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Work on the Ilkley Fountain project is progressing

Ilkley Fountain team thanks benefactors as project work is well underway

The former Golden Butts Household Waste Recycling Centre has been put up for sale

The former Golden Butts Household Waste Recycling Centre has been put up for sale

Local government

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Outcry as Bradford Council puts former Ilkley tip on the market

WI members experience Bohra community spirit at Bradford’s Adam Masjid

WI members experience Bohra community spirit at Bradford’s Adam Masjid

WI members experience Bohra community spirit at Bradford’s Adam Masjid

Campaigners GALBA held a protest outside Leeds Civic Hall today calling for an international ban on night flights

Campaigners GALBA held a protest outside Leeds Civic Hall today calling for an international ban on night flights

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Leeds Bradford Airport appeals decisions to restrict 'nightmare' night flights

Aireborough RUFC U16’s team and their families dressed up as a bunch of ‘Wallies’ to take part in a half marathon ‘Wally Walk’

Aireborough RUFC U16’s team and their families dressed up as a bunch of ‘Wallies’ to take part in a half marathon ‘Wally Walk’

Aireborough RUFC U16’s do half marathon walk to raise tour funds

The bat walk on Ilkley Moor

The bat walk on Ilkley Moor

Guided walk to discover bats on Ilkley Moor

Sign up to Sue Ryder Starlight this October and walk beneath the stars in memory of a loved one

Sign up to Sue Ryder Starlight this October and walk beneath the stars in memory of a loved one

Sue Ryder Starlight Hike returns to Otley this October

An Enemy of the People

An Enemy of the People

What's on at Ilkley Playhouse

Robbie Moore MP

Robbie Moore MP

MP pays tribute to local farmers and growers on Back British Farming Day

A number of family events and children's activities will be featured during Ilkley Literature Festival

A number of family events and children's activities will be featured during Ilkley Literature Festival

Families invited to fun-filled children's weekend at Ilkley Literature Festival

Christchurch on The Grove, Ilkley

Christchurch on The Grove, Ilkley

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Ilkley group to host national conference on cleaning up rivers, lakes and seas

Airedale Hospital

Airedale Hospital

Airedale Hospital

Councillors to receive update on progress of new Airedale Hospital

Three boys completed the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for Addingham Primary School

Three boys completed the Three Peaks Challenge to raise money for Addingham Primary School

'Inspirational' boys tackle Yorkshire's Three Peaks to raise money for school

Leeds Bradford Airport and easyJet have launched an Emily in Paris competition to celebrate a new route to Paris

Leeds Bradford Airport and easyJet have launched an Emily in Paris competition to celebrate a new route to Paris

Leeds Bradford Airport and easyJet launch 'Emily in Paris' inspired getaway

Keighley and Ilkley's Robbie Moore joined other MPs who opposed measures to cut winter fuel payments

Keighley and Ilkley's Robbie Moore joined other MPs who opposed measures to cut winter fuel payments

National government

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Robbie Moore hits out after MPs vote to cut winter fuel payments for pensioners

Ilkley Town Council is opposing proposed parking charges

Ilkley Town Council is opposing proposed parking charges

Local government

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Ilkley Town Council opposes proposed parking charges

Ilkley Carnival committee member Colin Watson presented AWARE with the £11,000 funds raised through the 2024 Ilkley Carnival. From left are Aware volunteers Rachel Miller and Nikki Pickles, Colin Watson and Ilkley BID Manager Sarah Brookfield-Almond

Ilkley Carnival committee member Colin Watson presented AWARE with the £11,000 funds raised through the 2024 Ilkley Carnival. From left are Aware volunteers Rachel Miller and Nikki Pickles, Colin Watson and Ilkley BID Manager Sarah Brookfield-Almond

Mardi Gras themed Ilkley Carnival raises £22,000 for good causes

Katya Kudriavtseva and Carol Lidstone finished their charity walk in Saltburn raising money for the people of Ukraine

Katya Kudriavtseva and Carol Lidstone finished their charity walk in Saltburn raising money for the people of Ukraine

Ukrainian woman who lived through 'explosion after explosion' tackles challenge

Tony Gill, cycling 300 miles in three days

Tony Gill, cycling 300 miles in three days

Yorkshire Dales

300 miles in three days - its another Tony Gill challenge

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Labour Councillors Sonia Leighton, Oliver Edwards and Eleanor Thomson

Labour Councillors Sonia Leighton, Oliver Edwards and Eleanor Thomson

Course could help over 55s boost computer and digital skills

Councillors Colin Campbell, Ryk Downes and Sandy Lay on Otley Chevin

Councillors Colin Campbell, Ryk Downes and Sandy Lay on Otley Chevin

Otley Chevin parking charges move a step closer

Did you watch Kieran get married on MAFS UK last night?

