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Evening Standard
Evening Standard
Vicky Shaw

Friendly Yorkshire market town crowned Britain’s happiest place to live

The bustling market town of Skipton in North Yorkshire has been crowned the happiest place to live in 2025.

With a well-preserved medieval castle overlooking its centre, Skipton is surrounded by scenic views and is a gateway to the Yorkshire Dales.

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