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Woman banned for drink driving on East Chevin Road, Otley
AN Otley woman has appeared in court to plead guilty to a charge of drink driving. Samantha Mosley, 49, of Chevin Country Park Hotel and Spa, York Gate, Otley, appeared at Leeds Magistrates Court on Thursday, February 3 to face a charge of driving
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Haunting images of Otley's long-abandoned railway
FOR MORE than a century Otley's railway was of major importance to the town - carrying goods and people to neighbouring communities. But it is now more than 55 years since the last train ran and the rails on the route were dismantled. The town's
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Reader Photographs
A WONDERFUL selection of reader photographs. If you have a photograph you would like to see published in the paper please email: claire.lomax@nqyne.co.uk
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Plans submitted to transform empty bank into apartments and retail units
A FORMER bank in Ilkley could be converted into apartments and retail units if planning permission is granted. The TSB bank on Brook Street in Ilkley closed on May 27 last year. Now an application has been made for the change of use of the
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Traditional village pub to close its doors for the 'foreseeable future'
A POPULAR village pub has announced it will close its doors "for the foreseeable future" as staff shortages and increased operating costs take their toll. The Craven Heifer in Addingham will close the doors of its pub and restaurant on February
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Missing Burley-in-Wharfedale man Paul Hammond found
A 61 year-old man missing since last Thursday has been found safe and well. Paul Hammond, from Burley-in-Wharfedale, was reported missing shortly before 10.30pm on January 27. Today a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police can
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Otley's Ellar Ghyll tip is saved from closure
A THREATENED Otley tip is to remain open after a public outcry over its proposed closure to help save costs. Otley and Yeadon ward councillors Colin Campbell, Ryk Downes and Sandy Lay say they are delighted that Leeds City Council has had a change
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Otley's Ellar Ghyll tip is saved from closure
A THREATENED Otley tip is to remain open after a public outcry over its proposed closure to help save costs. Otley and Yeadon ward councillors Colin Campbell, Ryk Downes and Sandy Lay say they are delighted that Leeds City Council has had a change
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Barclays bank seeking approval for work to support planned closure of Ilkley branch
BARCLAYS Bank is seeking approval for work to support the closure of its Ilkley branch and revert the external appearance back to it’s original condition. The bank has submitted a planning application to Bradford Council. The proposed works
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Leeds Council urges low income households to apply for free home insulation following energy price cap rise
LEEDS City Council has promised help and support to those facing huge fuel price rises in the coming months – with the authority urging those on low incomes to apply for free home insulation to help keep heating costs down. It follows energy regulator
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Ilkley karate instructor receives highest recognition from Japan
WHILST Covid has stopped many of us in our tracks, this is not the case for Ilkley karate instructor, Mark Outterside. December 2021 saw him receive his 6th degree black belt (grade of Rokudan), which was ratified by SSU World chief instructor
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First market of 2022 postponed due to weather forecast for high winds
REAL Food Ilkley Market will not go ahead on Sunday due to a weather forecast for high winds. The first market of 2022 was due to take place on The Grove in Ilkley between 10am and 3pm on Sunday, February 6 but a spokesperson for the market posted
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Sports student sets his sights on the British Swimming Championships and Commonwealth Games
A SPORTS student is diving into 2022 with hopes for the British Swimming Championships and Commonwealth Games Matt Gray, one of Leeds Trinity University’s aspiring sports stars, is gearing up for his biggest swimming challenges to date. Having