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  Senior councillors say the controversial reconfiguration of North Yorkshire’s library network has resulted in a better service for users.

• 20 shops in Skipton to be re-vamped under new funding

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• Vandalism forces closure of park toilets in Glusburn and Crosshills

  Public toilets in the Glusburn and Cross Hills park have been closed until further notice following what has been described as significant vandalism.

• Skipton businesses nominated in Muddy Stilettos Awards 2026

  Skipton is once again well represented in the Yorkshire Finals for the Muddy Stiletto Awards 2026.

• North Yorkshire EV charger roll-out 'paused not abandoned'

  North Yorkshire Council's plans to install hundreds of electric vehicle (EV) chargers across the county have been "paused not abandoned", say council chiefs.

• JLS and UB40 to headline inaugural Keighley festival

  A new music festival is set to launch in Keighley this summer, with major headline acts confirmed for its debut weekend at Cougar Park.

• No such thing as a 'free pee' - council agrees 40p fee to use its loos

  Council chiefs were told there was no such thing as a 'free pee' as they agreed plans to introduce 40p charges to use public toilets across North Yorkshire.

• St George's Day parade to take place in Skipton this Sunday

  Skipton's St George's Day parade this weekend will feature scouts from across South Craven.

• Direct Skipton to Ilkley trains to run this weekend!

  Engineering works on the railway this weekend will mean direct trains will run between Skipton and Ilkley - more than 60 years after the line closure.

• New Airedale line train timetable in May

  Train operator Northern is reminding customers about changes to the Airedale line timetable next month.

• Schools in Skipton recognised for School Games Mark Award

  Multiple schools in Skipton have been recognised for the 2024/2025 School Games Award.

• Skipton to take part in major contemporary art exhibition

  A major contemporary art exhibition featuring work by 50 artists is being staged across North Yorkshire this year, marking the 20th anniversary of the Aesthetica Art Prize.

• Silsden to host paintrush run for charity

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• Police appeal following crash between Harrogate and Skipton

  Police are appealing for information following a collision on the A59 between Harrogate and Skipton.

• Skipton pub shortlisted for national pub awards

  The Woolly Sheep Inn has been named as a finalist for the 2026 award for pubs.

• Family search for missing dog from Skipton

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• Schemes in Skipton receive grants from Mayor's £2.4million High Street Fund

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• Fears over fly-tipping as council changes waste recycling centre rules

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