The idea of local churches to set up a foodbank in Ilkley, helping those who struggling in the ongoing economic gloom, has got off to a great start. Churches Together in Ilkley has made a real effort in recent weeks to get the message out that
Ilkley MP Kris Hopkins has described David Cameron’s speech to Conservative Party Conference in Manchester yesterday as “optimistic, realistic and forward-looking.” Mr Hopkins commented: “There were no half-baked ideas aimed at grabbing short-term
North Yorkshire County Council has again delayed its decision over plans to tip thousands of tonnes of inert waste on Addingham farmland. Planners have secured another extension on the period for the determination of the application for land at
Businesses are working to put Ilkley on the map as the first town in the UK to adopt a consumer loyalty scheme which has seen success in Ireland. Following a well-attended meeting to discuss how a new scheme could help to encourage support for
Author Neil Hanson’s talk at Bettys Cafe Tearooms, Ilkley, about his new book The Inn at the Top – the humourous story of his time running Britain’s highest inn in the most remote part of the Dales during the 1970s and 1980s – has sold out so quickly
A Wharfedale hairdresser is aiming to show he’s ‘head and shoulders’ above the rest of the world – by excelling at Mr Universe. Businessman and bodybuilder David Steca came second in the Masters – over-50s – section of last Sunday’s Mr England
There were no lessons for thousands of children across Wharfedale on Tuesday with the teachers’ strike forcing schools to shut. Most schools were either fully or partially closed because of a lack of staff, as the NUT and NASUWT unions took a day
An inquest into the death of a 63-year-old Ilkley man was opened and adjourned at Bradford Coroner’s Court on Tuesday. Hugh Edward Dudley Little, of Beverley Rise, died last Thursday. The inquest is expected to be resumed at a later date.
One hundred and twenty Ilkley bikes are bound for Africa thanks to residents who responded to an appeal for unwanted bicycles. On Saturday the Rotary Club of Ilkley Wharfedale, along with the Margaret Carey Foundation, held a collection for unwanted
A planning application for a new Scout and Guide headquarters in Ben Rhydding has been submitted to Bradford Council. Ben Rhydding Scout and Guides Group is seeking permission to demolish its ageing timber-framed building in Wheatley Lane and build
The following planning applications have been received by Bradford Council: Addingham: Conversion of adjoining barn to create large additional ground-floor living area and three first-floor bedrooms and WC, Cuckoos Nest Farm, Straight Lane.
Afternoon tea was served with free entertainment for more than 80 of the oldest residents of the Ilkley area. Ilkley and District Good Neighbours hosted its annual party for the over-90s at Ilkley’s Clarke Foley Centre. Guests came from Addingham
The impact of increasing numbers of visitors to Ilkley Moor resulting from major housing development needs to be taken into account as planners formulate the Bradford district’s Local Plan, says a councillor. Councillor Anne Hawkesworth says there
Ilkley are expecting their toughest game of the season so far when unbeaten Scarborough visit Stacks Field on Saturday. The Seasiders have won all four of their Yorkshire Division One games and the scene is set for a rousing encounter. Ilkley
Bramley 2 Ilkley Dynamo 3 Dynamo recorded their third victory in a row after a pulsating performance in the first round of the Wharfedale Triangle Senior League Cup. During the initial stages, their intricate passing and movement ensured that
Kendal 3 Ben Rhydding 3 Ben Rhydding managed to snatch a draw from the jaws of victory in their Investec Women's National League Conference North clash. They were 2-0 up after just seven minutes but the Ilkley side took their foot off the pedal
City of York 1 Ben Rhydding 1 This was a frustrating and exasperating game for Ben Rhydding as they were held to a North Premier League draw. York celebrated as if they had won and Rhydding hung their heads in despair as if they had lost at
Heath 11 Ilkley 13 Having put local rivals Keighley to the sword the week before, Ilkley travelled to the West Vale outfit’s new ground in an attempt to register their first Yorkshire Division One away win of the season. Historically this is
Three youngsters from Burley-in-Wharfedale are about to get an early shot at TV stardom in a BBC period drama. Triplets Josie, Scarlett and Grace will appear on screens over the next few weeks in BBC2 gangster family epic Peaky Blinders, set in
A bid to renew planning permission for a much-opposed Tesco supermarket in Ilkley could be decided in a fortnight. The supermarket chain’s applications to renew permission for a bigger new store off Mayfield Road and Railway Road – and redevelop
The Box Tree Restaurant in Ilkley has retained its highly-coveted Michelin star for the 10th year. The announcement was made ahead of publication of the 2014 Michelin Guide. The Box Tree is one of five restaurants in Yorkshire to be awarded
