125 years ago At the Otley Petty Sessions, Michael McGuire, of no fixed abode, was placed in the dock on the charge of begging at Ilkley. Sergeant Lee deposed to being on duty in plain clothes at about eight o'clock in the morning when he observed the
SIR, - In the future management of Ilkley Moor it is important that the people of Ilkley have a say in the decisions that are made. Many people believe that Ilkley Moor was given to the people of Ilkley by the Middelton family. But on June 29, 1893,
THE true horror of a vicious attack on Ilkley Moor was revealed for the first time on national television last night by the woman victim. The 52-year-old spoke about her ordeal of almost a month ago and the mental torture' she has since endured, as
A DIABETIC driver who killed an Ilkley student was given a four-year jail term after his "cavalier" approach to his condition led to the accident in which she died. Shaun Gary Handley, 19, ignored repeated warnings that he should check his blood sugar
HEALTH chiefs are closely monitoring the heatwave conditions amid fears it could lead to deaths. They say it is too early to say if the current heatwave is causing deaths locally, but Wharfedale GPs and local authority staff have been urged to give health
SOARING temperatures this week have seen record numbers of people flocking to Ilkley's Lido on Denton Road to cool down. Last weekend saw around 5,000 people going to the Lido to take advantage of its outdoor facilities. The open air pool was the perfect
PIGEONS still rule the roost at Ilkley Station, despite the efforts of rail bosses to stop them homing in on the busy platforms. Train company Northern Rail has tried everything from putting spikes on the pigeons' favourite ledges to setting up an electronic
HIGH street home furnishings and women's clothing retailer Laura Ashley is to become the latest chain store to move into Ilkley town centre. The big name company has confirmed it will be opening a 3,500 square foot store in converted units at Station
A FORMER convalescent hospital which today forms part of a care complex for older people has been awarded a Blue Plaque to mark its place in Ilkley's heritage. On Monday Ilkley MP Ann Cryer officially unveiled the plaque at Grove House off Riddings Road
A Post Office worker who helped apprehend a robber has been honoured for her bravery. The High Sheriff of West Yorkshire Roger Marshall held an awards ceremony at Leeds Crown Court for the men and women who have gone beyond the call of duty to uphold
