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North Yorkshire Council has rejected claims circulating on social media that more than 100 homes being acquired under a council housing programme are intended for asylum seekers.

 Passengers using mobility scooters across North Yorkshire will now be able to travel on every type of train in Northern’s fleet, provided they have a free permit and their scooter meets the relevant requirements.

North Yorkshire Council's retiring chief executive received a total pay package worth almost £245,000 during the last financial year, new figures show.

Pubs and hospitality workers across Skipton and the surrounding area have been recognised in Julian Smith MP’s Local Pub Awards 2026.

Residents across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to check that recyclable household items are being placed in the correct containers.

A Keighley dental practice which treats patients from across Skipton has been shortlisted in six categories at this year’s Private Dentistry Awards.

Teachers and educators across Skipton and Ripon are being encouraged to apply for a fully-funded programme offering the chance to learn more about how Parliament works.

A Skipton family has celebrated a milestone birthday with a generous donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Four North Yorkshire MPs have called on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make the long-awaited dualling of the A64 a priority for his government.

A Skipton boutique has relocated to new premises after rising business rates and increasing costs forced the closure of its former town centre shop.

A long-established Skipton optician has announced a change in ownership alongside the launch of a new practice in Ilkley.

Two projects run by local care group Spellman Care have been named finalists in the Bradford Cares Excellence Awards.

Residents, businesses and community groups across Skipton and Ripon are being encouraged to have their say on plans which could shape transport investment across York and North Yorkshire for the next 25 years.

A 10-year-old Skipton boy and his family are aiming to visit every RNLI lifeboat station in memory of a much-loved primary school teacher.

KEIGHLEY will boldly go where no Northern town has gone before after Council bosses agreed to £4.5m funding to help a US company set up a space testing centre in Keighley.

A CrossFit coach based in Skipton is preparing to take on a 200km endurance challenge along the canal to raise money for a mental health charity.

Council officers are continuing to face a "sustained heavy workload" dealing with complaints about the conduct of councillors in North Yorkshire.

Police have launched an appeal to locate a wanted man who could be in the local area.

Silsden's first community Jumble Trail will take place this weekend, with nearly 40 households set to participate.

Concerned councillors have questioned whether North Yorkshire Council’s loss-making housing company will ever turn its finances around — despite a five-year recovery plan being drawn up.

A petition calling for the return of an hourly bus service between Skipton and Settle has been launched following changes to the 580 timetable.

The new Keighley branch of an international food chain is expected to open by the end of the year.

The Swan have retained their title as Addingham Village Quiz champions after another evening of competition at Addingham Memorial Hall.

An Embsay community coffee morning has raised an impressive £3,173 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in memory of two much-loved local men.

Residents across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to take advantage of free blood pressure checks this week.

Plans have been submitted to replace an existing BMX track in Pateley Bridge with a new purpose-built pump track designed to cater for everyone from beginners to experienced riders.

North Yorkshire Council is proposing to invest £18 million in providing more temporary homes for people facing homelessness.

Yarn lovers will be able to explore independent shops and businesses across North Yorkshire this month as the North Yorkshire Yarn Trail takes place from Saturday 12th September to Sunday 27th September.

A new peer-led support group for adults living with grief is launching in Skipton this Saturday (12th September), offering a welcoming space for people to come together and share their experiences.

A fleet of more than 25 vintage buses and coaches will take to the roads of Skipton next month as the town's popular Vintage Bus Running Day returns for its 20th anniversary.

A new independent craft beer and tapas bar is set to open in Skipton.

Skipton and Ripon MP Julian Smith has raised concerns in the House of Commons about proposed changes to moorland management and the potential impact on wildfire risks in upland areas.

North Yorkshire councillors are to consider whether a series of breaches involving the county’s pension fund should be reported to the Pensions Regulator.

Land Rover Experience North Yorkshire has moved to a new purpose-built home in Coniston Cold, bringing the official off-road driving experience back to the Coniston Estate.

New additions have been installed at Broughton Road Recreation Ground in Skipton after the project received funding through the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme.

Two local charities are joining forces for a special evening of live entertainment aimed at celebrating talent from across Craven while raising money to support their work in the community.

North Yorkshire Council's housebuilding company is forecast to make a further £5.8m loss this year, with its financial problems wiping out profits generated elsewhere in the authority’s Brierley Group.

Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has urged the Prime Minister to reverse planned inheritance tax changes affecting family farms.

The team at Currergate Nursing Home has raised £1,000 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice following a 23-mile sponsored walk from Silsden to Leeds.

Residents in Addingham are being urged to share their views on plans to build 55 homes on land south of Main Street.

People in Addingham are being invited to join a guided charity walk this Sunday (6th September), led by Yorkshire outdoor company Hike Yorkshire.

A multimillion-pound deal to replace gritters and other winter maintenance vehicles used on North Yorkshire’s roads is set to be approved.

Millions of discounted train tickets have gone on sale as part of Northern’s latest Flash Sale, with Skipton and Ilkley among the destinations included.

Keighley could soon be home to the only “space test” centre in the North thanks to a £9m scheme that will be discussed by Council bosses this month.

The Principle Trust Children’s Charity is celebrating 15 years of supporting children facing adversity across Yorkshire.

The Hive community centre in Silsden is expanding its provision for children, young people and families following the closure of The Bees Knees Pre-school.

A long-serving trustee of The Craven Trust has retired after more than three decades of dedicated service to the local charity.

Craven College is launching a new direct bus service connecting students in East Lancashire with its Aireville Campus in Skipton.

Plans have been submitted to Bradford Council for 55 new homes on land off Main Street in Addingham.

Oxfam in Skipton is encouraging local residents to donate unwanted clothes and shop pre-loved this September as part of the charity’s Second Hand September campaign.

A new programme of art exhibitions is launching at Just Makers in Craven Court, Skipton, with the first exhibition exploring a different side of Yorkshire art.

A thriving community hub in Skipton has been given additional protection after a bid to have its premises designated as an asset of community value was accepted.

In the build up to The Skipton Business Awards 2026, listeners of Your Skipton Radio will be hearing from sponsors and finalists across all categories.

A drug dealer who ran a county lines operation supplying cocaine, ketamine and cannabis has been jailed after being stopped on the A629 between Silsden and Keighley.

The national store is opening a new store in Skipton.

66 Sheep Street recently shared they would be opening their bakery and bistro this month.

Rail passengers travelling through Leeds are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys over the bank holiday weekend.

An independent veterinary practice will open its new Skipton branch next month.

A distinctive yellow bus used to transport dogs across Ilkley and surrounding areas has been vandalised during an apparent attempted theft.

Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has raised a series of questions in Parliament about issues facing farmers and rural communities across the constituency.

Skipton Live will bring two days of live music to the town over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

A weekend of steam trains, real ales and live music is coming to the Yorkshire Dales as the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Railway gets set to host its Branch Line Weekend & Beer Festival.

Silsden greengrocer and deli has been shortlisted for a Keighley & Airedale Business Award.

North Yorkshire Council’s chief executive Richard Flinton has announced he will retire from his role at the end of March next year.

Skipton MP Sir Julian Smith has reiterated his support for Government plans to ban children under 16 from using social media.

A team of volunteers has set off from Skipton as Luke’s Big Push gets underway, with supporters backing the latest fundraising challenge for Thisisluke.

A new guided walking tour is giving visitors and local residents the chance to discover more about Skipton, from its historic castle and famous market to the town’s canal and hidden stories.

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.