Local Veteran celebrated at Downing Street

A local Veteran has been celebrated at Downing Street this week.  Ilkley's own Mark Sugrue, a former Royal Air Force Police Operative who has served across the globe, including in the Northern Ireland and Bosnia conflicts, was nominated by the town’s MP Robbie Moore as Ilkley’s Local Vete

MP joins celebration of local farmers after Back British Farming Day

Local MP Robbie Moore has shown his support for British farmers and growers this week, celebrating the high-quality, environmentally friendly and nutritious food they produce for the country. Back British Farming Day, a celebration from the National Farmers' Union which took place on Wednesday, 13t

"What a show!" - Keighley Carnival 2023 takes on 'Greatest Showman' theme

The Greatest Showman was the theme for this year's Keighley Carnival, which took place over the course of the weekend in Victoria Park. The theme was chosen to encourage inclusivity throughout the town. On Saturday, a parade around the park was led by an animatronic elephant, the band BD1 Brass, S

Council urged to act as parts of Silsden left in darkness

Residents in Silsden have been left in the dark after a Bradford Council contractor removed street lighting from a number of streets in the town but hasn’t replaced them yet.  Residents on several streets across Silsden say they have had no street lighting for well over two weeks due to ongoin

MP celebrates local Innovation after visit to Keighley Labs

Keighley's MP Robbie Moore has visited local Keighley labs to explore the cutting-edge facilities at the site and learn more about the local business.  The visit marked an opportunity to highlight the facilities' contribution to local industry as well as showcase the region's expertise in meta

New ÂŁ1 bus fares for Keighley

A NEW ÂŁ1 flat fare has been launched on Keighley's town bus network. In addition to the new ÂŁ1 fare, the K3 and K7 services are being increased in frequency. The wider package of changes will create more than 1,100 extra bus journeys a month in West Yorkshire. Government funding was provided

Keighley show hailed a massive success

Several thousand people descended on the sun-soaked Marley showground for yesterday's event. From traditional agricultural lessons to a dog show, there was something for everyone, with various new attractions as well as some old favourites on offer.

MP lays down the law on Fireworks misuse

Keighley MP Robbie Moore has slammed fireworks misuse in the town after continuous reports of disruption have been made. Residents in the Parkwood, Riddlesden ans across Keighley say fireworks are being let off in the early hours of the morning, distressing pets and keeping young children awake, wi

Business collaboration praised as local transport cafe goes solar

A local Transport cafe has transitioned to solar power thanks to a Yorkshire-based energy business. Huddersfield-based company Solaras installed a small solar and battery storage system free of charge for Keighley’s Farmhouse Cafe, located on Sugden End lay-by in Crossroads.  With the new sys