Local news

An MP has called on North Yorkshire Council to use discretion to limit the impact of its unpopular new home-to-school transport policy.

South Craven School has announced its 2025 A Level and Level 3 vocational results

North Yorkshire Council could handle enforcement in privately-owned car parks as part of a county-wide review of parking services.

Three men have been arrested following a vehicle theft incident near Nappa, after residents assisted in locating the stolen van.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following a serious collision that occurred on Keighley Road in Skipton last night (12th August).

The Office for National Statistics has published the latest claimant count data for the Skipton and Ripon constituency.

Children and young people under the age of 18 are being invited to contribute ideas for the design of the new Airedale Hospital.

On Thursday 4th September, Dementia Forward will hold a Charity Golf Day at the Skipton Golf Club located on Short Lee Lane.

Skipton Town FC are hosting a memorial football match to raise money for a men's mental health charity.

From Thursday 7th August until Saturday, 9th August, Settle Beer Festival was up and running to raise money.

The Skipton Business Awards are set to return for their third year, organised by Skipton BID.

North Yorkshire Council will discuss a proposed set of parking principles aimed at creating a consistent approach across the county.

A yellow Heat Health Alert is in place for North Yorkshire until 6pm on Wednesday, 13 August.

The Feva Town Crier competition took place on Sunday in Knaresborough’s Market Square.

A Skipton man has been banned from calling the 999 emergency line unless in a genuine emergency after making nearly 300 calls to police over a 13-month period.

Ripon and Skipton MP Sir Julian Smith is encouraging residents to vote for their favourite local pubs as part of a new awards initiative.

A free family fun day is set to take place at North Parade Park tomorrow (Friday), marking the official celebration of the park’s newly refurbished Multi Games Area.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following a reported burglary at a residential property on Daisy Place in Sutton-in-Craven.

Airedale launched its new clinic in March and patients have described the clinic as lifechanging.

Yorkshire Water has issued a warning to local residents to stay vigilant following reports of individuals posing as representatives from the company.

A housing developer believes Green Belt land on the edge of Steeton village should be designated as “grey-belt” – and is suitable for a 147-home development.

The walk, being held on Sunday 21st September, includes Sharp Haw, Embsay Crag and Skipton Moor.

North Yorkshire Council has said that its plan to triple the cost of obtaining a pavement licence represents 'good value' - despite concerns about the scheme's impact on businesses.

Six members of North Yorkshire Police took part in a 180-mile cycle ride over the weekend to honour police officers, staff and colleagues who have died in the line of duty.

Airedale Hospital and Community Charity are hosting their 30th Anniversary Ball this October to celebrate the charities successes in the last 30 years.

Some train services on the Airedale Line have been delayed or cancelled due to the impact of Storm Floris.

Phillipe's Bakery on Sackville Street in Skipton has taken home the award for 'Best Bakery' in North Yorkshire.

A yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued for the Skipton area from Monday morning.

Yarndale, the two-day festival of yarn and woolly creativity in Skipton, has announced the recipients of its Start Up Bursary in Memory of Amanda Bloom and Jenny Machin.

Domestic water usage has dropped by 10% since the introduction of the hosepipe ban, Yorkshire Water has revealed.

Settle Beer Festival makes a welcome return next month, thanks to supporters of a local children’s charity.

A retrospective application for 15 advertising boards at Silsden Sports Club has been submitted, 12 years after the signs were installed.

Addingham’s annual Village Show, organised by Addingham Allotments & Gardens Association, will take place on Saturday 9th August 2025.

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