One of Ilkley’s most historic buildings has come on the market once again for nearly £2.5m. The grade I-listed Myddelton Lodge, north of the River Wharfe, dates back to 1260 and was home for centuries to one of the town’s most famous families, the Middletons
Parents will have to wait until a recommendation goes before leading city councillors to learn the results of a consultation on changes to Ilkley Grammar School admission rules. A Bradford Council consultation on proposed changes to admissions at several
Ilkley folk have been thanked for showing true Christmas spirit during the festive period. The Round Table collected £2,000 from its traditional Santa float, which travelled around the streets of Ilkley and Addingham in December. Part of the money
The nine-year-old Ilkley boy recovering from a life-changing operation underwent more surgery last week as his rehabilitation continues. Ben Smithson, who has cerebral palsy, underwent the pioneering surgery in America, which should help him walk unaided
1886 The Reverend W Pope publicly announced during service at the Catholic Chapel last Sunday morning that the house and grounds known as Woodville, adjoining the Catholic Schools at Ilkley, and lately owned by Mrs. Smith, had been acquired
Young dancers have a West End performance and a royal appointment lined up, one year after their school recovered from fire. Joze School of Dance was forced to seek another venue for classes after its Ilkley premises were damaged by fire.
I have just read with great interest, and a certain amount of astonishment, the front page story in today’s Gazette (Thursday, January 20) of local MP Kris Hopkins’s latest campaigning activity in the House of Commons (‘MP sparks Commons debate on new
I feel very strongly about large-scale supermarket developments by Tesco and others being imposed on local communities all over the country against their wishes. It usually leads to small shops/independent retailers closing down, leaving towns like
Further to Kris Hopkins’s comments on having a referendum to gain independence from Bradford Council (‘MP wants constituents to have say on council split’, January 20) it is interesting to note that UDI stands for Urban District of Ilkley as well as Universal
As the shop manager of the local British Heart Foundation shops in Ilkley, I am always extremely grateful to the community for donating their unwanted items to help us raise vital funds to save lives locally. Unfortunately, the recent extreme weather
Raising £1.2 million each year to provide basic services at the Manorlands Sue Ryder hospice is more than a challenge. People from all walks of life do all manner of things, from jumble sales to major social events, to collect money for the organisation
PUPILS awoke to spend their day in pyjamas today in a bid to improve their school surroundings. Students at Moorfield School for Girls in Ilkley were sponsored to keep on their night attire and sold home-made cakes to raise money for their playing fields
Ben Rhydding Ladies 6 Nelson and Pendle Forest 0 LEADERS Ben Rhydding hit their bottom of the Northern Premier League rivals for six on Saturday. It was a comfortable win and one that at least helped banish the disappointment of the
The mystery around the appearance of a wolf-like beast on Addingham High Moor is growing. Less than a week after walkers first began capturing dramatic pictures of the haunting sculpture at Windgate Nick, an image has emerged showing three figures bearing
The headteacher of Ilkley Grammar School has hit out at vandals who smashed their way into classrooms in the school’s third burglary within a month. A “very angry” Gillian James called on the community to come forward with any information and appealed
WHEN 11-year-old Rose Blackburne passed her 1st Black Belt last month she became the third generation of black belts in her family. Grandfather David Blackburne first started karate in 1975, gaining his 1st Dan in Shotokan karate in 1980. He had started
HAMISH Pratt isn’t worried by the possibility of a May finish to the Yorkshire Division One season. With Ilkley having already suffered four postponements, including last Saturday’s home fixture against Dinnington, they have continuous Saturday action
A 20-year-old-man who died during a police chase was a former Ilkley Grammar School pupil. Sayeed Iqbal, a bank worker, died when the Seat Leon he was driving smashed into gates and a wall at Keighley Business Centre. A 15-year-old boy
