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  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.

• North Yorkshire Council-owned housing company forecast to lose another £5.8m

  North Yorkshire Council's housebuilding company is forecast to make a further £5.8m loss this year, with its financial problems wiping out profits generated elsewhere in the authority’s Brierley Group.

• Skipton MP urges Prime Minister to scrap 'Family Farm Tax'

  Skipton and Ripon MP Sir Julian Smith has urged the Prime Minister to reverse planned inheritance tax changes affecting family farms.

• Nursing home raises money for hospice in honour of former colleague

  The team at Currergate Nursing Home has raised £1,000 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice following a 23-mile sponsored walk from Silsden to Leeds.