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A new 1,000 place Sixth Form college will open in Keighley in 2026, although the hunt is still on for a town centre location.

An 18th annual black-tie dinner supported by local companies and held at the Craiglands in Ilkley has raised over £58,000 for Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice.

Councillors have approved a scheme for 25 homes to be built on a field in Cononley.

Skipton has again been included in the top 20 ‘happiest places to live’ in the UK, ranked 6th nationally.

Midwives at Airedale Hospital are offering new and expectant parents a range of hand-knitted baby items to help keep babies warm this winter.

Councillors have approved an application to build a children’s role play and gymnastics centre on a farm in Cross Hills.

North Yorkshire Police are appealing for witnesses to an attack in Skipton at the weekend which left a 14 year old boy with facial injuries.

The family of a Silsden boy who died on Boxing Day last year are supporting Martin House Children's Hospice's Christmas appeal.

North Yorkshire Council has approved an application to build six homes on a neglected piece of land in Sutton-in-Craven.

New lights have been introduced in Aireville Park in Skipton to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists during the winter months and darker evenings.

Organisers of Haworth's Santa Fun Run are hopeful it will take place this coming Sunday, after the fundraising event was postponed at the weekend.

Bradford Council’s Cliffe Castle Museum and Park will be helping the people of Keighley to get into the Christmas spirit with two special weekends of festive activities over Saturday 9 and Sunday 10 and Saturday 16 and Sunday 17 December, between 11am to 3.30am on each day.

Ilkley Good Neighbours has introduced a second ‘Moving On Friendship Group’ following a large increase in demand for its popular social gathering meetings.  

Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has opened a petition for residents to sign if they back his calls for a full inquiry into child sexual exploitation across the Bradford district.

The Skipton branch of Barclays is one of 18 more that will close over the next year, following an announcement by the bank.

Businesses have voted for a second five-year term of the Keighley Business Improvement District (BID), following a ballot of town centre firms.

Ilkley Carnival has announced its 2024 primary beneficiary as parent-run autism support group, AWARE.

The Ilkley Business Improvement, a business-led and business-funded organisation, has welcomed the appointment of three new voluntary directors to its board as well as a previous director.

Taking a look at the autumn entertainment at Ilkley Playhouse for Rombalds Radio is Caroline Mutton.

Recent polling suggests Skipton's Conservative MP could lose his seat to Labour at the next general election.

Ilkley Round Table has pledged its support to The Principle Trust Children's Charity with a donation of £5,618.03.

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.

St Margaret’s welcomes 30 local charities and community groups each with its own beautifully decorated tree to make up a sparkling display in church on Friday 8 and Saturday 9 December.

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.

A Ben Rhydding shop could be closed, demolished, and replaced by a drive-through cafe if newly-revealed plans are approved.

North Yorkshire Council has agreed to scrap parts of its £7.8m Skipton Gateway scheme due to cost pressures.

Craven’s longest serving independent family butcher, Drake & Macefield reflects on this year’s significant milestone - 125th years in business spanning three centuries, operating three branches and delivering direct to customers.

An appeal to allow a new café to be built in Ben Rhydding has been dismissed by a planning inspector.

Local bus operator The Keighley Bus Company invites new starters and career switchers to find out more about working for the company at the depot open day next month.

It’s been a momentous year for Ilkley Amateur Operatic Society, alongside celebrations to mark its centenary, the society has been exploring ways to move forward.

Airedale Hospital and Community Charity, the official charity of Airedale NHS Foundation Trust, is looking for donations of gifts for patients who are in hospital on Christmas Day.

'Fat Lad At The Back' co-founder Lynn Bye from Ilkley is among a list of 100 women from across the UK recognised for their work encouraging other women to get on their bikes.

Ilkley’s historic King's Hall & Winter Garden is to open its doors again this Christmas for a free open day full of festive fun.

Council officers are recommending that Councillors approve a planning application from McDonald's for its new restaurant on the A65 between Ilkley and Burley-in-Wharfedale.

The Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks (FOIRP). who have transformed the parks by the River Wharfe in the town, has issued its latest Annual Report, which sets out the groups continued achievements and also appeals for more members as the work load increases.

Dobson & Robinson in Ilkley will close in the New Year after the owners failed to find a buyer after being for sale for four years and losing key accounts with major brands.

Father Christmas will visit Ilkley early this weekend when he comes to switch on the new Christmas lights on Saturday, 25th November.

This Sunday will be a busy day for Mary Wild from Skipton, as the 91 year old takes part in the Great Skipton Santa Fun Run then flicks the switch to light up the town's Christmas lights.

The countdown has begun for a highly anticipated late night shopping event in Ilkley on Wednesday 6th December. Over 60 of the town’s shops and businesses will be staying open until 7.30pm for locals and visitors to enjoy a festive shopping experience.

The Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival has announced it is expanding its 2024 line-up to include chart-topping music acts who will join its stellar line up of celebrity chefs.

A charity that works to support economically and socially disadvantaged people in Keighley is set to modernise its facilities after a £140,000 boost.

This December, theatre enthusiasts are in for a treat as Peter Whalley's compelling play, "Dead of Night," unfolds its gripping tale at Keighley Playhouse. 

Keighley has been awarded £19.8 million of government funding which will help the town become a national leader in advanced engineering, manufacturing and robotics.

Ilkley Community Enterprise, which runs the Outside The Box Cafe, is putting on a packed programme of activities to highlight the achievements of people with a learning disability.

Ilkley Rugby Club is excited to announce the installation of a brand new state-of-the-art LED scoreboard at its home ground.