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Local election results for Leeds and Bradford councils (including wards for Otley, Menston, Guiseley, Rawdon, Ilkley, Craven, Skipton, Yeadon, Burley-in-Wharfedale, Silsden)
The Liberal Democrats and Conservatives have held onto their seats in North West Leeds in the local elections – but UKIP have made in-roads. In Adel and Wharfedale Billy Flynn held the seat for the Conservatives with 3018 votes against the 1312
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Man pulled into machine at Horsforth Springfield Twine Works not expected to recover
125 Years Ago – 1889 Shocking Accident at Horsforth – A young man named Frederick Jackson, employed at Springfield Twine Works, Horsforth, while engaged on Thursday morning in putting a belt on a pulley in motion, was caught by the machinery and
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Former Ilkley councillor and teacher, Colin Outtersides, dies
Former chairman of Ilkley Urban District Council, Colin Outtersides, has died aged 90. Colin lived all his life in Menston, until December 2013 when he and Grace, his wife of 70 years, went to live in south west Scotland to be near their youngest
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May is when nature comes to life
If you are a nature lover, May is the month that you just want to go on for ever. The countryside is bright green and lit up still further with the colours of myriad wild flowers. Nesting birds are busy gathering food and making repeat trips to hungry
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Picture of the Week
This week’s Picture of the Week was taken earlier this month by Dorothy Pickersgill, of Hawksworth. It shows two young lambs feeding from their mother. The scene is on Odda Hill, with Guiseley in the background. If you would like to have a
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Time to applaud dementia help
For anyone who suffers from devastating dementia-related illnesses, the world can become a confusing and scary place. Even streets that were once as familiar as the back of their hand can be transformed into menacing places of strangeness, and
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'Bins are a hazard' in Ilkley's visitor areas
Overflowing bins in one of the Ilkley’s busiest visitor areas after an influx of daytrippers last weekend were a health hazard, a concerned resident has claimed. Ilkley resident Leslie Hall contacted us about the piles of rubbish, including food
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Ilkley visitor says ‘Thanks for the help when I fell’
A visitor to Ilkley has thanked people who came to her assistance when she suffered a fall in the town’s central car park. Laura Robinson, 92, of Otley, fell in the car park on April 24 while visiting Ilkley with her husband. She said: “Thank you
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German shepherd rescue charity hosts Guiseley awareness events
A charity that helps to rescue German Shepherd dogs will hold an awareness event in Guiseley this weekend. Volunteers will be outside Pets at Home to talk about their work on Sunday. German Shepherd Dog Rescue is holding a series of events
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Horsforth pub to host a beer and pie festival
A beer and pie festival will take place at a Horsforth pub this weekend. The Bridge pub on Low Lane will have a range of 20 cask ales, including new arrivals Black Sheep’s Riggwelter, Robinson’s Old Thumper and Ilkley’s Fireside Porter. It
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Fundraiser is back on the marathon trail after injury
A charity fundraiser who battled back from injury to take part in last year’s London Marathon will take part in the Edinburgh Marathon this weekend. Andy Sharpe, of Ben Rhydding, will tackle the 26.2- mile course in Edinburgh this Sunday, raising
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Motorsport tributes for veteran Eric Rathmell
The funeral of Eric Rathmell, a leading figure in local motorsport, took place at Bishop Thornton Church today. The 93-year-old father of Malcolm and Gerald Rathmell died two weeks ago. Eric Rathmell was a skilled motor engineer, a national
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Group members rescue bike from river after Otley Show mischief
One of Otley's specially painted Tour de France celebration bicycles has had to be rescued from the River Wharfe. The bright yellow bike, one of about 20 that Otley in Bloom has positioned around the town, was stolen from its home behind Waitrose
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Signs look good for Otley's Tour de France
More signs that the countdown to the Tour de France has begun in earnest have popped up in Otley. Leeds City Council attached ten official Yorkshire Grand Depart banners to lamp-posts along the Tour’s route through town last Friday, May 16.
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Join Otley's wheely amazing Bikeathon
Young cyclists in Otley can have fun at a fundraising Bikeathon this summer. The Otley Children’s Centre and Bright Ideas Pre-School event, in celebration of the Tour de France, takes place at Cross Green Community Centre on Friday, July 4.
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Aireborough photographic competition open to all ages and ability
Aireborough Camera Club is organising a photographic competition, which will be open to all non-professional photographers of any age. The subject of the competition is My Aireborough, identifiable as local events, places or people. There will
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Otley's lost Japanese Gardens in the spotlight
Otley’s lost Japanese Gardens will be thrust back into the spotlight next week – more than a century after their heyday. The gardens, once a popular venue for concerts and pageants, were part of the old Recreation Hall/Queens Hall complex that
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Councillor Hazel Lee is back in the chair at Pool-in-Wharfedale Parish Council
Councillor Hazel Lee has been re-elected as chairman of Pool-in-Wharfedale Parish Council. The decision, taken at the council’s meeting on May 12, means Coun Lee has now filled the position for 13 years. Councillor Joanna Rowling was elected vice
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Prince Henry's Grammar School musicians a hit at Wharfedale Festival
Music students from Prince Henry’s Grammar School are celebrating success in this year’s Wharfedale Festival. Two groups from the Otley school – brass ensemble No Strings Attached and the Senior Choir – both won their sections. No Strings Attached
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Guiseley School pupil Sam Gulley's balloon marks Merrion Centre's 50th
A Guiseley schoolboy has beaten more than 150 others to win first prize in a shopping centre’s art competition. Fourteen- year-old Sam Gulley, designed a winning logo in the contest to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Merrion Centre in Leeds
