Local news from Wednesday, November 11th, 2026
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Talks continue over future of Settle dairy site
An interested party wants to keep Arla's Settle dairy site in use as a production plant, according to Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith.
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Work begins at former Gargrave care home earmarked for 16 affordable homes
Work is starting this week to prepare a former care home in Gargrave for demolition.
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Council accused of 'illusion of listening' over school transport consultation
North Yorkshire Council has been accused of creating an "illusion of listening" after claiming the public has backed changes to its controversial school transport policy.
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North Yorkshire councillors to vote on next chief executive
North Yorkshire councillors will vote on whether to appoint Dale Owens as the council's next chief executive next week.
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Skipton keeps its place among Britain's 10 happiest places to live
Skipton has been named Britain’s seventh happiest place to live, a year after topping the national rankings.



