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Ilkley folk give generously to Pakistan flood fund

12:10pm Friday 3rd September 2010

Cash donated by generous Ilkley people is on its way to help with flood relief efforts in Pakistan.

Produce, arts and crafts on display at Menston Show

12:00pm Friday 3rd September 2010

The finest locally produced arts and crafts, produce and baking will be on display when the 35th Menston Annual Show takes place this weekend.

Tesco wins planning appeal

The former Spooner Industries site on Railway Road, Ilkley, where Tesco will build its new store.

11:41am Friday 3rd September 2010

Supermarket giant Tesco will be allowed to build a new store in Ilkley after winning a controversial planning appeal, it has been revealed today.

Chief Guide comes to Wharfedale

Chief Guide Liz Burnley is coming to Wharfedale on Saturday.

10:20am Friday 3rd September 2010

Guides in Wharfedale are preparing for the biggest day of their centenary celebration year as the most senior member of their movement comes to visit tomorrow.

Yachting brothers hope to make a splash Down Under

Ben and Matthew Lulham-Robinson in their boat.

7:10am Friday 3rd September 2010

Two sailing siblings from Burley-in-Wharfedale are hoping to make an impression on the other side of the world after claiming European glory.

School reunion takes Westville pupils back to the beginning

Tim Harrison, Amy Elliott, Vicky Braithwaite and Greg Harrison, all former pupils of Westville House School, Ilkley.

4:30pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

Two members of the very first class to be taught at an Ilkley school returned to their old classrooms as preparations begin for a special anniversary.

Safety campaigners vow to fight on in crossing row

Ilkley Grammar School pupils helping out with a Speedwatch patrol outside their school on Cowpasture Road, Ilkley.

4:00pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

A safe crossing for the hundreds of schoolchildren heading across a busy road into Ilkley Grammar School looks unlikely, despite concerns from parents.

Divers find missing fisherman's body

11:01am Thursday 2nd September 2010

Police have today confirmed a body recovered from Ullswater is fisherman Mark Bryant from Beamsley, near Addingham.

Outdoor swim to help Ben's fund

Robbie Grech-Cini and Sally Brown take a break from training at Ilkley Lido ahead of their sponsored swim in aid of Ben Smithson appeal.

11:41am Thursday 2nd September 2010

Two Ilkley women will tackle a tough swimming challenge in Windermere this weekend to raise money for a boy with cerebral palsy.

First in line for Ikley Literature Festival tickets

Dame Ellen MacArthur is heading for Ilkley Literature Festival.

3:00pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

A fan of Dame Ellen MacArthur was the quickest off the mark this week as the Ilkley Literature Festival tickets went on general sale.







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