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• £2,000 grants available for sports clubs across Skipton and Ripon

  Community sports clubs across Skipton are being encouraged to apply for thousands of pounds in funding through the Cash4Clubs programme.

• New Skipton Lidl approved despite concerns over traffic

  Plans for a new Lidl supermarket in Skipton have been approved despite concerns about the loss of land earmarked for employment and the impact of additional traffic.

• Skipton shop sold following owner's retirement

  Skipton shop Magpie has been sold, with new owners set to take over the business in the coming weeks.

• Cancer patient raises £11,000 to support others at Airedale Hospital

  A former cancer patient has raised more than £11,000 to help improve comfort for people undergoing treatment at Airedale Hospital.

• Run Bolton Abbey returns in support of Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice

  Runners are being invited to take on the scenic surroundings of the Bolton Abbey Estate when a popular charity event returns next month.

• Skipton businesses celebrated as 2026 award winners revealed

  Skipton's business community came together last night as the winners of the 2026 Skipton Business Awards were revealed.

• Better buses could ease school transport pressures locally, says mayor

  Better public bus services could provide a long-term solution to some of the problems facing families following controversial changes to school transport in North Yorkshire, a leading politician has said.

• Mayor vows Airbnb properties will not escape visitor levy

  AIRBNB properties and short-term holiday lets should not escape a proposed visitor levy for York and North Yorkshire, councillors have warned.

• New Skipton Ghost Cruise brings town's darker history to the canal

  A new ghost cruise exploring Skipton's darker history and folklore has launched on the Leeds & Liverpool Canal.

• Leeds Bradford Airport to shut down for workers strike

  Leeds Bradford Airport is set for a standstill as almost 130 workers will take industrial action over pay.

• Eddie 'The Eagle' officially opens new vets in Skipton

  British Ski Jumper, Eddie 'The Eagle' ventured to Skipton last weekend for a grand opening.

• Councillors to challenge NHS over 'scandalous' end-of-life care governance in North Yorkshire

  Councillors have agreed to write to NHS chiefs over what they described as the “scandalous” state of governance of end-of-life care in York and North Yorkshire.

• £3.5m bus franchising assessment approved amid 'empty buses' warning

  North Yorkshire Council leaders have warned against taxpayers being left to subsidise "empty buses" after further work towards potentially franchising bus services across the county was approved.

• Interactive pirate show coming to Skipton this weekend

  Families are being invited to join a pirate adventure at Skipton Town Hall this Sunday (4th October).

• North Yorkshire Police recruiting Safety Camera Officer in Skipton

  North Yorkshire Police is recruiting for a new Safety Camera Officer based in Skipton.

• Pumpkin Hunt to bring autumn family fun to Carleton tomorrow

  Families are being invited to take part in a Pumpkin Hunt in Carleton this weekend.

• New Click and Collect lockers launched at Skipton Morrisons

  New Click and Collect lockers have been officially launched at Morrisons in Skipton.

• Addingham Beer Festival returns with more than 40 drinks and live entertainment

  Addingham Beer Festival is returning this weekend with more than 40 beers and ciders alongside live music, food and the Big Village Quiz.

• North Yorkshire Police to star in new Channel 5 series

  North Yorkshire Police will take centre stage in a new television series launching on Monday (5th October).

• Labour mayor and Tory councillor unite over Labradors and pub trips

  A Conservative councillor and Labour mayor found some unlikely common ground over Labradors and trips to the pub during a North Yorkshire council meeting today.