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North Yorkshire fire chiefs say “enormous progress” has been made on staffing issues following criticism from inspectors.

In a recent study by Insurance company, Tempcover, Skipton was named in the top 10 for worst areas for penalised drivers.

27-year-old James Reynoldson is wanted in connection with a commercial burglary that occurred in Skipton earlier this month.

Replacing Bella Boutique, the new Skipton Deli will open tomorrow at 10am.

MP Julian Smith is encouraging young writers aged 7-11 from across Skipton and Ripon to showcase their storytelling skills and creativity following the opening of the Children's Story Competition 2025.

Primetime property programme Location, Location, Location is looking for house hunters in Yorkshire to take part in it’s 25th anniversary series.

The Andy's Man Club branch in Skipton will change it's usual Monday session next week to host a 'Walk and Talk'.

Ninety-five per cent of families of primary age children in North Yorkshire have secured their first choice of school.

On Sunday 6th July, The Skipton Academy will host a Colour Run in support of the Skipton Academy PTA and Friends.

A local choir group has collected 644 Easter eggs for a number of good causes. 

Council chiefs have agreed a record investment of almost £2.5m in North Yorkshire’s car parks.

Jill Dobson aged 49 will be taking on the London Marathon in memory of her sister Kate.

In a recent article, The Guardian online named the top 10 best UK Woolands.

There will be changes to some local bus services over the Easter weekend, including the start of summer season DalesBus services into the Yorkshire Dales National Park on Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays.

Over the weekend, two alcohol related properties were broken into.

Skipton and Ripon MP, Sir Julian Smith, has shown his support for World Parkinson's Day on April 11, 2025.

A four-day working week is to be implemented for refuse workers in Skipton and across North Yorkshire as part of a harmonisation of waste services.

ConFest, the Cononley based annual music festival has chosen Airedale Hospital and Community Charity as their charity for 2025 following support given in 2024. 

Campaigners have vowed to protest outside a key meeting on home-to-school transport amid claims parents have been “gagged” from speaking at the event.

Skipton and Ripon MP, Sir Julian Smith KCB CBE, hosted and delivered a speech at Skipton Group's inaugural Parliamentary Reception on "Unlocking the Home Affordability Challenge for First-Time Buyers."

Airedale NHS Foundation Trust Neonatal Sister, Chloe Taylor, has received the RCN Foundation Leathersellers’ Award for Outstanding Achievement in supporting children and young people’s mental health.

To help promote cycling to young people in the Skipton area, Skipton Cycling Club will be running junior coaching sessions with a Qualified British Cycling Coach.

Jamie Halford, aged 32, is wanted on recall to prison for breaching his license conditions.

North Yorkshire Council is aiming to make parking in the county "easier than ever" following a £2.5million investment.

Over £1million has been refunded to victims of fraud in the county thanks to North Yorkshire Police’s Financial Abuse Safeguarding Officer.

North Yorkshire Council is seeking funding for equipment to remove chewing gum from high street pavements.

On Friday 18th April, Skipton Castle will open its doors with the aim of raising money for charity.

Council chiefs have defended plans to spend several hundred thousand pounds replacing signs in council-owned car parks after criticism from opposition leaders.

The Mayor of York and North Yorkshire has welcomed £9.7m in funding to protect communities from flooding.

Leeds Bradford Airport (LBA) has launched two new easyJet services to Palma and Malaga.

Some of Airedale Hospital’s more modern estate could be retained and used by other groups when the facility undergoes a rebuild.

At this year's Skipton Gala, Skipton Town Council will hold a tug of war competition.

On 8th May Skipton will commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day with a series of moving events, paying tribute to those who served and sacrificed during World War II.

Application to trade at the Skipton Sheep Day are open which celebrates the heritage of Skipton.