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  The Joyful Deli in Addingham is reopening its indoor space today, less than four months after a devastating fire which destroyed a large part of the building.

• Skipton MP discusses rural issues during Bolton Abbey visit

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  A yellow weather warning for rain has been issued for Skipton.

• Recycling made easier with unified kerbside collection service

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• No review of controversial home-to-school transport policy until next year, councillors told

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• Skipton MP meets nursery manager to discuss growing pressures on independent nurseries

  Julian Smith met with Rachael Ogden, co-manager of Shimmering Stars Nursery on Friday.

• Yorkshire reservoir levels increase for first time since January

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• Council leader welcomes decision over hotel to house asylum seekers

  The leader of North Yorkshire Council has welcomed a decision by the Government not to house single male asylum seekers in one of the county’s hotels.

• Skipton leisure centre to be apart of £40m investment in leisure centres across North Yorkshire

  North Yorkshire Council has announced plans to invest more than £40m to improve and modernise leisure centres across the county.

• Craven College graduation award to honour former colleague

  Craven College will hold its annual graduation ceremony on 19th September at Skipton Town Hall and Holy Trinity Church.

• Rudolph’s Run returns this December

  Rudolph’s Run, the illuminated tractor parade, is set to return on Sunday 21st December 2025.

• Skipton Bodycare store among closures in the UK

  A Bodycare store in Skipton is set to close this week.

• Wedding Fayre to be held in Skipton this October

  Elsworth at The Mill in Skipton is set to host its first Wedding Social next month.

• School travel policy review to take place this month

  North Yorkshire councillors are due to be briefed this week on a review of the county’s revised home to school travel policy.

• Plans for Skipton Teen Netball League

  A new Teen Netball League is being set up in Skipton.

• Spiking awareness campaign launched during Freshers’ Week

  North Yorkshire Police are running their latest Spiking Intensification Week, taking place from 15 to 21 September 2025.

• Yellow wind warning in place for Skipton

  The Met Office has issued a weather warning with Storm Amy set to hit the area this evening.

• Charity Golf Day raises over £4,000 for Airedale Hospital charity

  Airedale Hospital and Community Charity held its second annual golf day at Branshaw Golf Club in Oakworth on Friday 5th September.

• New medieval children’s attraction set to open in Skipton

  A new children’s attraction called The Hidden Castle is preparing to open on Skipton High Street.