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Horsforth and Aireborough MP is persuaded to do charity firewalk
An MP walked over red hot coals to help a children’s cancer charity. Stuart Andrew was only at the Pudsey fundraiser to show his support – but he was persuaded by organisers to take part in the firewalk in aid of the Little Heroes Cancer Trust.
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Otley Cadet fundraises for Rocky Mountains challenge
A teenager from Otley is preparing to follow in the footsteps of famous Scottish explorer Sir Alexander Mackenzie’s pioneering trail in the heights of the Rocky Mountains as part of a special expedition by the Yorkshire and Humberside Cadet Forces.
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Police take action in Arthington
Police have carried out a day of action in Arthington. Neighbourhood Policing Team officers re-visited victims of crime and conducted crime prevention surveys at houses in the village last Wednesday. PCSOs Rob Southwood and Rachael Nicklin
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Petition to find space for Otley's Dunnies cafe gains support
A petition to replace a well-loved Otley cafe has now attracted nearly 650 signatures. Resident Ian Adamson only started the campaign last month but says it has been met with a groundswell of support. Dunnies, or Wharfe View Cafe, has been
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Election hopefuls targeted as vote signs are attacked in Menston
Election candidates have hit out after a campaign banner was stolen and a sign on private land knocked down. Police are asking anyone with information on the missing banner in Menston to come forward. Bradford Council electoral officers have been
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Otley's new town mayor sworn in by mum
Otley’s new town mayor received his chains of office this week – from his mother. Councillor Nigel Gill (Lab, Manor) succeeded his mum, Councillor Pam Gill (Lab, Manor) in the role. The handover took place at the town council’s annual meeting
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New roles for Wharfedale duo
Two Wharfedale students have been selected to represent their peers at The Grammar School at Leeds. Mary-Anne Sixsmith, from Rawdon, and Tom Gorman, from Bramhope, were among the six candidates chosen for the school’s team of three head girls and
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Shipley MP calls for jobs to stay in Britain
An MP has demanded a commitment from government that no civil service jobs will be moved overseas. Ministers said jobs must be in the most appropriate place but confirmed there are no plans for a move. Shipley MP Philip Davies, pictured, who
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Westville House School pupils romp to national quiz finals
Four pupils from Westville House School have won the semi-finals of the National KS2 Inter School General Knowledge Competition and are now heading to the famous public school Harrow for the finals in June. Taking place at Birkdale Prep school
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Guiseley children sow poppy seeds for the fallen
Youngsters planted poppy seeds to remember the fallen of the First World War. Children from Oxford Road pre-school in Guiseley paid their respects in a children’s project which is in partnership with The Friends of Parkinson Park. The pre-school
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Language student returns to speak to Chinese club
A former Otley student has returned to her old school to talk about how her language skills are forging her career. Alex Reed went on to study Chinese and German at university after studying languages, and taking part in an exchange trip, while
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Aireborough residents can have say on planning
People in Aireborough could get a greater chance to shape the development of their area if an application to Leeds City Council is approved. The council is being asked to officially designate Aireborough as a neighbourhood planning area – a scheme
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Otley MP urges schools to talk to students about organ donation
Otley’s MP is urging local schools to get involved in a campaign to educate young people about the lifesaving importance of bone marrow, blood and organ donors. Greg Mulholland (Lib Dem, Leeds North West) says charity Anthony Nolan’s talks in school
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JB Priestley’s life celebrated in short story collection
What a Life! Selected Short Stories by J B Priestley, Turnpike Books, £8 August 14 marks the 30th anniversary of the death in 1984 of Bradford-born writer J B Priestley, and the 120th anniversary of the great man’s birth in 1894. I like to
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Author’s tribute to the cycling hard men
This week, Mike Sansbury, of The Grove Bookshop in Ilkley, reviews Gironimo, by Tim Moore, Yellow Jersey Press, £4.99 (paperback) As Ilkley prepares itself for the Tour de France, we could be forgiven for thinking it the most gruelling cycle race
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Cheers to a refreshing new cider concept
Ilkley bar, The Yard has opened a unique concept, a Cider Emporium believed to offer the biggest selection of ciders in Yorkshire. The Emporium officially opened on May 2 with free sampling and pork and apple flavoured themed nibbles. It is
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Lion King is record breaker
Disney’s The Lion King completed its record-breaking run at the Bradford Alhambra last Saturday, having been experienced by more than 80,000 people. The legendary musical is the largest touring theatre production in UK history and has been experienced
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Wedding Singer hits all the right notes for 1980s excess
The Wedding Singer BrassNeck Theatre Group Yeadon Town Hall The Wedding Singer, the musical based on the popular film starring Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore, is the story of Robbie Hart, a wedding singer whose own luck in love leaves
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Otley Courthouse to host summer of cycling events
Otley Courthouse is to hold three weeks of Tour de France related events this summer. The race’s Grand Depart comes to Otley on Saturday, July 5, and is expected to attract more than 20,000 visitors. The Courthouse’s Tour-linked attractions
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Oscar-winning film 12 Years A Slave in Otley
The Oscar winning 12 Years a Slave will be shown in Otley next week. The film, directed by Steve McQueen, and starring Chiwetel Ejiofor, Michael Fassbender and Lupita Nyong'o, will be presented at the Courthouse, at 7.45pm, on Thursday, May 22.
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Mischief Theater arrives in Leeds before West End run
In an already jam-packed year of musicals, comedy, drama and dance, Leeds Grand Theatre has announced a host of brand new shows coming this year along with a sneaky peak into 2015. Drama comes from Edinburgh Festival favourites Mischief Theatre
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Artist's work to support Bolton Priory group
Stephanie Dingle, a member of the Bolton Priory congregation, holds a special art exhibition at Bolton Abbey Village Hall from Friday, May 23 to Sunday, May 25. The 88-year-old, of Micklethwaite, near Bingley, has earned a well deserved reputation
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La Boheme is a heartbreaker
Opera North has embarked on a mission to woo newcomers by targeting La Boheme at the musical theatre audience who might possibly be tempted to try an evening at the opera. If you love West Side Story, Les Mis or Phantom, then the tuneful Boheme by
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Inventions go bang at Otley Courthouse science show for children
Science and music will feature in a full weekend of activities at Otley Courthouse. Dr Marty Jopson from the BBC’s One Show will present a historical tour of fascinating inventions on Saturday, May 24. The power of a vacuum, the lethal properties
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Charity show for Grace's Wish
Tickets are still available for Grace’s Wish Charity Show which takes place at the King’s Hall in Ilkley on Friday, May 23. The show will feature music and dance to raise funds and awareness of Niemann-Pick Disease. Nine-year-old Grace Hitchen
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Memorial competition for former Ilkley Playhouse manager Walter Swan
An annual playwriting competition for young people has been set up as a tribute to Walter Swan, the Playhouse’s creative development manager who tragically died suddenly and unexpectedly on Easter Monday. The competition will be in Walter’s name
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Wendy the Walrus takes centre stage at Ilkley Playhouse
We’ve an action-packed fortnight of entertainment coming up with pretty much something for everyone. From the world of comedy to the world of music, with an excellent evening for jazz lovers on Friday, May 23, at 8pm. Kate Peters, one of the
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Gerry and the Pacemakers cross the Pennines
Audiences are invited to take a musical journey through the life and times of one of the UK’s greatest 60s icons, Gerry Marsden, in Gerry Cross the Mersey at the King’s Hall, Ilkley on Wednesday, May 28. Gerry and the Pacemakers topped the UK and
