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Residents and businesses are being urged to be wary of rogue traders who may target properties in the aftermath of damage caused by Storm Éowyn.
North Yorkshire Council’s trading standards officers are advising householders and business owners not to agree to work from roofers and other tradespeople who knock on their doors uninvited.
Anybody looking for a tradesperson is encouraged to take recommendations from friends or family and source at least three quotes to compare.
Spellman care homes to launch collection for women affected by domestic abuse
Spellman Care will launch the collection in their four care homes including Skipton and Silsden.
Skipton Beer Festival to take place this month
The 17th annual Skipton Beer Festival is returning to Skipton Town Hall this month.
Police appeal after indecent exposure incident near Skipton
Police are appealing for information about an incident of indecent exposure that occurred at Bolton Abbey.
New trustees join Skipton's Children Charity
A Skipton children’s charity is supporting more of the region’s disadvantaged children by appointing a new trustee.
Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival heads to Skipton
The Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival, the UK's largest ticketed food festival, will take place in Skipton later this year.
Register today for the Solstice Saunter for Sue Ryder
Organisers of the 9th five-mile Solstice Saunter are inviting people to join them at the beautiful Bolton Abbey Estate on the longest day of the year, 21st June, and help raise vital funds for Sue Ryder.
Councillors agree to spend an extra £11.7m to "end Kex Gill misery"
Senior North Yorkshire councillors say they have no choice but to spend an extra £11.7m to “end the misery of Kex Gill once and for all”.
Car damaged in supermarket car park in Skipton
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in the Tesco car park at Skipton.
Sutton-in-Craven man to hike 100km for hospice charity in memory of his mum
Alex Towler, 41, from Sutton-in-Craven, is preparing to take on the 100km Lake District Ultra Challenge this June.
New cafe/bar group to open in Skipton this week
The West Country based cafe/bar group will open their Ovino Lounge in Skipton on Wednesday 14th May.
Glusburn to host 'Bonker's Bingo event at community centre
Bingo That's Bonker is coming to Glusburn this June to the community and arts centre.
10 year old sells sweets in Hotel in Skipton to raise money for hospice charity
10-year-old Elliot will be selling sweets in the Coach House Hotel to raise money for a hospice charity.
MP receives response from Arla Foods regarding Settle Creamery
Julian Smith KCB CBE MP has received a response from Arla Foods regarding the future of the Settle creamery, following his persistent efforts to secure a positive outcome for the local community and workers affected by the proposed closure.
Council accused of “appalling communication” over bus pass introduction
Parents and opposition councillors have hit out at a council’s “appalling communication” over the introduction of new school bus passes following a change in policy.
Skipton Bid reintroduces street cleaning in Skipton
On Tuesday, Skipton BID reintroduced their street cleaning scheme.
Exhibition at Skipton Town Hall holds WW2 posters
An exhibition is being held at Skipton Town Hall to explore the power of design in shaping public perception and fuelling the war effort.
12-hour charity CPR-a-thon returns to Skipton this September
Airedale Hospital and Community Charity are set to host their second continuous CPR-a-thon even in Skipton on Saturday 27 September to raise funds for the Emergency Department Appeal.
Local farming charity to focus on farmer's confidence and wellbeing
Farming charity, the Yorkshire Agricultural Society will be looking at the support it provides to the farming community, following concerns about business confidence and wellbeing raised by its members.
New wedding venue opens near Bolton Abbey
A brand new wedding venue is set to open near Bolton Abbey this month.
Skipton MP welcomes new homes to Skipton
Sir Julian Smith MP has welcomed the announcement that North Yorkshire Council will be adding the first new council homes to Skipton in decades.
