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New Sixth Form college in Keighley to open in 2026
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.
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Ilkley Beef and Beer dinner raises over £58k for Manorlands
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.
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Councillors give approval to 25 homes in Cononley
Councillors have approved a scheme for 25 homes to be built on a field in Cononley.
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Skipton named happiest place to live in the North
Skipton has again been included in the top 20 ‘happiest places to live’ in the UK, ranked 6th nationally.
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Kindness stall offers new parents hand-knitted baby items for winter
Midwives at Airedale Hospital are offering new and expectant parents a range of hand-knitted baby items to help keep babies warm this winter.
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'Endless opportunities for children' as Cross Hills activity centre approved
Councillors have approved an application to build a children’s role play and gymnastics centre on a farm in Cross Hills.
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Police investigate attack on 14 year old boy at Skipton bus station
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.
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Martin House launch Christmas appeal to support families who have lost a child
The family of a Silsden boy who died on Boxing Day last year are supporting Martin House Children's Hospice's Christmas appeal.
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Housing scheme approved for 'wasteland' in Sutton
North Yorkshire Council has approved an application to build six homes on a neglected piece of land in Sutton-in-Craven.
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New lighting installed in Skipton park to help keep people safe
New lights have been introduced in Aireville Park in Skipton to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists during the winter months and darker evenings.
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Delayed Haworth Santa Fun Run to go ahead this weekend
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.
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A magical Christmas at Keighley’s Cliffe Castle
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.
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Charity launches extra service to help community’s lonely and isolated
Ilkley Good Neighbours has introduced a second ‘Moving On Friendship Group’ following a large increase in demand for its popular social gathering meetings.
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MP's petition calls for district-wide inquiry into child grooming
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.
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Skipton branch of Barclays Bank to close in March 2024
The Skipton branch of Barclays is one of 18 more that will close over the next year, following an announcement by the bank.
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Keighley businesses vote in favour of second term for town's BID
Businesses have voted for a second five-year term of the Keighley Business Improvement District (BID), following a ballot of town centre firms.
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Ilkley Carnival announces autism support charity AWARE as 2024 primary beneficiary
Ilkley Carnival has announced its 2024 primary beneficiary as parent-run autism support group, AWARE.
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Ilkley BID welcomes three new voluntary directors
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.
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Get ready to laugh as 'The Vicar of Dibley' comes to Ilkley Playhouse
Taking a look at the autumn entertainment at Ilkley Playhouse for Rombalds Radio is Caroline Mutton.
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Polls suggest Skipton MP Julian Smith could lose seat at next election
Recent polling suggests Skipton's Conservative MP could lose his seat to Labour at the next general election.
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Ilkley Round Table makes £5k donation to kids' charity
Ilkley Round Table has pledged its support to The Principle Trust Children's Charity with a donation of £5,618.03.
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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 its 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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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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Skipton's historic butcher meats demand
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.
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Ben Rhydding cafe appeal fails
An appeal to allow a new café to be built in Ben Rhydding has been dismissed by a planning inspector.
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Can you fix it, or drive it? Keighley bus firm opens its doors to offer jobseekers a new career
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.
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New name and direction for Ilkley theatre society
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.
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Airedale Hospital launches Christmas Gift Appeal
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.
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Ilkley woman named on 100 Women in Cycling list
'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.
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Access all areas at Ilkley theatre's Christmas open day
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.
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McDonalds plans for Burley-in-Wharfedale set for approval
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.
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An amazing year for the Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks volunteers
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.
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Ilkley sports shop to close in New Year after 107 years
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.
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Ilkley is all set for Christmas this Saturday
Father Christmas will visit Ilkley early this weekend when he comes to switch on the new Christmas lights on Saturday, 25th November.
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91 year old fundraiser Mary to turn on Skipton's Christmas lights
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.
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Late night shopping and festive fun in Ilkley
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.
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Yorkshire Dales Food & Drink Festival announces musical line-up for 2024
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.
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£140k boost for Keighley's Good Shepherd Centre charity
A charity that works to support economically and socially disadvantaged people in Keighley is set to modernise its facilities after a £140,000 boost.
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Gripping Thriller "Dead of Night" Takes Centre Stage at Keighley Playhouse
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.
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Jobs boost as Keighley gets £20m for robotics and engineering centre
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.
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Ilkley charity to celebrate Learning Disability Week
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.
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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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Ilkley
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Keighley
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