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Yeadon Town Hall 1905. Aireborough Historical Society.

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Proud history of Yeadon town Hall

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Woodlands convalescent home at Rawdon

WIN A HOUSE: Mark and Sharon Beresford at their home in Avon Castle, Ringwood, which they are selling through a competition

WIN A HOUSE: Mark and Sharon Beresford at their home in Avon Castle, Ringwood, which they are selling through a competition

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SElling your home? This could be just the ticket

Jane Cooper, daughter of Professor Joe Cooper who spent years researching the Cottingley Fairies

Jane Cooper, daughter of Professor Joe Cooper who spent years researching the Cottingley Fairies

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Dark side of Cottingley Fairy hoax - by family of the man who exposed it

16/12/10 PA File Photo of Alan Titchmarsh and his wife Alison during the London International Horse Show at the Olympia Exhibition Centre, London. See PA Feature WELLBEING Titchmarsh. Picture credit should read: Steve Parsons/PA Photos. WARNING: This

16/12/10 PA File Photo of Alan Titchmarsh and his wife Alison during the London International Horse Show at the Olympia Exhibition Centre, London. See PA Feature WELLBEING Titchmarsh. Picture credit should read: Steve Parsons/PA Photos. WARNING: This

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Alan's airlift drama

Max Vento as Joe, a little boy diagnosed with autism, in The A Word

Max Vento as Joe, a little boy diagnosed with autism, in The A Word

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Rising star of TV hit The A Word, Max Vento, takes it all in his stride

Pupils from Ashfield Primary School celebrating the news, announced in December, that Otley will play a starring role in next year's Tour de Yorkshire, with Sir Gary Verity and Christian Prudhomme. Photography by SWpix.com.

Pupils from Ashfield Primary School celebrating the news, announced in December, that Otley will play a starring role in next year's Tour de Yorkshire, with Sir Gary Verity and Christian Prudhomme. Photography by SWpix.com.

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Region's year of ups and downs - October to December 2015

The Fleece pub, at Addingham, suffered a major fire in September.

The Fleece pub, at Addingham, suffered a major fire in September.

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Region's year of ups and downs - July to September 2015

In April protestors demonstrated against the development of Green Belt land between Guiseley and Menston

In April protestors demonstrated against the development of Green Belt land between Guiseley and Menston

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Region's year of ups and downs - April to June 2015

Coach Bhupendra Patel surveys the damage to Weston Lane Juniors Sports and Social Club's training ground in January.

Coach Bhupendra Patel surveys the damage to Weston Lane Juniors Sports and Social Club's training ground in January.

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Region's year of ups and downs - January to March 2015

Children and their cuddly toys can look forward to seeing Frogs and Snails and Teddy Bear Tales at Otley Courthouse in early 2016.

Children and their cuddly toys can look forward to seeing Frogs and Snails and Teddy Bear Tales at Otley Courthouse in early 2016.

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Teddy Bear show for the young and young at heart at Otley Courthouse

An electric guitar (48301020)

An electric guitar (48301020)

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M People singer Heather Small performs solo at St George's Hall in Bradford

A scene from Carol, a story of how Manhattan department store clerk Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), meets and falls in love with an older, married woman – the eponymous Carol (Cate Blanchett - pictured)

A scene from Carol, a story of how Manhattan department store clerk Therese Belivet (Rooney Mara), meets and falls in love with an older, married woman – the eponymous Carol (Cate Blanchett - pictured)

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What's on at Ilkley Cinema

Alicia Vikander and Kit Harington in Testament Of Youth

Alicia Vikander and Kit Harington in Testament Of Youth

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Testament of Youth is the next Ilkley Film Society screening

Ilkley Choral Society performing. Photograph by Andrew McMillan (49602318)

Ilkley Choral Society performing. Photograph by Andrew McMillan (49602318)

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Yorkshire singers and musicians show how to perform Handel's Messiah

Canadian Cam Penner, joined by Jon Wood, will be bringing his distinctive blend of folk and blues to Otley in January.

