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• Skipton MP meets North Yorkshire Police Chief Constable to discuss policing priorities

  Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has met with North Yorkshire Police Chief Constable Tim Forber to discuss policing priorities and the challenges facing communities across the county.

• Boutique Olé in Silsden closes its doors

  An independent boutique in Silsden is preparing to close after clearing much of its shop stock and fittings.

• Glistenbury Festival to return to Glusburn this August in support of hospice charity 

  A popular charity music festival is set to return to Glusburn this summer, bringing together live entertainment, family activities and fundraising for a local cause.

• Skipton Cricket Club aims for Dubai tournament this November

  Skipton Cricket Club is hoping to take one of its senior teams to an international tournament in Dubai later this year.

• Silsden Town Hall seeks new trustees to help shape its future

  Silsden Town Hall is looking to expand its board of trustees as it continues its work supporting the local community and planning for the future.

• Skipton Golf Club launches new initiative to encourage more women into the sport

  Skipton Golf Club has been selected as a pilot club for a new England Golf initiative designed to encourage more women under the age of 50 to take up golf.

• Official date revealed for Skipton Christmas Market

  The dates have been revealed for this year's Skipton Christmas Market.

• Local Farm celebrates 40 years with Yorkshire Air Ambulance partnership

  St Helen's Farm, just outside Gargrave is marking its 40th anniversary by launching a new partnership with Yorkshire Air Ambulance that could raise up to £30,000 for the charity.

• Skipton Pride release full lineup for event in August

  Organisers of Skipton Pride have unveiled the full entertainment line-up for this year's event, which takes place on Saturday 8th August.

• Bin fires prompt call for public to dispose of batteries responsibly

  Residents are being reminded not to place batteries or unwanted electrical items containing batteries in their household waste or recycling bins to help to prevent fires.

• Skipton Sport & Community Day to return this August

  The free community event celebrating sport, local organisations and family activities is set to return to Skipton later this summer.

• Traffic to use new A59 Kex Gill route for first time today

  Drivers travelling between Harrogate and Skipton will begin using part of the new A59 Kex Gill route from today (Wednesday)

• Man is jailed following brutal attack in Skipton

  A man has been jailed for 12 years after a road rage attack near Skipton left an elderly driver with life-changing injuries.

• Everything you need to know: Skipton Live

  Skipton Live is a new music festival happening this August - read our handy guide to everything going on!

• New award launched to find Yorkshire's best pub

  A new award recognising Yorkshire's best pub has been introduced as part of the 2026 Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards.

• Skipton is 'the place to buy', says housebuilder

  A housebuilder says strong sales at one of its Skipton developments reflect the town's continued popularity with homebuyers.

• New 20mph zones near Skipton set to be agreed despite objections

  Plans to lower the speed limit to 20mph in two North Yorkshire villagers  are set to be approved despite objections from some residents.

• New family-friendly walking tour promises a 'stinkin'' summer in Skipton

  A brand new family-friendly walking tour is launching in Skipton this summer, taking visitors on a humorous journey through the town's smelliest corners.

• Repair café back in Skipton this weekend

  A free community repair café is returning to Skipton this weekend.

• Parking warning issued after Burnsall car park closes

  Burnsall visitors are being urged to plan ahead after the closure of a major parking field left parking in the village extremely limited.