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  • Tax changes hold no fears for Ilkley schools

    Private schools in Ilkley have been taking action to fight off a threat to their charitable status which would leave them with huge tax bills. Two years ago the Government's Charity Commission decided to investigate institutions like private

  • Airport bosses deny flights are taking short-cuts

    Ninety per cent of airliners are still flying on-course when they take off, say airport chiefs, after a claim that the majority are ‘short-cutting’ over Menston. Leeds Bradford Airport has repeated a statement it issued last month, announcing that only

  • Children bid a fond farewell to retiring teachers

    Schoolchildren in the Wharfedale area said goodbye to two long-serving teachers this year. Lizzie Whiteley retires from her job as head of the pre-prep department at Westville House School, Ilkley, after 13 years at the school. Mrs Whiteley