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As we move into the second stage of our response to this terrible pandemic, we need to ensure that focus is not just on saving lives and protecting our NHS, but also on saving livelihoods.

Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has spoken out against the scenes that were witnessed in Ilkley over the weekend where many people travelled to the town and gave little regard for social distancing measures, but who also left reams of rubbish behind.

16-year-old Ellie Merritt from Keighley is recognised as the next 'Unsung Hero' after many nominations for the award were submitted to Robbie Moore MP's office.

Ramadan, which started on the 23 April and lasts for 30 days is observed by the majority of Muslims across the Keighley and Ilkley constituency.  This requires participants to refrain from eating and drinking during sunlight hours – from dusk till dawn.

Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore, who has this week returned to Westminster, took an opportunity in the chamber during Treasury Questions on transport infrastructure to lobby the Government for funding for the proposed Steeton/Silsden pedestrian bridge.

Cross Roads resident goes above and beyond to help his community during these difficult times by keeping spirits high. Tito Arana has been announced as Keighley and Ilkley’s next unsung hero after many nominations have been submitted for the award to Robbie Moore MP's office.

The Planning Inspectorate has given the go ahead to build 102 houses and a 90-bed care home in the North Beck valley. Responding to the recent news, Robbie Moore said; 

This Friday, 8th May marks 75 years since VE (Victory in Europe) Day when the Second World War came to an end in Europe. The long-anticipated news resulted in spontaneous celebrations breaking out across the nation.

Addingham resident Alice Moffat has been announced as Keighley and Ilkley’s first unsung hero after 36 nominations were received from local residents in the first 48 hours after nominations were called for.

Local MP Robbie Moore launches the ‘Keighley and Ilkley Unsung Hero Awards’ to recognise those in our community who are going above and beyond to help others during this difficult time.