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Here are today's top local news stories from Rombalds Radio...
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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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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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Ilkley Late Night Christmas Shopping preview
Helen 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 & Silsden
Richard 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 BID
Sarah 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 Ilkley
Mark 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 525
The 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 minister
Greece’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 OECD
The 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 pinch
Halfords has cautioned over a slowdown in sales growth as demand for big-ticket products weakened in recent months.
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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 Market
Keighley 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 theft
Police 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-ahead
North 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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Today's weather
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Skipton
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High: 3°C | Low: -4°C
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Ilkley
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High: 3°C | Low: -3°C
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Keighley
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High: 2°C | Low: -2°C