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Disruption expected to train services at the start of DecemberAs a result of ASLEF strike action, Northern services will not operate on the Airedale and Wharfedale lines on Friday 8 December, with additional disruption expected between 1-9 December due to action short of strike.
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Plans for Ilkley’s stunning Christmas Tree Festival 2023 are well underwaySt Margaret’s welcomes 30 local charities and community groups each with their own beautifully decorated tree to make up a sparkling display in church on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 December.
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McDonald's set to open between Ilkley and Burley after plans approvedMcDonald's has been granted permission to make changes to a building that will allow it to open a new branch on the A65 near Burley-in-Wharfedale.
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New plans would see shop demolished and replaced with drive-through cafeA Ben Rhydding shop could be closed, demolished, and replaced by a drive-through cafe if newly-revealed plans are approved.
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Ilkley Late Night Christmas Shopping previewHelen Rhodes from Ilkley BID tells us about the plans for the Late Night Christmas Shopping evening on 6th December.
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Conservative Party chair visits Steeton & SilsdenRichard Holden speaks to Rombalds Radio during his first campaign visit as Conservative Party chairman.
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Businesses vote YES to another 5 years of Skipton BIDSarah Howsen from Skipton BID tells us about the plans for the next 5 years after members voted to extend the term.
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Mark Kelly on his charity fire engine pull in IlkleyMark Kelly tells us why he's going to be pulling a fire engine and double decker bus in Ilkley this weekend.
Latest national news
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UK mortgage approvals increase after interest rates held at 525The number of mortgages approved for home buyers picked up last month after interest rates were held steady and mortgage increases eased.
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History and justice on side of Greek claim to Elgin Marbles says ministerGreece’s foreign minister has pushed for Athens to take back the Elgin Marbles as he attended a summit with Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron.
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UK set for slower growth next year as economy lags behind G7 peers OECDThe UK economy is set for the second-slowest growth of the world’s G7 advanced economies, according to new forecasts.
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Halfords cautions over weaker big ticket sales as customers feel pinchHalfords has cautioned over a slowdown in sales growth as demand for big-ticket products weakened in recent months.
All local news
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Disruption expected to train services at the start of December
As a result of ASLEF strike action, Northern services will not operate on the Airedale and Wharfedale lines on Friday 8 December, with additional disruption expected between 1-9 December due to action short of strike.
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Plans for Ilkley’s stunning Christmas Tree Festival 2023 are well underway
St Margaret’s welcomes 30 local charities and community groups each with their own beautifully decorated tree to make up a sparkling display in church on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 December.
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Free festive activities to get creative at Keighley MarketKeighley Market is giving people the chance to get creative and crafty in free festive activities over the coming weeks.
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McDonald's set to open between Ilkley and Burley after plans approved
McDonald's has been granted permission to make changes to a building that will allow it to open a new branch on the A65 near Burley-in-Wharfedale.
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New plans would see shop demolished and replaced with drive-through cafe
A Ben Rhydding shop could be closed, demolished, and replaced by a drive-through cafe if newly-revealed plans are approved.
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Police appeal over Bradley Land Rover theftPolice are asking people to keep an eye out for a stolen Land Rover Defender which was taken from Bradley on Monday evening.
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Skipton rail station car park works scrapped as Gateway scheme gets go-aheadNorth Yorkshire Council has agreed to scrap parts of its £7.8m Skipton Gateway scheme due to cost pressures.
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Two Rivers Concert Band's 'Sounds Jolly'Two Rivers Concert Band will be delighted to welcome as many people as possible to “Sounds Jolly”, its 2023 Festive Concert.
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