Running With The Night
Thousands of streetlights are set to be upgraded across North Yorkshire.
The upgrade is to save about £300,000 in annual energy costs, help the environment and protect the dark skies.
North Yorkshire Council is set to replace about 4,500 streetlights with LED technology, as well as updating columns and brackets.
Much of the lighting due to be upgraded will be beyond repair in the next five years due to changes in EU legislation that have made numerous lamp types obsolete.
Skipton Andy's Man Club to host 'Walk and Talk'
The Andy's Man Club branch in Skipton will change it's usual Monday session next week to host a 'Walk and Talk'.
High majority of families secure first choice primary school
Ninety-five per cent of families of primary age children in North Yorkshire have secured their first choice of school.
Skipton to host first ever colour run this summer
On Sunday 6th July, The Skipton Academy will host a Colour Run in support of the Skipton Academy PTA and Friends.
Local choir collects over 600 Easter eggs for good causes
A local choir group has collected 644 Easter eggs for a number of good causes.
Council chiefs agree record £2.5m investment in car parks
Council chiefs have agreed a record investment of almost £2.5m in North Yorkshire’s car parks.
Woman to take on London Marathon for late sister from Skipton
Jill Dobson aged 49 will be taking on the London Marathon in memory of her sister Kate.
Guardian names Skipton Castle Woods one of the best UK woodlands
In a recent article, The Guardian online named the top 10 best UK Woolands.
Changes to Easter bus services
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.
Youtube star visits Skipton fish and chip shop
Danny Malin, known for his YouTube channel 'Rate my takeaway', has filmed a new video outside Bizzie's Lizzie's in Skipton.
Police appeal following a series of burglaries in Skipton
Over the weekend, two alcohol related properties were broken into.
Local MP shows support for World Parkinson's Day
Skipton and Ripon MP, Sir Julian Smith, has shown his support for World Parkinson's Day on April 11, 2025.
Skipton refuse workers to move to four-day week
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.
Village music festival chooses local hospital charity to support for second year
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 to protest at key meeting on home-to-school protest
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.
Local MP shares speech on home affordability in Skipton and Ripon
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 Neonatal Sister recognised at national awards
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.
Skipton Cycling Club will include new sessions with qualified British cyclist
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.
Police look for wanted man with connections to Skipton
Jamie Halford, aged 32, is wanted on recall to prison for breaching his license conditions.
£2.5million investment to make parking 'easier than ever'
North Yorkshire Council is aiming to make parking in the county "easier than ever" following a £2.5million investment.
Police help fraud victims recover over £1million
Over £1million has been refunded to victims of fraud in the county thanks to North Yorkshire Police’s Financial Abuse Safeguarding Officer.
