.

After 37 years of service, the Skipton Craven Rotary Club will close on June 30, 2026.

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.