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New powers to combat public drinking

New powers to combat public drinking

7:29am Thursday 11th March 2010

Youngsters are being warned they could be prosecuted under new legislation if they are caught drinking alcohol in a public place.

Low-speed 'gateway' to Ilkley on the cards

Ilkley Parish Council chairman Alan Morrell has commended the scheme to cut the speed limit on parts of Denton Road, Ilkley.

6:50am Wednesday 10th March 2010

Plans have been drawn up for a low-speed ‘gateway’ on the road past sports clubs and a recreation area north of the River Wharfe in Ilkley.

Facelift for Ilkley Tarn

The sale of Silver Well cottage on Ilkley Moor has paid for the Tarn facelift.

7:50am Tuesday 9th March 2010

Picturesque Ilkley Tarn has had a £45,000 makeover from money raised by the sale of a former ranger’s cottage on Ilkley Moor.

Haiti charities welcome Ilkley's generosity

Ben Rhydding Primary School raised £900 for the Haiti fund and Tom Cross and Lucy Jaques, both ten, presented the money to Anne Wilkinson who once taught in Haiti.

7:50am Monday 8th March 2010

Charities helping the population of the earthquake-hit island of Haiti have sent thanks to the people of Ilkley.

College chiefs called to talks over Ilkley centre closure

The ‘for sale’ sign at Bridge House, with a Bradford Council banner promoting courses in the background.

7:40am Sunday 7th March 2010

College heads have been called to a meeting with students and representatives of the community over plans to close Ilkley’s Bridge House learning centre.

First solo exhibition for Addingham artist

Former ballet dancer Lisa Hinds McConkey with some of her colourful artwork.

8:40am Saturday 6th March 2010

A ballet-dancer-turned-artist found inspiration in movement for her latest work, which is on display in Grassington.

Chance to be in pair's next film production

12:20pm Friday 5th March 2010

Teenage film-makers are holding auditions in Ilkley next week for their ambitious stage production set in a Victorian mental asylum.

Parents demand pelican crossing at Ilkley Grammar

Parents are pressing for improved road safety around Ilkley Grammar School.

11:30am Friday 5th March 2010

Parents have launched a bid to get a safe place for Ilkley Grammar School’s 1,600 students to cross the busy road in front of their school.

New allocation system for social housing

Councillor Adrian Naylor

7:30am Friday 5th March 2010

A new allocation system for people needing social housing in Bradford went live this week.

Anger as children denied places at Ilkley Grammar

The high numbers not being admitted this year are a shock, says IGS head Gillian James.

11:20am Thursday 4th March 2010

Children in Addingham and Burley-in-Wharfedale have been allocated places at schools in Keighley and Cottingley instead of Ilkley Grammar School, parents learned this week.






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