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• Council urged to "show me the money" and provide evidence of home-to-school policy change savings

  North Yorkshire Council has been called on to show evidence of cost savings resulting from its controversial home-to-school transport changes as Reform say they will cancel the policy if they get chance.

• Skipton GP sponors Santa Fun Run for second year

  Fisher Medical Centre has announced it will sponsor the Great Skipton Santa Fun Run for a second consecutive year.

• Yorkshire firm raises £1,760 for Skipton children's charity

  A Yorkshire business has raised more than £1,700 after taking on a 15-mile walking challenge in aid of a Skipton-based children's charity.

• Tourist tax ‘has to be done right’, says North Yorkshire Mayor

  THE implementation of charges on overnight stays for visitors will have to be done right but details on how they would work are currently lacking, North Yorkshire’s mayor has said.

• Nearly two million visits made to North Yorkshire libraries in a year

  Visits to North Yorkshire’s libraries have risen by six per cent in a year, with almost two million trips made to branches across the county.

• Julian Smith calls for better support for children with PDA in schools

  Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has called for greater awareness of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) among teachers and school staff.

• Giggleswick School named finalist for regional award

  Giggleswick School has been named one of six finalists for a regional award recognising independent schools across the North.

• Councillor 'disappointed' in transport links in Keighley and Ilkley

  Reopening a rail line between Colne and Skipton would benefit Bradford’s economy just as much as a new through rail line in the city centre – a Councillor has claimed.

• Skipton hotel nominated for national business award

  A Skipton hotel and restaurant is celebrating after being nominated for a national hospitality award.

• Council rejects rumours that housing for the homeless would accommodate asylum seekers

  North Yorkshire Council has rejected claims circulating on social media that more than 100 homes being acquired under a council housing programme are intended for asylum seekers.

• Northern expands mobility scooter access across its train fleet

   Passengers using mobility scooters across North Yorkshire will now be able to travel on every type of train in Northern’s fleet, provided they have a free permit and their scooter meets the relevant requirements.

• Retiring North Yorkshire Council chief executive gets pay package of almost £245,000

  North Yorkshire Council's retiring chief executive received a total pay package worth almost £245,000 during the last financial year, new figures show.

• Skipton pubs win Best High Street Pub in local awards

  Pubs and hospitality workers across Skipton and the surrounding area have been recognised in Julian Smith MP’s Local Pub Awards 2026.

• North Yorkshire residents urged to recycle more household waste

  Residents across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to check that recyclable household items are being placed in the correct containers.

• Dental practice shortlisted for six categories at Private Dentistry Awards

  A Keighley dental practice which treats patients from across Skipton has been shortlisted in six categories at this year’s Private Dentistry Awards.

• Local teachers urged to apply for UK Parliament’s Teacher Ambassador Programme

  Teachers and educators across Skipton and Ripon are being encouraged to apply for a fully-funded programme offering the chance to learn more about how Parliament works.

• Skipton woman celebrates 70th birthday trading gifts for donations to Yorkshire Air Ambulance

  A Skipton family has celebrated a milestone birthday with a generous donation to Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

• MPs urge Prime Minister to make A64 dualling a priority

  Four North Yorkshire MPs have called on new Prime Minister Andy Burnham to make the long-awaited dualling of the A64 a priority for his government.

• Love Boutique Skipton reopens at new location after rising costs force move

  A Skipton boutique has relocated to new premises after rising business rates and increasing costs forced the closure of its former town centre shop.

• Skipton's longest running opticians expands to Ilkley

  A long-established Skipton optician has announced a change in ownership alongside the launch of a new practice in Ilkley.