OTLEY Rotary Club will continue to help where it can despite the coronavirus outbreak. In a report to the AGM president Peter Heald told members that despite their frustration at not now being able to do what they have always done to help in a crisis
OTLEY Cubs have raised more than £1,100 for charity by completing a cycle challenge. Both 2nd Otley Cub packs joined forces for a family cycle camp that aimed to rack up a total combined distance of 1,000km whilst maintaining social distancing at
BUS services connecting Otley, Ilkley and Pool-in-Wharfedale with Leeds are being stepped up. First says the changes are being made following confirmation of Government support to help run buses while ensuring social distancing. Although Government
AN urgent fundraising appeal for an Ilkley community venue has raised £10,000 - but more is needed to ensure its future. Like many community based organisations the Clarke Foley Centre in Cunliffe Road still faces financial difficulties due to the
A WHARFEDALE recruitment agency’s directors have been busy during lockdown - raising awareness of Motor Neurone Disease. SupportEd Recruitment, a teacher recruitment agency with offices in York and Pool-in-Wharfedale, is run by brothers Richard
OTLEY’S MP has spoken out about the controversy surrounding Dominic Cummings’ lockdown journey. The decision of the Prime Minister’s chief adviser to drive from London to Durham at the height of the restrictions has attracted widespread criticism
THE Ilkley & District U3A’s first online Photographic Exhibition has been a great success. The exhibition showcased the talents and interests of members of its three photography groups and has promoted Ilkley & District U3A far and wide. As
ILKLEY is the area with the most "at risk" jobs due to Covid-19, Bradford Council bosses will be told. A report to the Executive says that one in three jobs in Ilkley could be in danger due to many businesses in the town being in the retail, hospitality
MOTORISTS are being warned to expect some disruption at Bramhope. The Poplars, at its junction with the A660 will be closed to vehicles from Monday, June 8 until Saturday, August 22. Drivers who normally access or leave The Trees estate via The
ILKLEY'S MP Robbie Moore has spoken out against the scenes witnessed in Ilkley over the weekend when many people travelled to the town and gave little regard for social distancing measures and also left reams of rubbish behind. Last weekend saw
SONGS written during the lockdown will provide the opener for Otley’s online music festival which kicks off next week. Shadow of the Chevin, was written by musician Jon Budworth at the beginning of the restrictions and was soon followed by All Is
MICHAEL Buble’s summer show at Harewood has been postponed until next year due to coronavirus. The Grammy Award-winning star was to have given an open air concert at the stately home on Sunday, August 2 as part of his UK tour. The event was described
FOOTBALL clubs from across the Bradford district are getting excited at the prospect of returning to action soon, after the FA issued a positive update regarding the grassroots game. Like before, individuals can practice their skills and families
