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Crowds turn out to see Olicanian Cricket Club officially opened by Ryan Sidebottom
MORE than 400 people attended the official opening of Olicanian Cricket Club pavilion on Sunday nearly three years on from a fire which saw the club burned to the ground by arsonists.

Robbie Moore MP speaking at Prime Minister’s Questions on May 18, 2022

MP ramps up campaign for new hospital directly with Prime Minister

Robbie Moore MP is taking part in the spinathon

Clarke Foley spinathon will see team cycling for 70 hours to mark 70 years!

An aerial view of Olicanian Cricket Club after it was gutted by fire

WATCH: Arson hit cricket club rises from the ashes

Ilkley Pool and Lido where travellers have set up camp. Image Google maps

Travellers set up camp in Ilkley after broken barrier allows access to leisure site

The large cannabis farm discovered in Guiseley this morning

Cannabis farm worth £150,000 discovered by officers

People flock to the River Wharfe in Ilkley on sunny days

Vandals rip down safety barriers on bridge notorious for 'tombstoning'

The Rev Peter Willox

Thought for the Week

Menston Station, looking north along platform 2

Station's access improvements get the go-ahead despite objections

Groove Pad Otley

'Massive' rent hike forces award winning pub to close

Thousands raised after tragic death of 'perfect father' Dean Miles

Cost of living crisis UK: Our mission to help you save money. (PA/Newsquest)

Our mission to help you save money

Ilkley Town Council Mayor Cllr Mark Stidworthy and Deputy Mayor Cllr Ros Brown, who have been re-elected. Photo credit: Ellis Brown

Town's mayor and deputy mayor re-elected at annual meeting

Town criers gather in Barnoldswick town square

Otley Bellman wins national title

The Grove Ukulele Players at Christchurch. (Photo credit Marleen Tiemens)

The Grove Ukulele Players perform in public for the first time

Composite Prime’s sustainable decking

Growth for Ilkley based sustainable decking company

Water voles are thriving in Nidderdale AONB after being released by Yorkshire Water

Water voles thriving in their new environment

The FOSPA Teas team at St. Peter's Addingham

Church teas are back on the menu

Award winning Lizzie Worley

Guiseley photographer wins international award for photo of 'Braveheart'

News

Cutter & Squidge have a number of tasty cakes and biscuits to treat yourself with for the Platinum Jubilee (Cutter & Squidge)

Tasty treats, cakes and hampers to enjoy ahead of the Platinum Jubilee

Pictured are the winning team 1st Ben Rhydding Chubb with Assistant District Commissioner, Maz Jennings

1st Ben Rhydding Chubb triumph in annual district 5-a-side football competition

Joseph Byrne, age 11, photographed an unusual visitor to his garden in Ben Rhydding - one of three ducks that came over three consecutive days

Reader Photographs

Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies at a concert in 2018

Review: Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies’ Concert, St Margaret’s Church Ilkley 21st May 2022

Shannon Coles with her award

Covid award for fruit and veg box scheme volunteer

Eleanor Thomson, left

Eleanor takes on Edinburgh Marathon to 'give back' to Macmillan

When Hunted is on Tonight: A deleted text, a fake rendezvous and a close call. Credit: Channel 4

When Hunted is on tonight: A deleted text, a fake rendezvous and a close call

Rare Kew Gardens 2009 50p. Credit: Royal Mint

Rare 50p that collectors 'go crazy for' sells for £150 - Could you have one?

Former Tory MP Imran Ahmad Khan jailed for 18 months for sexually assaulting boy, 15.

Former Tory MP jailed for 18 months for sexually assaulting 15-year-old boy

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy pleads not guilty to nine sexual offences

Manchester City's Benjamin Mendy pleads not guilty to nine sexual offences

Ash Palmisciano's mum dies as ITV Emmerdale co-stars rush to support him. (PA)

Emmerdale star shares heartbreaking family news as co-stars rush to support him

Silent Witness. (BBC)

Silent Witness: When is it on and full cast list

Birmingham Children's hospital worker arrested on suspicion of poisoning after death. (PA)

Hospital worker arrested on suspicion of poisoning after death of child

BBC launches search for best new stand-up and digital comedians – entries open now (Canva)

BBC launches search for best new stand-up and digital comedians – entries open now

Sleep expert offers advice on getting your partner to stop snoring. Picture: Canva

This one sleep tip could stop your partner snoring at night

The money may help the lowest-earning households manage rising bills during the cost of living crisis. (PA)

£150 council tax rebate boosted by £40 for some areas - who is eligible?

Tom Pitfield and Catherine Tyldesley. Credit: PA

Coronation Street star reveals daughter's BBC show inspired name in first image

Channel 4's Hunted police team including Cleveland Police's Lisa Theaker

Hunted 2022: Fugitives must first escape an island - is this the toughest start yet?

Sport

Eleanor Thomson, left

Eleanor takes on Edinburgh Marathon to 'give back' to Macmillan
ELEANOR Thomson from Guiseley has overcome cancer and is gearing up for the Edinburgh Marathon this weekend.

Guiseley's new signing George Smith (left) is Danny Ellis' (right) first signing since taking over as manager. Pic: Via Guiseley

Defender George Smith joins Danny Ellis' Guiseley revolution

Get paid £500 to watch Champions League Final and eat unlimited takeaways - how to apply. Picture: Canva

Get paid £500 to watch Champions League Final & eat unlimited takeaways - how to apply

Matthew Ramshaw (red) in action. Picture: England Hockey.

Airedale hockey talent gets first England call up as Commonwealth Games loom

Oliver Petty had a nasty fall but still managed a third-placed finish. Picture: Brian Ayrton.

Hemingways write another success story as star quality on show

The Ilkley Trail Race. Pic: Woodentops

Ilkley Trail Race returns after Covid hiatus

Emily Gibbins, first lady to finish at the Jack Bloor Fell Race. Photo credit: Woodentops

Harrier takes top spot in style at the Jack Bloor Fell Race

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National Sport

Raheem Sterling

Football rumours: Real Madrid chase Raheem Sterling

Kevin De Bruyne is celebrating his fourth and most satisfying Premier League win

Kevin De Bruyne says Manchester City’s latest title success is his best yet

On This Day in 2003: James Anderson takes five wickets on Test debut

France Tennis French Open

Emma Raducanu joins Brits in second round as French Open enters third day

New Zealand captain Daniel Vettori during a press conference

Birmingham Phoenix head coach Daniel Vettori named as Australia assistant

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Leeds City Organist Darius Battiwalla

Review: Yorkshire Day recital by Darius Battiwalla, Leeds Town Hall - but with no audience

The rescued pigeon

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A St George's cross flag flying above Dover Castle in Kent. Picture: PA

Why do we celebrate St George’s Day?

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National News

Prime Minister Boris Johnson at 10 Downing Street

Boris Johnson under pressure over lockdown party ‘lies’

Workington in Cumbria

Red Wall ‘preoccupation’ hides reality of left-behind voters, says study

A collection of British newspapers

What the papers say – May 24

Depp Heard Lawsuit

Amber Heard set for ‘meteoric rise’ before Depp lawyer’s ‘defamatory’ comments

Prime Minister Boris Johnson

Whole country will reap rewards as Elizabeth line opens, says PM

Police officers

Anti-racism plan not about being ‘woke or politically correct’, police insist

Extinction Rebellion protests

Eco activists ‘could undermine energy security and hinder net-zero effort’

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