Canadian Cam Penner, joined by Jon Wood, will be bringing his distinctive blend of folk and blues to Otley in January.

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Courthouse to get off to rocking start to 2016

Jack and the Beanstalk at the Alhambra in Bradford

Jack and the Beanstalk at the Alhambra in Bradford

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Theatre Review: Jack and the Beanstalk at The Alhambra

(50087743) Robin Hood and Maid Marion at City Varieties Rock 'n' Roll Panto. Photograph by Tony O'Connell

(50087743) Robin Hood and Maid Marion at City Varieties Rock 'n' Roll Panto. Photograph by Tony O'Connell

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Panto takes a Rock n Roll twist

(50093772)Star Wars: The Force Awakens ends 2015 on a high for the new Ilkley Cinema

(50093772)Star Wars: The Force Awakens ends 2015 on a high for the new Ilkley Cinema

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Cinema reeling from huge sell-out success

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Yorkshire best-selling crime writer Neil White

Yorkshire best-selling crime writer Neil White

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Retribution revealed in fact and fiction

Little Corner of the World at 7 Boroughgate, Otley

Little Corner of the World at 7 Boroughgate, Otley

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What a wonderful little corner of the world!

(44764019)The White Rosettes all-female barbershop chorus features women from Addingham, Skipton and Bolton Abbey

(44764019)The White Rosettes all-female barbershop chorus features women from Addingham, Skipton and Bolton Abbey

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Wharfedale women help barbershop chorus win top national award

Entertainer and pianist Peter Gill will be celebrating some of the funniest songs of the last century when he performs at Otley Courthouse.

Entertainer and pianist Peter Gill will be celebrating some of the funniest songs of the last century when he performs at Otley Courthouse.

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'MUSICAL comedy gold' lined up for Otley Courthouse

A scene from Mary Stuart

A scene from Mary Stuart

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Review: Mary Stuart at Ilkley Playhouse

Airedale Symphony Orchestra which is performing a concert at the King’s Hall in Ilkley

Airedale Symphony Orchestra which is performing a concert at the King’s Hall in Ilkley

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English composers to the fore as Airedale Symphony Orchestra launches season in Ilkley

Artist Ian Kirkpatrick with one of his creations inspired by imagery of the First World War

Artist Ian Kirkpatrick with one of his creations inspired by imagery of the First World War

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First World War imagery recreated around Leeds

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An invigorating tour of the elements

An Out of Joint, Watford Palace Theatre and Arcola Theatre co-production, in association with Eastern Angles. Jane Wenham: The Witch of Walkern.
Photo Credit: ©Richard Davenport 2015, Richard@rwdavenport.co.uk, 07545642134 (44223900)

An Out of Joint, Watford Palace Theatre and Arcola Theatre co-production, in association with Eastern Angles. Jane Wenham: The Witch of Walkern.
Photo Credit: ©Richard Davenport 2015, Richard@rwdavenport.co.uk, 07545642134 (44223900)

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Staged tale of alleged final witch trial

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Celebrated band to play Christmas concert in Ilkley

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Review of An Evening with Lesley Garrett

DV8 performers Andi Xhuma and Ian Garside. Photo by Kris Rozental

DV8 performers Andi Xhuma and Ian Garside. Photo by Kris Rozental

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Provocative and beautiful tale

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Leeds prepares for Christmas lights switch on

Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Photograph by Bill Cooper

Northern Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Photograph by Bill Cooper

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The Nutcracker comes to Leeds

Ballet Black - Second Coming. Photo Bill Cooper

Ballet Black - Second Coming. Photo Bill Cooper

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Triple bill in Leeds from Ballet Black

Award-winning folk duo Gilmore and Roberts will be gracing the stage of Otley Courthouse this November

Award-winning folk duo Gilmore and Roberts will be gracing the stage of Otley Courthouse this November

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Science and Song-writing: Gilmore and Roberts and Otley Science Festival at the Courthouse

