Local news

Officers from the Craven Neighbourhood Policing Team arrested the suspect yesterday (7th July) after investigating a number of reported thefts from businesses in Skipton town centre.

Thanks to the overwhelming support of its Comfort Chairs campaign, Airedale Hospital & Community Charity has proudly gifted eight specialist recliner chairs to enhance comfort for the families of patients in their final days. 

A Silsden sports brand is celebrating ten years of growth by launching an exciting new venture into field hockey.

Your Media Group is delighted to announce the appointment of Joanne Towler as its new Senior Commercial Lead.

Motorists will have to wait longer than expected before the new A59 route at Kex Gill opens after weather caused another delay to the £82.5 million project.

Skipton buses will be unable to run to or from Ilkley on Sunday morning, 12th July, due to road closures for the Ilkley Half Marathon, so services will be diverted or truncated accordingly.

Wharfe House Car Park owners announced the closure of the park yesterday.

Burnsall Park has shared they would close the park.

Skipton Town Football Club is welcoming new players to attend pre-season training.

A ‘baa-rilliant’ flock of handmade sheep has arrived in Skipton as the brand-new Woolly Sheep Trail has officially launched following over 800 hours of work from volunteers.

Yarndale, the annual festival of yarn and woolly creativity, has announced its 2026 workshop programme.

Skipton based, The Principle Trust Children's Charity, is proudly celebrating its 15th anniversary, having officially raised over £2,262,000 to provide free, life-changing respite breaks for almost 6,000 vulnerable children and families across Yorkshire.

A White 24 plate Toyota Proace van was broken into at the roadside on Dene Grove between 10pm on 29th and 6am on 30th June.

Blue lights and sirens heard as police, fire and ambulance crews joined forces for a major training exercise near Skipton earlier this week.

The Skipton Scene podcast welcomes local business owners to discuss life and work in Skipton, with a few games and challenges along the way.

The Cancer Support Yorkshire Hub in Skipton opened 12th June 2026.

Skipton BID is excited to reveal its plans to bring the fantastic Yorkshire Day celebrations back into the town centre for another year.

North Yorkshire Council is introducing new road repair techniques this summer in a bid to extend the life of roads and reduce potholes.

Skipton Town Council are set to host Skipton's first outdoor cinema in the Canal Basin.

North Yorkshire Council is hosting an investment workshop at Skipton Hotel on Wednesday 1st July from 8:30am until 10:30am as part of work to develop a new Skipton Town Investment Plan.

Skipton BID have shared they are working alongside Skipton MP, Julian Smith to back the VAT's The Problem campaign.

Herriots Hotel is inviting people across Skipton to don their favourite pink outfit and support a special fundraising afternoon in aid of Breast Cancer Now this weekend.

Whinfield Bowling Club has announced that the Town Mayor of Skipton will officially open their Open Day.

A brand new café bar will open on Sheep Street are taking bookings from September.

Craven College is celebrating the publication of its latest Ofsted report, which has recognised the College's excellence across a number of key areas.

The Goats Head in Steeton has announced it has closed with immediate effect after more than seven years under its current owners.

The Albion Pub in Skipton has announced it has closed its doors with immediate effect.

Residents across the Skipton area are being urged to put their bins out earlier than usual over the next two days as collection crews continue working in the hot weather.

The second Skipton Colour Run has been hailed a huge success after raising an impressive £6,500 to support students at The Skipton Academy.

Community leaders have made renewed calls for a 20mph speed limit to be introduced through Embsay and Eastby.

A multi-million pound arts centre will also help hundreds of adults learn new skills and qualification.

This year's Silsden Open Gardens weekend is on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June, giving garden enthusiasts a chance to explore around gardens, including those of Ecology Building Society’s Head Office.

From the rolling hills of Yorkshire to coastal trails in Turkey, runners across the globe marked the longest day of the year by taking part in the Sue Ryder Solstice Saunter - raising over £25,000 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice. 

The Met Office has issued an amber warning for extreme heat covering North Yorkshire, with the alert running from Wednesday night through Thursday.

Aspen class from Brooklands School paid a special visit to Skipton Hospital last week.

Sir Julian Smith MP has met with residents, local campaigners and North Yorkshire Councillor David Noland to discuss road safety concerns around the Corner Fields Estate in Skipton.

Bradford Council bin crews will be starting an hour earlier this week to avoid possible heat related health issues.

There is still time to sign up for this year’s Solstice Saunter through the beautiful landscape of the Bolton Abbey Estate on Sunday 21 June 2026.

Leeds Bradford Airport is set to launch weekly flights to the popular Greek island of Santorini - starting next Summer.

Addingham Gala Festival returns on Friday 10th and Saturday 11th July and this year's theme is 'Out of this World'.

Regional bus operator Transdev has announced a new charity partnership with Yorkshire Air Ambulance and North West Air Ambulance Charity.

Herriots Hotel shared they were named Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award Winner for 2026.

Skipton has been named the best place to live in the north and northeast of England in the annual Sunday Times Best Places to Live Guide.

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