Local news
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Council accused of "letting the harm continue" after voting against school transport debateNorth Yorkshire Council leaders have been accused of “letting the harm continue” after they voted against debating a motion to reverse a controversial home-to-school transport policy.
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Silsden firefighters assist in significant moorland fireFirefighters from Silsden and Ilkley joined crews from across the area in attending a significant moorland fire near Silsden Tuesday afternoon.
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New deputy leader appointed at North Yorkshire CouncilNorth Yorkshire Council has appointed Cllr Mark Crane as its new deputy leader.
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Rail engineering works will now extend to 7 daysDue to planned engineering improvement works, services on the Wharfedale Line will be amended for 4 days in July, and now 3 days in August.
Upcoming local events
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The Verbeia Concert Series: A French SoiréeThe inaugural Verbeia Concert Series at the beautiful Tithe Barn, Bolton Abbey, on 15 July, featuring Alexandra Lowe alongside Gabriėlė Kupšytė and Henry Websda...
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Suzy Homemaker by Erica Mulkern
Susannah is an Edwardian socialite in 1903. Ms. S. is a Burlesque performer in the 1920s. Suzy is a 1950s housewife that has more to her than meets the ey...
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Silsden Proms on the Farm 2026Silsden Proms on the Farm is back for 2026 with award-winning Tewit Silver Band and other performers. Bring a picnic and enjoy some great live music and communi...
at Riverside Field
National news
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Keir Starmer pledges wholehearted support to Andy Burnham in final PMQsSir Keir Starmer has pledged to give his “wholehearted support” to prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham, as he made his final appearance at the despatch box.
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Thomas Tuchel feels no England burden but sees absolute beauty of semi finalThomas Tuchel does not feel burdened by England’s 60-year wait for World Cup glory and instead sees beauty in the enormity of Wednesday’s semi-final against historic rivals Argentina
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Starmer faces final Cabinet and PMQs as Burnham edges closer to No 10Sir Keir Starmer will face his last Cabinet and Prime Minister’s Questions while Andy Burnham nears the Labour leadership finish line as nominations close on Wednesday.
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Thames Water boss seeks urgent clarity from new PM as funding set to dry upThe boss of Thames Water has called for urgent clarity from prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham over his plans for the sector as he insisted the stricken utility could run out of cash within months unless a funding deal is struck.
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