Feelings are running high ahead of the local authority and European elections, possibly even more so than usual. Social media in recent days has been crammed with political comment, and even those who rarely voice their opinion publicy on the subject of politics have been speaking out.
Leeds-Bradford Airport is a major hub for business and leisure flights and we are lucky to have it right in the heart of our district.
Ilkley Brewery is one of the great success stories of the town, and the fact that it is thriving after five years in business is certainly something to be celebrated.
Litter is a problem for communities everywhere, and many attempts have been made by various authorities and organisations to change the habits of ‘litterbugs’.
Spring blooms came under the scrutiny of the Yorkshire in Bloom judges yesterday, Wednesday, in their first visit to Ilkley this year.
Markets Act 2000, and one of using a false instrument, contrary to the Forgery and Counterfeiting Act 1981.
The shocking scenes that unfolded in Ilkley town centre a week ago are a startling reminder that there are no lengths criminals will not go to in order to try to line their own pockets with ill-gotten gains. Shoppers, visitors and residents looked on aghast as a gang of masked men wielding axes tried to smash their way through the window of the Lister Horsfall jewellery store on Brook Street.
It takes a special sort of person to intervene when there might be danger to themselves. So the remarkable coming together of the public and police in a very hazardous robbery situation is to be congratulated all round.
As the build-up continues to the festivities of the Tour de France this summer, Ilkley has had confirmation of yet another big event taking place in town.
Ilkley’s Nell Bank Centre is just one of the many local gems which enhances the area and provides a very useful service to both the community and visitors.
