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Compelling case for the defence at Stacks Field
Ilkley won ten of their 13 home matches last season in SSE Yorkshire Division One, and they have already made it two from two this season. Their latest victory at Stacks Field was a relatively straight-forward 27-6 derby triumph over struggling
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Amber shows her tennis talent
Ilkley Lawn Tennis & Squash Club member Amber Woffindin was one of six players from Yorkshire to attend the Lawn Tennis Association’s (LTA) National Talent ID Day at Bolton Arena. The players were among 42 youngsters from across
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Lucy and Sam make international debuts
Ilkley Harrier Lucy Williamson and Horsforth Harrier Sam Convery made their England debuts last Saturday at the British and Irish Junior Hill Running Championships in Aberfoyle, Scotland. Lucy, who was running for the B team, finished fifth English
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Ilkley Town survive soft penalties to triumph
Altofts 2, Ilkley Town 3 Ilkley travelled to Altofts hoping to make it two wins in a row in West Yorkshire League Division One, and were greeted by a good playing surface on a sunny afternoon. The visitors started at a good pace and looked
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Glorious history will be built on
It’s a big year for the Ilkley Literature Festival as it celebrates its 40th anniversary. For the past four decades the festival has brought a host of big names to the town and focused attention from across the world on Ilkley. Its cumulative effect
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Warning after car break-ins on Otley Chevin
Police are reminding motorists to stay vigilant after two break-ins to cars parked on Otley Chevin. The first incident involved an Audi, which had a window smashed and a handbag stolen. The window of an Audi Q5 was also smashed in the second crime
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No sign of a ‘suicidal’ man at Menston station
British Transport Police were called to Menston Railway Station yesterday, Wednesday, at 6.50am after reports of a suicidal male at the station. Four officers attended but the man left before they arrived. Officers searched the area but there was
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Ilkley pet loses 20 per cent of skin after snake bite
A dog which suffered a snake bite is lucky to be alive after losing 20 per cent of his skin. Four-year-old Otis, a whippet cross was taken to Ashlands Vets in Ilkley by his owners in July with cuts to his chest which were treated initially with
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Nap hand of derby tries pushes Ilkley into top half of table
Ilkley 27, Keighley 6 After the debacle at Wath the previous week, Ilkley were obviously keen to make a mark against local rivals Keighley, who came to Stacks Field without a win in their first two SSE Yorkshire Division One fixtures, both at
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Ilkley Lido finale is a slam dunk!
More than 100 people took part in the final public session of the summer season held at Ilkley Lido last Saturday. The Dip and Dunk event, organised by the Friends of Ilkley Lido (Foil) in partnership with Bradford Council, attracted local families
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Forty years of Ilkley Literature Festival celebrated at exhibition
A new exhibition, Making Waves: 40 Years of Ilkley Literature Festival opens to the public on Saturday and runs until December 1 at the Manor House Museum in Ilkley. It offers a retrospective of the festival, featuring a rare edition of Ted Hughes
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Plan for new houses in Addingham
A new planning application for houses on the edge of Addingham has been submitted to Bradford Council, following the withdrawal of plans for seven homes. Addingham resident Stephen Hall, of Street House Grange, has applied for permission to build
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Wharfedale schools strike will give most pupils day off
Schools across Wharfedale are set to be affected by next week’s industrial action. Otley’s secondary, Prince Henry’s Grammar School, will be closed to most pupils and only open to year 12 or year 13 students, who are being advised to use the day
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Jamie Cullum tries Bolton Abbey pianos
A bit of music business stardust descended on Bolton Abbey last week when modern jazz legend Jamie Cullum came to town. The singer-songwriter interviewed staff at Cavendish Pianos, the UK’s sole remaining piano manufacturer, for a BBC Radio 4 documentary
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Bride whose dad died at Ilkley reception gifts defibrillator
A Horsforth woman whose father died as he gave a speech on her wedding day is helping to save other lives by donating a defibrillator. Alan Bates, 65, suffered a heart attack and collapsed as he rose to address guests at Craiglands Hotel in Ilkley
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Ben Rhydding's fitness and tenacity reflected in stylish, emphatic victory
Ben Rhydding 4, Brooklands II 0 Ben Rhydding started their North Premier League campaign in style with an emphatic victory over Brooklands Seconds. The home side were the only team to have a clean sheet last weekend, and their convincing
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Ilkley firms ‘Phlok’ together to promote local businesses
A consumer loyalty scheme launch in Ilkley last week attracted interest from a variety of businesses based in the town. More than 20 small independent retailers and representatives of other local businesses attended a meeting held in Ilkley last
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Planning file - 26 September 2013
The following planning applications have been received by Bradford Council: ADDINGHAM: Change of use from existing shop with residential over to residential throughout, 96 Main Street. ADDINGHAM: Residential development of six dwellings, Street
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Late goal is cruel blow for Ben Rhydding
Whitley Bay 1, Ben Rhydding 0 There was disappointment in the north east for Ben Rhydding on Saturday as a cruel late goal sent them back to Yorkshire empty handed in Women's Investec Conference North. Last season, Whitley Bay had provided
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New Ilkley Concert Club season to start with celebration of chairman's work
The new season of Ilkley Concert Club gets under way on Wednesday (October 2) with a musical celebration of community stalwart David Pyett, who has been chairman of the club for the last 36 years. Highlights of the first concert of the club’s 67th
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Ilkley Concert Club founder member dies at 83
A founder member of Ilkley Concert Club and well-known figure in the local community has died at the age of 83. Barry Lambert, who was christened Barrington but hardly ever used the name, worked for many years as a haematologist, and took an active
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Ilkley Cycling Club meets minister on Tour visit
Members of Ilkley Cycling Club met Hugh Robertson, Minister for Sport and Tourism, this week when he visited Yorkshire to hear how plans for the Tour de France Grand Depart are progressing and meet key staff who will deliver the start of the world’
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Ilkley town groups join forces for Tour de France plan
The team working on Ilkley’s celebrations for the Tour de France in 2014 is to hold a public meeting in November to bring townspeople up to date on its plans. The Ilkley Tour de France Organisation is actively trying to involve as many local individuals
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Moorland bird habitat could thwart housing
A study of moorland wildlife on land around Ilkley could block excessive house building in the town, says a ward councillor. Bradford District councillor Anne Hawkesworth (Ind, Ilkley) is calling for an assessment of land which supports populations
