Archive
-
Date
Dancing beak to beak
By Denis O'Connor, Wharfedale Naturalists' Society A soft clucking alerted me to a stand-off on a neighbour’s front lawn where two male pheasants, pumped up with testosterone and a desire to dominate the local territory and the attendant females
-
Date
Picture of the Week
This week’s Picture of the Week comes from Prof Mike Dixon, of Tarn Villas, Ilkley, taken on Cowpasture Road on May Day, showing the hazards of parking near a blossom tree. If you would like to have a photograph you have taken featured as a ‘Picture
-
Date
We've had another busy year on Addingham Parish Council
I would like to thank all those who attended the Annual Parish Meeting on May 1, at the Memorial Hall. The Parish Council has had another busy year, being involved in many projects, including responding on behalf of the village to Bradford’s Local
-
Date
Step to Leeds-Bradford airport accessibility
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. One common item of discussion in relation to the Yeadon airport, though, is its accessibility. Although it
-
Date
'Eyesore' Summercross pub in Otley will get Tour de France makeover
A mural is to be painted outside a long-empty Otley pub to present a colourful welcome for the Tour de France. Tony Grey, landlord of The Junction, is spearheading the move for the former Summercross Inn in Pool Road. The building has been
-
Date
Bolton Abbey estate's pride at hydro-electric scheme
A “magnificent” new hydro-electric power scheme has been officially opened on the Bolton Abbey estate. The system, at Harry’s Dam, near Thruscross, is the result of a two-year installation by Norman Wheat, engineer and project manager for Thruscross
-
Date
Families' walk to seek out Ilkley Moor birdlife
A guide to biodiversity conservation and a walk in search of birds on the high moor are among events planned this month by the Friends of Ilkley Moor. This Saturday, a guided family walk will look at the heritage of the moor and its many endangered
-
Date
Ilkley Moor gamekeeper tells of 20 traps to keep vermin down
The head gamekeeper of Ilkley Moor was quizzed about trapping vermin and the management of public access during grouse shoots at the Friends of Ilkley Moor’s annual meeting. Simon Nelson was interviewed about his work on the moor by Friends chairman
-
Date
Ilkley Cycling Club wins two trophies at Tour de France-style bike race
A cycling club celebrated a double win over the bank holiday weekend. Ilkley Cycling Club came away with two of the four prizes when it hosted its first race inspired by the Tour de France. The contest, sponsored by LPG supplier AvantiGas,
-
Date
Planning file - 8 May 2014
These planning applications have been received by Bradford Council: BURLEY-IN-WHARFEDALE: Demolition of existing prefabricated garage and construction of a new double garage with adjoining guest accommodation and a single-storey infill extension
-
Date
Now Suit Runner from Bramhope is facing new target
Bramhope runner Andy Chaffer, also known as the Suit Runner, will compete in this Sunday’s Leeds Half-Marathon in support of the Jane Tomlinson Appeal. Andy previously raced in his suit in the Leeds Abbey Dash in November 2013 and will complete
-
Date
'Mr Yarnbury' leads Horsforth team onto the Twickenham turf
A lifetime’s dedication to rugby was recognised when a Horsforth man proudly led his team out at Twickenham. Yarnbury emeritus president Raymond Johnson, 86, was given the honour to thank him for more than 50 years’ service to the club. Mr
-
Date
Jamie Still - Otley MP welcomes tougher jail terms for drivers who kill
Otley’s MP has hailed the news that banned drivers who cause death or serious injury are to face tougher jail sentences. Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced this week that the law will be changed so disqualified drivers could be given up
-
Date
Yarnbury switch focus to title battle
Yarnbury’s hopes of Twickenham glory ended in disappointment as they suffered a 20-13 defeat to Newent in the RFU Senior Vase final on Sunday. Skipper Oliver Cashman summed up the mood afterwards when he said: “It was a proud day for the club and
-
Date
Double setback for lowly Yeadon
Yeadon’s miserable start to the new JCT600 Bradford League season continued as they suffered their third-successive Division One defeat and bowed out of the Priestley Cup at the first-round stage. There were some promising signs at Hanging Heaton
-
Date
Otliensians defeated in Aire-Wharfe final
West Park A 22 Old Otliensians 21 Holders Old Otliensians missed a late penalty goal as they were defeated in a tight-fought Spray Plant (UK) Ltd Aire-Wharfe Cup final last night. Otliensians got off to a good start and scored three converted
-
Date
Brooksby injury blow angers Guiseley boss
Guiseley boss Mark Bower is upset that winger Wayne Brooksby has been ruled out of Saturday’s Skrill North promotion play-off final at Altrincham. Brooksby sustained a double fracture of the jaw after being roughed up in last Saturday’s 1-0 semi-final