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• New 20mph zones near Skipton set to be agreed despite objections

  Plans to lower the speed limit to 20mph in two North Yorkshire villagers  are set to be approved despite objections from some residents.

• New family-friendly walking tour promises a 'stinkin'' summer in Skipton

  A brand new family-friendly walking tour is launching in Skipton this summer, taking visitors on a humorous journey through the town's smelliest corners.

• Repair café back in Skipton this weekend

  A free community repair café is returning to Skipton this weekend.

• Parking warning issued after Burnsall car park closes

  Burnsall visitors are being urged to plan ahead after the closure of a major parking field left parking in the village extremely limited.

• New owners announced for popular Skipton shop

  A long-established independent business in Skipton has entered a new chapter after being taken over by two local sisters.

• Concern over lack of consultation ahead of Lifeline cuts decision

  Cuts to a 24/7 emergency helpline for elderly North Yorkshire residents have been pushed through without consulting users of the service, say critics.

• Magpie owner set to retire next month

  The owner of popular antique and collectibles shop 'Magpie' has announced she will be leaving next month.

• Gargrave Road to close for two weeks due to roadworks on new petrol station

  Starting today (20th July), Gargrave Road will close for two weeks.

• Skipton cinema days sell out for July

  The cinema days are taking place throughout the upcoming months.

• Skipton Pride announce new act to lineup

  Skipton Pride have shared a recent addition to the lineup of the event.

• North Yorkshire councillors with low attendance will not be asked to pay back allowances

  Six North Yorkshire councillors whose attendance at committee meetings fell below the expected level will not be asked to pay back any of their allowances.

• Yorkshire in Bloom to judge Skipton's town centre

  The Yorkshire in Bloom judges are set to judge Skipton today.

• Concerns over delays to Steeton and Silsden footbridge

  Concerns have been raised over the seeming lack of progress on a major infrastructure scheme to link Steeton and Silsden, despite funding being approved.

• New Buzzing Skipton trail to highlight wildlife in the town centre

  A new family-friendly trail is set to launch in Skipton later this month

• Livestock and showjumping champions crowned on day three of Great Yorkshire Show

  John Whitaker rolled back the years to claim a seventh Ripon Select Foods Cock O' The North title as champions were crowned across the Great Yorkshire Show on Thursday.

• Traffic to use new A59 Kex Gill route for first time next week

  Drivers travelling between Harrogate and Skipton will begin using part of the new A59 Kex Gill route from next week.

• Skipton MP impressed by local school's enthusiasm

  Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has visited Glusburn Community Primary School, where he met pupils and staff and toured the school.

• Skipton Business Awards celebrate over 1,200 entries

  The Skipton Business Awards taking place this October has over 1,200 entries this year.

• Council accused of "letting the harm continue" after voting against school transport debate

  North Yorkshire Council leaders have been accused of “letting the harm continue” after they voted against debating a motion to reverse a controversial home-to-school transport policy.