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• Official date revealed for Skipton Christmas Market

  The dates have been revealed for this year's Skipton Christmas Market.

• Local Farm celebrates 40 years with Yorkshire Air Ambulance partnership

  St Helen's Farm, just outside Gargrave is marking its 40th anniversary by launching a new partnership with Yorkshire Air Ambulance that could raise up to £30,000 for the charity.

• Skipton Pride release full lineup for event in August

  Organisers of Skipton Pride have unveiled the full entertainment line-up for this year's event, which takes place on Saturday 8th August.

• Bin fires prompt call for public to dispose of batteries responsibly

  Residents are being reminded not to place batteries or unwanted electrical items containing batteries in their household waste or recycling bins to help to prevent fires.

• Skipton Sport & Community Day to return this August

  The free community event celebrating sport, local organisations and family activities is set to return to Skipton later this summer.

• Traffic to use new A59 Kex Gill route for first time today

  Drivers travelling between Harrogate and Skipton will begin using part of the new A59 Kex Gill route from today (Wednesday)

• Man is jailed following brutal attack in Skipton

  A man has been jailed for 12 years after a road rage attack near Skipton left an elderly driver with life-changing injuries.

• Everything you need to know: Skipton Live

  Skipton Live is a new music festival happening this August - read our handy guide to everything going on!

• New award launched to find Yorkshire's best pub

  A new award recognising Yorkshire's best pub has been introduced as part of the 2026 Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards.

• Skipton is 'the place to buy', says housebuilder

  A housebuilder says strong sales at one of its Skipton developments reflect the town's continued popularity with homebuyers.

• New 20mph zones near Skipton set to be agreed despite objections

  Plans to lower the speed limit to 20mph in two North Yorkshire villagers  are set to be approved despite objections from some residents.

• New family-friendly walking tour promises a 'stinkin'' summer in Skipton

  A brand new family-friendly walking tour is launching in Skipton this summer, taking visitors on a humorous journey through the town's smelliest corners.

• Repair café back in Skipton this weekend

  A free community repair café is returning to Skipton this weekend.

• Parking warning issued after Burnsall car park closes

  Burnsall visitors are being urged to plan ahead after the closure of a major parking field left parking in the village extremely limited.

• New owners announced for popular Skipton shop

  A long-established independent business in Skipton has entered a new chapter after being taken over by two local sisters.

• Concern over lack of consultation ahead of Lifeline cuts decision

  Cuts to a 24/7 emergency helpline for elderly North Yorkshire residents have been pushed through without consulting users of the service, say critics.

• Magpie owner set to retire next month

  The owner of popular antique and collectibles shop 'Magpie' has announced she will be leaving next month.

• Gargrave Road to close for two weeks due to roadworks on new petrol station

  Starting today (20th July), Gargrave Road will close for two weeks.

• Skipton cinema days sell out for July

  The cinema days are taking place throughout the upcoming months.

• Skipton Pride announce new act to lineup

  Skipton Pride have shared a recent addition to the lineup of the event.