Local news from Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
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Skipton businesses nominated in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026
Skipton is once again well represented in the Yorkshire Finals for the Muddy Stiletto Awards 2026.
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North Yorkshire EV charger roll-out 'paused not abandoned'
North Yorkshire Council's plans to install hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the county have been "paused not abandoned", say council chiefs.
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JLS and UB40 to headline inaugural Keighley festival
A new music festival is set to launch in Keighley this summer, with major headline acts confirmed for its debut weekend at Cougar Park.
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No such thing as a 'free pee' - council agrees 40p fee to use its loos
Council chiefs were told there was no such thing as a 'free pee' as they agreed plans to introduce 40p charges to use public toilets across North Yorkshire.



