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  The Yorkshire Dales Railway Museum Trust, operators of the Embsay & Bolton Abbey Steam Railway, are delighted to announce the forthcoming return to service of the Great Northern Railway Observation Saloon No. 3087.

• Skipton's Sam Ashby evicted from Big Brother house just 10 days before final

  Sam, better known as Smashby, mentioned the news on social media, after being voted out by his fellow housemates on Wednesday 5th November.

• Community and veterans honour Canadian aircrew at 80th anniversary service

  A poignant day of remembrance unfolded on Wednesday [5 November] as local veterans, families, and community representatives marked the 80th anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force Lancaster crash on Beamsley Beacon.

• Warnings after confirmation of bird flu in North Yorkshire

  Bird keepers across North Yorkshire are being urged to help prevent the spread of avian influenza after three cases were confirmed in the county.

• Skipton teenager impresses in first F2 stock car season

  16-year-old Jack Teal from Skipton has completed a remarkable first season competing in F2 stock car racing, making an immediate impact on the national circuit.

• Plans announced to lift 30mph speed limit at busy Skipton roundabout

  North Yorkshire Council has outlined plans to remove the current 30mph speed limit from several roads surrounding Grassington Road Roundabout in Skipton.

• Venue in Skipton wins Deliciously Yorkshire award

  A Skipton-based business has been recognised after winning the “Best Use of Local Produce on a Menu” category at the 2025 Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards.

• ELO to Abba, Steeton Male Voice Choir together with Otley Brass Band

  Steeton Male Voice Choir performed alongside Otley Brass Band at their latest concert.

• Airedale rebuild takes first step with multi-storey car park plans

  Airedale Foundation Trust has taken its first step in the work needed for building a new Airedale General Hospital by submitting plans for a five storey multi storey car park.

• Details of Skipton Remembrance parade revealed

  Skipton will hold its annual Remembrance Day Parade on Sunday 9th November 2025.

• Skipton boys take home prize after winning Monster trail

  Children Charlie and Freddie have been named as the winners of this year’s Monster Trail in Skipton.

• Pub sees increase in business after introducing 'Tax-free Monday'

  Owners of a pub in the village of Addingham have reported a noticeable increase in business after reintroducing a weekly “Tax-Free Monday” offering.

• Addingham invites traders for festive Christmas market

  Traders invited for Totally Addingham Christmas Market on Saturday 29 November 2025.

• Brass band from Skipton appear in Channel 5 drama series finale

  Skipton Brass Band has recently gained national attention after appearing in the finale of the latest season of the Channel 5 drama All Creatures Great and Small.

• Ermysted's and Skipton Girls' High to hold joint Sixth Form Open Evening

  Two Skipton secondary schools are holding their first joint Sixth Form open evening this week.

• New Love Brownies branch to open in Skipton this weekend

  Barden-based Love Brownies is opening a new takeaway branch in Skipton on Saturday.

• Airedale Hospital launch annual Christmas card competition

  Airedale Hospital and Community Charity is inviting young people to get creative as it launches its annual Christmas card competition.

• Council warns man of £38 charge per flag if he puts up any more

  A man who put up more than 100 flags around a North Yorkshire market town has been told he will be charged a £38 removal fee per flag if he puts up any more.

• PureGym opens Its doors in Skipton Town Centre

  A 24-hour PureGym has opened in Albion Place. The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by local boxing coach and community figure Mark Shaw.

• Hospital create pumpkin patch thanks to kind donations

  Airedale Hospital Community Charity shared thanks to Tesco for donating pumpkins to the hospital's children's unit.