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• Skipton business management company nominated for two Yorkshire Choice Awards

  A Skipton-based independent business has been nominated for two categories at the Yorkshire Choice Awards 2026. 

• Plug pulled on toilet fee usage plan

  Plans to introduce charges to use dozens of council-owned toilets appear have been temporarily blocked amid concerns that a fee of up to 50p would not wash with the public.

• Applications open for Skipton Gala King/Queen

  The town council took to Facebook to announce that the applications for the crown were open.

• Addingham café opens with new team at the helm

  Ginger Plum Café in Addingham has opened its doors today with a team behind the counter, Sophie and Matt.

• Addingham Pre-School awarded 'STRONG STANDARD' rating by OFSTED

  The pre-school received the rating under the new rating system.

• Lifesaving bleed kit to be installed in Skipton

  Lives are set to be saved across North Yorkshire thanks to special kits which are being installed in towns and villages across the county.

• Man suffers serious facial injuries following attack in Skipton

  Police are appealing for information following an assault near Skipton bus station in the early hours of Sunday the 1st of February. 

• Skipton Hotel to host first ever Drag bottomless brunch

  A drag bottomless brunch event is set to take place in Skipton on Saturday the 28th of March. 

• Police appeal for information following £600 theft in Skipton

  Police are appealing for information following a reported shop theft in Skipton. 

• Your Media Group launches brand new local voucher platform

  Your Media Group has launched a brand new voucher platform, making it easier to discover local days out and experiences right on your doorstep.

• Utility firms set to be charged for peak-time roadworks

  A scheme is set to be introduced to charge utility companies and other organisations for carrying out roadworks on key roads during the busiest times of the day.

• Brand new local voucher platform set to launch next week

  A brand new voucher platform is set to make discovering local days out and experiences easier than ever when it launches next week.

• Taxpayers facing multi-million-pound bill to keep waste plant legal

  ​North Yorkshire taxpayers could face a multi-million-pound bill to keep a troubled waste plant operating within the law.

• Applications open for Skipton Sheep Day

  Applications are now open for Skipton Sheep Day, an annual event celebrating the town’s heritage.

• Town Council seek support in restoring Skipton's War Memorial

  Support is being sought to help fund the restoration of Skipton’s War Memorial.

• North Yorkshire Police faced with losing 21 officers to balance budget

  North Yorkshire Police may have to reduce the force by 21 officers to help balance the budget, it has emerged.

• Woman suffer serious injuries following collision in Sutton-in-Craven

  Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision in Sutton-in-Craven, which has left a pedestrian with critical injuries.

• Sutton-in-Craven pub raises over £600 for Early Pregnancy Assessment Unit

  A pub in Sutton-in-Craven has raised hundreds of pounds to support patient care at Airedale Hospital.

• Airedale NHS Foundation Trust encourage membership as plans for new hospital continue

  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is encouraging people to join as a member, at a very important time as the trust's plans are well underway for the new hospital.

• New partnership for The Principle Trust to offer crucial support to local families in crisis

  A partnership between The Principle Trust and Three Nines Children’s Charity is continuing to provide practical support to families facing difficult circumstances.