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Sky over Harrogate taken by Julie Addyman

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Mossdale Falls on a walk from Garsdale to Hawes by Liz Powell

Mossdale Falls on a walk from Garsdale to Hawes by Liz Powell

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Pictured from the left are: Phil Gomersall, Vice Chair, RIB, Cathy Smith, an active RIB volunteer and Ken Duckels, Chair, RIB

Pictured from the left are: Phil Gomersall, Vice Chair, RIB, Cathy Smith, an active RIB volunteer and Ken Duckels, Chair, RIB

Gold award for Rawdon at Yorkshire in Bloom 2024

An archaeology walk for people to discover the rich archaeology of Ilkley Moor took place on Saturday, September 14

An archaeology walk for people to discover the rich archaeology of Ilkley Moor took place on Saturday, September 14

Events for the community to learn about the heritage of Ilkley Moor

A team from Otley 2030 and Wildlife Friendly Otley has been maintaining the garden

A team from Otley 2030 and Wildlife Friendly Otley has been maintaining the garden

Local help needed at Weston Community Nature Garden

The Harvest Moon rising over Wharfedale by Fiona Currie

The Harvest Moon rising over Wharfedale by Fiona Currie

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Sunny autumn at Harlow Carr by Gilbert Ross

Sunny autumn at Harlow Carr by Gilbert Ross

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The bat walk on Ilkley Moor

The bat walk on Ilkley Moor

Guided walk to discover bats on Ilkley Moor

Work on the Ilkley Fountain project is progressing

Work on the Ilkley Fountain project is progressing

Ilkley Fountain team thanks benefactors as project work is well underway

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

Climate Action Ilkley's Car Free Festival is set to take place on September 22

Climate Action Ilkley's Car Free Festival is set to take place on September 22

Climate Action Ilkley to host Car Free Festival later this month

In full voice taken by Julie Addyman

In full voice taken by Julie Addyman

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A majestic tawny owl by Fiona Currie

A majestic tawny owl by Fiona Currie

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Sunrise over Norwood from Low Snowdon taken by Julie Addyman on Sunday 11th August.

Sunrise over Norwood from Low Snowdon taken by Julie Addyman on Sunday 11th August.

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A Hawkmoth caterpillar by Fiona Currie

A Hawkmoth caterpillar by Fiona Currie

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The new Ilkley Tree Trail

The new Ilkley Tree Trail

Ilkley Cemetery trees are subject of new guide

Air quality improves at pollution hotspot in Pool-in-Wharfedale

Air quality improves at pollution hotspot in Pool-in-Wharfedale

Air quality improves at pollution hotspot in Pool-in-Wharfedale

Sun slowing setting over Burnsall after a lovely sunning day by Nick Turnbull, of Burley-in-Wharfedale

Sun slowing setting over Burnsall after a lovely sunning day by Nick Turnbull, of Burley-in-Wharfedale

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Looking over to Keld from the Coast to Coast path by Liz Powell

Looking over to Keld from the Coast to Coast path by Liz Powell

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Volunteers celebrate the completion of the work

Volunteers celebrate the completion of the work

Skilled volunteers complete work on steps to make Ilkley Moor accessible

Joseph Parr (Alco) Ltd, based in Bradford, has taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric truck

Joseph Parr (Alco) Ltd, based in Bradford, has taken delivery of a Volvo FM Electric truck

100 per cent electric truck helps company drive down carbon emissions

A general view of Leeds Bradford Airport

A general view of Leeds Bradford Airport

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Action group vows to fight any new planning application made by airport

Yorkshire Water is based in Bradford

Yorkshire Water is based in Bradford

Regulator proposes £47 million fine for Yorkshire Water over sewage spills

The badger stone with Menwith Hill on the horizon, by Roger Cook

The badger stone with Menwith Hill on the horizon, by Roger Cook

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A Honey Bee enjoying the Borage in a pollinator friendly garden by Fiona Currie

A Honey Bee enjoying the Borage in a pollinator friendly garden by Fiona Currie

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A huge heather crop circle in the moors. Almost 200 metres around the outer circle. Two rings and a central circle, says Roger Cook who took the photograph

A huge heather crop circle in the moors. Almost 200 metres around the outer circle. Two rings and a central circle, says Roger Cook who took the photograph

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Pauline Garner, of Otley, said: “The baby sparrow sat in the mealworm feeder tray nearly all morning and refused to leave it until the parent bird had fed it every last one and then it looked at me and I’m sure it was saying ‘more, can

Pauline Garner, of Otley, said: “The baby sparrow sat in the mealworm feeder tray nearly all morning and refused to leave it until the parent bird had fed it every last one and then it looked at me and I’m sure it was saying ‘more, can

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Callanish Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis, a truly magical place by Fiona Currie

Callanish Standing Stones, Isle of Lewis, a truly magical place by Fiona Currie

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Not quite what I expected to see at Golden Acre Park, a terrapin enjoying the sunshine, by Fiona Currie

Not quite what I expected to see at Golden Acre Park, a terrapin enjoying the sunshine, by Fiona Currie

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Solar panel installation carried out by Solar Together.

