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• North Yorkshire praised for diversity of visitor economy

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• One-man show filled with original writing and music is heading to Skipton Little Theatre

  Writer and performer Nigel Osner is bringing his one man show Too Young To Stay In, Too Old To Go Out! to Skipton this spring.

• New members welcome for Craven Lawn Tennis Club 2026 season

  Craven Lawn Tennis Club, based in Gargrave, are gearing up for the start of the new 2026 season.

• Skipton named best place to live in the north and northeast of England

  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.

• New speed limits for rural roads in Steeton and Silsden

  Bradford Council is progressing speed limit changes on a number of rural roads in the Steeton and Silsden area, as part of a wider commitment to making the district’s roads safer for all users. 

• North Yorkshire Council to develop Town Development Plan for Skipton

  Residents, businesses and visitors in Skipton are being invited to share their views on future investment plans for the town.

• Skipton store where worker sold alcohol to child loses premises licence

  A shop in Skipton where a worker sold alcohol to a child has had its premises licence revoked.

• Air Ambulance calls on schools to 'turn yellow' for Yorkshire

  Yorkshire Air Ambulance are encouraging people to turn yellow for Yorkshire this July.

• Skipton MP welcomes heating oil support for rural households

  Sir Julian Smith MP has welcomed the government’s announcement of a £53 million support package for vulnerable households.

• Skipton charity founder's MBE medal replaced after burglary

  The founder of a Skipton based children's charity, Mike Davies MBE, has received a replacement medal after the original was stolen during a break-in at his Ilkley home.

• Police appeal following motorcycle theft in Skipton

  Police are asking for help to identify those involved with the motorcycle theft incident.

• Skipton BID delivers free training for newly installed 'Bleed Kits'

  Skipton BID recently held training session to use the new 'Bleed Kits'.

• Skipton Gala announce Gala Queen and attendants

  Organisers of Skipton Gala have announced the Gala Queen and attendants who will represent the event during the lead-up to next year’s celebrations.

• Skipton children's charity delighted to open 3rd respite home in Primrose Valley

  The Principle Trust Children’s Charity is proud to announce the opening of its third fully accessible respite holiday home, located at Haven Holiday Park, Primrose Valley in Filey.

• Tribute cruise to raise money for Skipton Pride

  A fundraising canal cruise featuring a tribute to a well-known country music star is set to take place in Skipton this summer.

• Spellman Care support Airedale Hospital & Community Charity's Easter Appeal

  Yorkshire family run business, Spellman care have announced its official support to Airdale Hospital & Community Charity's Easter Appeal this year.

• Skipton MP heads to Westminster to talk challenges within hospitality sector

  Skipton and Ripon MP, Rt Hon Sir Julian Smith, met with the Chair of Hospitality, Kate Nicholls OBE, in Westminster this week to discuss key concerns facing hospitality businesses in the UK.

• Skipton man jailed for 18 years for sexual offences against children

  An 82-year-old Skipton man has been jailed for multiple sexual offences against children.

• The Geek Side announces closure before 10th anniversary

  The Geekside in Skipton announced their closure on 10th March.