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National award for Worth Valley rotarian's work to support Ukraine
Emilia Merenmies from the Rotary Club of Haworth & Worth Valley has been given the highest award in the Rotary movement for her work to deliver aid to the people of Ukraine.
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Keighley gets green light for health and wellbeing centre
Keighley has on Friday received Government confirmation of the funding it needs to proceed with building a new health and wellbeing centre.
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Residents consulted over 72-home housing estate between Silsden and Brunthwaite
Newett Homes has announced plans to build on land at Drabble House Farm in Silsden, with a proposed development of 72 houses near to the new Silsden Primary School.
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Development of 44 canalside homes in Silsden given go-ahead
A 44-home development next to the Leeds and Liverpool canal in Silsden can go ahead after Councillors approved the finer details of the scheme.
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Skipton Town Hall to host fundraising fashion show for Airedale Hospital
Airedale Hospital & Community Charity is holding a charity fashion show and shopping event next month to raise money to benefit the wellbeing of staff, patients and visitors.
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Cowling man shares Manorlands volunteering experiences
A man from Cowling who was inspired to volunteer following the pandemic has spoken of the 'rewarding' time he spends supporting people at Manorlands Hospice.
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New monthly Repair Café to open in Silsden
A volunteer-run Repair Café is being started with the first session taking place at Silsden Methodist Church on Saturday 17th June.
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Woofts family dog event to take place at Cliffe Castle
Dog owners are being invited to a special event at Keighley's Cliffe Castle park this weekend.
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A special day of donations for asylum seekers and refugee families
Pupils from All Saints’ Primary School in Ilkley have recently taken part in a ‘special day of donations’ to collect food items for asylum seekers and refugee families living in Bradford.
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Thriller 'Sweeney Todd' to end Keighley Playhouse season
Running from 12th June, the final play of the season at Keighley Playhouse is Sweeney Todd.
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Tough Mudder returns to Broughton Hall in July
Broughton Hall near Skipton will once again host the iconic Tough Mudder challenge this summer.
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Bronte-themed charity bike ride returns next month
Local cyclists are being encouraged to sign up for a fundraising ride to support Manorlands Hospice on Sunday 11th June.
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Hive of excitement at historic Skipton mill as bees buzz in
Skipton’s medieval High Corn Mill is at the centre of a new initiative to re-establish a rare breed of Yorkshire bees locally.
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Ilkley Players Greenroom selected to perform at National Theatre Festival
Ilkley Players Greenroom has been selected to perform a new play on the Dorfman Theatre stage at the National Theatre as part of the 2023 Connections Festival from 20-24 June.
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Silsden to Kildwick canal towpath misses out on funding again
There's no sign of improvements being carried out to the Leeds-Liverpool canal towpath between Silsden and Kildwick after the project missed out on being allocated funding.
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Skipton builder fined after admitting unfair trading practices
A builder from Skipton has been convicted by magistrates after pleading guilty to three offences in a prosecution brought by North Yorkshire Council.
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Council and police team up to tackle Keighley speeders
Bradford Council has paid for a new speed detection device to be used as part of West Yorkshire Police's roads policing in our area.
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Quarry plan for outskirts of Silsden refused
One of the most objected-to planning applications in years has been refused by Bradford Council.
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Council issues safety warnings ahead of the Spring Bank Holiday weekend
As the prolonged period of warm dry weather set to continue during the Spring Bank Holiday weekend and in to the school half term holidays, Bradford Council is encouraging everyone to do their bit to prevent wildfires and stay safe around open water.
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Ilkley Thingery official opening on Saturday
A library with a difference which aims to promotes the sharing of resources will officially throw open its doors to the public in Ilkley on Saturday, 27 May.
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Brand new hospital to be built 'by 2030' on site of current Airedale Hospital
Plans for a new state-of-the-art Airedale General Hospital are a step closer after the government put the Airedale onto its New Hospital Programme.
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National Lottery winners help restore Ilkley Lido to its blooming glory
A team of green-fingered National Lottery winners from across Yorkshire and the North East have been getting creative to help restore the historical and magical Ilkley Lido to its former glory.
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Harry Brook praised at Council meeting as Freedom of Bradford agreed
Burley-in-Wharfedale cricket ace Harry Brook will be awarded the freedom of Bradford, after Councillors unanimously voted to bestow the honour on the sportsman.
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Ilkley Colour Rush wins National Award
Ilkley Grammar School PTA is celebrating after winning the National PTA award for Fundraising Achievement of 2022 for Ilkley Colour Rush.
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Two local fire stations create community orchard and allotment
Firefighters are furthering their commitment to the environment by turning land at two fire stations into orchards and allotments for the local community.
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Assessment finds bus franchising to be "preferred option" to improve local services
Proposals to bring West Yorkshire’s buses under greater public control will take a major step forward today – and Keighley will benefit from a share of £4m worth of improvements.
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Runner left with serious injuries after being hit by van near Skipton
Police say a 50 year old man who was out running has suffered 'life changing' injuries after being hit by a van on the B6265 Grassington Road just outside Skipton.
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Airedale Hospital restaurant reopens after £450k makeover
Airedale General Hospital’s restaurant has undergone a £450,000 makeover and has now re-opened to patients, visitors and staff.
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£6m spent on transition to North Yorkshire Council so far
North Yorkshire Council has revealed £6m has been spent so far on the transition from eight councils into one.
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Keighley MP raises child sexual abuse issues at PMQs
Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has again called for an independent 'Rotherham-style' inquiry into child sexual abuse across the Bradford District, putting a question to Rishi Sunak in the Commons on Wednesday.
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Ashlands children climbed peaks for their playground
On Sunday the sun shone for twenty eight children from Ashlands Primary School in Ilkley who put on their walking boots and climbed Pen-y-ghent to raise money towards the renovation of their school playground.
