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• North Yorkshire Fire Service rated 'good' in latest inspection

  North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service has been rated 'Good' following a recent inspection.

• Yorkshire Water urges 'careful' water usage ahead of hot weather

  Yorkshire Water is urging customers to carefully consider their water usage in the coming days ahead of the forecasted hot and dry weather.

• Five day 'heat health alert' covers Skipton

  A yellow heat health alert has been issued for Craven and whole of Yorkshire over the coming days.

• Skipton residents invited to make their home energy efficient

  Householders are being invited to discover how to reduce energy costs and make their homes warmer and greener at an event in Skipton.

• Skipton MP responds to latest Claimant Count Figures

  Sir Julian Smith MP has responded to the latest claimant count figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which show that the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits in the constituency remains significantly below the national average.

• Public nominations open for Skipton Business Awards 2025

  The highly anticipated Skipton Business Awards 2025 are set to return, shining a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of businesses of Skipton.

• Silsden and Steeton bridge funding welcomed

  News that a new pedestrian bridge has finally been given funding has been welcomed after many “frustrating” years of little progress.

• Skipton Gala headline act 'Only show of its kind in the UK'

  Skipton Town Council have this year taken over the organising of the annual Skipton Gala, which is taking place this Saturday, 14 June.

• Rotary Clubs join forces for Santa Fun Run

  The two Rotary Clubs in Skipton are joining forces to ensure the future of the The Great Skipton Santa Fun Run.

• Honours handed out at Pride of Airedale Awards 2025

  Staff members and volunteers from across Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and AGH Solutions were honoured at a special event last week held in Ilkley.

• Addingham cafe and deli 'devastated' in overnight fire

  The popular Joyful Deli bar and restaurant near Addingham says it is closed until further notice after a major fire in the early hours of Monday.

• Udderly brave fundraisers prepare to Zip the Cow for Sue Ryder 

  Thrill-seekers from all over Yorkshire are invited to take on a high-speed zip wire challenge over Ilkley Moor this summer to raise vital funds for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope.  

• New Airedale Hospital could be one of UK’s most 'state-of-the-art'

  The new Airedale Hospital could be among the most modern hospitals in the country after it was revealed patients in the new hospital are set to benefit from their own ensuite bedrooms.

• Yorkshire Water thanks customers for water-saving efforts

  Yorkshire Water has thanked customers for their water saving efforts in recent weeks, which has helped to reduce overall demand in the region.

• Appeal for footage after report of stolen car in Skipton

  North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a car was reported stolen from the Skipton area.

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