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  Julian Smith is encouraging local residents to vote for their favourite local pubs for the new awards.

• Police appeal for information following burglary in Sutton-in-Craven

  North Yorkshire Police are appealing for information following a reported burglary at a residential property on Daisy Place in Sutton-in-Craven.

• New clinic at Airedale Hospital hailed as 'life-changing'

  Airedale launched its new clinic in March and patients have described the clinic as lifechanging.

• Yorkshire Water urges residents to stay alert to cold caller scams

  Yorkshire Water has issued a warning to local residents to stay vigilant following reports of individuals posing as representatives from the company.

• 60 objections so far to houses on Green Belt land

  A housing developer believes Green Belt land on the edge of Steeton village should be designated as “grey-belt” – and is suitable for a 147-home development.

• Dementia charity to host fundraising walk in Skipton

  The walk, being held on Sunday 21st September, includes Sharp Haw, Embsay Crag and Skipton Moor.

• Council says pavement seating fee increase for cafés is 'good value'

  North Yorkshire Council has said that its plan to triple the cost of obtaining a pavement licence represents 'good value' - despite concerns about the scheme's impact on businesses.

• Cops complete 180-mile cycle to honour former colleagues

  Six members of North Yorkshire Police took part in a 180-mile cycle ride over the weekend to honour police officers, staff and colleagues who have died in the line of duty.

• Airedale Hospital and Community Charity 30th Anniversary Ball to be hosted this October

  Airedale Hospital and Community Charity are hosting their 30th Anniversary Ball this October to celebrate the charities successes in the last 30 years.

• Storm Floris causing disruption to train services

  Some train services on the Airedale Line have been delayed or cancelled due to the impact of Storm Floris.

• Bakery in Skipton wins 'Best Bakery' award for North Yorkshire

  Phillipe's Bakery on Sackville Street in Skipton has taken home the award for 'Best Bakery' in North Yorkshire.

• Storm Floris to bring 'unseasonably strong winds' to start the week

  A yellow weather warning for strong winds has been issued for the Skipton area from Monday morning.

• Yarndale festival in Skipton announces Yarndale announces the recipients of its start up bursary

  Yarndale, the two-day festival of yarn and woolly creativity in Skipton, has announced the recipients of its Start Up Bursary in Memory of Amanda Bloom and Jenny Machin.

• Domestic water usage down 10% since hosepipe ban introduced

  Domestic water usage has dropped by 10% since the introduction of the hosepipe ban, Yorkshire Water has revealed.

• Skipton charity step in to run popular beer festival

  Settle Beer Festival makes a welcome return next month, thanks to supporters of a local children’s charity.

• Retrospective application for 12 year old advertising boards

  A retrospective application for 15 advertising boards at Silsden Sports Club has been submitted, 12 years after the signs were installed.

• Village Show is intended to bring together people of all ages

  Addingham’s annual Village Show, organised by Addingham Allotments & Gardens Association, will take place on Saturday 9th August 2025.

• Appeal after object thrown from vehicle in Skipton

  Police are appealing for information about an assault that occurred on Keighley Road in Skipton.

• Silsden Proms on the Farm raises £5,000 for local charities

  Hundreds of people gathered for an evening of music and and community spirit at Silsden Proms on the Farm 2025, held in the town last weekend (Saturday 19th July).

• Public feedback shapes Steeton and Silsden pedestrian and cycle bridge plans

  The plans for a new pedestrian and cycle bridge over the busy A629 between Steeton and Silsden have taken another step forward.