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Review: Cav and Aleko, Opera North, Leeds Grand Theatre
Review: Cav and Aleko, Opera North, Leeds Grand Theatre, Thursday, February 15th, 2024 Love, betrayal, revenge, and ultimately murder cast a long shadow in Opera North’s utterly gripping double bill of one-act operas. Pietro Mascagni’s youthful
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Driver rushed to hospital after five-car crash near small town centre
A DRIVER was rushed to hospital after a five-car crash near a small town centre. The collision occurred on High Street in Yeadon last Thursday evening at around 6pm. A Citroen Berlingo travelling towards Victoria Avenue was involved in a crash
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Women left with serious injuries after head-on crash between van and car
TWO women were left with serious injuries after a head-on crash between a van and car on an A-road. The collision, which involved a silver Mercedes Vito van and a blue Ford Fiesta, occurred on the A65 in Rawdon last Thursday morning (February 15
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Ilkley Philharmonic Orchestra's spring concert of popular classics
ILKLEY Philharmonic Orchestra’s spring concert features virtuoso violinist, Andy Long, who will be performing Tchaikovsky’s much-loved violin concerto. Rossini’s Overture to his opera The Barber of Seville and Haydn’s Symphony No. 101 “The Clock” complete
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Ilkley restaurant welcomes charity members and volunteers for free meal
THIRTY guests from a local charity enjoyed a free three-course dinner at French restaurant Bistrot Pierre this week, paid for by loyal customers. As part of its annual Christmas initiative to support charity workers and those in need of support
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Weeds Glorious Weeds - Gardeners' Foe or Botanists' Friend?
Angie Griffin of Wharfedale Gardeners’ Group reports on February's talk by Ian Brand: Weeds Glorious Weeds - Gardeners' Foe or Botanists' Friend? AFTER studying medicine, working as a GP and a radiologist, Ian, in his retirement has returned to
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The Box Tree, Ilkley, announce new head chef Brayden Davies
THE Box Tree in Ilkley has announced the appointment of head chef Brayden Davies as their new, culinary lead. Australian-born Davies, a family man who lives in Skipton, has taken the reins of the internationally renowned restaurant to bring a refined
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Nature Notes
WHILE the days are beginning to noticeably lengthen, I find it is still the night that offers the best insect fix of the week. Scouring local woodland by torchlight has become a bit of a habit. As I ascend the track through the wood the ‘twit’ from
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Grandad Tommy recovered from bladder cancer
Tommy was diagnosed with bladder cancer just before his 60th birthday. Now, thanks to a Cancer Research UK trial, he’s enjoying playing football with his grandson. “It was March 2012 when I first noticed some blood in my pee. I decided to go to
