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Brian Firth and new MP Katie White with the new Public Access Defibrillator on Otley Chevin

High usage of Otley Chevin sees new Public Access Defibrillator installed

An amateur sketching workshop was held at Washburn Heritage Centre at Fewston Church

An amateur sketching workshop was held at Washburn Heritage Centre at Fewston Church

Landscape-themed events highlight programme at heritage centre

Volunteers are transforming a historic Otley building into a community owned hub for the town

Volunteers are transforming a historic Otley building into a community owned hub for the town

Volunteers transforming historic building into community hub for Otley

Right at Home Leeds North, Otley and Horsforth, has won an award

Right at Home Leeds North, Otley and Horsforth, has won an award

Homecare provider wins award for supporting wellbeing of its workforce

Kate Hobson walked 70 kilometres to raise money for Christian Aid

Kate Hobson walked 70 kilometres to raise money for Christian Aid

Otley woman's effort to go 'extra mile' helps raise funds for charity

Ben Preston, at Cliff Bank Nursery, North Rigton

Ben Preston, at Cliff Bank Nursery, North Rigton

Wharfedale Gardeners' Group visit Cliff Bank Nursery, North Rigton

Local singer raises money for youth music

Call to support the first Otley Pub Theatre

Call to support the first Otley Pub Theatre

Call to support the first Otley Pub Theatre

New routes and more cyclists since 2014's Grand Depart

New routes and more cyclists since 2014's Grand Depart

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How West Yorkshire has ridden the wave of Tour de France Grand Depart ten years ago

Otley Courthouse volunteers

Otley Courthouse volunteers

Otley Courthouse receives £20k of National Lottery funding to support its volunteers

Andy Bradley left and Aaron Cook second from right

Andy Bradley left and Aaron Cook second from right

Otley garden centre provides plants to renovate Leeds children's charity garden

Pupils of the Collaborative Learning Trust at the launch of the new Equality and Diversity Charter

Pupils of the Collaborative Learning Trust at the launch of the new Equality and Diversity Charter

Staff and students come together for launch of trust's Equality and Diversity Charter

Otley Methodist Church which is to become Otley Common - a community hub for the town

Otley Methodist Church which is to become Otley Common - a community hub for the town

Planning and development

Invitation to pop-in to learn more about ambitious plans for former Methodist Church

The sessions will take place at Otley Methodist Church

The sessions will take place at Otley Methodist Church

Youth theatre project to launch in September

Katie White has taken the Leeds North West constituency for Labour

Katie White has taken the Leeds North West constituency for Labour

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Katie White scores a big win for Labour in Leeds North West constituency

Margaret Dexter shortly before she retired as Chairperson of Guiseley Amateur Operatic Society

Margaret Dexter shortly before she retired as Chairperson of Guiseley Amateur Operatic Society

Margaret Dexter obituary

Otley Action for Older People's new bespoke minibus

Otley Action for Older People's new bespoke minibus

Funding boost allows Otley Action for Older People to buy new bespoke minibus

Watson surrounded by craft supplies

Watson surrounded by craft supplies

Stalls available for the first Great Otley Craft De-stash sale

Hebden Bridge Band

Hebden Bridge Band

Hebden Bridge Band concert at the Bridge Church, Otley

“The Family” by Amy Scott

“The Family” by Amy Scott

Family of local artist donates painting to Palestine charity

Prince Henry's students at the H2 Grand Prix Pro Series

Prince Henry's students at the H2 Grand Prix Pro Series

Otley racing cars at world final – sponsor a grand prix car!

The Bookshop Band

The Bookshop Band

The Bookshop Band to perform in Ilkley and Otley

Charlie Robinson's Newsagents, Ilkley Road 1913

Charlie Robinson's Newsagents, Ilkley Road 1913

New developments at Otley Museum

The team watering the beds in the hot, dry weather

The team watering the beds in the hot, dry weather

Family event at new community nature garden in Weston

The recent plant sale in Otley

The recent plant sale in Otley

Wharfedale Gardeners’ Group hold busy plant sale in Otley Market Square

Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies at a previous concert

Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies at a previous concert

Review: Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies perform Mozart’s Mass in C minor

An example of a wild area in a garden in Otley

An example of a wild area in a garden in Otley

Wildlife Friendly Otley announce new garden competition

A previous family cycle event in Otley

A previous family cycle event in Otley

Family cycle event to take place in Otley

Otliensians Hockey Team with Back Nine Golf co-owner Oliver Firth

Otliensians Hockey Team with Back Nine Golf co-owner Oliver Firth

New Otley leisure venue agrees to sponsor local hockey club

Otley Carnival which took place on Saturday, June 15, 2024

Otley Carnival which took place on Saturday, June 15, 2024

Thousands turn out for the 42nd Otley Carnival

Richard Parkin with his daughters Kelly, Naomi, Alex and Maia

Richard Parkin with his daughters Kelly, Naomi, Alex and Maia

Dad and daughters complete skydive to raise £4,000 for Parkinson's UK

Otley Cycle Races take place on Wednesday, June 26 and showcase the unique link between grassroots cycling and the professional sport

