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• Council issues fly-tipping warning as new waste rules come into force

  Residents are being warned that fly-tipping will not be tolerated as new rules come into force at North Yorkshire’s recycling centres.

• London Marathon success as local runners raise more than £10k for The Principle Trust

  Two dedicated fundraisers tackled the London Marathon, raising an incredible £10,659 for The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, providing 17 families with a week-long respite break and food hamper. 

• Charity football match to return to honour teen

  This summer a charity football match will take place in Silsden to honour Ethan.

• Cost of school transport travel permits rise by 73 per cent in six years

  The latest planned increase in the cost of a school travel permit will mean North Yorkshire families have faced a 73 per cent rise in six years.

• Strategy aims for 60,000 hew homes in York and North Yorkshire

  Ambitious plans to build 60,000 new homes across York and North Yorkshire over the next decade have been set out.

• New Sicilian restaurant to open in Skipton

  A new Sicilian restaurant and takeaway is set to open in Skipton soon.

• Yorkshire Air Ambulance appeal as fuel costs soar

  Yorkshire Air Ambulance (YAA) has launched an appeal for funding after seeing its fuel costs soar by 65%.

• Registration scheme introduced at recycling centres

  Residents planning to bring household items at North Yorkshire's recycling centres are being urged to register as new rules come into force today (Monday).

• Embsay Festival set to return this May

  A community music festival is set to return to Embsay this spring, bringing together live performances, food and family activities in support of two charities.

• Volunteers recognised in Local Litter Free Awards

  Nine local Litter Free groups have joined forces to highlight the invaluable work undertaken by volunteers, groups and businesses to improve our local environment through litter clearing, conservation and community engagement.

• Rugby4Respite raised over £7k for The Principle Trust

  The Principle Trust Children’s Charity say it's thrilled to announce that the third annual Rugby4Respite tournament has raised an impressive £7,250, which will support 12 families with a week-long respite break and food hamper. 

• Skipton BID announce return of Business Awards

  Skipton BID have announced the return of their Skipton Business Awards.

• Controversial library network reconfiguration has led to better service, say council leaders

  Senior councillors say the controversial reconfiguration of North Yorkshire’s library network has resulted in a better service for users.

• 20 shops in Skipton to be re-vamped under new funding

  ‘Vibrant Skipton’ project secures Authority funding to boost renewal and quality refurbishment in town centre

• Vandalism forces closure of park toilets in Glusburn and Crosshills

  Public toilets in the Glusburn and Cross Hills park have been closed until further notice following what has been described as significant vandalism.

• Skipton businesses nominated in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026

  Skipton is once again well represented in the Yorkshire Finals for the Muddy Stiletto Awards 2026.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• St George's Day parade to take place in Skipton this Sunday

  Skipton's St George's Day parade this weekend will feature scouts from across South Craven.