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Baht'atters respond well to defeat as they claim second victory
ILKLEY Town AFC successfully put Tuesday’s defeat behind them with a deserved win over a physical Nostell Miners Welfare side on Saturday, writes Matt Lambe. A solid defensive performance throughout in tandem with well-taken finishes from Toby
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Yorkshire Day flag handed over to Bradford and Ilkley for 2025 celebrations
THE Lord Mayor of Bradford has received the official Yorkshire flag ready for Bradford and Ilkley to host the Yorkshire Day civic celebrations in 2025. The handover took place at York Minster on Yorkshire Day as the City of York Council hosted
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'Otley's Finest' raise over £16,000 for the Rob Burrow Centre for MND Appeal
OTLEY fundraisers have contributed over £16,000 to the Rob Burrow Centre for MND Appeal. The group of friends from Otley first came together in 2023 to run in the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in support of the Leeds Hospitals Charity’s appeal.
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Ilkley Pool & Lido Community Group hosts first full moon swim
Community Action Group, Ilkley Pool & Lido Community, has announced the first in a series of events, its first-ever Full Moon Swim, taking place at Ilkley Lido on August 19. The aim of the event is to raise funds for the community group to help
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Join Wharfedale Chamber Ensemble for their Summer Concert
Wharfedale Chamber Ensemble’ Summer Concert takes place on Saturday, August 17 (7.30pm) at Burley-in-Wharfedale Methodist Church and is part of the Burley Summer Festival. This year’s concert is conducted by Ben Crick, Artistic Director of Skipton
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Join the Friends of Ilkley Cemetery for a guided walk on Sunday
THE Friends of Ilkley Cemetery, part of Ilkley Civic Society, have organised a short, guided walk, led by Denise Shillitoe, to talk about some of the people connected with Ilkley’s Hydros – owners, staff and guests – who are remembered in Ilkley Cemetery
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Presence of travellers on riverside park “completely unacceptable” says MP
ILKLEY’S MP Robbie Moore has said that the presence of travellers on the town’s riverside park is “completely unacceptable”. Mr Moore, the Conservative MP for Keighley and Ilkley, went to West Holmes Field at the weekend to view the encampment
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Kaelum Elliott enjoys success in Rotary Young Photographer competition
TEN-year-old Kaelum Elliott won first prize (Junior Section) in the Ilkley and District Young Photographer Competition run by Ilkley Wharfedale Rotary Club with his photograph of a squirrel collecting material for its nest. The competition, which
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Local tennis player agonisingly close to completing sensational comeback
IN WHAT was his first tournament for two years, Barney Fitzpatrick almost completed a sensational comeback. The 22-year-old from Leeds, who was diagnosed with Meniere’s disease in 2021, had two match points in a thrilling LTA Lexus British Tour
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Council will not reconsider parking charges at beauty spots
PARKING charges will be imposed at five parks after an attempt to have the decision reconsidered failed. Leeds City Council will charge motorists at five parks in a move designed to raise funds for the cash-strapped authority. Charges will
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Regulator proposes £47 million fine for Yorkshire Water over sewage spills
OFWAT has proposed a £47 million fine for Yorkshire Water for failing to manage sewage spills. The regulator proposed the fine for Yorkshire Water, as well as a £104 million penalty for Thames Water and £17 million for Northumbrian Water, as the
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Sadness as cafe shuts its doors after 12 years of serving customers
AN owner has explained why his cafe has closed after 12 years. Re-fuel Cafe, of Victoria Road in Guiseley, shut its doors last week following over a decade of trade. Owner Andy Macmillan told the Telegraph & Argus he felt it was the right time
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Baildon Freemasons back Otley Men’s Shed charity
A BAILDON-based Freemason’s Lodge has stepped in to boost an Otley charity with a donation of £1,500. The Lodge of Eccleshill Faith and Fraternity were so impressed by the work being undertaken by Wharfedale Men’s Shed that they weighed in with