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Next Valentine’s, live music comes to Skipton Town Hall, with String Infusion presenting an evening of iconic love songs and romantic film scores all illuminated by candlelight.
There will be soundtracks of your favourite romantic films, performed by a string quartet in an intimate, candlelit setting.
Whether you’re planning the perfect Valentine’s date night or simply want to enjoy stunning live music in a truly magical atmosphere — this will be a night to remember.
UK’s first puppetry symposium to be held in Skipton
The Skipton International Puppetry Symposium 2025 will be staged at Skipton Town Hall and is funded by Arts Council England and led by North Yorkshire Council.
New plans could ease queues at Skipton recycling centres
Proposals to revise the use of recycling centres to North Yorkshire residents to generate savings and improve access are set to be considered by councillors.
‘Buzzing Skipton’ project underway to energise high street and enhance green spaces
A new project, designed to energise Skipton high street and enhance public spaces, is now well underway in the town centre.
Skipton's Sam Ashby among favourites to win Big Brother 2025
Skipton's Sam Ashby has been involved in more controversy in the house but remains among the favourites to bring home the Big Brother crown.
Local pair to attempt mega 127-mile mission for children in need at Christmas
Local pair will be will run through Skipton this December as part of a huge mission to raise money and hope for children who would otherwise go without this Christmas.
Skipton Rotary to hold 'Young Musician of The Year' competition once again
Skipton Rotarians are once again searching for talented young performers as they prepare for the 2025 Rotary Young Musician of the Year competition.
Calls for investigation into neutrality of home-to-school transport appeals decisions
Opposition councillors have asked for an investigation into their concerns that party politics has influenced home-to-school transport policy appeal decisions.
PUMPKINFEST will be pumpkin-tastic!
Addingham Allotments & Gardens Association has partnered with the village Primary School once again this year to host PUMPKINFEST.
Puppet Festival 2025 - the full October line-up from Skipton Town Hall
From international puppet performances to the laugh-out-loud adventure of Shrek the Musical, see the full list of events at the Skipton Town Hall.
No date set for bridge repairs, with roadworks continuing on A65
Coniston Bridge on the A65 is awaiting repairs which are currently on hold with a contractor yet to be appointed.
Skipton Town Hall to show exclusive screening of independent, crowd-funded film
Skipton Town Hall is showing D(e)AD, an independent crowdfunded dark comedy coming to the UK from the United States for exclusive screenings.
Airedale nurse shortlisted for national award
Risk and Governance Nurse for Women, Children and Specialist Services at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, Chloe Taylor, has been shortlisted as a finalist for Neonatal Nurse of the Year.
Skipton roads to be closed for filming as Harry Potter speculation grows
Several streets in Skipton are set to be restricted later this month as filming activities take place.
Skipton Big Brother contestant mocked by fellow housemate, leading to an early eviction
Big Brother's George Gilbert has been removed from the house following the 'repeated use of unacceptable language and behaviour' towards Sam Ashby, from Skipton.
Former North Yorkshire councillor charged over 'antisemitic' tweets
A former North Yorkshire councillor is facing prosecution for allegedly sending antisemitic social media posts.
White Audi A4 Stolen in Sutton-in-Craven
Police are appealing for information about a burglary on Willow Way, Sutton-in-Craven in the early hours of Monday 6th October
£6,000 raised at hospital charity’s second CPR-a-thon
Airedale Hospital and Community Charity’s second 12-hour CPR-a-thon returned to Morrisons Skipton on Saturday 27 September where 736 people got involved.
Café/Bar in Skipton hosts Bingo Nights to raise money for children's charity
Ovino Lounge in Skipton are hosting a series of bingo nights for charity.
Storm Amy boosts reservoir levels - but hosepipe ban remains
Rainfall from Storm Amy, which hit parts of Yorkshire over the weekend, resulted in a further boost to the region’s reservoir levels – meaning they have now increased for four weeks in a row.
Event space in Skipton named finalist for Taste Awards
Elsworth At The Mill in Skipton has been shortlisted for a Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Award.
