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• Bakery owner praises Ilkley residents after whirlwind launch

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• Ilkley MP urges residents to back tougher fireworks laws

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• The Box Tree Restaurant to close this weekend for £500,000 refurbishment

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• Ilkley’s brewers unite for Yorkshire Day

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• Upcoming rail engineering work to shut lines between Bradford and Shipley for three days

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• Two charities highlight their community roles to avoid ongoing confusion

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• Harewood House reveals 'Magic at the Mansion' Christmas experience

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• Hardware store in Silsden raises money for Manorlands Hospice

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• Moss & Moor in Ilkley to close for one day due to planned power works

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