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• Male arrested on suspicion of several vehicle thefts in the Craven area

  The thefts occurred from August until October.

• Glusburn's Christmas Fair and Maker Market to return this festive season

  Glusburn Community & Arts Centre is delighted to announce its upcoming Christmas Fair and Makers Market, a day filled with holiday spirit, local craftsmanship, and delectable treats.

• Airedale Hospital to launch Christmas card competition

  The festive season is just around the corner, so Airedale Hospital & Community Charity is inviting children up to the age of 12 to design Airedale NHS Foundation Trust’s official Christmas card.

• Councillor asks if the footbridge will be "gold plated"

  Transport bosses have been asked whether the proposed pedestrian bridge across the A629, expected to cost almost £13m, was going to be “gold plated.”

• New 'Keelham' owners announce exciting news

  The former Keelham Farm Shop in Skipton is set to re-open in the new year after it was sold for £2.2m.

• Airedale community nurse awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse

  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has announced that Colette Scully, a Community Specialist Nurse at the hospital, has been awarded the title of Queen’s Nurse, in recognition of her commitment to excellence in delivering patient care and community nursing practice.

• Christmas craft market to return to Skipton

  The annual Crafts in the Pen market will be held at Skipton Auction Market this November for the Christmas season.

• Skipton to host Remembrance Day tribute

  Skipton Town Council is set to host a special Remembrance Day tribute in the town. 

• Skipton Rotary hosting youth competitions in December

  Various competitions will be held for under 18s this winter in the Craven area to showcase young talent.

• Police issue advice for road safety in the darker evenings

  North Yorkshire Police have a released a statement to guide the county in staying roadside following the clocks going back last Saturday.

• Leeds Bradford Airport celebrates first easyJet flight to Paris

  Leeds Bradford Airport celebrated the first flight of its new easyJet route to Paris earlier this week.

• Local MP urges residents to join NHS “We Need to Talk” initiative

  Julian Smith, is calling on residents across North Yorkshire to share their views on the future of the NHS as part of “We Need to Talk” campaign.

• Yorkshire rock band to make an appearance at Skipton Town Hall for charity

  The Tenmours will join the concert by the Skipton Choir on Saturday 23rd November.

• Police conduct burglary patrols in Skipton following 4 burglaries

  On Friday 25th October, North Yorkshire Police held patrols in Skipton after four burglaries were reported in Skipton last month.

• Professor  responds to MP on lead contamination in the UK food chain

  Professor Alan Boobis, Professor of Toxicology, has formally responded to an inquiry from Sir Julian Smith MP for Skipton and Ripon.

• Costs go up again for A629 Steeton-Silsden pedestrian bridge project

  A long-planned scheme to link Steeton and Silsden by creating a pedestrian crossing over a busy road will have to be delivered in phases, as it is now expected to cost over £24 million.

• Skipton named among best places to live in the UK in 2025

  Skipton has been named among the best places to live in the UK in 2025.

• Run Bolton Abbey returns this autumn for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice

  The popular autumn trail-running event, Run Bolton Abbey, is set to return on Sunday 10 November raising vital funds for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.

• Hospital is credited for their high standards of anesthetic care

  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to announce that its Anaesthetic team have secured credit from the Royal College of Anaesthesia (RCoA) in recognition of their commitment to patient safety and excellence of care.

• Local MP champions project to improve emergency preparedness

  Sir Julian Smith, Conservative MP of Skipton and Ripon is backing the 'Yorkshire Ready Together' project which aims to strengthen the preparation of the emergency services.