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• Glow Together walk to raise funds for Martin House

  Families are being invited to join a glow-in-the-dark walk in Boston Spa to raise money for Martin House Children’s Hospice.

•  Silsden businesses invited to take part in Christmas window competition

  Businesses in Silsden are being encouraged to decorate their shop windows for Christmas as part of a new festive competition.

• Skipton residents invited to have their say on North Yorkshire's future development

  Residents in Skipton and the surrounding area are being invited to help shape plans for new homes, jobs and infrastructure across North Yorkshire over the next 20 years.

• New Skipton restaurant announces opening date

  A new restaurant in Skipton has announced it will officially open its doors on Saturday 7th November.

• New Halloween escape room challenge launches at Skipton attraction

  A new Halloween-themed escape room challenge has launched at The Hidden Castle in Skipton for the October half-term holidays.

• The Chase star stuns punters with surprise appearance at Skipton pub

  TV quiz star Jenny Ryan swapped The Chase studio for a Skipton pub as she hosted a special quiz for members of Skipton Building Society.

• Ilkley group sponsors new football kit for Skipton girls' team

  Skipton Juniors Under 16 Girls have received a brand-new football kit thanks to sponsorship from Soroptimist International Ilkley.

• Heritage railway celebrates 58 years since historic Skipton meeting

  A heritage railway near Skipton has celebrated its 58th anniversary with a special event recognising the volunteers who have helped preserve its history.

• Concerns over North Yorkshire Council’s net zero progress as vehicle emissions rise

  North Yorkshire Council is facing criticism over its slow progress towards net zero after new figures revealed a rise in emissions from its vehicle fleet.

• Skipton and Ripon MP encourages nominations for rural community awards

  Residents across Skipton and the surrounding area are being encouraged to nominate local businesses and community champions for the Countryside Alliance Awards 2027.

• North Yorkshire councillors warn planning changes will weaken local voices

  Councillors in North Yorkshire have warned that government changes to the planning system will leave communities with less say over new developments.

• £1million funding boost announced for Keighley businesses

  A new £1million funding package has been launched to help businesses in Keighley expand and create jobs.

• Cowling businesswoman shortlisted for three national awards

  The founder of a Yorkshire women's health brand has been shortlisted for three national business awards.

• Skipton MP raises concerns over treatment of rural postman

  Skipton and Ripon MP Julian Smith has raised concerns about the treatment of a local postman who helped deliver a parish magazine.

• Skipton MP calls for action following rise in unemployment benefit claims

  Skipton MP Sir Julian Smith has called for Government action after a rise in the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits across his constituency.

• Space technology firm reveals why it chose Keighley for £9m space centre

  The boss of an International space business has revealed why they chose Keighley for a £9m investment in space technology.

• Record-breaking Glitter Ball raises over £280,000 for children's hospice

  A charity ball at Rudding Park has raised more than £280,000 for Martin House children’s hospice – the highest total in the event’s history.

• New route announced for Great Skipton Santa Fun Run

  Organisers of the Great Skipton Santa Fun Run have announced a new 5K route for this year’s event.

• New fines proposed to tackle illegal tobacco and vape sales in North Yorkshire

  Businesses selling tobacco and vapes illegally could face fixed penalty notices under proposals being considered by North Yorkshire Council.

• North Yorkshire councillors could receive 2.6 per cent allowance rise

  North Yorkshire councillors could see their annual basic allowance rise to £18,431 under proposals due to go before the council.