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• Direct Skipton to Ilkley trains to run this weekend!

  Engineering works on the railway this weekend will mean direct trains will run between Skipton and Ilkley - more than 60 years after the line closure.

• New Airedale line train timetable in May

  Train operator Northern is reminding customers about changes to the Airedale line timetable next month.

• Schools in Skipton recognised for School Games Mark Award

  Multiple schools in Skipton have been recognised for the 2024/2025 School Games Award.

• Skipton to take part in major contemporary art exhibition

  A major contemporary art exhibition featuring work by 50 artists is being staged across North Yorkshire this year, marking the 20th anniversary of the Aesthetica Art Prize.

• Silsden to host paintrush run for charity

  The Sue Ryder Manorlands PaintRush run will take place this June.

• Police appeal following crash between Harrogate and Skipton

  Police are appealing for information following a collision on the A59 between Harrogate and Skipton.

• Skipton pub shortlisted for national pub awards

  The Woolly Sheep Inn has been named as a finalist for the 2026 award for pubs.

• Family search for missing dog from Skipton

  Pippa went missing on Wednesday 15th April from her home in Skipton.

• Schemes in Skipton receive grants from Mayor's £2.4million High Street Fund

  Regional Mayor of York and North Yorkshire, David Skaith, announced that he would be funding local schemes as part of a new fund.

• Fears over fly-tipping as council changes waste recycling centre rules

  North Yorkshire Council has received a flood of critical comments and queries in response to a new system requiring residents to register to use waste recycling centres.

• Skipton Mayor's Dinner raises more than £1,000 for Martin House

  Skipton Mayor's Charity Dinner took place last night at Skipton Town Hall.

• Record breaking year for families receiving first choice primary schools

  This year has seen the highest number of first-choice offers on record.

• Craven College's 200th year anniversary tour continues

  An exhibition celebrating the 200-year history of Craven College is continuing in Skipton as part of the college’s anniversary events.

• New registration scheme set to launch at recycling centres

  A new registration scheme designed to improve access to North Yorkshire’s household waste recycling centres.

• Hidden circus discovery set to arrive in Skipton this summer

  A long forgotten travelling circus is set to return to Yorkshire this summer, following an unusual discovery in a North Yorkshire barn.

• Rail disruption warned on Sunday due to engineering work

  Northern say planned engineering work on Sunday, 19 April, will impact services on the Airedale Line.

• Skipton BID asks traders to join Yorkshire Day 2026

  Skipton BID is calling on local traders to join the Yorkshire Day celebrations in the town this year.

• New Litter Awards to recognise local environmental heroes

  The new Thomas Black Local Litter Awards aim to recognise volunteers, groups and businesses improving our local environment and celebrate efforts in litter clearing, conservation and community engagement.

• Local runners take on the London Marathon to support Children’s Charity

  Two dedicated fundraisers, Joe Gaughan and Simon Horsfall, are preparing to take on the iconic London Marathon this year in support of Skipton based, The Principle Trust Children’s Charity.

• Council plans to introduce 50p charge for public toilets

  Plans to introduce a 50p charge for using some public toilets across North Yorkshire are set to be considered by councillors later this month.