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Recycling has become easier and more accessible for residents across North Yorkshire as part of a major step forward in unifying the kerbside collection service.

A review of a controversial home-to-school transport policy will not start until next year and will be conducted by council officers rather than an independent body, councillors have been told.

Julian Smith met with Rachael Ogden, co-manager of Shimmering Stars Nursery on Friday.

Continued rainfall across much of Yorkshire over the last week has led to a slight increase in groundwater and reservoir levels for the first time in eight months. 

The leader of North Yorkshire Council has welcomed a decision by the Government not to house single male asylum seekers in one of the county’s hotels.

North Yorkshire Council has announced plans to invest more than £40m to improve and modernise leisure centres across the county.

Craven College will hold its annual graduation ceremony on 19th September at Skipton Town Hall and Holy Trinity Church.

Rudolph’s Run, the illuminated tractor parade, is set to return on Sunday 21st December 2025.

A Bodycare store in Skipton is set to close this week.

Elsworth at The Mill in Skipton is set to host its first Wedding Social next month.

North Yorkshire councillors are due to be briefed this week on a review of the county’s revised home to school travel policy.

A new Teen Netball League is being set up in Skipton.

North Yorkshire Police are running their latest Spiking Intensification Week, taking place from 15 to 21 September 2025.

The Met Office has issued a weather warning with Storm Amy set to hit the area this evening.

Airedale Hospital and Community Charity held its second annual golf day at Branshaw Golf Club in Oakworth on Friday 5th September.

A new children’s attraction called The Hidden Castle is preparing to open on Skipton High Street.

Reservoir levels are continuing to drop despite recent rainfall, according to Yorkshire Water.

The Skipton Hotel is marking its 35th anniversary this October.

The Swan Inn in Carleton will host a fun day this weekend.

Craven Wildlife Rescue has announced that it is seeking three new Trustees as part of its plans for future growth and development.

Silsden’s Thursday Club is celebrating its fourth birthday today.

Skipton Town Council is inviting local performers to take part in the Christmas Lights Switch-On event.

New £3.2m accommodation has been officially opened at Bewerley Park as part of a major investment to modernise the outdoor centre which was feared to be at risk of closure.

A review of North Yorkshire Council’s loss-making house-building business has concluded that there is no need to close the company — with a further £2m loan being proposed to keep the company trading.

A milestone has been reached on the most ambitious highways project ever undertaken by North Yorkshire Council, ensuring the opening date remains on track.

Airedale Hospital and Community Charity has launched a fundraising campaign to provide specialist palliative care recliner chairs for hospital wards.

PureGym first announced its arrival in Skipton earlier this year.

North Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service attended an incident in Skipton following reports of falling stonework from a building.

Councillors are set to consider changing the maximum charges for taking a taxi in North Yorkshire to ensure they are fair to customers and drivers.

Your Media Group has announced the appointment of Adam Daniel as its new Managing Director following his acquisition of the majority shareholding in the business.

After more than two decades away, the Addingham Village Quiz returned to a packed Memorial Hall on Saturday night, with local pub team The Swan crowned champions of the 2025 edition.

Three enthusiastic candidates are being sought to help improve policing and fire and rescue services across North Yorkshire.

Organisers of Silsden Proms on the Farm have presented a cheque for £3,000 to Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice following the success of this summer’s community music event.

Yorkshire Water will start work on a project in Addingham today, Monday 8 September, on Low Mill Lane to protect the river Wharfe and improve how it manages stormwater.

YouTube star Danny Malin is stepping away from online food review series 'Rate My Takeaway' due to health concerns and 'challenges behind the scenes.'

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system today, Sunday 7 September 2025 at 3pm.

North Yorkshire council chiefs are drawing up plans to deal with the increasing number of primary school pupils permanently excluded from school.

Nearly one third of the 188 homes being built by Bellway in Skipton are now occupied.

White House Farm on the Bolton Abbey Estate has been listed for Let for the first time in a generation.

National Know Your Numbers Week, running from 8th to 14th September, is an initiative by Blood Pressure UK.

Thornton Hall Country Park near Skipton will host Thornton Rocks this weekend, bringing a line-up of well-known performers to the Yorkshire Dales.

ConFest music festival, held at the Riverside campsite in Cononley, celebrated its fifth year with record attendance and fundraising success.

Pitra Waterfront is set to launch in Skipton soon.

Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith is encouraging local people to take part in a government consultation on plans to ban the sale of high-caffeine energy drinks to under-16s.

The annual Skipton Snapshot Festival, due to take place on Sunday 21st September along Skipton High Street, has been cancelled this year.

The Stock Room, will be opening for the first time this Friday with a range of second hand clothing items.

People with cancer in Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven will now have access to Active Together, a cancer exercise treatment service.

Father Christmas will return to Bolton Abbey this winter, with events scheduled for November and December.

Owners Julia and Steve have announced their departure via Facebook.

A review of public toilets in North Yorkshire could see some conveniences closed and others given an upgrade.

Your Media Group has confirmed the appointment of two new directors as part of a management restructure.

An avid young reader has visited every library in North Yorkshire to share her love of books over the school summer holidays. 

Last Sunday, Skipton Town Council hosted a free sporting day for families to keep active.

Former England Women's football player, Jill Scott, backed Skipton Ladies FC.

Opposition councillors have called on North Yorkshire Council to suspend the implementation of its controversial home-to-school policy change.

Airedale Hospital and Community Charity are set to host their second CPR-a-thon event at Morrisons Skipton on Saturday 27 September to raise funds for their Emergency Department Appeal. 

A retrospective application to keep 15 advertising signs on a Green Belt site in Silsden has been refused by Bradford Council.

Airedale hospital workers have voted to strike in anger at two-tier workforce structure.

A Preston man has been sentenced for animal cruelty and poaching offences after being caught with a live rabbit trapped in a net in the back of his van.

Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s hit TV series Yorkshire Air 999 has been named among the finalists at this year’s Royal Television Society Yorkshire Awards.

Paul Crabtree has been appointed as the new Neighbourhood Policing Inspector for Craven

The charity cricket match took place between Addingham Village Social Club (AVSC) and Ilkley Bowling Club (IBC) on Sunday, 17 August 2025 at Addingham Cricket Club on Ilkley Road.

The Glusburn and Cross Hills Beer Festival is back this October for another year and here is everything you need to know about this year's festival.

The charity football match hosted at Skipton Town AFC’s MJL Stadium on Sunday, 24 August, has raised a final total £7,000 for Andy’s Man Club.

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