Children planted poppy seeds in memory of the fallen of the First World War. Eight pupils from St Oswald’s Junior School were chosen to sow the seeds during a visit by Guiseley in Bloom and the Diocese of West Yorkshire and the Dales. The plantings
Paralympic triple gold medallist David Stone has been appointed Colin Appleyard’s Nissan Ambassador. David, who lives in Rawdon, won two gold medals at the Beijing Paralympics, and a gold and bronze at the London Games. As part of his role
An Otley boy’s fundraising book about the adventures of his pet hamster has been flying off the shelves. Six-year-old Harry Buckley, who died last month after battling a rare form of cancer, wrote Runaway Joey with some help from friends. Otley
Addingham and Silsden Parish Councils have agreed to investigate the possibility of saving the villages’ toilets from closure by Bradford Council. They are currently investigating the cost of running the toilets. Catherine Coates, chairman
The chairman of the Wharfedale Family History Group has turned super sleuth to find out more information about an Otley man and his letters home from France in the First World War, which featured in last week’s Gazette and Observer. Lynda Balmforth
Ben Rhydding Primary School has been enjoying sporting success this season. The school’s football and netball teams have both won their leagues. The school’s seven-a-side football team won a tournament beating Menston, Burley Woodhead and Sacred
A personal visit to Leeds-Bradford International Airport by the recently-appointed Aviation Minister has raised hopes that plans for better access roads and a rail link may be gaining ground. Robert Goodwill spent time touring the airport last
Parents are afraid to let their children out to play because of fears that animal remains are being spread on fields in Yeadon. Residents believe a noxious smell pervading the area is coming from animal parts and blood – and they are calling for
A student from Bramhope has done West Yorkshire proud in England’s top individual event for schools table tennis players. Shayan Siraj, a year eight pupil at The Grammar School at Leeds, competed at the Butterfly Individual Championships run by
An Addingham student crashed her father’s Freelander into a car being driven by a semi-professional cricketer, leaving him badly injured and out of action for the season, heard Skipton magistrates. Laura Jones, 25, who was banned from driving for
Organisers of a regular social gathering for older people are keen to highlight activities and services on offer, following a drop in the number of people attending. Open House Ilkley takes place in the nostalgic setting of the Winter Garden, Station
A risk manager from Otley was set to take on the Leeds Half Marathon last weekend in memory of his mother. Robin Sutton is also hoping to raise as much money as possible from the run on Sunday for St Gemma’s Hospice. The hospice treated his
As an experienced doctor, John Nathan realised exactly how serious it was when he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The former Otley GP knew that just four per cent of people survive the condition by more than five years – with only between
The following people are standing as candidates in the Leeds City Council elections on May 22. Adel and Wharfedale – Billy Flynn (Conservative); Mark Henley (Labour); Cheryl Lee Kebede (Liberal Democrats); Paul Richard Marchant (Green); Mal Steele
A decision to scrap free school transport for pupils attending faith schools in the Bradford District could lead to children being denied places at Ilkley Grammar, says the head of a Catholic schools trust. Chairman of The Bishop Wheeler Catholic
Crowds flocked to see a host of classic cars on display at the Menston Village Vehicle Show on Bank Holiday Monday. The event returned by popular demand after originally being part of Jubilee celebrations in 2012. A huge range of cars featured
A South African woman whose life was saved by people in Rawdon has died a decade later. Carmen Cordeiro Erasmus was close to death as a teenager and in desperate need of a liver transplant when a church congregation came to her aid. But despite
These applications have been received by Leeds City Council: Apperley Bridge: First-floor extension, Airelea, Woodlands Drive. Arthington: Demolition of lean-to boilerhouse, construction of central orangery, quadruple garage, new walling to
Otley residents joined Morris dancers to celebrate May Day in time-honoured fashion. Children and their parents braved some poor weather on Thursday, May 1, to join the Buttercross Belles, Flash Dance and Wayzgoose around the Maypole on Cross Green
Otley Courthouse has officially unveiled its new Timeline. The permanent display in the old cell block tells the story of the building’s long and rich history. It was declared open last Saturday, May 3, by the Reverend James Turnbull – a former
By The Reverend Christopher Phillips, assistant curate, St Margaret’s Church, Ilkley There are times in the Church’s year when it all seems very busy. Holy Week and Easter is one such time: there are often lots of extra services on top of the usual
