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Cyclists line up at the start line of the Otley Cycle Races. They are dressed in multi-coloured jerseys and helmets. Barriers which read "British Cycling" are in place beside them. Pop-up stalls are in the background.

'This is a town built around cycling'

People in Ilkley and Otley say annual cycle races in the towns are wonderful for the community.

A pub sign showing what is obviously meant to represent an eccentric old man with flowing beard, walking cane and colourful though scruffy attire

Folk concert pays tribute to local 'hermit' legend

Concert will raise money for Shelter as man who lived in a shack on the moor was homeless.

A country road runs between two fields, one of which has a sheep in. There is a 30mph sign at the side of the road.

Speed limit to be increased at fatal crash site

The council plans to increase the limit from 30mph to 40mph on a stretch of Moor Road in Ilkley.

A Northern train which is painted in dark blue and yellow, in a station with the driver looking out of the window.

Northern to add extra carriages on busy routes

The operator says more six-carriage services will run between Leeds, Ilkley, Skipton and Bradford.

A close up of an on street parking machine on a street with Yorkshire stone terraced buildings and business frontages. The machine has on it a label which says 'press green button for one hour free parking'

Petition against free parking cut hits 1,000 names

Bradford Council plans to cancel the free hour under a "simplified new two-tier system".

A carpet of white flowers on the ground in a wood

Eight new nature reserves designated in district

The beauty spots help boost biodiversity across Bradford, according to Natural England.

A large group of people on top of the rocks of Ilkley Moor, seen from a distance.

Film crews spotted for Woman of Substance remake

Crews have been spotted filming the series at Barnsley Town Hall, Ilkley Moor and Brodsworth Hall.

A man and woman standing in a car park, next to a parking meter.

'Hour's free parking is vital for town businesses'

Bradford Council is urged to scrap plans to remove hour's free parking in Ilkley town centre.

A car park in the centre of Ilkley. There is a blue parking sign in the foreground, with parked cars in the background.

Town's free parking could be scrapped - council

Several changes could be made to parking in Ilkley and in the centre of Bradford, the council says.