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• Council receives update on Airedale Hospital rebuild

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

• Skipton to hold a tug of war event this summer

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

• Town council commemorates VE Day with day of celebrations

  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.

• Police appeal after cosmetics worth £500,000 stolen in Skipton

  Police are appealing for information and footage after a business was burgled on the Airedale Business Centre in Skipton.

• New gym to be built for Craven Gymnastics Club

  Craven Gymnastics Club have announced that their new home is being built in the Sandylands Sports Centre.

• Wider ban on heather burning 'risks catastrophic wildfires'

  A wider ban on heather burning on England's moorlands would put lives at risk from catastrophic wildfires, landowners in the region have warned.

• Runner takes on London Marathon for Sue Ryder in memory of her sister

  Jill Dobson, 49, is preparing the run the TCS London Marathon on 27 April in memory of her sister, Kate, in hope that the crucial funds raised will mean more people can access Sue Ryder’s palliative care and bereavement services.  

• Local MP visits Surgery after talks of expansion

  On Friday 28th March, Local MP Julian Smith visited a Surgery in Skipton to discuss plans for an expansion.

• Free charging stations in hospital keep community connected

  In 2022, Airedale Hospital and Community Charity were the beneficiaries of a grant from NHS Charities Together for two ChargeBoxFAST charging stations, each costing £12,000 that provide free charging for all mobile devices. 

• Over 25 local businesses rally to support hospital’s Outdoor Market

  Airedale Hospital and Community Charity’s Spring Market is set to be a showcase of fantastic local businesses this April whilst raising funds for their Emergency Department Appeal. 

• Man wanted in connection with Skipton Burglary

  Police would like to question a 35 year old man from Leeds for his connection to a recent burglary in Skipton.

• Hotel in Skipton take on Trek26 to raise money for Alzheimers

  Herriots Hotel in Skipton are set to take on the Trek26 to raise money for Alzheimer's Society.

• Craven car park prices to increase once again

  For a second year in a row, car park prices in the Craven area are set to increase.

• Appeal following collision near Malham

  Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a road traffic collision near Malham.

• Robertshaw's Farm Shop officially opens on Gargrave Road

  Robertshaw's Farm Shop has officially opened its doors on Gargrave Road in Skipton.

• Council leader dismisses call for new system to run authority

  The leader of North Yorkshire Council has dismissed a call to change the way decisions are made at the authority.

• No further action will be taken against councillor who missed meetings

  Members of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (YDNPA) have agreed that Councillor Simon Myers should not face any repercussions for non-attendance.

• Skipton's Gala Queen is picked for 2025

  Skipton Gala have announced via facebook this year's Skipton Gala Queen following the selection evening that took place.

• Sports shop holds bowling competition for Skipton businesses

  On Monday 24th March, local businesses in Skipton came together for a night of bowling organised by Discount Sports Skipton.

• Police patrol areas in Craven following quad bike thefts

  North Yorkshire Police have been visiting Craven's more remote communities and talking to residents as part of their response to quad bike thefts.