Who's Hurting Who
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.
New wedding venue opens in Skipton
A brand new wedding venue is set to open in Skipton this May.
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.
Tennis club in Gargrave to host Yorkshire County Tennis match
Craven Lawn Tennis Club based in Gargrave will host a Yorkshire County Tennis match for the first time.
Extra investment for Kex Gill scheme to secure A59’s future
North Yorkshire Council is preparing to safeguard the future of the A59 with an extra £11.7 million of investment in its major Kex Gill realignment project.
First consultation due to start on new North Yorkshire local plan
The first public consultation on the new North Yorkshire local plan is set to start later this month.
Plans for men's mental health taskforce in North Yorkshire
Sports and fitness could be used to improve men's mental health in York and North Yorkshire as its mayor opened up about his struggles following the death of his father.
York and North Yorkshire Mayor marks one year in office
Sitting at his desk after a day of meetings, David Skaith mulls over how he feels about his year as York and North Yorkshire’s mayor.
Skipton primary school helps council to plant trees
Skipton Town Council had the help of a local primary to help plant trees across their estate.
MP warns public to avoid swimming in Swinsty Reservoir
Sir Julian Smith MP is urging constituents and the general public to refrain from swimming in Swinsty Reservoir due to health and safety risks.
Process to begin to find new senior council officer
North Yorkshire Council will begin the process next week to find a replacement for a senior officer who recently announced his departure.
Airedale Hospital and Community Charity to throw grand ball for 30th birthday
Airedale Hospital and Community Charity will hold a ball for its 30th birthday at the East Riddlesden Hall this October.
MP writes to congratulate local butchers on win in Countryside Alliance Awards
Sir Julian Smith, Local MP has written to Drake & Macefield Butchers in Skipton on their recent win at the Countryside Alliance Awards.
Police search for masked men following burglary in Craven
Yesterday morning at around 11:30am between Cononley and Woodside Lane, three men broke into a resident's home.
Investment plans to be drawn up for 32 North Yorkshire towns
Investment plans are set to be drawn up for 32 towns and service centres across North Yorkshire in a bid to provide a strategic approach to regeneration.
New council housing to be built in Skipton
Councillors have authorised the purchase of the first new council housing to be built in a North Yorkshire market town for decades.
Addingham woman with terminal cancer to run Everest Marathon
49 year old Shaunna Burke from Addingham is to run Everest Marathon following terminal cancer diagnosis.
Skipton holds coffee morning to raise money for Cancer Research UK
On 16th April, Skipton Pharmacy on Caroline Square held a coffee morning to raise funds for Cancer Reasearch UK.
Bolton Abbey to launch Family Cycle Zone this May
Adjacent to the car park, Bolton Abbey will re-launch their Family Cycle Zone, offering a safe place for children to cycle.
Police carry out speed checks after reports of 'vehicles going 80mph'
Police have been carrying out speed checks on Bolton Road in Addingham following concerns raised by local residents.
North Yorkshire Police now one of fastest at answering 999 calls
North Yorkshire Police has gone from being one of the slowest forces in the country for answering 999 calls to one of the quickest.
