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Skipton featured on BBC's new Rise and Shine segment
The BBC have recently introduced a new Rise and Shine segment and Skipton made a feature this morning.
Award winning bar in Skipton closed for renovations
Nightshade Cocktail bar in Skipton, shut in the New year for renovations.
Temporary CCTV trial at Skipton Bus Station reports positive outcomes
Partner organisations involved in Skipton’s Community Safety Working Group have reported positive outcomes following a temporary CCTV trial at Skipton Bus Station.
Feasibility study to look at replacing or rebuilding Skipton bridge
A feasibility study is being planned on whether to replace or rebuild a narrow bridge to improve access to potential new housing sites.

New Year Open Choir Rehearsal
Free morning event singing with Skipton Choral Society at Christ Church, Skipton.
10 Jan 2026 at Christ Church
Brew and Biccie with Craven Disability Forum
Join the team from Craven Disability Forum for a coffee and a Biccie at Morrisons Café Skipton is on Tuesday 20th January 2026 10:30-12:0
20 Jan 2026 at Morrisons
Jim Smith: Prime Cuts
Jim Smith is one of Scotland’s most beloved farming comedians, bringing his unique blend of rural humour and sharp storytelling to audiences across the country.
23 Jan 2026 at Skipton Town Hall
Skipton Music Presents: Londinium Consort
Londinium Consort, an emerging London-based ensemble of former conservatoire students, explores the intersection of old and new music.
27 Jan 2026 at Skipton Town Hall

Love Island villa evacuated and filming postponed due to wildfires
The Love Island: All Stars villa has been evacuated with filming postponed due to “ongoing wildfires”, ITV has said.
Protester climbs onto Iranian embassy balcony
A protester has climbed onto the balcony of the Iranian embassy in central London.
Government urged to make nutrition labels on front of food packaging mandatory
Nutrition labels on the front of food packaging should be made mandatory in the UK, according to a consumer champion.
Magical non league Macclesfield dump holders Crystal Palace out of the FA Cup
Non-league Macclesfield pulled off one of the biggest-ever FA Cup upsets as they knocked out holders Crystal Palace in a remarkable 2-1 win at the third-round stage.