Praise for Ilkley ‘hero’ who foiled armed robber

Bar t’at on Cunliffe Road in Ilkley where the robbery took place

8:48am Thursday 20th June 2013

A bar supervisor has been commended for his heroism in overpowering a masked robber who threatened to shoot him and his two staff members.

Queen’s honour joy for former Otley PE teacher

Peter Latham

8:28am Thursday 20th June 2013

A “wind-up” – that was former Otley PE teacher Peter Latham’s first reaction when he heard he had been awarded an MBE.

Ilkley GP surgery brings issue of palliative care to the fore

Springs Medical Centre in Ilkley

8:42am Thursday 20th June 2013

The patient council at Ilkley’s largest GP practice hosted an open evening on local palliative care resources as it marks its tenth anniversary this year.

Tributes paid to respected historian who helped Otley

Elise Brumfitt, who died last week, aged 66

8:24am Thursday 20th June 2013

Tributes have been flooding in for a highly respected local historian to whom “Otley owes an enormous debt”.

Ilkley church's Fathers' Day a hit for all the family

On the bouncy castle at the Father’s Day celebration are, from left, Elodie Parsons, Lillia Brow, Esme Parsons

8:50am Thursday 20th June 2013

A celebration of Father’s Day took place at All Saint’s Church in Ilkley on Sunday. The special Father’s Day family service was lead by the vicar, the Rev Patrick Bateman, assisted by curate, the Rev Richard Parkinson and the director of Youth, Children and Families Ministry, Lawrence Basham who led a talk about the story of The Prodigal Son featuring the young people of the church. The theme throughout was the role of the father in the family today, as an important male role model to his children, whatever the family situation may be. A number of Ilkley fathers took to the pulpit and regaled the congregation with their own moving stories. The Prodigal Son was fortunately followed by the prodigal sun, as prayers were answered, the rain subsided and the outdoor fun began.

Exhibition on ‘greatest boxer’ Muhammad Ali

8:38am Thursday 20th June 2013

A major retrospective celebrating the past 71 years of Muhammad Ali’s life is making its northern debut in Bradford.

Ilkley's Hollycroft care home opens its doors to public

8:36am Thursday 20th June 2013

An open day will take place at Hollycroft Care Home, Hebers Ghyll Drive, Ilkley, tomorrow to celebrate National Care Home Open Day.

Prince Henry's students go hungry to raise awareness

8:22am Thursday 20th June 2013

A group of Otley students will be experiencing at first-hand how tough it is to live on ‘the bread line’ next week.

Planning file - 20 June 2013

8:35am Thursday 20th June 2013

The following planning applications have been received by Bradford Council:

Planning applications 20/6/13

8:21am Thursday 20th June 2013

The following planning applications have been received by Leeds City Council:

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