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Skipton firefighters help with tractor fire in Dales
Crews from Skipton supported North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service colleagues tackling a fire near Bentham this week.
More than £2.5million lost to 'romance fraud' last year
Cruel 'romance fraudsters' cost victims in North Yorkshire and York more than £2.5million last year, according to new figures.
Local estate agent takes on 20 mile walk for children's charity
This weekend Tramner White Estate Agent will take on a 20-mile walk starting at Bolton Abbey for The Principle Trust Children's Charity.
Local house prices buck the UK trend with modest increase
The average asking price of a UK property has dropped by 0.3%, but according to a Skipton estate agent and Rightmove, the local housing market has bucked the trend.

Addingham Open Gardens
Join us for a special weekend of gardening, art, and music as the Addingham Open Gardens charity event returns on Saturday 21st and Sunday 22nd June 2025
21 Jun 2025
The Tale of the Loneliest Whale
Whale sings his heart out into the ocean blue. But nobody will join his song.
21 Jun 2025 at Skipton Town Hall
The Tale of the Loneliest Whale
Whale sings his heart out into the ocean blue. But nobody will join his song.
21 Jun 2025 at Skipton Town Hall
Solstice Saunter 2025
Join us for the five-mile Solstice Saunter 2025 at the beautiful Bolton Abbey Estate on the longest day of the year and help raise vital funds for Sue Ryder.
21 Jun 2025 at Bolton Abbey

Israel Iran war stretches into a second week without diplomatic breakthrough
Hours of talks aimed at de-escalating fighting between Israel and Iran failed to produce a diplomatic breakthrough as the war entered its second week with a fresh round of strikes between the two adversaries.
Mike Lynchs superyacht seen on the surface for the first time since it sank
Water is being pumped from Mike Lynch’s superyacht as it was seen upright on the surface for the first time since it sank off the coast of Sicily.
Weight loss pill shows promise in new trial
A new weight loss medication, which can be offered by injection or tablet, can help patients lose a significant amount weight, studies suggest.
US tariffs and blowing the budget among cost concerns for holidaymakers
Two-thirds (66%) of people are planning a holiday abroad this year, a report has found.