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'Inaccuracies' in self-harm reviews in weeks before prisoners' suicide, report finds
A PRISON report after the suicide death of an inmate has pointed out failures in monitoring of suicide and self-harm risk prior to his death. A report from the Prisons & Probation Ombudsman also pointed out staff needed clearer guidance around
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Signs of Spring
A WONDERFUL selection of reader photographs. If you have a photograph you would like to see published in the paper please email: claire.lomax@nqyne.co.uk
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ECB restores Yorkshire's right to host International matches at Headingley
YORKSHIRE'S right to stage international matches at Headingley has been conditionally restored. The England and Wales Cricket Board stripped the county of hosting privileges last year over their handling of racism and bullying allegations by former
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Pub of the Week: Pub offers a right royal view
PERCHED on the top of Otley Chevin, The Royalty Inn is a traditional country pub with phenomenal panoramic views overlooking the vast countryside. Sitting on land previously known as the Manor of Guiseley, the pub is thought to have been built
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Ilkley teacher training partnership offering part-time route into the profession
ILKLEY All Saints’ Teacher Training is continuing to develop as it enters its fifth year since it went from concept to reality. For the first time, it is now offering a personalised part-time teacher training route into the profession, one that
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Jet2 sees booking bonanza as holiday restrictions eased
WITH a major loosening of travel restrictions for fully vaccinated customers arriving into the UK coming into force, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have reported continued demand for flights and holidays as travel starts to return to normal. From 4am
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Jet2 restarts flights to Cyprus from Leeds Bradford Airport
JET2 is restarting its flights and holidays from Leeds Bradford Airport to Cyprus this week. A busy flight will depart from LBA to Paphos on Saturday, February 12, with customers in the region jetting off for some much-needed sunshine. It marks
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Nature Notes
I AM not sure why, but Crocuses (Spring Crocus, Crocus vernus and Early Crocus, C. tommasinianus) tend to be ignored botanically. Perhaps we are all eagerly waiting for Lesser Celandine, Dog Violet, Wood Anemone, and other spring flora to come into
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Horsforth woman makes 'Power List' for her rail industry work
HORSFORTH resident Stella St David-Smith has been recognised by Northern Power Women on its influential ‘Power List’ for her work in the rail industry. Stella St David-Smith, Northern's head of communications, along with colleague Kerry Peters,
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Westville House team reach national finals of The Independent Schools Association U11s Football championships
ILKLEY'S Westville House School football team were thrilled to play at the prestigious training ground of the England's national football teams - St George's Park in Burton upon Trent - on Friday, February 4, It was the school’s first entry into
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Funeral firm's calendar in aid of wildlife charity
A FUNERAL firm has joined forces with a photographer to produce a fundraising calendar. Wildlife in the garden of Co-op Funeralcare in Otley has been captured on camera by local photographer Hollie Rushton to collate the unique 2022 calendar.
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Otley-based photographer creates calendar of local fauna in support of wildlife charity
CO-OP Funeralcare in Otley have partnered with local photographer Hollie Rushton to collate a unique 2022 calendar featuring the wildlife that is populating the funeral home’s garden. The initiative comes as colleagues at the home partnered with
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Teens urged to apply for Yorkshire Water Cadets programme - all you need to know
APPLICATIONS are open for Yorkshire Water’s Industrial Cadet programme, which offers five days of work experience to young people aged 16 to 18. Held at Yorkshire Water’s Esholt treatment works and flagship learning academy, and accredited by the
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West & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce announces new CEO
WEST & North Yorkshire Chamber of Commerce has announced the appointment of James Mason as its new Chief Executive Officer. The business organisation, which represents more than 2,500 members from across Bradford, Leeds, York and North Yorkshire
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Man steals chops, chicken and steaks from the Co-op in Ilkley
A 57-YEAR-old man pleaded guilty to stealing meat worth £53 from the Co-op in Ilkley when he appeared in court. Paul James Darracott, 57, of Atherstone Road, Bradford, appeared at Bradford and Keighley Magistrates Court on Friday, February, 4 to
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Otley enter historic cricket competition for first time
CRICKET’S Heavy Woollen Cup returns in April, and there are some surprise teams involved. Entries have fallen away during the pandemic for what is the oldest knockout competition in the world, and consequently the committee put out a request for
