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  • Yeadon horse freed from feeder by Cleckheaton firefighters

    A HORSE has been rescued by firefighters after it got stuck in a feeder. The three-year-old got its legs and head trapped in the feeder in a field at East Carlton, near Yeadon. Firefighters on the technical rescue team at Cleckheaton were called

  • Pupils donate shoes

    YOUNGSTERS in Rawdon have donated their outgrown shoes to a charity which helps children around the world. Pupils at Rawdon St Peter’s Primary School have given more than 60 pairs of used, pre-loved and outgrown pairs of footwear to the charity

  • Olympian to light up Bramhope

    OLYMPIAN Jonny Brownlee is all set to help Bramhope get into the festive spirit. The triathlon champion, who lives in the village, is taking time out from his busy schedule to turn on the Christmas lights on Saturday, November 23. The fun will

  • Otley continue winning run with victory against Hull

    Otley 27 Hull 23 OTLEY saw off a determined Hull side to secure a third straight win and move up to seventh in the National League Two North. Otley got off to a dramatic start when Brett Mitchell secured his own charge down, sailed 30 meters

  • 10th annual art exhibition

    WHARFEDALE Artists are celebrating their 10th annual exhibition this year at Addingham Methodist church hall on Chapel Street, Addingham, LS29 0JE. The exhibition is free to view on Saturday, November 16 from 10am to 5pm and on Sunday, November, 17

  • Campaign launch for Lib Dem candidate

    LIBERAL Democrat candidate Kamran Hussain has officially launched his election campaign for Leeds North West. The event was held at St Giles Church Hall in Bramhope on Saturday, November 9 and led by Lord Dick Newby, the Leader of the Liberal Democrats

  • New fitness c lass for over 60s launched

    A NEW fitness class designed specifically for the over-60s has launched in Ilkley as part of a campaign to help people to stay young by improving strength, balance and overall health throughout ageing. Move It Or Lose It Instructor and Chartered

  • New Christmas Tavern at Yeadon Town Hall

    YEADON Town Hall is launching its new Christmas Tavern. The venue’s theatre bar has been transformed into “a magical winter wonderland” and guests are invited to step inside on selected dates throughout December to enjoy a festive treat or two.

  • Charity Christmas Fayre

    THE 23rd Grand Charity Christmas Fayre takes place on Saturday, November 30 from 10am to noon at the Clarke Foley Centre in Ilkley. Admission is free. Organised by Ilkley Friends of Martin House, the special guest will be Marty Bear, the hospice

  • 'Yorkshire Shepherdess' talk for hospice

    RESIDENTS who missed last year’s Otley talk by The Yorkshire Shepherdess can see her at another local venue next month. Amanda Owen spoke about her busy life - running a 2,000 acre sheep hill farm while raising nine children with her husband, Clive

  • PHOTO GALLERY: Ilkley falls silent to mark Remembrance Day

    ILKLEY remembered its fallen heroes on Sunday. The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Doreen Lee, led a parade along The Grove of civic dignitaries including Ilkley Town Mayor, Councillor Mark Stidworthy, The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire

  • Brownlees awarded doctorates

    CHAMPION triathletes Alistair and Jonny Brownlee have been awarded Honorary Doctorates by Leeds Beckett University. The brothers, who became sporting superstars after picking up gold and bronze at the 2012 London Olympics, were recognised for their

  • Support for Menston crossing plan

    COUNCILLORS have voiced support for proposals to improve pedestrian facilities outside a Menston school. An e-petition calling for a zebra crossing and footway widening on Main Street, outside Menston Primary School, was presented to Bradford Council

  • Tenth birthday for Otley fundraisers

    AN OTLEY-BASED fundraising group has celebrated its tenth anniversary. Macmillan Cancer Support’s Otley and Wharfedale fundraising group has raised more than £150,000 for the charity since forming in 2009. To mark the occasion members enjoyed

  • Theatre Review: Mamma Mia at The Alhambra Theatre

    Theatre Review: Mamma Mia at The Alhambra Theatre FIRST inspired by the theatricality of Abba’s “The Winner Takes It All”, Judy Cramer, the show’s creator and producer, envisioned Mamma Mia on a stage over 35 years-ago. After securing Bjorn Ulvaeus