Goodbye Yellow Brick Road
Skipton Rotary announced the arrival of an 'Eco Day' at the Skipton Town Hall.
Eco Day brings together 20+ exhibitors, schools and businesses to collectively talk about sustainability and community action in Skipton.
Taking place on 30th May from 11am-3pm, the day will include talks with experts on how we can innovate to protect our planet.
The event is free to attend and businesses and schools are invited to attend.
You can find out more by visiting Skipton Rotary's Facebook here.
Council officers facing "heavy workload" due to amounts of complaints about councillors
Council officers are continuing to face a "sustained heavy workload" dealing with complaints about the conduct of councillors in North Yorkshire.
Police appeal to locate wanted Minskip man
Police have launched an appeal to locate a wanted man who could be in the local area.
Silsden to host first community Jumble Trail this weekend
Silsden's first community Jumble Trail will take place this weekend, with nearly 40 households set to participate.
Councillors question if council-owned housebuilder will ever turn finances around
Concerned councillors have questioned whether North Yorkshire Council’s loss-making housing company will ever turn its finances around — despite a five-year recovery plan being drawn up.
Petition launched calling for Skipton-Settle bus service to be restored
A petition calling for the return of an hourly bus service between Skipton and Settle has been launched following changes to the 580 timetable.
Nandos to open branch in Keighley
The new Keighley branch of an international food chain is expected to open by the end of the year.
Quiz champions retain title at Addingham Village Quiz
The Swan have retained their title as Addingham Village Quiz champions after another evening of competition at Addingham Memorial Hall.
Embsay pub raise over £3,000 for hospice charity
An Embsay community coffee morning has raised an impressive £3,173 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice in memory of two much-loved local men.
Residents offered free 'life-saving' blood pressure checks
Residents across North Yorkshire are being encouraged to take advantage of free blood pressure checks this week.
Plans submitted for new pump track in Pateley Bridge
Plans have been submitted to replace an existing BMX track in Pateley Bridge with a new purpose-built pump track designed to cater for everyone from beginners to experienced riders.
Council plans £18million expansion of temporary housing
North Yorkshire Council is proposing to invest £18 million in providing more temporary homes for people facing homelessness.
North Yorkshire Yarn Trail to include Skipton in map
Yarn lovers will be able to explore independent shops and businesses across North Yorkshire this month as the North Yorkshire Yarn Trail takes place from Saturday 12th September to Sunday 27th September.
Grief support group to launch in Skipton
A new peer-led support group for adults living with grief is launching in Skipton this Saturday (12th September), offering a welcoming space for people to come together and share their experiences.
Skipton vintage bus day returns for 20th anniversary
A fleet of more than 25 vintage buses and coaches will take to the roads of Skipton next month as the town's popular Vintage Bus Running Day returns for its 20th anniversary.
New craft beer and tapas bar coming to Skipton
A new independent craft beer and tapas bar is set to open in Skipton.
Skipton MP raises wildfire concerns over Grimwith Moor
Skipton and Ripon MP Julian Smith has raised concerns in the House of Commons about proposed changes to moorland management and the potential impact on wildfire risks in upland areas.
Council pension fund breaches could be reported to regulator
North Yorkshire councillors are to consider whether a series of breaches involving the county’s pension fund should be reported to the Pensions Regulator.
Land Rover Experience North Yorkshire moves to new home in Coniston Cold
Land Rover Experience North Yorkshire has moved to a new purpose-built home in Coniston Cold, bringing the official off-road driving experience back to the Coniston Estate.
Broughton Road Recreation Ground gets new additions thanks to Tesco grant
New additions have been installed at Broughton Road Recreation Ground in Skipton after the project received funding through the Tesco Stronger Starts scheme.
Concert in Skipton to raise money for Dementia
Two local charities are joining forces for a special evening of live entertainment aimed at celebrating talent from across Craven while raising money to support their work in the community.
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