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• Skipton Girl's High School walks 10k for former student's charity

  The girls' high school took part in a 10k walk last Wednesday to raise money for a local charity.

• Skipton Christmas Market set to return to the High Street this December

  The Skipton Christmas Market will return to the High Street this December as announced by organisers.

• Broughton Hall Estate to host Tough Mudder Yorkshire this month

  Broughton Hall Estate prepares to host thousands of thrill-seekers for the UK’s grittiest summer challenge on 26-27th July.

• Neonatal work at Airedale shortlisted for national award

  Airedale NHS Foundation Trust’s Neonatal Unit has been shortlisted for a 2025 Nursing Times Award.

• Yellow 'Heat Heath Alert' for the weekend in Skipton

  A yellow heat health alert has been issued for the Craven area and whole of Yorkshire from noon today [11 July] until Monday morning [14 July].

• Don't call 999 for hosepipe ban breaches, say police

  North Yorkshire Police have asked residents to refrain from calling 999 to report hosepipe ban breaches.

• Busman goes viral with inch-perfect drive through Bolton Abbey arch

  It's the tightest squeeze in Yorkshire … but ice-cool Transdev bus driver Wayne Moody has proved that you can get a bus through it.

• Skipton knife bin collects 69 sharp objects in one week

  A knife bin in Skipton has recovered a whopping 69 knives and sharp objects in just one week.

• Refund information for cancelled Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival

  Organisers of the cancelled Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival have released information for customers seeking a refund.

• Bus changes on Sunday due to Ilkley Half Marathon

  Buses in Craven will be unable to run to or from Ilkley on Sunday morning [13th July] due to road closures for the Ilkley Half Marathon, so services will be diverted or truncated accordingly.

• Photo Gallery: Skipton Colour Run 2025

  The first ever Skipton Colour Run took place on Sunday, 6 July 2025, at The Skipton Academy.

• CCTV appeal after fraud at Skipton hotel

  Police have released CCTV images following a fraud incident at a hotel near Skipton.

• More enforcement and a review of fees planned in parking policy overhaul

  An overhaul of parking policies across North Yorkshire is set to lead to more enforcement and a county-wide review of parking charges.

• Yorkshire Water to impose hosepipe ban

  Yorkshire Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban will come into effect this week ahead of another hot and dry spell.

• Discount Sports in Skipton set to close

  Discount Sports in Skipton will close after 7 years, its owners have announced. 

• Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival cancelled

  The Yorkshire Dales Food and Drink Festival that was due to be held in Skipton later this month has been cancelled.

• Leeds Bradford Airport ranked in UK's top 10

  Leeds Bradford Airport has been ranked among the top 10 in the UK.

• Silsden Proms set for great night of music and fundraising this month

  Silsden’s much‑loved Proms on the Farm is set to return to Jackson’s Field on Saturday 19th July, featuring five hours of live music performances in aid of two local charities.

• Yorkshire's reservoir levels drop further after heatwave

  Continued dry and warm weather over the last week and England's warmest June on record has seen reservoir stocks continue to decline across Yorkshire. 

• Cycling champion Scott Thwaites inspires next generation at Ermysted’s prize-giving 

  Ermysted’s Grammar School in Skipton welcomed back former pupil and professional cyclist Scott Thwaites as guest of honour at this year’s Speech Day, where pupils were celebrated for their outstanding achievements.