West End superstar heading for South Craven this weekend

More from Local news

• Addingham road closed for two weeks

  Yorkshire Water has informed Addingham residents about the next phase of work happening on Low Mill Lane in the village.

• Santa Paws: Festive photo competition winner revealed

  The winner of this year's Santa Paws photo competition with Tyler James Pet Supplies has been revealed.

• Police ask witnesses to come forward after dog killed by vehicle

  Police are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage following a collision involving a dog near Settle.

• Police appeal for information following burglary in Skipton

  The incident is believed to have taken place near Cawder Lane in Skipton.

• Festive tractor run raises £45,000 for charity

  A festive convoy of more than 200 decorated tractors has raised more than £45,000 for charity after touring towns and villages across the Aire Valley.

• Skipton's happiest town recognition sparks surge in housing enquiries

  Bellway Homes has reported a significant increase in enquiries at its Skipton development following national recognition of the town as the UK’s happiest place to live.

• Cross Hills estate agents donate over £800 to Airedale Hospital

  Cross Hills-based Leightons Estate Agency has made a donation of £882 to Airedale Hospital and Community Charity.

• MP’s Small Business Award winners crowned as local businesses “fight on”

  The winners of local MP Robbie Moore’s 2025 Small Business Awards have been crowned after more than 2,500 votes were cast for over 200 small businesses across Keighley, Ilkley, Craven and the Worth Valley.

• Christmas timetable revealed for Skipton trains

  Train operator Northern has released a calendar to provide customers with a handy reference guide for service levels over the festive period.

• Spanish airport operator acquires Leeds Bradford Airport in £270m deal

  Spanish airport operator Aena has acquired a majority stake in Leeds Bradford Airport in a deal worth £270million.

• Amended Christmas Bus and Train services in Skipton and Craven area

  Bus and train services in the Skipton and Craven area will, as usual, be amended over the Christmas and New Year holiday period.

• Skipton RFC scores £500 kit sponsorship with local opticians

  An Opticians has announced its latest sponsorship deal with Skipton RFC.

• Jack and the Beanstalk panto to be performed in Skipton

  Same Difference Arts will present a family pantomime production of Jack and the Beanstalk at Skipton Town Hall later this month.

• Number of primary school children being expelled a 'shocking indictment on society'

  The number of primary school children as young as five being expelled due to their behaviour is a "shocking indictment on society", say councillors.

• Steeton Court Clinches Victory in Annual Christmas Cake Competition

  The spirit of festive competition and culinary excellence was on full display as Spellman Care successfully hosted its highly anticipated Annual Christmas Cake Competition for 2025.

• Airedale NHS microbiology staff announce December strike

  Microbiology workers at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust have announced plans to take industrial action later this month, citing concerns about pay and working conditions.

• Patrolling street marshals return to Skipton for festive period

  Skipton BID has announced that its fully funded Street Marshals will return to support welfare in the town over the busy festive period.

• Glusburn Community Arts Centre to host Santa's Grotto and film screening

  Families are being invited to enjoy a festive evening at Glusburn Community & Arts Centre on Friday 19th December for some 'Christmas magic'.

• Skipton MP Welcomes New Law to Protect Livestock and Farmers

  Julian Smith MP has welcomed the passing of new legislation aimed at strengthening protections for livestock and supporting farmers and rural communities.

• Route Revealed for Rudolph's Tractor Run this Sunday

  Rudolph's Run is coming back on Sunday 21st December, with over 200 decorated tractors set to light up the streets of Yorkshire's villages and towns and the route has been revealed.