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• Study reveals Leeds Bradford among worst airports for cancellations

  A new study has revealed Leeds Bradford Airport is among the airports most likely to cancel flights this summer.

• Toasting the Tastes of Yorkshire - Elsworth at The Mill are championing local suppliers

  A Skipton husband and wife duo have combined their experience to create the most unique, versatile, and beautiful events space in Skipton - Elsworth at The Mill.

• Police warn motorists to expect static drink and drug 'stop checks'

  North Yorkshire Police (NYP) has warned Craven motorists they should expect to see static ‘drink and drugs’ stop checks when travelling in July.

• Postal voters urged to make their vote count in General Election

  Postal voters in Skipton have been assured that they still have time to cast their vote for this week’s General Election. 

• All change at the Rotary Club of Skipton Craven

  Rotarian Keith Drummond-Brassington has replaced Colin Hargreaves as the President of the Rotary Club of Skipton Craven, the 37th President of the Club since its inauguration in 1988.  This is his second stint as President, having previously taken on the role in 1997.

• Free Family Fun Days this summer in Skipton

  Skipton Town Council will be holding free Family Fun Days again this summer.

• Get ready to flock to Skipton as Sheep Day returns on Sunday

  Skipton’s popular and long-standing heritage event returns to the High Street and Canal Basin on Sunday 30th June. 

• Insects invited to check-in at new ‘bug hotel’ at North Yorkshire station

  Students from Gargrave Primary School have helped create a ‘bug hotel’ for insects at their local railway station.

• Ilkley resident sponsors Sue Ryder Nurse preparing to ‘Zip the Cow’

  Next month hundreds of daredevils will take to the sky for Sue Ryder’s Zip the Cow – and 83-year-old David has shared why he is supporting the popular event after his wife was cared for at Manorlands hospice.

• Supporters names to be displayed on Skipton Community Sports Hub Honours Board

  The team delivering the new Skipton Community Sports Hub has revealed that part of its final fundraising push will be a Founder’s Honours Board, which will see those who donate have their names permanently displayed in the new 3,500 sq. ft. building. 

• Disappointment as Craven receives a fraction of £130,000 council fund

  Last year groups in Craven received just £2,000 of a £130,000 council fund aimed at supporting grass-roots community projects in North Yorkshire.

• Hospital workers celebrated at Pride of Airedale awards

  Staff and volunteers at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and AGH Solutions have been recognised for their hard work and dedication.

• Popular Harrogate bus link to Skipton restored

  The popular Saturday bus service between Harrogate and Skipton will be running again from this weekend, following the reopening of the A59 at Kex Gill.

• Reopening date for A59 at Kex Gill confirmed

  One of the main routes in the North of England which has been closed due to a landslip is to reopen this weekend following an extensive repair scheme.

• Work starts on replacing Bolton Abbey's stepping stones

  Work has started to replace all 14 stepping stones in the River Wharfe at Bolton Abbey.

• A59 at Kex Gill set to reopen this week

  The A59 at Kex Gill is set to reopen this week after nearly five months.

• Skipton Town Hall unveils Emerging Artists exhibition

  Skipton Town Hall is thrilled to announce its summer showcase exhibition, Yorkshire’s Emerging Artists, opens this weekend.

• Narrow Boat to host beer festival

  The Narrow Boat in Skipton is celebrating its first anniversary as part of Kirkstall Brewery, with a free-to-attend Beer Festival held at the pub on 29th and 30th June.