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  • Official nature reserve status for Ben Rhydding gravel pits

    Former gravel pits in Ben Rhydding will be officially opened as Bradford District’s newest nature reserve – almost half a century after the potential of the area was recognised. Ben Rhydding Gravel Pits Local Nature Reserve will be formally opened

  • Ilkley Hospital revamp ready to start but £300,000 needed

    A study which could pave the way for a £300,000 revamp of Ilkley’s Coronation Hospital is complete, but health bosses have yet to approve the spending. The chairman of a Bradford Council scrutiny committee has had confirmation that a feasibility

  • Ilkley Harriers launch new beginners' running programme

    Ilkley Harriers are getting set to launch their new ‘Zero to Hero’ programme where complete beginners to running will be taught the basics and will work up to a distance of 5km. The programme developed by club chairman and qualified running coach

  • New vicar at Burley-in-Wharfedale's parish church

    The next vicar of Burley Parish Church has been announced. The Reverend Dr Alastair Kirk, currently serving as Anglican Chaplain at the University of Warwick and Diocesan Interfaith Adviser for the Diocese of Coventry, has been appointed as Vicar

  • High Royds Memorial Chapel to open

    A restored chapel at High Royds Memorial Garden will be open twice a month over the summer as part of activities planned this year by supporters. The Friends of High Royds Memorial Garden, Menston, plan to open the chapel on Buckle Lane from 2pm