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  A new Cats Protection charity superstore is set to open in Skipton later this month.

• North Yorkshire Council cancels planning meetings amid new government rules

  North Yorkshire Council has temporarily cancelled its planning committee meetings while it examines the impact of controversial new Government rules which councillors fear will leave local communities with less say over developments.

• Skipton Repair Café volunteers fix 81 items in one day

  A Grinch onesie was among 81 items given a new lease of life at Share Skipton's latest Repair Café.

• Christmas toy appeal launches to help families across Skipton

  Residents in Skipton and the surrounding areas are being encouraged to donate pre-loved toys to help families in need this Christmas.

• Kex Gill A59 traffic restrictions expected to be lifted in early December

  Traffic restrictions on a section of road with a history of landslips and instability are expected to be lifted at the beginning of December as work on the major road improvement scheme nears completion.

• Talks continue over future of Settle dairy site

  An interested party wants to keep Arla's Settle dairy site in use as a production plant, according to Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith.

• Work begins at former Gargrave care home earmarked for 16 affordable homes

  Work is starting this week to prepare a former care home in Gargrave for demolition.

• Council accused of 'illusion of listening' over school transport consultation

  North Yorkshire Council has been accused of creating an "illusion of listening" after claiming the public has backed changes to its controversial school transport policy.

• North Yorkshire councillors to vote on next chief executive

  North Yorkshire councillors will vote on whether to appoint Dale Owens as the council's next chief executive next week.

• Skipton keeps its place among Britain's 10 happiest places to live

  Skipton has been named Britain’s seventh happiest place to live, a year after topping the national rankings.

• Local care provider celebrates double win at Bradford Care Awards

  A care provider serving Ilkley, Keighley and Skipton is celebrating after winning two awards at the inaugural Bradford Care Association Awards.

• Veterans selling poppies on Northern trains say support from passengers has been 'heartwarming'

  Two Royal Navy veterans selling poppies on Northern trains in Yorkshire say passengers have been sharing family memories and stories of their own service.

• Skipton MP raises concerns over proposed visitor levy and impact on rural tourism

  Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has raised concerns about the Government's proposed overnight visitor levy and its potential impact on tourism businesses across North Yorkshire.

• £1million of Keighley Cougars stadium funding redirected to Cavendish Street improvements

  Some of the money earmarked for the rebuild of Keighley Cougar’s stadium will be used to improve one of the town’s historic streets.

• Skipton's popular Santa Cruises return for 24th year

  A popular Christmas attraction is returning to Skipton later this month as Skipton Boat Trips celebrates 24 years of its Magical Santa Cruises.

• Winners revealed for Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards

  Skipton-based Coffee Care is among the winners of the 2026 Deliciously Yorkshire Taste Awards.

• Overnight A59 closures planned as Kex Gill road works reach final stages

  The A59 at Kex Gill will close overnight this month as work continues to connect the new road.

• Keighley man creates John Lewis-style Christmas advert for charity

  Singer-songwriter Sam Clegg has released a festive video alongside his charity single, The Present, with all proceeds going to two charities supporting older people across the UK.

• Reality TV star Joey Essex to appear at Skipton nightclub

  Reality TV star Joey Essex is set to make a special appearance at Kooky nightclub in Skipton later this month.

• Sandylands Sports Centre to create 44 additional parking spaces

  A North Yorkshire sports centre is seeking permission to create 44 additional parking spaces to cope with a significant increase in people using its facilities.