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• The Craven Heifer Inn officially reopens

  The Craven Heifer Inn in Skipton has officially reopened and is now taking bookings for overnight stays.

• Silsden green grocers nominated for New Business Award

  Olive and Green in Silsden have been nominated for the award following their recent success.

• 1,000 Smiles: Pateley Bridge woman wins £1,000 prize

  A Pateley Bridge woman has bagged £1,000 directly into her bank account - just for smiling.

• Tribute night in Skipton to raise money for Skipton Pride

  A Shania Twain tribute night will be held to raise money for the pride event.

• Council agrees council tax hike because they don't live "in world of unicorns and rainbows"

  ​North Yorkshire Council chiefs say they would rather not increase council tax by the maximum allowed — but they don't live "in a world of unicorns and rainbows".

• The Skipton Academy to host clothing swap for children's hospice

  A clothing swap evening is set to take place in Skipton next month.

• Skipton MP meets with primary school at Parliament

  Pupils and teachers from Glusburn Community Primary School visited Parliament on 28th January as part of a trip to London.

• Yorkshire participants need for Channel 4's The Dog House

  Channel 4 is appealing for people in Yorkshire to take part in the next series of The Dog House.

• Thornton Hall Country Park wins Tourism Award

  Thornton Hall Country Park shared their recent win at the Lancashire Tourism Awards Award 2026.

• Police appeal for information following another assault at Skipton Bus Station

  North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following an assault.

• Skipton welcomes new independent brewery

  Skipton Brewing Company has joined the beer scene.

• Skipton care home nominated for 'Independent Business of the Year'

  Spellman Care, with homes in the Skipton area has been nominated for Independent Business of the Year at the 2026 Yorkshire Choice Awards.

• Gargrave curry restaurant named 'Best in the North'

  Bollywood Cottage in Gargrave recently bagged the prize at the Nation's Curry Awards.

• Pedestrian bridge at Bolton Abbey closed Wednesday for maintenance

  The maintenance team on the Bolton Abbey Estate have warned walkers that Cavendish Bridge, outside the Cavendish Pavilion, will be closed tomorrow, 11th February, for annual repairs.

• Further strikes planned by Airedale NHS microbiology staff amid pay dispute

  Industrial action involving microbiology staff at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust is set to continue this month following an ongoing pay dispute. 

• Skipton MP makes cheeseburgers on visit to local McDonald's

  Skipton's MP swapped Westminster for the kitchen during a visit to a local McDonald's restaurant.

• Quiz night hosted in Skipton to raise money for Airedale Hospital

  Helen's Kindness Campaign are hosting a quiz night this March.

• Appeal launched after MBE medal stolen from founder of children's charity

  An appeal has been made following the theft of an MBE medal belonging to Mike Davies, the founder of The Principle Trust Children’s Charity. 

• Council appeal for help with riverbank erosion

  Gargrave Parish Council is inviting residents with specialist knowledge to help develop a plan to address ongoing riverbank erosion in the village.

• Police crackdown amid fears of "nut jobs" riding dangerously on e-bikes and e-scooters

  Police in North Yorkshire have seized more than 50 e-bikes and e-scooters amid concerns from community leaders that “nut jobs” riding the machines will kill and seriously injure someone.