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Residents and businesses are being urged to be wary of rogue traders who may target properties in the aftermath of damage caused by Storm Éowyn.
North Yorkshire Council’s trading standards officers are advising householders and business owners not to agree to work from roofers and other tradespeople who knock on their doors uninvited.
Anybody looking for a tradesperson is encouraged to take recommendations from friends or family and source at least three quotes to compare.
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.
Smiley/sad face speed signs set to remain banned in North Yorkshire
Road signs which display a driver’s speed alongside a smiley or sad face could continue to be banned from North Yorkshire’s roads despite pleas from communities to allow their use.
Repair café returns to Skipton next weekend
A community repair café is returning to Skipton next weekend, giving residents the chance to fix broken household items for free.
No motorists turned away from Skipton waste centres due to rule change
No motorists have been turned away from North Yorkshire’s household waste centres following the introduction of a rule change, councillors have been told amid ongoing fears about fly-tipping.
Mayor urged to "come to the table" to discuss road repair funding
North Yorkshire councillors have urged the region’s mayor to "come to the table" to discuss their authority's allocation of road repair funding.
Children are taking over the Leeds station tannoy this weekend – here's why
Visitors to Leeds train station will notice something a little different this weekend, as children from Martin House Children's Hospice take over the tannoy.
Campaign opposing wind farm on edge of Yorkshire Dales gathers pace
Public consultations are now underway for a major campaign opposing plans for a wind farm on the edge of the Yorkshire Dales.
Skipton based charity appoints new patron
The The Principle Trust Children’s Charity have appointed a new patron of the charity.
New strategy to address decline of nature across North Yorkshire
A major new strategy has been launched to help to address the decline of nature across North Yorkshire and York.
Council-run Brierley Homes set to report £7.5m loss
Taxpayers may not get money their back from North Yorkshire Council’s loss-making house building company, opposition leaders have warned as details of a £7.5m annual deficit are revealed.
Yorkshire residents needed for new series of Location, Location, Location
Channel 4's primetime property programme 'Location, Location, Location' is looking for house hunters from across Yorkshire for its new series.
Registration opens for Great Santa Fun Run
Registration for the annual Great Santa Fun Run in Skipton opens today.
Tickets go on sale for this year's Silsden Proms on the Farm
Tickets have now gone on sale for this year’s Silsden Proms on the Farm, with organisers promising another memorable evening of live music, community spirit and charity fundraising.
Council's "patch up" approach to filling potholes criticised
A "patch up" approach to filling potholes could be costing North Yorkshire Council money in the long run, councillors claim.
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