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Local news
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Local tributes planned to Captain Tom on Saturday for funeral
Bradford Council says flags will be flying at half-mast this weekend to honour Keighley-born Captain Sir Tom Moore and mark the day of his funeral.
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Crowdfunding for burgled Skipton war veteran tops £20,000
An appeal for donations to replace the money stolen from a 100-year old local man during a burglary has received national attention.
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Ilkley walking trails to inspire families to exercise, explore and learn
The first of five planned trails in and around the town has just been released.
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Feedback sought on plans for Skipton Railway Station links
Almost £6m is to be spent on improving walking and cycling access to Skipton's railway station - and local residents' views will help shape the designs.
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Hidden Ilkley businesses revealed in new Ilkley BID initiative
Hidden Ilkley, a campaign that aims to showcase non-retail businesses has been launched on the new Discover Ilkley website, powered by Ilkley BID.
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A6068 at Glusburn to be closed next week
Work to remove a dangerous tree means that the A6068 will be closed outside the Dog and Gun pub at Glusburn for five days.
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Consultation starts on future of local government in North Yorkshire
Residents across Craven and North Yorkshire are being urged to take part in a government consultation to determine how council services should be structured in the county.
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Captain Tom inspires a new generation
Captain Sir Tom Moore has inspired a new generation of fundraisers and this week Airedale Hospital in Keighley, Captain Tom’s birthplace, received a special donation from 6 year-old fundraising champion Emilia Bailey.
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Lockdown easing: from schools to pubs - what will open when?
Following the Prime Minister's announcement of a roadmap to the easing of the lockdown in England, we've got a handy guide to what's likely to happen and when.
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Tributes paid to A65 road crash victims
Tributes have been paid online to Maisie Ryan and Oliver Knott, who were killed in last week's collision on the A65 Addingham bypass.
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Poor state of Utley Cemetery raised with Bradford Council
Utley Cemetery near Keighley has been described as a 'disgrace' and 'looking like a building site' by local politicians.
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Police appeal after man and woman die in A65 crash at Addingham
Two people in their 20s have been killed in a road collision on the Addingham bypass on Thursday morning.
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Council calls for review after door-to-door Covid tests stop
Bradford Council has written to the government to request an urgent review after it stopped providing the district with home testing kits to identify coronavirus cases.
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Fund launched for Captain Sir Tom Moore statue
Bradford Council is supporting a fundraising campaign to install a bronze sculpture of Captain Sir Tom Moore in Keighley.
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Take a stroll along Ilkley’s blue plaque trail
If you are looking for a purpose in your lockdown walk through Ilkley, you can do no better than to follow the trail of Ilkley’s blue plaque historic buildings.
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Skipton BID supports local businesses with podcast series
Skipton Business Improvement District is working with Rombalds Radio on a new series of podcasts to help local companies as they transition out of lockdown.
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Make the switch and go paperless with your Council Tax bill
Bradford District residents are being encouraged to go paperless before the end of the month with their Council Tax bills this year.
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Local elections to go ahead despite pandemic
This year's local council elections - and a vote to pick a Mayor for West Yorkshire - will go ahead on 6th May with Covid safety measures in place.
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Struggling local families supported by food banks during half-term
Bradford Council is using government funding to support more than 7,000 families over the school holidays and working with local food banks to ensure no child goes hungry.
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Wharfedale device donations reduce digital divide
44 unwanted technical devices were donated by 28 Wharfedale households & organisations for redistribution to people who lacked digital access.
Today's weather
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Skipton
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High: 8°C | Low: 1°C
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Ilkley
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High: 8°C | Low: 3°C
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Keighley
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High: 8°C | Low: 3°C