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• Miniature food jewellery workshop coming to Skipton

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• Alpamare waterpark to be sold to 'protect its future' with private investment

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• Estate agents conquer Yorkshire Three Peaks for children's charity

  A team from Ilkley-headquartered estate agent Dacre Son & Hartley has completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge in difficult conditions to raise money for The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.

• Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway set for Oktoberfest takeover

  A taste of Bavaria is coming to the Yorkshire Dales next month as the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway hosts its own Oktoberfest celebration.

• Blue lights behind you? Police explain what to do next

  North Yorkshire Police in Craven has shared advice for drivers who are signalled to stop by a police vehicle.

• Skipton's Zaiqa named Best Curry House at catering awards

  Zaiqa Restaurant in Skipton has won the 'Best Curry House' award at the British Curry & Catering Awards 2026.

• Councillors criticise £1 deal over Silsden development access

  Councillors have criticised Bradford Council after discovering that rights to access the site of a controversial Silsden housing development were granted for a nominal sum of £1.

• 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.