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Sir Julian Smith MP has responded to the latest claimant count figures released by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which show that the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits in the constituency remains significantly below the national average.

The highly anticipated Skipton Business Awards 2025 are set to return, shining a spotlight on the outstanding achievements of businesses of Skipton.

News that a new pedestrian bridge has finally been given funding has been welcomed after many “frustrating” years of little progress.

Skipton Town Council have this year taken over the organising of the annual Skipton Gala, which is taking place this Saturday, 14 June.

The two Rotary Clubs in Skipton are joining forces to ensure the future of the The Great Skipton Santa Fun Run.

Staff members and volunteers from across Airedale NHS Foundation Trust and AGH Solutions were honoured at a special event last week held in Ilkley.

The popular Joyful Deli bar and restaurant near Addingham says it is closed until further notice after a major fire in the early hours of Monday.

Thrill-seekers from all over Yorkshire are invited to take on a high-speed zip wire challenge over Ilkley Moor this summer to raise vital funds for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope.  

The new Airedale Hospital could be among the most modern hospitals in the country after it was revealed patients in the new hospital are set to benefit from their own ensuite bedrooms.

Yorkshire Water has thanked customers for their water saving efforts in recent weeks, which has helped to reduce overall demand in the region.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information after a car was reported stolen from the Skipton area.

Two firefighters have raised a whopping £8,000 as part of an epic 420-mile running challenge.

A passionate team of care professionals haves successfully taken on the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge raising over £1,000 for Dementia Adventure.

Yesterday (1st June) was the annual Skipton Car Show, showcasing luxury and classic cars.

Sir Julian Smith MP has welcomed the launch of the first-ever North Yorkshire Business Week.

Settle Victoria Hall Beer Festival will return for another year this August.

Skipton Business Improvement District (BID) has announced the success of their application to the High Streets Fund.

Three new programmes designed to tackle skills shortages will “break down barriers to learning”, according to York and North Yorkshire mayor David Skaith.

New data has revealed that North Yorkshire Council has received over £1.1million from residential parking permits since 2020.

Skipton Pride is set to return bigger and better than ever for 2025 - and new funding means it will be free for everyone.

Police have issued a CCTV image of a woman they'd like to speak to following a shop theft in Skipton.

Robbie Moore MP, joined the Keighley Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets for the fifth monthly Spellman Care Veterans Cafe this week at Steeton Court Nursing Home.

An Audience with Ilkley author Mandy Sutter will launch the 2025 Addingham Open Gardens in June.

Cheryl Szulhan and Darren Midgley recently took on the 127-mile cycle along the Leeds – Liverpool canal stretch in memory of their youngest son ‘Baby Jack Jack’ who passed away on Boxing Day 2022 at just 16 months old. 

Broughton Sanctuary has been announced as the winner of a business competition with a prize of £21,000 worth of digital marketing support.

Businesses in North Yorkshire are being asked to sell their stock as a national ban on single use vapes comes into force this weekend.

Residents and families affected by dementia are being offered support from their local library with the launch of a scheme aimed at unlocking memories.

Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a damage-only collision in Gargrave.

The welcome rainfall in Yorkshire over the weekend was not enough to see reservoir levels increase across the region. 

For Skipton Pride this year, The Skipton Hotel will collaborate with Skipton Pride to host a fundraising Pride dinner at their venue.

Councillors are set to approve the allocation of funds for a pedestrian bridge linking Steeton and Silsden next week.

Julian Smith is encouraging people of Skipton to nominate social workers for an awards ceremony in October.

North Yorkshire Council has been accused of a ‘cynical ploy’ after notifying parents they will not get free school transport for their child the afternoon before a Bank Holiday Weekend and ahead of the half-term school holiday.

Police have issued CCTV images of two men they would like to speak to following an assault.

Application to trade at the Skipton Sheep Day are open which celebrates the heritage of Skipton.