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A popular Christmas attraction is returning to Skipton later this month as Skipton Boat Trips celebrates 24 years of its Magical Santa Cruises.

Skipton-based Coffee Care is among the winners of the 2026 Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards.

The A59 at Kex Gill will close overnight this month as work continues to connect the new road.

Singer-songwriter Sam Clegg has released a festive video alongside his charity single, The Present, with all proceeds going to two charities supporting older people across the UK.

Reality TV star Joey Essex is set to make a special appearance at Kooky nightclub in Skipton later this month.

A North Yorkshire sports centre is seeking permission to create 44 additional parking spaces to cope with a significant increase in people using its facilities.

Political parties have been banned from running stalls at markets operated by North Yorkshire Council under new rules which also warn councillors that jokes and banter on social media can cause offence.

Residents across Ilkley, Skipton and surrounding areas are being invited to nominate their favourite independent businesses as the 2026 Small Business Awards return.

North Yorkshire Green Party councillors have called for Yorkshire Water to be brought back into public ownership following the resignation of its chief executive amid criticism of the company’s environmental performance.

A husband-and-wife team from Skipton have launched private therapy services in the town after spending a combined 40 years working in the NHS.

Skipton's annual Remembrance Sunday parade and service will take place this weekend

Fresh questions have emerged over the future of Scarborough’s Alpamare water park after Flamingo Land confirmed its involvement with the site had come to an end.

Toby Carvery in Keighley is set to close temporarily this month as the restaurant undergoes a refurbishment ahead of Christmas.

A Skipton charity is appealing for support to help ensure children from struggling families receive a present this Christmas.

A number of roads in Keighley town centre will be closed later this month as the town prepares for its annual Christmas lights switch-on.

Skipton's Sackville Street has made an appearance in Tesco's new Christmas advert for 2026.

The Skipton BID team were delighted to deliver another successful Pop-Up Pumpkin Patch to bring a traditional Halloween feel into the town centre.

Work to replace Skipton's Tin Footbridge begins today (Monday 2 November), with the crossing set to remain closed for several weeks.

Harrogate residents can now borrow light therapy kits from their local library to help them through the darker winter months.

North Yorkshire Council-owned Brierley Homes would have gone into administration, leaving the authority facing losses of more than £20m, without a £3.4m taxpayer-funded bailout, it has emerged.

Yorkshire Garden Centres has raised more than £106,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice.

Yorkshire Water's chief executive is to step down, just 24 hours after the company received the lowest possible environmental rating.

A proposed parkway station for Leeds Bradford Airport is “absolutely critical” for the region, a meeting has been told.

North Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal to identify a person they would like to speak to following an incident of criminal damage near Skipton.

Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has criticised the Government's latest Budget, claiming it fails to provide enough support for farmers, hospitality businesses and rural communities.

A popular pub in Skipton has reopened following a refurbishment, featuring a refreshed bar, an updated dining room and a new food menu.

Skipton travel agency Olive Lounge Travel is celebrating after winning a major accolade at the 2026 Travel Bulletin Star Awards.

A new arts space in Skipton is preparing to open its first exhibition, showcasing work by local artists and students from Craven College.

A Yorkshire children's charity is marking its long-standing partnership with a domestic abuse support organisation, which has helped families across the region rebuild their lives.

A footbridge in Skipton is set to close for around seven weeks as work gets underway to replace its central span.

Skipton residents have the chance to vote for the town to receive a visit from the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck this festive season.

North Yorkshire already has planning permission or land identified for around 40,000 new homes, it has emerged amid growing anger over Government-imposed housing targets.

A Skipton runner has launched a new business turning people's favourite outdoor adventures into personalised prints after learning his job was being made redundant.

Late-night shopping is returning to Skipton for the first time in several years, with more than 40 businesses taking part in a special festive event.

Staff at Castleberg Hospital in Settle have helped an 87-year-old military veteran reconnect with his past after arranging a special presentation of regimental keepsakes.

Communities across North Yorkshire have been praised for helping neighbours and clearing debris following two major storms over the weekend.

Families are being invited to join a glow-in-the-dark walk in Boston Spa to raise money for Martin House Children’s Hospice.

