Local news from Monday, March 23rd, 2026
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Council increases pest control fees - with moth infestations costing more than rat problems
North Yorkshire residents with a moth infestation will now be charged more for treatment by the council than households with rat or mouse problem.
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North Yorkshire 'standing side by side' with Jewish community after London attack
The chairman of North Yorkshire Council says the county is “standing side by side” with the Jewish community following an apparent anti-Semitic incident in London.
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New craft café to open in Skipton
A new craft café is set to open in Skipton.
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15 year old arrested following assault at Skipton bus station
A teenager has been arrested following an assault at Skipton bus station.
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Mayor accused of "highways robbery" over pothole funding allocations
Furious North Yorkshire council chiefs have accused the region's mayor of "highways robbery" amid claims the county is losing £20m in funding to fix potholes and resurface roads.
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Council puts Addingham development plot up for sale
As Bradford Council continues to sell off its assets, a plot of land in Addingham has gone up for sale with a guide price of £500,000.
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Charity Dragon Boat Race to return to Skipton this spring
Teams are being invited to take part in a charity dragon boat race returning to Skipton this spring.



