:format(jpeg):mode_rgb():quality(90)/discogs-images/R-903376-1427087417-8866.jpeg.jpg)
Local news
-
Yarndale Announces 2026 Workshop Programme in SkiptonYarndale, the annual festival of yarn and woolly creativity, has announced its 2026 workshop programme.
-
Skipton children’s charity marks 15 years supporting 6,000 vulnerable childrenSkipton based, The Principle Trust Children's Charity, is proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary, having officially raised over £2,262,000 to provide free, life-changing respite breaks for almost 6,000 vulnerable children and families across Yorkshire.
-
Vehicle broken into in SilsdenA White 24 plate Toyota Proace van was broken into at the roadside on Dene Grove between 10pm on 29th and 6am on 30th June.
-
Emergency services stage major training exercise near SkiptonBlue lights and sirens heard as police, fire and ambulance crews joined forces for a major training exercise near Skipton earlier this week.
Upcoming local events
-
History Wardrobe Presents: Ladies of Leisure
Do you fancy a spot of Regency cricket? Or is lolling on the sofa more your thing?
at Skipton Town Hall -
A Taste of Japan
Join us for an unforgettable evening as we celebrate the rich flavours, artistry, and tradition of Japanese cuisine.
at Elsworth At The Mill -
Skipton Comedy Live: The Edinburgh '26 Previews (July) - Vince Atta & Sandro Ford
Get ready for a night of non-stop laughter at Skipton Comedy Live!
at Skipton Town Hall -
National news
-
PM tells forced adoption survivors shame is ours as he makes formal apologyThe forced adoption of babies from unmarried mothers in the decades after the Second World War has been branded a “stain on our history” by Sir Keir Starmer as he made a long-awaited state apology for the historical practice.
-
Defence funding plan faces fresh scrutiny over where cuts will be madeSir Keir Starmer’s plan to boost defence spending by £15 billion is facing fresh scrutiny, after Downing Street was unable to say where exactly the cuts required to pay for it will come from.
-
Mothers and children to finally hear Government say sorry for forced adoptionsSurvivors of historical forced adoption are to get the state apology they have spent decades campaigning for when Sir Keir Starmer says sorry in Parliament.
-
Late Youri Tielemans penalty completes remarkable Belgium win against SenegalYouri Tielemans saved Belgium’s World Cup hopes by converting a contentious penalty in added time at the end of extra time to win 3-2 having scored an 89th-minute equaliser to keep the tie alive against Senegal
Schedule
-
Your Skipton Radio6:00pm - 6:30am
-
Alex Cann6:30am - 10:00am
with Duchy College
-
Stuart Clarkson10:00am - 2:00pm
Daytimes with Bizzie Lizzie's
-
Nick Babb2:00pm - 6:00pm
Drivetime with Thornton Hall Country Park
Your Skipton apps
Find us on social media
Listen, message, like, follow and share!
Today's weather
-
SkiptonLight rain shower
High: 17°C | Low: 11°C