Local news from Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
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Bus company reminds locals of Haworth routes following 'Wuthering Heights' release
Following from the recent release of Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights' film, buses are reminding locals of routes to where it all started.
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Dacre, Son and Hartley share the love for Random Acts of Kindness Day
The estate agents branch in Skipton shared their act of kindness for the day.
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Council chiefs deny claims of conspiracy to remove committee chair
Senior North Yorkshire councillors have denied claims that an opposition member was removed as chair of an influential committee due to her questioning of a controversial policy change on home-to-school transport.
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Council agrees £150,000 funding to reduce winter deaths
Councillors have agreed to provide £150,000 to Citizens Advice in North Yorkshire to reduce winter deaths and help vulnerable people stay warm in cold weather.



