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Ilkley Town's Kevin Gonzalez

Ilkley Town AFC

Ilkley Town finally due back in action after two weeks of postponements

300 suspected drink or drug drivers were arrested in West Yorkshire over the Christmas and New Year period

300 suspected drink or drug drivers were arrested in West Yorkshire over the Christmas and New Year period

More than 300 arrests for drink or drug driving offences over Christmas and New Year

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin

Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin

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Support for West Yorkshire entrepreneurs to build global businesses

View of Swinsty Reservoir from Scow Hall Farm

View of Swinsty Reservoir from Scow Hall Farm

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Yorkshire urged to use water wisely in warmer weather

A cow enjoying the sunshine in Ilkley

A cow enjoying the sunshine in Ilkley

Readers' photos: Spring has sprung

Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies

Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies

Review: Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies with Leeds Symphony Orchestra

Strike action to set to hit Northern trains next week (March 16 and March 18, 2023)

Strike action to set to hit Northern trains next week (March 16 and March 18, 2023)

Train strikes set to go ahead: Northern issues advice to customers

Snow warning issued by National Highways for the North of England

Snow warning issued by National Highways for the North of England

Snow warning issued by National Highways for the North of England

Carnival volunteers taking part in the 'Royal Races' as part of last year's Jubilee theme with Jo Kenyon dressed as the Queen's Corgi (front)

Carnival volunteers taking part in the 'Royal Races' as part of last year's Jubilee theme with Jo Kenyon dressed as the Queen's Corgi (front)

First female chairperson appointed by Yeadon Carnival committee

Burley in Wharfedale lights, picture: G Bowkett

Burley in Wharfedale lights, picture: G Bowkett

Burley in Wharfedale Christmas lights deemed a 'success' despite adverse weather conditions

Town will host the camp

Town will host the camp

Ilkley Town AFC

Ilkley to host half-term camp

Armstrong's side levelled at the death against Campion

Armstrong's side levelled at the death against Campion

Ilkley Town AFC

Ilkley Town battle back on three occasions for point at Campion

Picture taken by: Peter W. Clark

Picture taken by: Peter W. Clark

Ilkley Rugby Club

Ilkley prevail at the death to win West Yorkshire derby

Yorkshire's Harry Brook (left) secured Yorkshire's Young Player of The Year Award. Pic: Ray Spencer

Yorkshire's Harry Brook (left) secured Yorkshire's Young Player of The Year Award. Pic: Ray Spencer

Ex Ilkley Grammar School student wins prestigious Yorkshire award

Ilkley (red) won their first game of the season at the weekend. Pic: Paul Rogers

Ilkley (red) won their first game of the season at the weekend. Pic: Paul Rogers

Ilkley Town AFC

Ilkley's Women secure first season victory

Rob Cunningham racing at The Ilkley Incline

Rob Cunningham racing at The Ilkley Incline

Rob Cunningham comes out on top at The Ilkley Incline

Ilkley (red) were beaten 10-1 by Leeds (white) at the weekend. Pic via: Ilkley Town

Ilkley (red) were beaten 10-1 by Leeds (white) at the weekend. Pic via: Ilkley Town

Ilkley Town AFC

Ilkley Women's suffer thrashing at Leeds United U21's

Ben Rhydding Sports Club will host the newly formed 6-a-side league

Ben Rhydding Sports Club will host the newly formed 6-a-side league

Ilkley Town AFC

New 6-a-side league set for Ilkley Town

Simon Armstrong's side claimed their third win of the season against St Helens on Saturday

Simon Armstrong's side claimed their third win of the season against St Helens on Saturday

Ilkley Town AFC

Armstrong: "The gap isn't huge between us and Blackpool"

The Welcome to Yorkshire Ian Woosnam Senior Invitational took place towards the end of last week. Picture via: SGH Sporting Events

The Welcome to Yorkshire Ian Woosnam Senior Invitational took place towards the end of last week. Picture via: SGH Sporting Events

Liam Bond defends Ian Woosnam Invitational in style at Ilkley Golf Club

Ilkley (white and red) faced off with Old Brodleians at the weekend and claimed victory.Pic by: Peter W. Clark

Ilkley (white and red) faced off with Old Brodleians at the weekend and claimed victory.Pic by: Peter W. Clark

Ilkley Rugby Club

Ilkley sweep to bonus point victory at home to ‘Brods’

Jack Wood and Rachel Carter both made the top three in their respective standings at the Embsay fell race.

Jack Wood and Rachel Carter both made the top three in their respective standings at the Embsay fell race.

Another busy week of racing for Ilkley Harriers

Simon Armstrong's side claimed a 3-2 victory at the weekend

Simon Armstrong's side claimed a 3-2 victory at the weekend

Ilkley Town AFC

Baht’atters prevail in game of drama

Ann-Kristin Marsham led home Ilkley's ladies at the Ilkley Moor fell race (photo courtesy of Peter Roll).

Ann-Kristin Marsham led home Ilkley's ladies at the Ilkley Moor fell race (photo courtesy of Peter Roll).