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Airborough Rotary's annual brass band concert

Cafe/restaurant review: Keelham Kitchen, Skipton

Cafe/restaurant review: Keelham Kitchen, Skipton

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Cafe/restaurant review: Keelham Kitchen, Skipton

Photo courtesy of John Morgan, taken at Otley Swimming Club's fun gala. The swimming club started in 1903 and this gala was to celebrate 75 years of the club

Photo courtesy of John Morgan, taken at Otley Swimming Club's fun gala. The swimming club started in 1903 and this gala was to celebrate 75 years of the club

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A wave of memories as Otley lido campaign causes a splash

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Ilkley Literature Festival 2015; Acclaimed author share stories with eager literature fans

The Alhambra pantomime cast for 2015 Guide to promoteJack and the Beanstalk. The cast is Billy Pearce, Lisa Riley, John Challis and Jake Canuso

The Alhambra pantomime cast for 2015 Guide to promoteJack and the Beanstalk. The cast is Billy Pearce, Lisa Riley, John Challis and Jake Canuso

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Billy Pearce assembles with the cast of this year's Bradford Alhambra pantomime Jack And The Beanstalk

(42296205)A promotional poster for the Upstagers' production of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

(42296205)A promotional poster for the Upstagers' production of Joseph and His Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

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'Joseph' will be big 2016 Upstagers production

BrassNeck Theatre rehearsals for The Addams Family. Richard Lloyd (left) who plays Gomez Addams and Jason Evens (right) who plays Lurch.

BrassNeck Theatre rehearsals for The Addams Family. Richard Lloyd (left) who plays Gomez Addams and Jason Evens (right) who plays Lurch.

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Spooky fun at Yeadon Town Hall

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Review: RashDash at West Yorkshire Playhouse

Jason Donovan starring in Priscilla Queen of the Desert

Jason Donovan starring in Priscilla Queen of the Desert

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Review: Pricilla Queen of the Desert, The Musical, Bradford Alhambra

Historian Simon Schama with Venetia, Lady Digby by Sir Anthony van Dyck, National Portrait Gallery, London Simon Schama - (C) Oxford Film and TV - Photographer: Francis Hanly. (42858708)

Historian Simon Schama with Venetia, Lady Digby by Sir Anthony van Dyck, National Portrait Gallery, London Simon Schama - (C) Oxford Film and TV - Photographer: Francis Hanly. (42858708)

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Ilkley Literature Festival: From First World War to South Africa and The Face of Britian

A natural cross formed in the stone at the Cow and Calf Rocks, Ilkley

A natural cross formed in the stone at the Cow and Calf Rocks, Ilkley

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Easter crosses uncovered by budding snappers in area

Bizzie Lizzies in Swadford Street, Skipton

Bizzie Lizzies in Swadford Street, Skipton

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It’s traditional -- and it’s gluten-free

Riding round scenic Malhamdale

Riding round scenic Malhamdale

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Riding round scenic Malhamdale

Elly Fiorentini and Roger Fielding perform their waltz routine in Martin House’s Strictly Get Dancing competition

Elly Fiorentini and Roger Fielding perform their waltz routine in Martin House’s Strictly Get Dancing competition

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A waltz and tango raises £3k for cause

Protesters in call to monitor grouse

Protesters in call to monitor grouse

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Protesters in call to monitor grouse

The Revd Christopher Phillips, Assistant Curate , St Margaret's, Ilkley. (8985026)

The Revd Christopher Phillips, Assistant Curate , St Margaret's, Ilkley. (8985026)

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Olympic medallist triathletes Alistair (left) and Jonny Brownlee with a sculpture called Triathlon in their home village of Bramhope

Olympic medallist triathletes Alistair (left) and Jonny Brownlee with a sculpture called Triathlon in their home village of Bramhope

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Yorkshire roots vital to Brownlee brothers

Sussex trug gift set, £17.99, from crocus.co.uk

Sussex trug gift set, £17.99, from crocus.co.uk

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Garden gifts for your mum