Local news from Thursday, November 20th, 2025
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Local housebuilder drops Skipton from name after nearly 40 years
Skipton Properties, which has built around 4,000 homes across Yorkshire and Lancashire since 1986, has announced a rebrand to Verity & Co.
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Julian Smith MP presses Government on A59 Kex Gill Bypass
Ripon and Skipton MP Julian Smith has raised concerns in the House of Commons about delays and costly overruns on the A59 Kex Gill bypass.
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Water mains leak and deep potholes at busy junction in Skipton
Residents have been raising concerns about a water mains leak and large potholes at the junction of Keighley road & Carleton road.
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Transit van stolen in Silsden
Police say a white Ford Transit van was stolen from an address on Gloucester Avenue in Silsden overnight on Tuesday night this week.
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Alexanders in Skipton launch Alpine Snug
Alexanders in Skipton has announced the arrival of the Alpine Snug.
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Penine Cruisers to host Santa boat trips this festive season
Pennine Cruisers in Skipton is offering locals the chance to join their Santa boat trips.