Did you watch Kieran get married on MAFS UK last night?

Married At First Sight

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Who is Married at First Sight UK contestant Kieran Chapman from the North East?

Primark's Click & Collect service will be rolled out in a further 54 UK stores this autumn.

Primark's Click & Collect service will be rolled out in a further 54 UK stores this autumn.

Primark to make major change to 54 UK stores - see those affected

Instagram has announced that it will be launching a new parental control for Teen Accounts in a new update.

Instagram has announced that it will be launching a new parental control for Teen Accounts in a new update.

Instagram makes huge change as it launches new default parental control

Dogs are allowed in The Range and Wilko stores across the UK

Dogs are allowed in The Range and Wilko stores across the UK

This major UK retailer is now allowing dogs in its stores for the first time

What's your go-to drink at your local Wetherspoon pub?

What's your go-to drink at your local Wetherspoon pub?

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Wetherspoon to cut drink prices this week with a pint for under £2 - full list

Acclaimed Otley Wildlife Arts Festival returns this October

Sloes are the fruit of our native Blackthorn

Sloes are the fruit of our native Blackthorn

Nature Notes

Asuka Sumi and Pablo Tejedor-Gutierrez

Asuka Sumi and Pablo Tejedor-Gutierrez

A charity concert by Otley Baroque will help children living in conflict zones

Married at First Sight UK will air at 9pm on E4 every Monday to Thursday for the next nine weeks.

Married at First Sight UK will air at 9pm on E4 every Monday to Thursday for the next nine weeks.

Married At First Sight

All you need to know about MAFS UK 2024 from start date to the brides and grooms

Your lawn can be strengthened ahead of the winter if it is fed correctly

Your lawn can be strengthened ahead of the winter if it is fed correctly

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Garden expert shares how tin foil can help your lawn grow thicker and healthier

Sepsis can be hard to spot in babies and young children

Sepsis can be hard to spot in babies and young children

What are the signs and symptoms of sepsis in adults and children? NHS explains

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

DWP Pension Credit is designed to help people over State Pension age and on a low income with daily living costs

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How to apply for Pension Credit benefit as Winter Fuel Payments cut

The Prime Minister and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have insisted the Winter Fuel Payment decision was necessary to help address a £22 billion “black hole”

The Prime Minister and Chancellor Rachel Reeves have insisted the Winter Fuel Payment decision was necessary to help address a £22 billion “black hole”

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Starmer faces fresh attacks over 'extremely foolish' Winter Fuel Payment change

Greg Jackson also said the Government should bring in regional pricing on energy bills

Greg Jackson also said the Government should bring in regional pricing on energy bills

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Energy boss calls for cash support for pensioners losing Winter Fuel Payments

AAB's Virtual Finance Function (VFF) enables businesses to receive support without the commitment of hiring in-house. Leeds-based Mark Bain (centre) is AAB's newest partner and will operate within the VFF arm

AAB's Virtual Finance Function (VFF) enables businesses to receive support without the commitment of hiring in-house. Leeds-based Mark Bain (centre) is AAB's newest partner and will operate within the VFF arm

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New Leeds partner within firm's 'virtual finance function'

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin's new initiative will provide teachers with free lesson plans that introduce students to the creative industry. Pictured is Ms Brabin with 2023's West Yorkshire Young Poet Laureate winners

West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin's new initiative will provide teachers with free lesson plans that introduce students to the creative industry. Pictured is Ms Brabin with 2023's West Yorkshire Young Poet Laureate winners

New lesson plans to pull back curtain on arts careers for students

Sport

Former Steeton striker Luke Baldwin (9) scored Ilkley's first goal on Saturday, after knocking at the door all afternoon.

Ilkley Town AFC

Dominant Ilkley leave it late to snatch point against Worsbrough

Will Longbottom (left) was on the scoresheet twice for Guiseley in their FA Cup win on Saturday.

Will Longbottom (left) was on the scoresheet twice for Guiseley in their FA Cup win on Saturday.

Guiseley come good late on in FA Cup win as potential Scunthorpe United tie next

Thackley (red) are top of their league after their thumping win over Hepworth United.

Thackley (red) are top of their league after their thumping win over Hepworth United.

