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• Councillor's charity head-shave fundraising appeal passes £10,000

  A fundraising appeal by North Yorkshire councillor Arnold Warneken has passed the £10,000 mark ahead of his charity beard shave at this weekend’s Tockwith Show.

• Independent bookshop in Skipton set for new chapter as ownership changes

  An independent bookshop in Skipton is preparing to begin a new chapter as it changes ownership this weekend.

• Bereavement group appeals for venue donation to expand support to Skipton

  A community bereavement support group that has helped hundreds of people across Harrogate is hoping to expand into Skipton.

• Silsden Community Centre launches fundraising appeal to unlock £10,000 for community project

  The Hive is appealing for support from the local community after launching a fundraising campaign that could unlock £10,000 towards a new activity and youth space.

• New road signs warn of wildfire risk across North Yorkshire

  New roadside warning signs are being installed across North Yorkshire to remind people of the dangers of lighting campfires and disposable barbecues in the countryside.

• Skipton MP meets with Bizzie Lizzie's to discuss challenges facing hospitality businesses

  Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has visited Bizzie Lizzie's in Skipton to hear about the challenges currently facing businesses in the hospitality sector.

• Police appeal after more than £200 worth of goods stolen from Skipton store

  North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following a shop theft at The Range in Skipton.

• Calls grow for progress on Skipton-Colne rail line reopening

  Fresh calls have been made for the reopening of the Skipton-Colne railway line, with a senior Bradford councillor describing the project as a potential boost for transport, education and the local economy.

• Skipton prepares for Yorkshire Day celebrations this weekend

  Skipton is getting ready to celebrate Yorkshire Day this weekend, with a packed programme of free entertainment, family activities and community events taking place across the town.

• Channel 4 star added to lineup for Skipton Pride

  Skipton Pride have announced a guest speaker to be added to their line-up.

• Craven Lawn Tennis Club celebrates President's Day champions in Gargrave

  Craven Lawn Tennis Club in Gargrave has crowned its President's Day champions following a closely contested annual competition.

• Upcoming rail engineering work to shut lines between Bradford and Shipley for three days

  Rail engineering work between Bradford Forster Square and Shipley will close all lines between the two from Saturday, 1st August 2026, for three days.

• Skipton MP opposes plans for 1,250-person asylum centre

  Skipton MP Sir Julian Smith has joined fellow MPs in opposing Government plans to accommodate up to 1,250 asylum seekers at the former RAF Linton-on-Ouse site.

• Hardware store in Silsden raises money for Manorlands Hospice

  A simple fundraising idea at a Silsden hardware shop is helping to raise money for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice while giving old tennis balls a new lease of life.

• Silsden Proms on the Farm raises £6,000 for local charities

  More than 400 people gathered on the banks of the River Aire earlier this month for another hugely successful Silsden Proms on the Farm event, raising an incredible £6,000 for local charities.

• Councillor to 'brave the shave' after wife's devastating cancer diagnosis

  A bearded councillor is preparing to shave off his hair for Macmillan Cancer Support following his wife’s devastating cancer diagnosis.

• Skipton apprentice recognised at Yorkshire agricultural awards

  A Skipton apprentice has been recognised for his achievements after receiving an award celebrating emerging talent in the farming industry.

• Nearly 200 drink and drug driving arrests made across North Yorkshire in five-week police operation

  Nearly 200 people were arrested on suspicion of drink or drug driving across York and North Yorkshire during a five-week police operation.

• Skipton MP meets North Yorkshire Police Chief Constable to discuss policing priorities

  Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has met with North Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Tim Forber to discuss policing priorities and the challenges facing communities across the county.

• Boutique Olé in Silsden closes its doors

  An independent boutique in Silsden is preparing to close after clearing much of its shop stock and fittings.