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Famous Five go under the hammer

7:56am Friday 3rd September 2010

Original books, furniture and clothing once belonging to best-selling children’s author Enid Blyton are to go to auction in Ilkley.

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Warning after lead theft at church

5:04pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

A clergyman has joined police in calling for residents to be on their guard for lead thieves who have targeted a church and schools.

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Family of hit-and-run victim asks for road charity donations

10:31am Thursday 2nd September 2010

The family of a pedestrian who died after he was hit by up to three cars on the A65 between Ilkley and Addingham want to make a donation to a road safety charity in his memory.

Stillwell coroner reveals frustration at six-year wait for answers

8:30am Thursday 2nd September 2010

Coroner has revealed his frustration at more than six years of trying and failing to get to the bottom of a death of a young woman who died in Malaysia.

We’ll swim one mile in aid of Ben, say Ilkley women

8:10am Thursday 2nd September 2010

Two Ilkley women will tackle a tough swimming challenge in Windermere to raise money for a boy with Cerebral Palsy.

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Doctor Who part materialises for actor Danny

6:00am Wednesday 1st September 2010

A little-known actor is celebrating after landing a plum role in the Doctor Who Christmas special.

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Otley car event is set to be a classic

8:10pm Tuesday 31st August 2010

Classic car, lorry and bus enthusiasts are preparing once again to make a bee-line for Otley.

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'Financial cutbacks will not hit festival'

3:14pm Tuesday 31st August 2010

The director of Ilkley Literature Festival has vowed that the show will go on, despite the spectre of increasing cuts.