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• Local residents asked to ‘Shake it Off’ for Sue Ryder's Treecycling collection

  As severe winter weather hits the region, Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice’ is asking supporters to ‘Shake and Wait’ until volunteers can safely collect their trees.

• Northern PowerGrid sends updates following heavy snowfall

  Northern PowerGrid have released a statement regarding their services during the Amber weather alert.

• Local hospital launches digital site for Lynch Syndrome diagnosis

  Airedale and Bradford hospitals have teamed together to create and launch a new digital resource for patients diagnosing Lynch Syndrome.

• Northern cuts prices on changing train tickets

  Anyone looking to change their train ticket will now be able to do so cheaper, after Northern and Seatfrog slashed the price of making a switch.

• Met Office release weather warnings for the next week

  North Yorkshire Council has released a warning to the public about Met Office's weather warnings for this weekend and Wednesday 8th January.

• Hotel Chocolat to open new store in Skipton in 2025

  Boutique British chocolatier, Hotel Chocolat will be opening a new store in Skipton this year.

• Bus between Harrogate and Skipton suspended due to Kex Gill closure

  The Saturday DalesBus 59 between Harrogate and Skipton has been temporarily suspended due to the emergency closure of the A59 at Kex Gill.

• Police inquire for man following violent incident in Skipton

  The police have followed up on a previous appeal with a new CCTV image of the man they would like to speak to.

• Motorists left stranded during New Year due to flooding

  Many motorists were left stranded in North Yorkshire on 1st January due to heavy flooding.

• A59 at Kex Gill could be closed for a few weeks

  North Yorkshire Council say the A59 at Kex Gill could be closed for a few weeks following a landslip this week.

• North Yorkshire council chiefs back remote attendance for councillors

  Council chiefs in North Yorkshire have backed plans to allow councillors to take-part and vote in key meetings from home.

• Council bosses pledge to press government for fairer funding for North Yorkshire schools

  North Yorkshire Council bosses have pledged to press the Government for a fairer funding deal for schools in the county.

• Your Skipton launches competition to win 'holiday of a lifetime' to Mauritius

  It's our biggest ever competition to kick off the New Year - and we're giving one lucky person the chance to win a holiday of a lifetime.

• Police warn residents of spiking dangers

  Skipton's Neighbourhood Team have shared information regarding spiking in time for New Years Eve.

• Council boss receives knighthood for work with children and families

  One of North Yorkshire Council’s most senior officers - Stuart Carlton - has spoken of his pride and paid tribute to his colleagues after being given a knighthood in the New Year Honours.

• Council chiefs unveil plan to harmonise bin colours

  The colours of North Yorkshire's wheelie bins are set to be harmonised to align with national recycling campaigns.

• Skipton football club receives boost in funding

  Skipton Walking Football Club is showing off its impressive footwork thanks to a council cash boost of more than £1,000 towards the purchase of new goal posts. 

• Yellow warning issued for new year wind and snow

  The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for both strong winds and heavy snow in our area on New Year's Day.

• Cononley Community Primary School to join academy trust

  Cononley's primary school is converting to academy status and becoming part of the Yorkshire Collaborative Academy Trust from 1st January 2025.

• Still time to book Sue Ryder Christmas Treecycling scheme

  Sue Ryder is reminding residents that its team of volunteers will be out in January collecting and recycling your real Christmas trees with it's 'Christmas Treecycling' scheme.