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• Council accused of "letting the harm continue" after voting against school transport debate

  North Yorkshire Council leaders have been accused of “letting the harm continue” after they voted against debating a motion to reverse a controversial home-to-school transport policy.

• Silsden firefighters assist in significant moorland fire

  Firefighters from Silsden and Ilkley joined crews from across the area in attending a significant moorland fire near Silsden Tuesday afternoon.

• New deputy leader appointed at North Yorkshire Council

  North Yorkshire Council has appointed Cllr Mark Crane as its new deputy leader.

• Rail engineering works will now extend to 7 days

  Due to planned engineering improvement works, services on the Wharfedale Line will be amended for 4 days in July, and now 3 days in August.

• Record crowds enjoy opening day of Great Yorkshire Show

  The Great Yorkshire Show welcomed record crowds as its 167th event opened yesterday (Tuesday).

• Just Makers opens new premises in Skipton

  Independent art and craft retailer Just Makers has opened its new premises in Skipton after relocating from Ripley, where it had been based for the past 10 years.

• Tesco launches summer support campaign for families in Skipton

  Tesco is introducing a range of initiatives this summer to help support families during the school holidays, including food donation bags, fundraising for charities and free food offers for children.

• Fresh call for school transport rethink amid claim new policy could cost £5m a year

  Campaigners and opposition councillors will make a fresh bid to reverse changes to North Yorkshire Council’s home-to-school transport policy amid claims the rule changes could ultimately cost taxpayers £5m more a year.

• New vintage clothing shop set to open in Skipton

  A new independent clothing shop specialising in vintage and premium pre-loved fashion is set to open in Skipton later this year.

• North Yorkshire Council leader issues warning over larger police forces

  North Yorkshire Council’s leader has warned that plans to create fewer, larger police forces could leave rural communities competing for resources with bigger urban areas.

• Great Yorkshire Show tickets now sold out

  A sell-out crowd is expected at this year's Great Yorkshire Show after organisers confirmed all tickets for the 2026 event have now been sold.

• Police appeal following burglary in Settle

  Police are appealing for information following a burglary in Settle.

• Drivers urged to plan ahead after Burnsall car park closure

  Visitors heading to Burnsall this summer are being urged to plan their journeys carefully following the closure of the village's main car park.

• Skipton Pride returns with Booty Luv announced as headline act

  Skipton Pride is set to return this summer, with organisers promising a day of live music, entertainment and community celebration in the town centre.

• Residents encouraged to have their say on rural bus services

  MP Julian Smith of Skipton and Ripon is encouraging residents to take part in a survey.

• The Folly in Settle launches digital guide as restoration work continues

  People can now explore The Folly and the Museum of North Craven Life online while restoration work continues on the historic Settle building.

• Yorkshire Water urges customers to cut water use during heatwave

  Yorkshire Water has urged customers to use water wisely after demand soared by around 150 million litres in a single day.

• North Yorkshire ranks fifth highest in region for garden waste charges

  North Yorkshire has been ranked among the most expensive councils in Yorkshire for garden waste collections, according to new research.

• Silsden nursery raise money following the passing of former pupil

  Handprints Day nursery in Silsden are raising money for the family of Otis.

• Prolific shoplifting suspect remanded after series of Skipton town centre thefts

  Officers from the Craven Neighbourhood Policing Team arrested the suspect yesterday (7th July) after investigating a number of reported thefts from businesses in Skipton town centre.