Ilkley Moor fell race returns as Harriers get busy

Ilkley (red and black) thrashed Consett on Saturday. Pic: Peter Clark

Ilkley (red and black) thrashed Consett on Saturday. Pic: Peter Clark

Ilkley Rugby Club

Ilkley back with a bang after thrashing of league’s new side

Simon Armstrong's were beaten 6-2 away to Garstang on Saturday

Simon Armstrong's were beaten 6-2 away to Garstang on Saturday

Ilkley Town AFC

REPORT: Garstang hit six against Ilkley Town

Ilkley coach Rhys Morgan (picture) was delighted with La Casita Ilkley 7’s event at the weekend

Ilkley coach Rhys Morgan (picture) was delighted with La Casita Ilkley 7’s event at the weekend

Ilkley Rugby Club

Community spirit shines through at Ilkley’s 7’s event

Jane McCarthy and Rebecca César de Sá recently tackled the iconic Dales Way

Jane McCarthy and Rebecca César de Sá recently tackled the iconic Dales Way

Duo complete iconic Dales Way race

The Aire-Wharfe returned at the weekend

The Aire-Wharfe returned at the weekend

Aire Wharfe League

Saltaire thrash Horsforth as Otley bounce back at Beckwithshaw

Leeds City Organist Darius Battiwalla

Leeds City Organist Darius Battiwalla

Ilkley and Wharfedale

Review: Yorkshire Day recital by Darius Battiwalla, Leeds Town Hall - but with no audience

A scene from Chicago The Musical @ Phoenix Theatre, London.
(Taken 24-03-18)
©Tristram Kenton

A scene from Chicago The Musical @ Phoenix Theatre, London.
(Taken 24-03-18)
©Tristram Kenton

Tickets go on sale for Chicago's Bradford dates

Henry Normal returns to poetry for stage show

Scrambles in the Lake District South

Scrambles in the Lake District South

Absorbing read for anyone who loves the Lakes

Conductor Vasily Petrenko, courtesy of Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

Conductor Vasily Petrenko, courtesy of Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra

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Orchestras and choirs face meltdown

Wainwright’s Walking Guide to the Lake District Fells – The Western Fells – Walker’s Edition

Wainwright’s Walking Guide to the Lake District Fells – The Western Fells – Walker’s Edition

Review: Wainwright’s Walking Guide to the Lake District Fells – The Western Fells – Walker’s Edition revised by Clive Hutchby

Nanga Parbat Pilgrimage by Hermann Buhl

Nanga Parbat Pilgrimage by Hermann Buhl

Review: Nanga Parbat Pilgrimage by Hermann Buhl. Published by Vertebrate. £9.99

Seventies icons coming to King’s Hall

Nick Conroy, one of the artists performing at #ProjectHope

Nick Conroy, one of the artists performing at #ProjectHope

Spoken word artists urged to get creative

The cover of Lake District Low Level and Lake Walks by Vivienne Crow

The cover of Lake District Low Level and Lake Walks by Vivienne Crow

Take your pick of 30 Lake District walks in book

Comedy at Otley Courthouse

Comedy at Otley Courthouse

OTLEY COURTHOUSE BRINGS THIRD ONLINE COMEDY SHOW TO OTLEY DURING LOCK DOWN!

Eiger Direct by Peter Gillman & Dougal Haston. Published by Vertebrate Publishing. £12.99

Eiger Direct by Peter Gillman & Dougal Haston. Published by Vertebrate Publishing. £12.99

Eiger Direct by Peter Gillman & Dougal Haston: A story of risk and resilience

Qanun virtuoso Maya Youssef. Photo credit Sarah Ginn

Qanun virtuoso Maya Youssef. Photo credit Sarah Ginn

Walking home: Step into Opera North’s new series of sound journeys for lockdown

Otley music festival online

Outdoor Adventures with Children in the Lake District

Outdoor Adventures with Children in the Lake District

Lakes adventures for the family

Bailey McCall as Jenna and the company in the US tour of Waitress. Photo: Jeremy Daniel
(Instagram @JeremyDanielPhoto)

Bailey McCall as Jenna and the company in the US tour of Waitress. Photo: Jeremy Daniel
(Instagram @JeremyDanielPhoto)

Smash hit musical coming to Bradford

Skye’s Cuillin Ridge Traverse by Adrian Trendall. Published by Cicerone £19.95

Skye’s Cuillin Ridge Traverse by Adrian Trendall. Published by Cicerone £19.95

Book appeals to those with a love of wild places

The cover of Swimming Wild in the Lake District by Suzanna Cruickshank

The cover of Swimming Wild in the Lake District by Suzanna Cruickshank

Book details outdoor swimming in the Lakes

Erica Whyman, deputy artistic director

Erica Whyman, deputy artistic director

Bradford date for The Winter’s Tale

The cover of the Patterdale book

The cover of the Patterdale book

Plan post-lockdown fell walks with two new books

Hard Rock – Compiled by Ian Parnell £39.95, Published by Vertebrate Publishing

Hard Rock – Compiled by Ian Parnell £39.95, Published by Vertebrate Publishing

Review: Hard Rock – Compiled by Ian Parnell £39.95, Published by Vertebrate Publishing

Arriving in town is Singin’ in the Rain

Arriving in town is Singin’ in the Rain

Plenty to look forward to at the Alhambra

The City of Leeds Youth Orchestra

The City of Leeds Youth Orchestra

Review: City of Leeds Youth Orchestra, Leeds Town Hall, Sunday 15th March 2020

Cate Whittaker with cast members

Cate Whittaker with cast members

Bronte play is cancelled

Academy of Ancient Music at Leeds Town Hall

Academy of Ancient Music at Leeds Town Hall

Review: Academy of Ancient Music, Leeds Town Hall, Saturday 14th March 2020

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