Businesses in Silsden are being encouraged to decorate their shop windows for Christmas as part of a new festive competition.

Residents in Skipton and the surrounding area are being invited to help shape plans for new homes, jobs and infrastructure across North Yorkshire over the next 20 years.

A new restaurant in Skipton has announced it will officially open its doors on Saturday 7th November.

A new Halloween-themed escape room challenge has launched at The Hidden Castle in Skipton for the October half-term holidays.

TV quiz star Jenny Ryan swapped The Chase studio for a Skipton pub as she hosted a special quiz for members of Skipton Building Society.

Skipton Juniors Under 16 Girls have received a brand-new football kit thanks to sponsorship from Soroptimist International Ilkley.

A heritage railway near Skipton has celebrated its 58th anniversary with a special event recognising the volunteers who have helped preserve its history.

North Yorkshire Council is facing criticism over its slow progress towards net zero after new figures revealed a rise in emissions from its vehicle fleet.

Residents across Skipton and the surrounding area are being encouraged to nominate local businesses and community champions for the Countryside Alliance Awards 2027.

Councillors in North Yorkshire have warned that government changes to the planning system will leave communities with less say over new developments.

A new £1million funding package has been launched to help businesses in Keighley expand and create jobs.

The founder of a Yorkshire women's health brand has been shortlisted for three national business awards.

Skipton and Ripon MP Julian Smith has raised concerns about the treatment of a local postman who helped deliver a parish magazine.

Skipton MP Sir Julian Smith has called for Government action after a rise in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits across his constituency.

The boss of an International space business has revealed why they chose Keighley for a £9m investment in space technology.

A charity ball at Rudding Park has raised more than £280,000 for Martin House children’s hospice – the highest total in the event’s history.

Organisers of the Great Skipton Santa Fun Run have announced a new 5K route for this year’s event.

Businesses selling tobacco and vapes illegally could face fixed penalty notices under proposals being considered by North Yorkshire Council.

North Yorkshire councillors could see their annual basic allowance rise to £18,431 under proposals due to go before the council.

Care services across North Yorkshire could be transformed under new proposals worth an estimated £3.5 billion over seven years.

Two wedding photographers from Skipton have been named regional finalists in the Wedding Industry Awards 2027.

Ryanair has announced four new routes from Leeds Bradford Airport for summer 2027.

Planned strikes at Leeds Bradford Airport have been suspended to allow fresh negotiations over pay.

Several weekend bus services in Skipton and the wider Craven area are changing for the winter as the clocks go back this weekend.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has met a Keighley table tennis coach ahead of the launch of new sessions aimed at supporting people living with Parkinson's.

A jewellery box left behind by a parent or grandparent can be one of the hardest things to deal with after a loss.

Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has called on the Government to consider cutting National Insurance costs for hospitality businesses to help them employ more young people.

The swimming pool at The Leisure Centre in Keighley is set to close for more than a week while essential maintenance work is carried out.

A Skipton pub has been named as a finalist in the Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards 2026.

A Keighley café has been left facing extensive damage after being broken into overnight.

Yorkshire residents who think they can spot a liar – or keep a secret themselves – are being invited to apply for The Traitors.

Mini recycling centres in North Yorkshire could face closure as the council considers whether the facilities are still needed following improvements to household recycling collections.

Yorkshire Water has issued a reminder about the problems caused by flushing wet wipes ahead of a ban next year.

Police are appealing for witnesses following an alleged assault at a business park in Skipton.

Martin House has been named Hospice of the Year at the National Charity Today Awards.

Campaigners fighting plans for an asylum centre at Linton-on-Ouse have called for a Treasury investigation amid claims the facility could cost taxpayers more than £270m despite potentially operating for just two years.

Plans to expand a scheme which brings together police, fire and ambulance service skills to improve public safety in rural communities are being explored across North Yorkshire.

A Skipton businessman is taking on a 100-mile running challenge to raise money and awareness after his younger brother was diagnosed with Huntington’s disease.

A Skipton fish and chip shop has been named among the five best newcomers in the UK at the National Fish & Chip Awards 2027.

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.