Solar panel installation carried out by Solar Together.

Solar panels and battery storage: New West Yorkshire scheme

Work begins at wastewater treatment works in Ilkley

Work begins at wastewater treatment works in Ilkley

Work begins at wastewater treatment works in Ilkley

The sessions will take place at Otley Methodist Church

The sessions will take place at Otley Methodist Church

Youth theatre project to launch in September

As the song goes I was walking in ‘Fields of Gold’ a glorious sight in Wharfedale by Liz Powell

As the song goes I was walking in ‘Fields of Gold’ a glorious sight in Wharfedale by Liz Powell

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A lovely young family by Molly Laxton

A lovely young family by Molly Laxton

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Yorkshire Water is to start work to reduce discharges into the River Wharfe at Pool-in-Wharfedale

Yorkshire Water is to start work to reduce discharges into the River Wharfe at Pool-in-Wharfedale

£1.3m investment to reduce storm discharges into river Wharfe at Pool-in-Wharfedale

Volunteers working to repair the path

Volunteers working to repair the path

Volunteers repair 100 year old steps on Ilkley Moor

A blue tit enjoying a rather tasty snack by Fiona Currie

A blue tit enjoying a rather tasty snack by Fiona Currie

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Chair of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Derek Twine and Chief Executive David Butterworth in Bainbridge

Chair of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority Derek Twine and Chief Executive David Butterworth in Bainbridge

Yorkshire Dales National Park

New Chair of Dales national park says 'there is much to do'

A Tawny owlet taking it’s first tentative flight by Fiona Currie

A Tawny owlet taking it’s first tentative flight by Fiona Currie

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Clouds over the north Yorkshire moors taken by Julie Addyman

Clouds over the north Yorkshire moors taken by Julie Addyman

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Wildflower meadows at Deepdale in Langstrothdale by Susan Ince

Wildflower meadows at Deepdale in Langstrothdale by Susan Ince

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People take part in birdwatching on the Friends of Ilkley Moor event

People take part in birdwatching on the Friends of Ilkley Moor event

Busy programme of Friends of Ilkley Moor events take place

An example of a wild area in a garden in Otley

An example of a wild area in a garden in Otley

Wildlife Friendly Otley announce new garden competition

Groundwork staff with one of the new smart water butts

Groundwork staff with one of the new smart water butts

Smart water butts installed in Ilkley houses in bid to 'slow the flow'

Iain Sneddon (left) from R&B Mechanical & Electrical LTD (the installer) with Director Steven Spellman (right)

Iain Sneddon (left) from R&B Mechanical & Electrical LTD (the installer) with Director Steven Spellman (right)

Ghyll Royd Care Home shines bright with new solar panels

The River Wharfe in Ilkley

The River Wharfe in Ilkley

£500k project to reduce storm discharges in Ilkley to begin

The setting sun on Friday evening up at The Cow & Calf in Ilkley by David Stocks

The setting sun on Friday evening up at The Cow & Calf in Ilkley by David Stocks

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A heron taking off from the pond, by Fiona Currie

A heron taking off from the pond, by Fiona Currie

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The setting sun up at The Cow & Calf, Ilkley, by David Stocks

The setting sun up at The Cow & Calf, Ilkley, by David Stocks

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Candelabra Primulas, Iris and Skunk Cabbage at Harlow Carr by John Moorhouse

Candelabra Primulas, Iris and Skunk Cabbage at Harlow Carr by John Moorhouse

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Dark sky over Norwood on Sunday night before the storm taken by Julie Addyman

Dark sky over Norwood on Sunday night before the storm taken by Julie Addyman

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This makes a change from eating our garden plants! by Fiona Currie

This makes a change from eating our garden plants! by Fiona Currie

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A carpet of bluebells in a wood between Askwith and Clifton by Nick Turnbull

A carpet of bluebells in a wood between Askwith and Clifton by Nick Turnbull

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Impossibly beautiful Mandarin Ducks at Gloden Acre Park by Fiona Currie

Impossibly beautiful Mandarin Ducks at Gloden Acre Park by Fiona Currie

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