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Plans to build housing on a “very special” area of Green Belt have been approved – partly due to new Government planning policies.

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.

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

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.

Two Skipton based law firms have joined together to expand their capabilities.

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. 

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.

The girls' high school took part in a 10k walk last Wednesday to raise money for a local charity.

The Skipton Christmas Market will return to the High Street this December as announced by organisers.

On 19th and 20th July, Skipton Castle will go back in time for a series of medieval reenactments.

Broughton Hall Estate prepares to host thousands of thrill-seekers for the UK’s grittiest summer challenge on 26-27th July.

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust’s Neonatal Unit has been shortlisted for a 2025 Nursing Times Award.

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].

North Yorkshire Police have asked residents to refrain from calling 999 to report hosepipe ban breaches.

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.

A knife bin in Skipton has recovered a whopping 69 knives and sharp objects in just one week.

Organisers of the cancelled Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival have released information for customers seeking a refund.

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.

The first ever Skipton Colour Run took place on Sunday, 6 July 2025, at The Skipton Academy.

Police have released CCTV images following a fraud incident at a hotel near Skipton.

An overhaul of parking policies across North Yorkshire is set to lead to more enforcement and a county-wide review of parking charges.

Yorkshire Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban will come into effect this week ahead of another hot and dry spell.

Discount Sports in Skipton will close after 7 years, its owners have announced. 

The Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival that was due to be held in Skipton later this month has been cancelled.

Leeds Bradford Airport has been ranked among the top 10 in the UK.

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.

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. 

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. 

Garden enthusiasts can learn more about supporting their local plant and wildlife at Ecology Building Society this weekend.

Find out what it's like to volunteer on the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway at the open day on Saturday 19 July.

North Yorkshire Police have announced the refresh of their team of 11 neighbourhood officers.

Adult education services provided by North Yorkshire Council have received praise from Ofsted inspectors.

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.

Addingham Allotments and Garden Association held an Open Garden weekend on 21st & 22nd June to raise money for a local charity.

More than one hundred people attended Skipton's first Repair Café over the weekend.

An award-winning apprentice is encouraging other people to join the care sector after securing her ‘dream job’.

The Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival is back next month - and some huge music acts are set to take to the stage.

Hundreds more people in Yorkshire will benefit from life-saving abdomen scans following new funding from Yorkshire Cancer Research.

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