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• New radio station launches for the Aire and Wharfe Valleys

  The new digital local radio station for Ilkley, Skipton and Keighley - Rombalds Radio - launches on Monday morning at 8am.

• Silsden to Kildwick canal towpath upgrade to receive funding

  A 'neglected' section of towpath on the Leeds-Liverpool canal appears to be getting funding to improve its surface, after a government announcement.

• Ilkley Cinema reopens this week

  Movie goers will once again be able to enjoy a trip to the flicks as Ilkley Cinema reopens on Wednesday after being closed for four months due to the coronavirus pandemic.

• Mobile coronavirus testing unit returns to Keighley

  Drive-in and walk-in tests for people who think they may have Covid-19 are available at Keighley Leisure Centre this week.

• No change to Covid restrictions for Bradford District

  The Government has announced that the restrictions introduced in Bradford District including Ilkley and Keighley will remain in place.

• Ilkley Summer Of Fun activities reduced

  The regular Summer Of Fun organised by the Ilkley Youth and Community Association will be reduced this year due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

• Ilkley suspension bridge closed again this weekend

  The police and council have announced plans to close the Denton Road suspension bridge in Ilkley again this weekend to try to tackle anti-social behaviour.

• Man charged over motorcycle theft after police chase to Bolton Abbey

  A teenager will appear at Skipton Magistrates Court later this month charged with stealing a motorbike and driving it dangerously through the Yorkshire Dales.

• Initiative encourages locals to explore Bradford district this summer

  Ilkley and Keighley residents are being encouraged to help “keep the sparkle going” as a new campaign encourages local people to start exploring Bradford district’s hospitality, retail and attractions this summer.

• Police to target anti-social behaviour at Ilkley Riverside

  West Yorkshire Police have announced plans for a proactive operation to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour near the River Wharfe in Ilkley.

• MP responds to local complaints about drug cannisters

  Keighley & Ilkley MP Robbie Moore is calling for a tougher stance on the sale of Nitrous Oxide cannisters, after hundreds of constituents complained about them being discarded.

• Airedale Hospital hosts online nurse recruitment event

  Registered nurses and student nurses will be able to receive job offers from Airedale Hospital during its first ever virtual nurse recruitment session.

• Ilkley BID launches new place promotion app

  Ilkley Business Improvement District (BID) launch a new partnership with multi award winning app LoyalFree, as part of the town’s recovery plan from Covid-19.

• Local estate agents honoured at national awards

  Dale Eddison has been presented with a breadth of awards at this year’s prestigious, national industry awards, The ESTAS, with both the Ilkley and Skipton branches celebrating.

• ‘Order and Collect’ available at Ilkley library this week

  Bradford Libraries’ new ‘Order and Collect’ service for books will now be available in Ilkley from Thursday.

• Electric vehicle chargers installed in Skipton's main car park

  Craven District Council has installed its first charging points for electric vehicles, in the High Street car park in Skipton.

• Rombalds Radio to launch in August 2020

  Radio listeners across the Aire and Wharfe Valleys are about to get a new station to tune into with the launch next month of Rombalds Radio.

• Skipton's Mart Theatre warns of risk of permanent closure

  The Mart Theatre, based at Skipton Auction Mart, has warned it could be forced to close for good if it doesn't raise enough money through a local appeal.

• Keighley Leisure Centre closed again due to new coronavirus restrictions

  Bradford Council-run Keighley Leisure Centre is to remain shut for an unknown period of time following the updated Covid-19 guidance from the government and local public health officials.

• Architects appointed to work on linking Skipton rail station to town centre

  Allies and Morrison has been hired by Craven District Council to develop a masterplan for transforming the area around Skipton Railway Station.

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