Otley Cycle Races take place on Wednesday, June 26 and showcase the unique link between grassroots cycling and the professional sport

Bondgate expects bumper crowds as annual ‘cycling party’ hits Otley

Jonathan and Lucy Hodgson who scaled Ben Nevis for Sue Ryder

Jonathan and Lucy Hodgson who scaled Ben Nevis for Sue Ryder

Father and daughter raise more than £1,300 scaling Ben Nevis for Mary

The Otley Common team welcomed Otley Chamber of Trade to the building on Friday evening for a presentation of their plans and a tour of the building

The Otley Common team welcomed Otley Chamber of Trade to the building on Friday evening for a presentation of their plans and a tour of the building

Otley Common Community share offer is now live

The final list of candidates standing in the general election on July 4 have been announced

The final list of candidates standing in the general election on July 4 have been announced

National government

General election: Local candidates announced

The stars taking part in a litter pick with Otley Town Council

The stars taking part in a litter pick with Otley Town Council

Otley carnival stars shine in the local community

Diane Cook who set up Prickly Pigs Hedgehog Rescue in Otley during lockdown in 2020

Diane Cook who set up Prickly Pigs Hedgehog Rescue in Otley during lockdown in 2020

Otley hedgehog hero makes BBC wildlife award final

Some of the country's best riders will be taking part in Otley Cycle Races

Some of the country's best riders will be taking part in Otley Cycle Races

Otley Cycle Races partner with Rayner Foundation

The climbing wall at Otley Show to promote scouting in Wharfedale and raise funds

The climbing wall at Otley Show to promote scouting in Wharfedale and raise funds

Wharfedale scouts fundraise for refurbishment of Reva Scouts Water Activity Centre

A new performing arts school - Seasons - is set to open in Otley

A new performing arts school - Seasons - is set to open in Otley

New performing arts school set to open in Otley

The site next to Grove Hill Park, Ilkley Road, Otley, looking north towards the “Tea Room

The site next to Grove Hill Park, Ilkley Road, Otley, looking north towards the “Tea Room

Planning and development

Wharfedale Men's Shed applies for permission to build a new hall in Otley

The grade II-listed site in Bondgate, Otley, was formerly Korks Wine Bar

The grade II-listed site in Bondgate, Otley, was formerly Korks Wine Bar

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'City centre-style' bar and restaurant set to open in Otley

Otley Cycle Club celebrates success at all levels

The cover of Earth Tremors by Otley Writers

The cover of Earth Tremors by Otley Writers

Otley Writers publish seventh anthology of short stories and poems

Tingley Garden Centre acting manager Dan Moore and assistant manager James Tolson Dan Moore and James Tolson

Tingley Garden Centre acting manager Dan Moore and assistant manager James Tolson Dan Moore and James Tolson

Yorkshire garden centres awarded membership of prestigious Garden Centre Association

Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies

Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies

Successful season for Ilkley and Otley Choral Societies comes to a close

Mario Olianas from Yorkshire Pecorino Cheese Ltd who is celebrating success at the Artisan Cheese Awards 2024

Mario Olianas from Yorkshire Pecorino Cheese Ltd who is celebrating success at the Artisan Cheese Awards 2024

Otley cheese maker wins big at Artisan Cheese Awards

Crow Lane, Otley by Marjorie England

Crow Lane, Otley by Marjorie England

New book reveals the history of one little corner of Otley

Two films will be screened in Otley to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day

Two films will be screened in Otley to mark the 80th anniversary of D-Day

Film showings to commemorate D-Day 80th anniversary in Otley

Clubs and societies

Last talk of the season for Wharfedale Gardeners' Group

Prince Henry’s Grammar School take over the Buttercross stall in Otley, to promote Fairtrade products

Prince Henry’s Grammar School take over the Buttercross stall in Otley, to promote Fairtrade products

Otley students promote Fairtrade products to the local community

Otley Chamber Orchestra

Otley Chamber Orchestra

Review: Otley Chamber Orchestra, Bridge Street Church Hall, Otley, Sunday, May 19

Seller Jacquline Du Prez (right) and Bill Hyland (left)

Seller Jacquline Du Prez (right) and Bill Hyland (left)

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Otley’s car boot sale proves popular attraction for visitors

Kate Hobson at Otley Chevin

Kate Hobson at Otley Chevin

Otley charity supporter tackles 70k in May for Christian Aid

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