Local news from Wednesday, September 10th, 2025
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Rise of the North’s poetry scene showcased at Ilkley Literature Festival
Ilkley Literature Festival is building on its long legacy as a platform for poets this year, with a distinctly northern programme of poetry events. A major theme for the October festival is In Verse: The Rising of the North.
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Later Life Festival to celebrate community, wellbeing, and support in Ilkley
A free community event in Ilkley on Saturday is designed to celebrate later life, promote wellbeing, and connect older people and their families with local organisations, businesses, and support services.
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Clarke Foley to host HONK! Bradford
As part of the vibrant celebrations for Bradford City of Culture 2025, the Clarke Foley Community Hub in Ilkley is proud to host a free live performance by Oxford-based street band ‘Horns of Plenty’ on Friday 26th September.
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'Milestone moment' for £82.5m Kex Gill realignment scheme
A milestone has been reached on the most ambitious highways project ever undertaken by North Yorkshire Council, ensuring the opening date remains on track.
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Hospital and community charity launch fundraising campaign for end of life chairs
Airedale Hospital and Community Charity has launched a fundraising campaign to provide specialist palliative care recliner chairs for hospital wards.
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