Skipton

Craven District Council has been successful in winning extra funding to tackle homelessness and rough sleeping. Using funding from the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) Cold Weather Fund, the council is now able to offer temporary accommodation...

Chocolate and Truffles is the go-to place for chocolate lovers in Skipton. Owned and run by a talented and experienced chocolatier, it's one of Skipton's favourite independent shops. Whether you're looking for an indulgent treat for yourself or a delicious...

If you got engaged over the Christmas period or if 2020 is the year you're planning on tying the knot, you're probably thinking about those important wedding purchases right now. For many brides, their dress is the most important aspect...

Craven District Council has launched the regional Green Apple Awards 2020, to recognise, reward and promote environmental achievements across the district. The council is looking for companies, organisations, communities or individuals who are helping the environment. Bronze, silver and gold...

Skipton is blessed with an abundance of small, independent businesses which grace the town's High Street and town centre side streets. The majority of these are retail or hospitality businesses and as part of our We Love Skipton campaign, we...

The kids have finished school and this weekend is your last before Christmas, so there are just a few days left to finish that Christmas shopping. Before you head off to one of the big cities or order those last...

Earlier this year, we asked the people of Skipton to vote for their favourite independent shop and the shop which received the highest number of votes by far, was The Geek Side! Located in Skipton's Craven Court Shopping Centre, it's...

Police have issued CCTV of a man they would like to speak to following a theft in Skipton. It happened at Toyland in Jerry Croft at 3.25pm on 12 November 2019 and involved a man entering the shop and taking...

By Ben Hopkins ‘A Taste of the Dales’ is a new 6-course tasting nightat The Tennants Arms Hotel that has been attracting the attention of foodies both local and beyond – here’s why. We’re four courses into ‘A Taste of...

Trading Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday from December to mid April With just three weeks left until Christmas, there isn't really a great deal of time left to complete your Christmas shopping. Skipton has no shortage of wonderful independent shops...