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  Giggleswick School has announced a new partnership with Ghyll Royd School in Ilkley aimed at creating more opportunities for pupils and staff.

• Skipton’s Woolly Sheep Trail shortlisted for national award

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• Keighley man jailed for 13 years for rape and domestic abuse

  A Keighley man has been jailed for 13 years after being convicted of a series of serious offences including rape.

• More than 2,200 new homes proposed for Keighley under Local Plan

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• Yorkshire households could see £27 cut to water bills

  Yorkshire Water customers could see an average £27 reduction applied to their bills after the company missed performance targets.

• North Yorkshire Police win national award for farm crime prevention project

  North Yorkshire Police’s Rural Task Force has won a national award for a crime prevention project covering more than 1,500 farms.

• Pop-up pumpkin patch and monster trail coming to Skipton

  A free pop-up pumpkin patch and monster trail are returning to Skipton for Halloween.

• Motorcyclist dies following collision on A629 near Skipton

  A 65-year-old motorcyclist has died following a collision on the A629 Keighley Road at Low Bradley.

• Louis Theroux makes special visit to Martin House children's hospice

  Filmmaker and broadcaster Louis Theroux has paid a special visit to Martin House children’s hospice, spending time with children and families supported by the charity.

• Skipton football matches raise £2,100 for Manorlands Hospice

  Two charity football matches organised by Skipton Together FC have raised £2,100 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.

• Stump Cross Caverns named finalist in family business awards

  Stump Cross Caverns has been named a finalist in the Yorkshire, Humberside and North East Family Business Awards 2026.

• Keighley Healthy Living celebrates 25 years of growth

  Local charity Keighley Healthy Living celebrated 25 years since they began, at a special event on 30th September.

• Dunelm Keighley partner with Airedale Hospital for Christmas appeal

  A Christmas appeal has been launched to make sure every patient spending Christmas at Airedale Hospital receives a gift.

• Popular Big Skipton Quiz returns to raise funds for children’s charity

  One of Skipton’s most popular charity quiz nights is returning next month to raise money for The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.

• Leeds Bradford Airport strikes to 'escalate' over half term

  Strikes at Leeds Bradford Airport are set to escalate, with further walkouts planned over the October half-term period.

• Yorkshire Water sewer capacity threatens new homes and funding, says councillor

  A lack of capacity in Yorkshire Water’s sewerage network could prevent new homes being occupied in parts of North Yorkshire and delay millions of pounds in funding for local services, councillors have warned.

• Hellifield businessman raises over £1,400 with 50-mile challenge

  A Hellifield businessman has raised more than £1,400 for The Principle Trust Children’s Charity after completing a 50-mile run across the Lake District.

• Growing pressure on North Yorkshire farmers, reports warn

  North Yorkshire farmers are facing mounting pressure after warnings of falling food production and declining confidence.

• Elsworth at The Mill named finalist in prestigious Yorkshire food awards

  Elsworth at the Mill has been shortlisted for the Best Yorkshire Dining Experience award, following success at the awards last year.