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• Skipton vintage bus day returns for 20th anniversary

  A fleet of more than 25 vintage buses and coaches will take to the roads of Skipton next month as the town's popular Vintage Bus Running Day returns for its 20th anniversary.

• New craft beer and tapas bar coming to Skipton

  A new independent craft beer and tapas bar is set to open in Skipton.

• Skipton MP raises wildfire concerns over Grimwith Moor

  Skipton and Ripon MP Julian Smith has raised concerns in the House of Commons about proposed changes to moorland management and the potential impact on wildfire risks in upland areas.

• Council pension fund breaches could be reported to regulator

  North Yorkshire councillors are to consider whether a series of breaches involving the county’s pension fund should be reported to the Pensions Regulator.

• Land Rover Experience North Yorkshire moves to new home in Coniston Cold

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• Broughton Road Recreation Ground gets new additions thanks to Tesco grant

  New additions have been installed at Broughton Road Recreation Ground in Skipton after the project received funding through the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme.

• Concert in Skipton to raise money for Dementia

  Two local charities are joining forces for a special evening of live entertainment aimed at celebrating talent from across Craven while raising money to support their work in the community.

• North Yorkshire Council-owned housing company forecast to lose another £5.8m

  North Yorkshire Council's housebuilding company is forecast to make a further £5.8m loss this year, with its financial problems wiping out profits generated elsewhere in the authority’s Brierley Group.

• Skipton MP urges Prime Minister to scrap 'Family Farm Tax'

  Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has urged the Prime Minister to reverse planned inheritance tax changes affecting family farms.

• Nursing home raises money for hospice in honour of former colleague

  The team at Currergate Nursing Home has raised £1,000 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice following a 23-mile sponsored walk from Silsden to Leeds.

• Councillors urge residents to have their say on 55-home Addingham proposal

  Residents in Addingham are being urged to share their views on plans to build 55 homes on land south of Main Street.

• Hike Yorkshire to raise money for bowel cancer with hike in Addingham

  People in Addingham are being invited to join a guided charity walk this Sunday (6th September), led by Yorkshire outdoor company Hike Yorkshire.

• North Yorkshire Council set to spend £2.43m on new winter gritters

  A multimillion-pound deal to replace gritters and other winter maintenance vehicles used on North Yorkshire’s roads is set to be approved.

• Millions of £2 Northern train tickets go on sale

  Millions of discounted train tickets have gone on sale as part of Northern’s latest Flash Sale, with Skipton and Ilkley among the destinations included.

• Proposed £9m Keighley space centre could bring 50 new jobs to the town

  Keighley could soon be home to the only “space test” centre in the North thanks to a £9m scheme that will be discussed by Council bosses this month.

• The Principle Trust celebrates 15 years of creating memories for children across Yorkshire

  The Principle Trust Children’s Charity is celebrating 15 years of supporting children facing adversity across Yorkshire.

• The Hive in Silsden expands youth and family provision

  The Hive community centre in Silsden is expanding its provision for children, young people and families following the closure of The Bees Knees Pre-school.

• Craven Trust trustee retires after 31 years of service

  A long-serving trustee of The Craven Trust has retired after more than three decades of dedicated service to the local charity.

• Craven College launches new direct bus service

  Craven College is launching a new direct bus service connecting students in East Lancashire with its Aireville Campus in Skipton.