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Bus provision should be a priority for candidates

FROM being a lifeline to the elderly to a necessity to young families struggling to make ends meet (with multiple jobs in the gig economy or on zero hours contracts) bus provision is an issue which should be a priority for candidates in the current election. Many organisations from Age Concern, through the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England (CPRE) to the Regional TUC are calling for urgent action to address the present disastrous situation caused by privatisation and deregulation - pas

The Hermit pub is being offered for sale via auction with a guide price of £425,000

Historic pub for sale via auction despite community campaign to save it

THE historic Hermit pub in Burley Woodhead has been put up for sale via auction despite a campaign to have it listed as an Asset of Community Value.

There are many easy ways to #SitLess and #MoveMore – just ensure you remain socially distanced if you’re with other people

Call to ‘spring off your seat and into summer’

GETTING up and going for a walk is as good for your mental health as it is for your physical wellbeing and, with the weather improving, it’s time to spring off your seat towards summer says local care trust, Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust.

Staff from Ilkley-based LCF Law have raised over £800 for Macmillan by taking part in the Mighty Miles challenge

Ilkley corporate lawyers make a mighty effort for Macmillan

CORPORATE lawyers and support staff from Ilkley-based LCF Law have raised over £800 for cancer charity, Macmillan by taking part in the Mighty Miles challenge.

Ilkley Bandstand Trust is appealing for people to respect the site

Plea to use Ilkley bandstand site in a respectful manner

CHAIRMAN of Ilkley Bandstand Trust Martin Smith is appealing for people to use the site on The Grove in a respectful manner.

Manager Tony Gill, coach Chris Lawson with player Lily Gazeley, Dawn Barrie (deputy home manager), Tim Kelly (resident), Joan Varah (resident) and Sarah Butler (administration manager).

Virtual walk across America raises funds for care home

BURLEY Trojans ladies football club has recently presented £400 to Glen Rosa Care Home in Ilkley.
Warning issued as scammers 'spoof' police numbers

Warning issued as scammers 'spoof' police numbers

DETECTIVES are warning people to be aware of scammers who are using police telephone numbers in their efforts to defraud people.
Tree planting has been taking place at Moorfield School in Ilkley this week

Moorfield pupils plant trees in school grounds

THIS week children at Moorfield School and Nursery in Ilkley planted 30 Hazel saplings provided free by ‘The Tree Appeal’, who encourage schools to make the most of their grounds and outside areas.
A hedgehog

Nature Notes

By Jenny Dixon

West Yorkshire Police have issued a fraud warning

Warning: Don't become a repeat victim of fraudsters

WEST Yorkshire Police is warning residents who have fallen victim to fraud to beware of becoming the target of further attempts to steal money from them.