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Armed robber guilty of Ilkley Station mugging
The judge who jailed an armed pub raider for four years could now re-sentence him as a dangerous offender after it was revealed he robbed a young woman in a dark street just two days earlier. Philip Gibb confessed to the police from prison that
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Fashionable night out in Horsforth
Left: Fashion raised money for Flower Fund homes at this event at St Margaret’s in Horsforth in 1985. Pictured are Flower Fund Chairman Mr J Wood, with Miss A Hayden, Mrs J Ingle and two of the models. Bradford Flower Fund Homes was founded in
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Mystery over soccer team
Above: These footballers were keeping their tactics close to their chests when they posed for a team photo many decades ago. All the players adopted the same uniform pose for photograph, which has survived without any details, except for the fact that
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Across the years
125 Years Ago – 1888. However just much of the criticism upon the management of children at the present time may be, it is certainly true that in one respect at least modern mothers are wiser than were their mothers and grandmothers before them
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Thought for the week
A lavatory attendant who had been given a week’s holiday appeared at his usual place of work, wearing his swimming trunks and carrying his bucket and spade. When asked by his work-mate why he had not gone to the seaside, he replied that he had been
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Letters to the editor
Pleasing that Yorkshire Roses struck a chord As the organizer of the flag projects that Otley Chamber of Trade and Otley Town Council co-operate on, I’m often asked “when are the flags going up again”. With no national event this year Yorkshire
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Another Tour benefit on way
The Tour de France is obviously going to be a great event that will focus a lot of attention on the area. But it is good to see that the prestigious sporting spectacle will not just be a flash in the pan and will have longer-lasting positive effects
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Rules needed on turbines
Wind turbines are one of those issues which divide people – not just those who have to live with them but also many who struggle with the arguments for and against such structures. On the one hand, wind turbines are an example of people trying
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Crowds flock to ‘best’ continental market in Ilkley
Sights and sounds of Ilkley’s continental market drew in the crowds tempted by foreign flavours – and sunshine. Traders set up stalls along The Grove from Friday morning turning the shopping street into a traffic-free zone giving visitors plenty
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Tea ladies pop up on bandstand
The Travelling Tea Ladies will be bringing their pop-up vintage tearoom to Ilkley Bandstand to help raise funds for, and promote the work of, Keighley and Ilkley and Voluntary Action’s (KIVCA) Ilkley office. The Ilkley branch of KIVCA is a locally
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Chance to learn new skills on school courses
The new community education programme for Prince Henry’s Grammar School kicks off on September 16 and includes a new course in floral art and flower arranging. As a Specialist Language College, the school presents over 35 courses for all levels
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Swing and pizzazz on The Grove in Ilkley
Music and entertainment on The Grove will be the highlight of this weekend as Ilkley Summer Festival continues. Swing and pizzazz is again promised when Dominic Halpin and the Honey Bs make their return to The Grove for this year’s Dolce Vita Cabaret
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Healthy honour for Ilkley Cycling Club
The fast-growing Ilkley Cycling Club has been recognised for its efforts in inspiring others to get involved in the sport and lead healthier lives. Professional cyclist Josh Edmondson, of Team Sky, presented the club with the 51st Bradford Council
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Life-saving machine in Addingham in Tony’s memory
A second piece of life-saving equipment has been handed over to the community of Addingham following a collection held at the funeral of a villager. People gave generously to Addingham Responders and Heartstart at the recent funeral service of
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Care plan help for asthmatics in Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven
Parents of children with asthma in the Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven district are being urged to obtain an ‘individual management plan’ for their child, which should mean they will be four times less likely to be admitted to hospital due to an attack
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Skipton Girls’ High School
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Ilkley's Maslen retains Yorkshire title
Harry Maslen defended his under-17 title impressively in the Yorkshire Combined Events Championships at Leeds Carnegie over the weekend. The Ilkley Harriers starlet won five events outright as he took the gold medal. He won the 100m hurdles
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Ilkley forced to take a break
A combination of injuries, holidays and cricket commitments have forced Ilkley to cancel their first pre-season match. The Stacks Field club were due to visit Value of Lune on Saturday but cannot raise a team. Head of rugby Rhys Morgan said
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Ilkley Harriers pair get GB calls
Ilkley Harriers are celebrating after two of their runners were selected for Great Britain. Tom Adams and Georgia Malir have won places in the GB team for next month’s World Mountain Running Championships in Pol- and. It is a tremendous accolade