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Fresh rail strikes over half term
Industrial action by ASLEF and the RMT unions will bring fresh disruption to train services on the Airedale and Wharfedale lines on three days next week.
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Running race to be named after much loved coach
A popular running race, showcasing some of the best local trails, has this year been named in honour of a much-loved and missed coach for Ilkley Harriers and many others.
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New Lord Mayor of Bradford is former Keighley and Ilkley policeman
A former police officer from Burley-in-Wharfedale has spoken of his pride after being appointed as Bradford’s Lord Mayor.
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North Yorkshire Council uses 'ward walkers' to get people home from hospital
Teams of 'ward walkers' are spearheading efforts to get more patients discharged quickly from local hospitals – and statistics show the tactics are working well.
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Council to sell off land in Skipton for housing
North Yorkshire Council is set to approve selling off land at Airedale Avenue in Skipton so around 50 homes can be built.
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Ilkley Lido summer opening
Ilkley Lido will be extending its opening hours from Saturday 27th May.
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Skipton Academy students learn LIFE skills from local fire crews
Students from The Skipton Academy have participated in North Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service's LIFE project, which is designed to help young people develop life skills and values.
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New events boss hired by Keighley Creative
Local arts charity Keighley Creative has appointed Aimee Grundell to be its new festival and events director.
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Airedale Hospital doctor releases charity song to support colleagues
An emergency medicine doctor at Airedale has written and performed her own charity song, Footsteps in the Snow, to support the hospital's fundraising efforts.
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Ben Rhydding café plan for electricity sub-station refused
Plans to replace an operational electricity sub-station in Ben Rhydding with a café could cause damage to a “majestic” Sycamore tree.
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Ilkley/Skipton to Bradford Forster Square service changes
Bradford train services are being reduced as Northern Rail introduces a new timetable from today, Sunday 21 May and reminds customers to ‘Check My Timetable’.
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Ilkley Manor House to host antiques and collectibles valuation day
From Tiffany to epiphany! Ilkley Manor House is hosting a valuation day in conjunction with Hartleys Auctioneers.
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Council sets out timetable for Skipton’s £7.8m Station Gateway scheme
North Yorkshire Council has set out its timetable for completing Skipton’s £7.8 million Gateway scheme with construction likely to begin by the end of the year.
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Ilkley Town Council grant scheme opened
Applications are now open for the first round of community grant funding from Ilkley Town Council.
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Skipton school stalwart recognised for decades of tireless service
Skipton's Ermysted's Grammar School has put up a plaque to honour a former pupil who has given decades of his life to supporting the school.
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Yorkshire Water apologises over river sewage
The CEO of Yorkshire Water has apologised for sewage appearing in the county’s rivers.
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Worth Valley rotarians make grant awards to local groups
Six organisations in the Worth Valley have been announced as the beneficiaries of the Rotary Club of Haworth & Worth Valley's community grant scheme.
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Ilkley Arts’ postcard exhibition and secret auction
A selection of postcard - sized art with the theme of ‘Different View’ will be for sale by secret auction this weekend.
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Keighley Town Fund offers business grants
Funding from £1,500 to £315,000 is available to help new business based in or looking to locate into the Keighley Towns Fund designated area.
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Sports minister makes visit to Keighley Albion rugby club
Sports and Equalities Minister Stuart Andrew has been to Keighley Albion to discuss the rugby league club's efforts to secure a new long-term home.
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Central Grove next for Ilkley Local History Hub
The next Ilkley Local History Hub is meeting on Saturday May 27 look around the central area of The Grove.
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Alan Titchmarsh opens new Medieval Garden at Ilkley Manor House
Alan Titchmarsh has proudly unveiled the new Medieval Garden that has been planted in the grounds of Ilkley Manor House, one of the oldest domestic properties in West Yorkshire.
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Skipton High Street flags to stay up till end of June
Large union flags flying above the shops on Skipton High Street are to stay in place for another six weeks to welcome visitors to major events taking place.
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Figures show how many local people had no ID so couldn't vote
Just 62 people in our area were unable to vote in this month’s local elections because of the new voter ID laws.
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Local cricket star expected to be awarded freedom of Bradford
Burley-in-Wharfedale's Harry Brook - who plays cricket for Yorkshire and England - is likely to be awarded the Freedom of Bradford in recognition of being a role model for the area's young people.
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Ilkley’s inaugural National Town Crier Competition worth shouting about!
Ilkley had never seen, or heard, anything like it!
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Local charity celebrates anniversary partnership with Booths
The charity Ilkley Good Neighbours is celebrating a successful twelve-month partnership with Booths Supermarket in Ilkley, which helped it raise fund of over £1100.
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New EV chargers installed in Silsden, Steeton and Haworth
New electric vehicle charging points have been installed in Silsden, Steeton and Haworth as part of Bradford Council's plans to make charging more accessible for local people.
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Keighley Cougars help put men's mental health in the spotlight
Keighley Cougars have signed up to give their backing to a 'Check In With Your Mate' campaign running across West Yorkshire.
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Learn about Charles Darwin and his connection to Ilkley at u3a talk
Ilkley & District u3a are holding an open meeting on Saturday 20th May when the guest speaker will be Professor Mike Dixon, joint author of a book on Darwin in Ilkley.
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Ilkley Rugby Club unveils new LED scoreboard
Ilkley Rugby Club is excited to announce the installation of a brand new state-of-the-art LED scoreboard at its home ground.
Today's weather
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Skipton
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High: 19°C | Low: 7°C
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Ilkley
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High: 19°C | Low: 8°C
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Keighley
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High: 19°C | Low: 8°C