Local news

Crews from Skipton supported North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service colleagues tackling a fire near Bentham this week.

Cruel 'romance fraudsters' cost victims in North Yorkshire and York more than £2.5million last year, according to new figures.

This weekend Tramner White Estate Agent will take on a 20-mile walk starting at Bolton Abbey for The Principle Trust Children's Charity.

The average asking price of a UK property has dropped by 0.3%, but according to a Skipton estate agent and Rightmove, the local housing market has bucked the trend.

Skipton MP Julian Smith has renewed his call for mandatory autism training for teachers.

Rebecca Fox and her mum Tracey Cooper are preparing for an 8-day journey to walk part of the Great Wall of China later this year.

A multi-million pound project to breathe new life into Bewerley Park outdoor learning centre is nearing completion.

Police have launched an appeal following a hit-and-run incident in Skipton.

A six-week consultation has been launched to review the maximum fares for taxis operating across North Yorkshire.

Share Skipton is launching its first Repair Café next weekend.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has been rated 'Good' following a recent inspection.

Yorkshire Water is urging customers to carefully consider their water usage in the coming days ahead of the forecasted hot and dry weather.

A yellow heat health alert has been issued for Craven and whole of Yorkshire over the coming days.

Householders are being invited to discover how to reduce energy costs and make their homes warmer and greener at an event in Skipton.

Sir Julian Smith MP has responded to the latest claimant count figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which show that the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits in the constituency remains significantly below the national average.

The highly anticipated Skipton Business Awards 2025 are set to return, shining a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of businesses of Skipton.

News that a new pedestrian bridge has finally been given funding has been welcomed after many “frustrating” years of little progress.

Skipton Town Council have this year taken over the organising of the annual Skipton Gala, which is taking place this Saturday, 14 June.

The two Rotary Clubs in Skipton are joining forces to ensure the future of the The Great Skipton Santa Fun Run.

Staff members and volunteers from across Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and AGH Solutions were honoured at a special event last week held in Ilkley.

The popular Joyful Deli bar and restaurant near Addingham says it is closed until further notice after a major fire in the early hours of Monday.

Thrill-seekers from all over Yorkshire are invited to take on a high-speed zip wire challenge over Ilkley Moor this summer to raise vital funds for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope.  

The new Airedale Hospital could be among the most modern hospitals in the country after it was revealed patients in the new hospital are set to benefit from their own ensuite bedrooms.

Yorkshire Water has thanked customers for their water saving efforts in recent weeks, which has helped to reduce overall demand in the region.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a car was reported stolen from the Skipton area.

Two firefighters have raised a whopping £8,000 as part of an epic 420-mile running challenge.

A passionate team of care professionals haves successfully taken on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge raising over £1,000 for Dementia Adventure.

Yesterday (1st June) was the annual Skipton Car Show, showcasing luxury and classic cars.

Sir Julian Smith MP has welcomed the launch of the first-ever North Yorkshire Business Week.

Settle Victoria Hall Beer Festival will return for another year this August.

Skipton Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the success of their application to the High Streets Fund.

Three new programmes designed to tackle skills shortages will “break down barriers to learning”, according to York and North Yorkshire mayor David Skaith.

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