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Picture by Allan McKenzie/AMGP.CO.UK - Knottingley Glassfest, Knottingley RUFC, Knottingley, England - 150613 - Euro MP Linda McAvan with Terry Waters & Jamie Waters, Royal Marine John Seekins, Lee Twizzle & organiser Ian Kirton.

SLIDESHOW: First ever Glassfest a clear success video

An inflatable assault course, stalls and fairground rides were just some of the attractions at Knottingley’s first-ever Glassfest on Saturday.

Residents protesting at Kellingley Colliery. Plans have been submitted for the construction of a 26MW incinerator which will burn up to 280,000 tons of waste.Front Sue Ackroyd.

Fight against incinerator stepped up

Furious residents have stepped up their fight against plans for a £200m incinerator on the site of Kellingley Colliery.

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Vale Primary school, Knottingley. Outstanding Ofsted report for the second year running.
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Outstanding school named top of the class

A Knottingley school is celebrating after achieving an outstanding rating from Ofsted for the second inspection running.

More classroom spaces are needed.

Schools ‘bursting at seams’

A baby boom, new homes and an increase in the number of migrants coming into the area has left some schools bursting at the seams.

PCSO Simon Ragsdale handing leaflets on cold calling zone to resident Susan Breakwell  with Marianne James from West Yorkshire Trading Standards and Hazel Richardon from NHW.   (p601a323)

Cold calling crackdown targets estate

Residents in Knottingley are giving doorstep salesman the cold shoulder with the launch of an estate-wide crackdown against rogue traders.

PCSO Simon Ragsdale handing leaflets on cold calling zone to resident Susan Breakwell  with Marianne James from West Yorkshire Trading Standards and Hazel Richardon from NHW.   (p601a323)

Award for playground champion John

Community champion John Morton will receive a special award for his years of service to the Old Quarry Adventure Playground in Knottingley this month.

Knottingley Dragon Boats

Water turnout for dragon boat race

Thousands of people turned out to catch a glimpse of the third annual Osgoldcross and Elmet Rotary Club Dragon Boat Challenge in Knottingley on bank holiday Monday.

Pub raises �465 for Yorkshire Air Ambulance.
LOCATION: White Swan, 31 England Lane, Knottingley
Pictured L/R:Karen Lawrie, Stephanie Wardle, Iain Lawrie and Kerry Garner from the Air ambulance

Drinkers raise hundreds for air ambulance

Drinkers in Knottingley raised more than just a glass when they notched up more than £400 for charity.

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