All Summer Long
On Tuesday, Skipton BID reintroduced their street cleaning scheme.
Their aim is to keep the town looking clean.
They announced the scheme via Facebook saying:
"Skipton BID is proud to fund and organise enhanced street cleaning across the town to keep our streets looking their best.
"This initiative is part of our ongoing commitment to supporting local businesses and ensuring Skipton remains a welcoming and vibrant destination for everyone."
To find out more, visit their website here.
Council rejects bid to change unpopular home-to-school transport policy
North Yorkshire councillors have voted to keep in place a controversial home-to-school transport policy after hearing a return to the old system would cause "chaos" for the authority.
Year 7 Craven students win chemistry prize at science competition
A group of year 7 students from South Craven School won a prize at a local science competition last week.
Skipton brings back Skipton in Bloom scheme
Skipton has reintroduced the Skipton in Bloom scheme.
More than 1,700 knifes collected from knife bins in the last 3 months
North Yorkshire Police have announced the total number of knives collected from the knife bins across the county.
Settle coffee brand to host mental health walk this week
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Skipton girl donates hair to Little Princess Trust
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Police appeal following criminal damage in Skipton
Police are appealing for information following an incident of criminal damage in Skipton.
Charity shop in Skipton celebrated second birthday
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North Yorkshire Police warns locals about dangers of open water in hot weather
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Craven College staff selected to attend royal garden party
Last week, three members of staff from Craven College were selected to join a royal garden party.
Spellman care homes to launch collection for women affected by domestic abuse
Spellman Care will launch the collection in their four care homes including Skipton and Silsden.
Skipton Beer Festival to take place this month
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Police appeal after indecent exposure incident near Skipton
Police are appealing for information about an incident of indecent exposure that occurred at Bolton Abbey.
New trustees join Skipton's Children Charity
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Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival heads to Skipton
The Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival, the UK's largest ticketed food festival, will take place in Skipton later this year.
Register today for the Solstice Saunter for Sue Ryder
Organisers of the 9th five-mile Solstice Saunter are inviting people to join them at the beautiful Bolton Abbey Estate on the longest day of the year, 21st June, and help raise vital funds for Sue Ryder.
Councillors agree to spend an extra £11.7m to "end Kex Gill misery"
Senior North Yorkshire councillors say they have no choice but to spend an extra £11.7m to “end the misery of Kex Gill once and for all”.
Car damaged in supermarket car park in Skipton
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision in the Tesco car park at Skipton.
Sutton-in-Craven man to hike 100km for hospice charity in memory of his mum
Alex Towler, 41, from Sutton-in-Craven, is preparing to take on the 100km Lake District Ultra Challenge this June.
New cafe/bar group to open in Skipton this week
The West Country based cafe/bar group will open their Ovino Lounge in Skipton on Wednesday 14th May.
