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Deputy leader 'honoured' to become final chairman of Craven District Council

Conservative councillor Simon Myers has been elected as the last chairman of Craven District Council.
Report details missed opportunities to protect Keighley murder victim Star Hobson

A report has found turmoil in children's services, “superficial” assessments by social workers, inexperienced leadership and poor communication between the organisations that were meant to protect her all played a part in the death of Star Hobson.
West Yorkshire bus travel to be free for jubilee on Sunday 5th June

The Mayor of West Yorkshire has announced that bus travel across the county will be free on Sunday 5th June to mark the end of the Queen's Platinum Jubilee weekend.
Jonathan Dyson appointed as new North Yorkshire chief fire officer

The sole applicant for a public sector job with an annual salary of least £128,647 has pledged to lead major changes for a cash-strapped emergency service for 824,000 people after being appointed.
Celebrate the Platinum Jubilee in Ilkley

Ilkley Town Council welcomes everybody to two events to celebrate the Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen on Sunday 5th June.
Work to start on upgrade of cancer treatment ward at Airedale

Work starts this week on a £175,000 refurbishment of the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit at Airedale Hospital.
Antony completes first leg of epic charity ride

Local fundraiser Antony Butcher recently completed the first leg of his solo bike ride across the United States, arriving in Chicago on Friday the 20th May.
First Skipton Pride celebration to take place in Aireville Park

A whole-day Pride festival will take place in Skipton's Aireville Park this summer as part of a programme of events in the town to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community.
Head of new trust running Children's Services in Ilkley and Keighley is appointed

The former CEO of the Care Quality Commission has been appointed to lead the trust taking over Children’s Services across the Bradford district.
Free Ilkley Tree Trails available in town

Printed copies of three Ilkley Tree Trails are now available again throughout the town thanks to the support of Ilkley BID.
Views sought on contacting police via 101 and 999

Residents in North Yorkshire are being asked to take a few minutes to tell police chiefs about their experiences of calling the force by phone.
New Airedale intensive care unit wins award before it even opens

A new £15m building at Airedale Hospital in Steeton has picked up a national award ahead of its planned opening this summer.
MP calls for end to 'dithering and delaying' over Steeton-Silsden footbridge

Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has spoken in the House of Commons chamber about the long-awaited bridge over the A629 at Steeton.
Ilkley's mayor and deputy re-elected

Ilkley's Town Mayor Cllr Mark Stidworthy and Deputy Cllr Mayor Ros Brown were re-elected on Monday at the town council's annual meeting, a statutory meeting at which the Council formally approves its Committees, Policies and Procedures for the year ahead.
Skipton gym pair finish 11th in world fitness championship

Local gym coaches Chris Cummins & Harry Morse have placed 11th in the world of their age category at the fitness competition HYROX in Las Vegas.
New Mayor and Deputy elected to Keighley Town Council

At the Annual Meeting of the Keighley Town Council Thursday evening members elected a new Town Mayor and Deputy Town Mayor for the year ahead.
The most popular film musical of all time at Ilkley Playhouse in June

A musical to lift spirits opens next month at Ilkley Playhouse, Caroline Mutton reviews that and other forthcoming events.
Summer Solstice Saunter set for Bolton Abbey next month

Runners and walkers are being invited to take part in a five-mile fundraiser in aid of Manorlands Hospice on the longest day of the year.
Craven Music Match scheme looking for local talent for second year

Talented Craven musicians at the beginning of their creative careers are being offered the opportunity to join a scheme to help them on the road to stardom.
Airedale Hospital rebuild bid gets PMQs mention

Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore put a question to Boris Johnson at this week's Prime Minister's Questions about plans for Airedale Hospital in Steeton to be rebuilt.