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• New Cancer support hub to open in Skipton next week

  A new support hub is set to open in Skipton next week.

• Gargrave Church of England Primary School joins Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust

  Gargrave Church of England Primary School will formally join Yorkshire Causeway Schools Trust on 1st June 2026.

• Skipton pre-school climb Three Peaks for charity playgroup

  Embsay with Eastby Preschool Playgroup took part in the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for their charity.

• Skipton Car Show to return this weekend

  More than 170 different vehicles are set to take over Skipton High Street this weekend.

• Police investigate dangerous driving incident in Craven

  Police in the Craven area are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a dangerous driving incident involving a black Volkswagen Golf R.

• Skipton restaurant Calico Jack’s to close after 15 years

  A popular family-run restaurant in Skipton has announced it will close its doors after 15 years in business.

• Police appeal after car covered in superglue in Skipton

  Police are asking for witnesses who saw the incident.

• 13 year old girl's body found in River Wharfe

  North Yorkshire Police were called to the river on Sunday evening.

• Skipton Pride announce addition of Booty Luv to lineup

  The pop duo will be performing at the event this August.

• Whinfield Bowling Club Invites Local Community to Free Family Open Day

  Whinfield Bowling Club, Skipton, is inviting people of all ages to discover the enjoyment of crown green bowling at a free Open Day on Sunday 12 July, as part of the national Bowls Big Summer Campaign.

• Free Yorkshire Dales events offer insight into native wildlife

  Friends of the Dales is hosting two free events aimed at helping people learn more about wildlife and environmental issues in the Yorkshire Dales.

• Addingham nursery and pre-school celebrates 25 years

  Nursery Rhymes & Jabberwocky Pre-School in Addingham is celebrating 25 years of providing high-quality care, education and support to children and families within the local community.

• Increase in shoppers being duped by AI 'High Street' scams

  Shoppers hunting for online bargains are being duped by sophisticated scam websites that convincingly pose as well known UK high street retailers, North Yorkshire trading standards officers have warned.

• Financial investigators brought in to examine council-owned house builder

  North Yorkshire Council has brought in financial investigators to look into its loss-making housing company Brierley Homes, it has emerged.

• Free cycle security marking event

  Officers from Keighley Neighbourhood Policing Team will be carrying out free bike marking in Addingham on Sunday 7 June 2026, helping to protect new and existing bikes from theft.

• Skipton private hire boss fined for employing unlicensed taxi driver

  A boss of a private hire company claimed he employed a driver with no taxi licence due to a “software issue.”

• Yorkshire Water hails decision to ban plastic wet wipes

  Yorkshire Water has welcomed new legislation banning plastic in wet wipes from next year.

• Your Skipton and Your Ilkley to launch on DAB next week

  Your Skipton and Your Ilkley will launch on DAB digital radio for the first time next week.