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McCarthy Stone’s proposals for land off Silverdale Avenue, Guiseley, which has now been withdrawn

Plans for retirement village withdrawn by developer
COUNCILLORS have welcomed a decision to withdraw an application for a retirement development in Guiseley - but urge caution over the future of the former allotment site.

The signs which have been put up at the River Wharfe in Ilkley

Call for better signs as children fall sick after polluted river swim

The overall winner of the online competition was Janet Meikle who took home the top prize

Ilkley town centre gift card event winners

Olicanian Cricket Club is celebrating its centenary

Centenary celebrations for Olicanian Cricket Club

Lizzie enjoying the golden light of the Summer Solstice, on top of Ilkley Moor, 21 June 2022 by Rachel Chapman

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David Shaw MBE and an Ilkley PRIDE banner

A colourful show of acceptance in Ilkley

Cotton grass on Ilkley Moor by Roger Cook

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The Westrow team in Ilkley

Hairdressers complete 100k challenge for The Principle Trust

Ben Rhydding Community Choir

Ben Rhydding Community Choir returns to sing for a children’s charity close to their hearts

Leeds Road, Ilkley. Image Google maps

Funding secured to improve safety on Leeds Road

The World of Musette

Otley Baroque invites all families to discover the sound of Musette

Chris Green, owner of KT Green of Otley and shows his 1958 Jaguar XK150DHC to festival vice chair Keith Galvin

Burley Classic Car Show set for take off

The Covid memorial stone which will be unveiled in Ilkley on Sunday, July 3

Covid memorial park and stone plaque to be unveiled in Ilkley

A musical in tribute of a local musician is taking place at The Clarke Foley Community Centre

Musical to be staged in tribute to the late David Dawson

L-R: Mrs Riley Year 3 Teacher, Jake Swann, Mrs Wilson, Head at Menston Primary School

Menston boy collects over 50 teddy bears to provide comfort for children fleeing Ukraine

From left: Claire Deacon, YAA, Alex Leggat, Otley Oxfam Shop, Stuart Jobbins, Otley Coffee Culture, Ian Agnew, Farmers’ Voice Radio, Richard Hughes, Otley Coffee Culture, Lesley Noble and Elaine Shuttleworth, Hugh on a Tray

Otley Coffee Festival success benefits charity

A luxury break in the Lakes is one of the lots up for grabs

Wharfedale Refugee Response runs auction of promises

A CGI image of the new supermarket in Yeadon

Residents invited to have their say on plans for a new Lidl store

48% Brits don’t take flights at all

Otley 2030 column: Small Change

News

The SEAT Arona on test in West Yorkshire

SEAT Arona is a good all-rounder enhanced by a recent facelift

Why isn't Love Island on tonight? (ITV)

Why isn't Love Island on tonight?

There are high levels of morbidity and mortality, particularly in seabirds around the coast (PA)

RSPCA give warning to those wanting to bring injured birds to branches

The Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins - see how much they are worth. (PA)

The Royal Mint reveals its 10 rarest 50p coins - how much they are worth

Life in the UK test 2022: Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take the quiz. (PA)

Can you pass the British citizenship test? Take the quiz to find out

Author and journalist Jeremy Wilson who has written 'Beryl: In Search of Britain's Greatest Athlete' will be in conversation with Beryl's daughter, Denise Burton-Cole, at a launch event at Otley Courthouse

Otley Courthouse book launch for Beryl: In Search of Britain's Greatest Athlete by Jeremy Wilson

Oasis tribute Fakermaker who are playing Otley Live

Double header tribute night part of Otley Live

Brazilian fusion band Tempo Feliz who will join Pinsuti for a summer concert

Pinsuti Chamber Choir presents a summer concert

The old medical records building at St Luke's Hospital in Bradford

Old building at Bradford hospital could be demolished to make way for theatre

The Islanders gather at the fire pit ahead of a double dumping (ITV)

See who was dumped from the Love Island villa ahead of Casa Amor

Casa Amor. Love Island, tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox (ITV)

Meet the Love Island boys entering the Casa Amor villa

Casa Amor. Love Island continues tomorrow at 9pm on ITV2 and ITV Hub. Episodes are available the following morning on BritBox (ITV)

See inside Love Island's Casa Amor villa ahead of its return

Advice for pet owners after dog dies following contact with giant hogweed. Picture: Canva

Warning over giant hogweed as dog dies following contact with toxic plant

Amazon already holds the UK rights to 20 Premier League matches per season, but will expand its live offering with this new agreement (PA)

Champions League matches to be shown on Amazon Prime and BT Sport from 2024

Universities will have to include comparable data on the proportion of students who drop out in their adverts (PA)

Government to make major change for University ads to crack down on 'dead end' courses

Three new UK driving laws and rules coming into effect in July 2022 . (PA)

3 new driving laws and rules coming into effect in July - all you need to know

Hay fever sufferers rave over £4 'miracle cure' tablets found in Asda, Tesco and Boots. (PA)

Hay fever sufferers rave over £4 'miracle cure' tablets found in Asda, and Tesco

Kian Tordoff (left) as a child

LIVE BLOG: Day 15 - Fourth defendant in Kian Tordoff murder trial to give evidence

Sport

Amazon already holds the UK rights to 20 Premier League matches per season, but will expand its live offering with this new agreement (PA)

Champions League matches to be shown on Amazon Prime and BT Sport from 2024
Amazon already holds the UK rights to 20 Premier League matches per season, but will expand its live offering with this new agreement.

Jodie Burrage celebrates reaching the Ilkley Trophy final. Picture: Matthew Appleby

Chairman delighted with Ilkley Trophy response

The Aire-Wharfe resumed at the weekend

David Cummings heroics fail to deny Otley a tenth win of the campaign

Emily Gibbins on her way to winning the HDSRL Skipton Race

Harriers take racing endeavours to the scenic Bolton Abbey

Josh Stones (right) has departed Guiseley for Championship side Wigan Athletic

Championship club win battle for Guiseley hotshot

Jorge Sikora in EFL Trophy action for City against Oldham in 2020. Picture: Thomas Gadd.

Released Bantams defender gets Guiseley move

Beth Dunning (left) stood out in Northumberland.

Bradford talent Dunning delivers in Northumberland at British Championship

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National Sport

Ireland captain Johnny Sexton satisfied a post-match head injury assessment

Ireland hopeful over Johnny Sexton after post-match check on head injury

Former Rangers and Scotland goalkeeper Andy Goram dies aged 58

Katie Boulter was well beaten by Harmony Tan

One match too far for ’emotionally drained’ Katie Boulter at Wimbledon

Manchester United v Burnley – Premier League – Old Trafford

James Tarkowski completes free transfer switch to Everton

Stuart Broad, right, helps up Jasprit Bumrah at the end of a record-breaking over

Test cricket’s most expensive over – a ball-by-ball account

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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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John Hill, right, with John Lennon and an unknown newspaper reporter

Rare recording of John Lennon made by Otley man sells at auction

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Zara Aleena death

Hundreds gather at vigil for Londoner Zara Aleena

Pride in London was expected to attract more than one million people on Saturday (Matt Alexander/PA)

Dame Kelly Holmes and Emeli Sande among huge crowds at Pride in London

Rainbow colours on show for 50th anniversary of UK’s first Pride parade

China Ship Emergency

Dozens of crew in danger as ship sinks in storm off Hong Kong

Former Rangers and Scotland keeper Andy Goram dies after short cancer battle

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan

Met sensitive to Pride concerns around uniformed officers, says Khan

Duke of Cambridge meets New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern

Duke of Cambridge welcomes New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to Kensington Palace

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