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  • Memorial area in Ilkley's Riverside Park gets a makeover

    THE Friends of Ilkley Riverside Parks (FOIRP) have started work on creating new flowerbeds at the Riverside Garden’s Memorial area to boost visitors’ wellbeing following the easing of lockdown. “We are aware it’s been a tough time for everyone

  • Funding for Yeadon park repairs

    FUNDING has been found for repair work to footpaths at Yeadon's Engine Field Park after an approach to the area's three ward councillors. "This area is an undiscovered gem of a park at one end of the popular footpath which links Yeadon and Guiseley

  • Otley's first brewery and tap room to open

    OTLEY based Shadow Brewing has received planning permission for its first brewery and tap room in the town. The premises at 98 Boroughgate will be Otley’s first in which customers are able to drink beer brewed on site. The news comes just after

  • Burley Oaks Primary School proud to achieve inclusion award

    BURLEY Oaks Primary School has been re-accredited with the Inclusion Quality Mark Inclusive School Award and nominated as a national centre of excellence. Inclusion promotes equal opportunities for all pupils, whatever their age, gender, ethnicity

  • Cycle races set to return to Ilkley as Covid restrictions ease

    THE Government’s roadmap and current guidance on sporting events has encouraged Ilkley Cycling Club (ICC) to explore the possibility of hosting its popular Town Centre Races this summer, although probably a little further into the season than usual

  • MP celebrates Covid vaccine milestone

    KEIGHLEY and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore has welcomed the news that all adults over the age of 50, the clinically vulnerable and health and social care workers have now been offered a life-saving Covid-19 jab – ahead of the April 15 target. The government

  • Bigger and bolder website for Wildlife Friendly Otley

    A BIGGER, better and bolder website all about wildlife in and around Otley has been launched by community group Wildlife Friendly Otley. The existing site had been redesigned and expanded to include several new attractions, such as a new Kids Area