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Moorfield School pupils will follow in parents' footsteps
Children in one year group at an Ilkley school are making history by following in their parents’ footsteps. For the first time, the independent Moorfield School, on Ben Rhydding Road, has seven children of former pupils in one form. Catherine
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Safety measures are welcomed in Rawdon and Guiseley ward
Councillors in Guiseley and Rawdon ward are welcoming new technology which will improve safety on two roads in their ward. ‘MOVA’ (Microprocessor Optimised Vehicle Actuation) control is being introduced on Kirk Lane and Dibb Lane at a cost of £19,000
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Home-run businesses urged to take free stand at Ilkley Business Forum fair
Fledging businesses and businesses run from home and which sell online are being urged to take a free stall at Ilkley Business Forum’s Buy Local Fair, on November 16, at the Kings Hall and Winter Gardens. Vera Woodhead, chairwoman of Ilkley Business
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Otley shooting club members in the pink at fun day
A pink-themed fun day at an Otley shooting club has raised more than £5,070 for charity. Yorkgate Gun Club and Shooting School invited participants to dress brightly for the event, which featured a shooting competition, hog roast, raffle, bouncy
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Free meals welcomed by Ilkley MP Kris Hopkins
Ilkley Conservative MP Kris Hopkins has welcomed the Government’s announce-ment that all pupils at infant schools in England will receive free school lunches from next September. Mr Hopkins said: “This is excellent news for parents with children
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Councillor wants an end to 'eyesore' Otley business bins
A councillor is calling for a clampdown on “eyesore” commercial bins in Otley before the Tour de France Grand depart rolls into town next year. Councillor Colin Campbell raised the issue of businesses’ bins being left out on pavements in the town
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It’s whole new era for the Ilkley Rotary Club's Holly Ball
The Rotary Club of Ilkley has relaunched the Holly Ball with a 12-week countdown to the event. Rotarians Chris Woodhead and Vernon Young, with support from Ilkley businessman Richard Wellock, are behind the new-look event, which will be held at
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Otley charity Hang on to a Dream helps Iona hit funding target
A teenager is to get vital oxygen equipment to help her breathe after a charity came to her aid. Seventeen-year-old Iona Kesteven, who suffers from cystic fibrosis, needed £4,000 for a portable oxygen cylinder which will help her to lead a more
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'Sat lav' app scheme could be rolled out in Burley
A “community toilet” scheme designed to make sure the public can still spend a penny when Bradford Council has to save its pennies could get the go ahead in the next few weeks. The scheme was first mooted for Saltaire almost a year ago. Participating