Eccleshill United FC

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WOMEN'S FOOTBALL: Thackley hit fifteen to none while 13-year wait over

Stephen Senior was the star of the show at West Bradford Golf Club.

Stephen Senior was the star of the show at West Bradford Golf Club.

Ben Rhydding ace Senior shows experience to win Veterans' Championship

Harriers ace Kate Archer was the third female over the line in the Yorkshireman Marathon.

Harriers ace Kate Archer was the third female over the line in the Yorkshireman Marathon.

Tzelis triumphs at home race in Ilkley as Archer on target in Yorkshire marathon

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Manchester City midfielder Rodri has warned that players are “close” to going on strike over the increasing numbers of fixtures they are facing (Martin Rickett/PA)

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has warned that players are “close” to going on strike over the increasing numbers of fixtures they are facing (Martin Rickett/PA)

Rodri warns players are ‘close’ to going on strike over increase in fixtures

John Turner is yet to play for England (Bradley Collyer/PA)

John Turner is yet to play for England (Bradley Collyer/PA)

England’s fast bowlers will bring out the best of everyone – John Turner

Emma Raducanu survived a gruelling match with Peyton Stearns (John Walton/PA)

Emma Raducanu survived a gruelling match with Peyton Stearns (John Walton/PA)

Emma Raducanu edges past Peyton Stearns to progress at Korea Open

A general view of the sun setting as the athletics takes place at Hampden Park during the 2014 Games (John Giles/PA)

A general view of the sun setting as the athletics takes place at Hampden Park during the 2014 Games (John Giles/PA)

Lord Jack McConnell endorses Glasgow’s hosting of 2026 Commonwealth Games

Chelsea are aiming for a sixth straight Women’s Super League title (Martin Rickett/PA)

Chelsea are aiming for a sixth straight Women’s Super League title (Martin Rickett/PA)

Chelsea begin their quest for sixth straight WSL title at dawn of new era

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) celebrates his touchdown with Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom (63) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles (Matt Rourke/AP)

Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London (5) celebrates his touchdown with Atlanta Falcons guard Chris Lindstrom (63) during the second half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles (Matt Rourke/AP)

Flawless final drive propels Atlanta Falcons past Philadelphia Eagles 22-21

Northampton players celebrate their Gallagher Premiership title success last season (Mike Egerton/PA)

Northampton players celebrate their Gallagher Premiership title success last season (Mike Egerton/PA)

Saints eye repeat, big names gone, derby in Cardiff – Premiership talking points

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Dress rehearsals of An Enemy of the People at Ilkley Playhouse

New rehearsal photos as opening night of theatre show approaches

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You can't help but laugh at some of these, whilst also feeling abit sorry for the nickname-ee

The funniest nicknames of all time - Keth, Shetland Tony, Soup and many more

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Glasgow last held the Commonwealth Games in 2014 (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Glasgow last held the Commonwealth Games in 2014 (Dominic Lipinski/PA)

Scottish Government agrees to Glasgow hosting 2026 Commonwealth Games

Court artist drawing of Kyle Clifford appearing via videolink at Westminster Magistrates’ Court (Elizabeth Cook/PA)

Court artist drawing of Kyle Clifford appearing via videolink at Westminster Magistrates’ Court (Elizabeth Cook/PA)

BBC commentator’s daughters shot with crossbow and wife stabbed, court told

Take-up of both doses of the MMR vaccine is lowest in areas of London (Owen Humphreys/PA)

Take-up of both doses of the MMR vaccine is lowest in areas of London (Owen Humphreys/PA)

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Proportion of children who have received MMR vaccine, by local area

A police cordon remained in place at Railway Terrace on Tuesday (Lee Stedman/PA)

A police cordon remained in place at Railway Terrace on Tuesday (Lee Stedman/PA)

Murder probe launched after man dies in shooting and car set alight

The announcement comes as social media platforms continue to face regulatory pressure to better protect users, particularly children (Nick Ansell/PA)

The announcement comes as social media platforms continue to face regulatory pressure to better protect users, particularly children (Nick Ansell/PA)

Instagram launches parental control for under-16 accounts by default

Peter Tobin was suffering from cancer at the time of his death (Danny Lawson/PA)

Peter Tobin was suffering from cancer at the time of his death (Danny Lawson/PA)

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Serial killer Peter Tobin died with cancer after refusing tests, inquiry hears

Gisele Pelicot arrives in the Avignon court house (Lewis Joly/AP)

Gisele Pelicot arrives in the Avignon court house (Lewis Joly/AP)

‘I am a rapist’, admits husband in French mass rape trial

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