SKIPTON has been named as among the ten best places to live in the north and north east in the Sunday Times Best Places to Live 2018.

Along with Wetherby, Pateley Bridge, Malton and Beverley, Yorkshire towns make up half of the list.

The accolade, which Skipton has won before, comes ahead of the full reveal of The Sunday Times Best Places to Live guide, which is published on Sunday, March 18.

The supplement assesses a wide range of factors, from jobs, schools and broadband speed to culture, community spirit and local shops, in order to compile the definitive top locations to live.

“Choosing the right location to put down roots is one of the most important decisions you'll make,” said Helen Davies, The Sunday Times Home editor.

"There is much to celebrate, and Britain is scattered with thriving towns and villages, cool cities and suburbs, though people may be surprised how many traditional favourites haven’t made the cut in 2018.”