African chief gives Burley-in-Wharfedale a ceremonial necklace
The chief of the African village Tereli has sent a ceremonial necklace to Burley-in-Wharfedale Parish Council Chairman Caroline Jones to thank the village for their charity work.
Women join forces to make their crafts dream come true in Ilkley
Three Yorkshire businesswomen are fulfilling their dream of opening an Ilkley shop selling vintage hand-made accessories.
Dreaded Burley Woodhead humps must remain, say councillors
ROAD humps causing problems for drivers through the village of Burley Woodhead will not be modified to make them less severe, councillors have decided.
Top chefs stir up a flavour of their past in Ilkley
Marco Pierre White returned to Ilkley's Box Tree restaurant this week to hook up with old friend and chef Simon Gueller.
Rousing chorus for Bill's 100th birthday
BILL Cassell sang his favourite Gilbert and Sullivan song at his 100th birthday celebrations on Tuesday.
Glowing praise for Menston student's jewellery
A GLOW-in-the-dark jewellery collection designed by a student from Menston was the star exhibition at her university's annual show.
Rebecca's poster carries a winning message
A POSTER designed by a Burley Oaks Primary School pupil will be used to advertise this year's village féte.
Cinema in Burley-in-Wharfedale church is a box office winner
RESIDENTS of Burley-in-Wharfedale are enjoying the benefits of a cinema in their own village - housed in a church.
Menston In Bloom team go full steam ahead on railway garden
A WEED-infested patch of ground will be transformed into a sunken railway garden by Christmas, says the Menston in Bloom team in charge of the project.
100-year-old Marjorie still walks to Ilkley every day
MARJORIE Fox celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday and commemorated the milestone by taking 24 friends and family out to lunch.
