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• £3.4m bailout saved council-owned Brierley Homes from collapse, say councillors

  North Yorkshire Council-owned Brierley Homes would have gone into administration, leaving the authority facing losses of more than £20m, without a £3.4m taxpayer-funded bailout, it has emerged.

• Yorkshire Garden Centres raises more than £106,000 for children's hospice

  Yorkshire Garden Centres has raised more than £106,000 for Martin House Children's Hospice.

• Yorkshire Water boss to step down after lowest possible environmental rating

  Yorkshire Water's chief executive is to step down, just 24 hours after the company received the lowest possible environmental rating.

• £65million Leeds Bradford Airport railway station described as ‘critical’ for region

  A proposed parkway station for Leeds Bradford Airport is “absolutely critical” for the region, a meeting has been told.

• Police appeal to identify person following criminal damage near Skipton

  North Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal to identify a person they would like to speak to following an incident of criminal damage near Skipton.

• Skipton and Ripon MP criticises Budget over lack of support for rural communities

  Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has criticised the Government's latest Budget, claiming it fails to provide enough support for farmers, hospitality businesses and rural communities.

• Skipton pub reopens following refurbishment with new dining room and menu

  A popular pub in Skipton has reopened following a refurbishment, featuring a refreshed bar, an updated dining room and a new food menu.

• Skipton travel agency named best in the North at national industry awards

  Skipton travel agency Olive Lounge Travel is celebrating after winning a major accolade at the 2026 Travel Bulletin Star Awards.

• New Skipton arts studio to launch first exhibition featuring local artists

  A new arts space in Skipton is preparing to open its first exhibition, showcasing work by local artists and students from Craven College.

• Yorkshire charity marks partnership supporting families affected by domestic abuse

  A Yorkshire children's charity is marking its long-standing partnership with a domestic abuse support organisation, which has helped families across the region rebuild their lives.

• Skipton footbridge to close for seven weeks as replacement work begins

  A footbridge in Skipton is set to close for around seven weeks as work gets underway to replace its central span.

• Skipton residents can vote to bring Coca-Cola Christmas Truck to town

  Skipton residents have the chance to vote for the town to receive a visit from the iconic Coca-Cola Christmas Truck this festive season.

• 40,000 new homes already approved or allocated land in North Yorkshire

  North Yorkshire already has planning permission or land identified for around 40,000 new homes, it has emerged amid growing anger over Government-imposed housing targets.

• Skipton runner launches new business just five days after redundancy news

  A Skipton runner has launched a new business turning people's favourite outdoor adventures into personalised prints after learning his job was being made redundant.

• Late-night Christmas shopping returns to Skipton after several years

  Late-night shopping is returning to Skipton for the first time in several years, with more than 40 businesses taking part in a special festive event.

• Hospital staff reunite 87-year-old veteran with treasured military beret

  Staff at Castleberg Hospital in Settle have helped an 87-year-old military veteran reconnect with his past after arranging a special presentation of regimental keepsakes.

• Communities praised for response to severe weekend storms

  Communities across North Yorkshire have been praised for helping neighbours and clearing debris following two major storms over the weekend.

• Glow Together walk to raise funds for Martin House

  Families are being invited to join a glow-in-the-dark walk in Boston Spa to raise money for Martin House Children’s Hospice.

•  Silsden businesses invited to take part in Christmas window competition

  Businesses in Silsden are being encouraged to decorate their shop windows for Christmas as part of a new festive competition.

• Skipton residents invited to have their say on North Yorkshire's future development

  Residents in Skipton and the surrounding area are being invited to help shape plans for new homes, jobs and infrastructure across North Yorkshire over the next 20 years.