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Opposition councillors have criticised a rise in parking fees set to cost North Yorkshire motorists more than £3.5m a year in extra charges.

Parking charges across North Yorkshire, including in Skipton and Harrogate, could change from April if new proposals are approved.

The announcement was made on 13th February by the chairman of North Yorkshire Council, Councillor George Jabbour, during a full council meeting in Northallerton. 

The Principal Trust Children’s Charity has thanked staff at Skipton Building Society and Brougham Street Community Nursery School.

Embsay with Eastby Pre-school Playgroup is preparing to hold its annual Easter Egg Hunt later this month.

The Red Lion shut its doors in January for refurbishment.

'All options' remain on the table in discussions over the future of a popular North Yorkshire water park.

A senior North Yorkshire councillor has stressed that his authority would have no say on whether a visitor levy was introduced in York and North Yorkshire as the region’s mayor sets out the next steps for the proposal.

Skipton Artisan Market is set to return to the town next month, with traders due back at the Canal Basin at the start of March.

Families in Skipton will be able to access free breakfasts for children during school holidays as part of a nationwide initiative launched by Morrisons in partnership with Kellogg’s.

New figures released by the Office for National Statistics show the number of people claiming unemployment-related benefits in the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

Schools and community groups in Skipton are being encouraged to apply for funding through Tesco’s community grant scheme.

Following from the recent release of Emerald Fennell's 'Wuthering Heights' film, buses are reminding locals of routes to where it all started.

The estate agents branch in Skipton shared their act of kindness for the day.

Senior North Yorkshire councillors have denied claims that an opposition member was removed as chair of an influential committee due to her questioning of a controversial policy change on home-to-school transport.

Councillors have agreed to provide £150,000 to Citizens Advice in North Yorkshire to reduce winter deaths and help vulnerable people stay warm in cold weather.

The Craven Heifer Inn in Skipton has officially reopened and is now taking bookings for overnight stays.

A range of free activities is taking place in Skipton during the February half-term, with events on offer for families at Skipton Library.

Olive and Green in Silsden have been nominated for the award following their recent success.

A Pateley Bridge woman has bagged £1,000 directly into her bank account - just for smiling.

A Shania Twain tribute night will be held to raise money for the pride event.

​North Yorkshire Council chiefs say they would rather not increase council tax by the maximum allowed — but they don't live "in a world of unicorns and rainbows".

A clothing swap evening is set to take place in Skipton next month.

Pupils and teachers from Glusburn Community Primary School visited Parliament on 28th January as part of a trip to London.

Channel 4 is appealing for people in Yorkshire to take part in the next series of The Dog House.

Thornton Hall Country Park shared their recent win at the Lancashire Tourism Awards Award 2026.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following an assault.

Skipton Brewing Company has joined the beer scene.

Spellman Care, with homes in the Skipton area has been nominated for Independent Business of the Year at the 2026 Yorkshire Choice Awards.

Bollywood Cottage in Gargrave recently bagged the prize at the Nation's Curry Awards.

The maintenance team on the Bolton Abbey Estate have warned walkers that Cavendish Bridge, outside the Cavendish Pavilion, will be closed tomorrow, 11th February, for annual repairs.

Industrial action involving microbiology staff at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is set to continue this month following an ongoing pay dispute. 

Skipton's MP swapped Westminster for the kitchen during a visit to a local McDonald's restaurant.

Helen's Kindness Campaign are hosting a quiz night this March.

An appeal has been made following the theft of an MBE medal belonging to Mike Davies, the founder of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity. 

Gargrave Parish Council is inviting residents with specialist knowledge to help develop a plan to address ongoing riverbank erosion in the village.

Police in North Yorkshire have seized more than 50 e-bikes and e-scooters amid concerns from community leaders that “nut jobs” riding the machines will kill and seriously injure someone.

More than 60 people attended a meeting in a Yorkshire Dales village hall to discuss the impact of a new home-to-school transport policy on their rural community.

Today (Friday 6th February), a brand new addition to the hospitality scene in Skipton opened their doors.

The Elm Tree Inn in Embsay has raised more than four hundred pounds in support of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity. 

Co‑owner of Cobbydale Forge Gym in Silsden Stuart Heaviside, has completed one of Britain’s toughest endurance challenges.

North Yorkshire councillors are expected agree a 4.99 per cent increase in their authority’s share of the council tax bill when they meet next week.

Skipton estate agent, Dacre, Son & Hartley has been awarded customer review platform, Feefo’s Platinum Trusted Service Award for the fifth year in a row, in recognition of the exceptional online reviews that verified clients continually write about the firm.

Skipton Boat Trips based at the canal, announced their win yesterday.

Craven Community Boxing Club organiser, Mark Shaw will be walking this June for charity.

The Library of Things on Newmarket Street, announced a new opening day.

A Skipton-based independent business has been nominated for two categories at the Yorkshire Choice Awards 2026. 

Plans to introduce charges to use dozens of council-owned toilets appear have been temporarily blocked amid concerns that a fee of up to 50p would not wash with the public.

The town council took to Facebook to announce that the applications for the crown were open.

Ginger Plum Café in Addingham has opened its doors today with a team behind the counter, Sophie and Matt.

The pre-school received the rating under the new rating system.

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