Local news from Friday, August 29th, 2025
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'Common sense has gone out of the window' says local MP following planners ruling
A retrospective application to keep 15 advertising signs on a Green Belt site in Silsden has been refused by Bradford Council.
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Airedale Hospital workers to strike and dates announced
Airedale hospital workers have voted to strike in anger at two-tier workforce structure.
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Bolton Abbey poacher sentenced for animal cruelty
A Preston man has been sentenced for animal cruelty and poaching offences after being caught with a live rabbit trapped in a net in the back of his van.
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Yorkshire Air Ambulance TV show shortlisted for prestigious award
Yorkshire Air Ambulance’s hit TV series Yorkshire Air 999 has been named among the finalists at this year’s Royal Television Society Yorkshire Awards.
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North Yorkshire Police introduces new policing inspector for Craven
Paul Crabtree has been appointed as the new Neighbourhood Policing Inspector for Craven
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Addingham cricket charity match raises over £1,000 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance
The charity cricket match took place between Addingham Village Social Club (AVSC) and Ilkley Bowling Club (IBC) on Sunday, 17 August 2025 at Addingham Cricket Club on Ilkley Road.
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Everything you need to know about Glusburn and Cross Hills Beer and Gin Fest
The Glusburn and Cross Hills Beer Festival is back this October for another year and here is everything you need to know about this year's festival.
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Charity football match announces final total of £7,000 raised for mental health charity
The charity football match hosted at Skipton Town AFC’s MJL Stadium on Sunday, 24 August, has raised a final total £7,000 for Andy’s Man Club.
