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• Almost 200 Airedale Hospital workers to go on strike over pensions

  Essential staff at Airedale Hospital will take strike action in a fight for pension equality.

• First images released from Skipton school’s new observatory

  Ermysted's Grammar School students and staff have shared the first image captured by the new observatory.

• Police Cadets to be recruited in Skipton

  Volunteer Police Cadets are being recruited in Skipton, with applications now open to young people aged between 13 and 18.

• Government urged to help fund rising costs of special needs education in North Yorkshire

  The government has been urged to take urgent action to help North Yorkshire Council fund the rising cost of providing education to children with special needs.

• Skipton Choral Society invites local singers to open rehearsal

  Skipton Choral Society is inviting local singers to come along to a free open rehearsal this weekend to see what the choir is all about.

• What's on at Skipton Town Hall this month?

  As we head into a new year, here's a quick look at what's going on at Skipton Town Hall this January.

• Lightwater Valley announces 'exciting new era' under new ownership

  Lightwater Valley Family Adventure Park is looking ahead to an 'exciting new era' after being acquired by the Nottingham-based, family-owned Mellors Group.

• Polyurethane grout to be used to fix leaking canal near Gargrave

  A leaking canal could be fixed by injecting polyurethane grout into the towpath.

• When the weather turns, turn to Your Skipton

  With snow in the forecast this week, Your Skipton Radio is reminding listeners that it’s the place to turn when the weather starts to cause disruption across Skipton.

• Vision Express in Skipton announces closure

  Vision Express has announced that its store in Skipton will close this weekend.

• Bus service diversions due to road closure near Bolton Abbey

  Bus services in mid-Wharfedale will be diverted until 6th February, due to the closure of the B6160 road at The Scale near Strid Wood Tearooms for bridge repair work by North Yorkshire Council.

• Brand new local voucher platform set to launch next month

  From spa days to family activities, a brand new website is making it easier to enjoy the best experiences right on your doorstep.

• Corriedale: Your Skipton visits premiere ahead of historic crossover episode

  Brace yourself for an incredible hour of drama later today, as the nation’s best-loved characters crossover in an explosive soap special.

• Vaccines to be made accessible to struggling Yorkshire families

  Health visitors in Yorkshire will be taking part in a new pilot scheme that aims to make childhood vaccinations more accessible for families facing barriers to getting to a GP surgery.

• Police appeal for information following quad bike burglary in Skipton

  Police are appealing for information following a burglary and an attempted burglary involving quad bikes in the Skipton area.

• Owner of Skipton cinema recognised in King's New Year Honours

  The proprietor of Skipton’s Plaza Cinema has been recognised in the King’s New Year Honours.

• Community come together over festive period in support of hospital patients

  Airedale Hospital and Community Charity went above and beyond to bring festive cheer to patients, visitors and staff members across Airedale NHS Foundation Trust in 2025. 

• Cold start to New Year with health alert issued

  The Met Office have warned of unsettled and wintry conditions as we head into the New Year, with a snow and ice warning issued and more likely to come.

• Addingham road closed for two weeks

  Yorkshire Water has informed Addingham residents about the next phase of work happening on Low Mill Lane in the village.

• Santa Paws: Festive photo competition winner revealed

  The winner of this year's Santa Paws photo competition with Tyler James Pet Supplies has been revealed.