Mark Fox waxes lyrical about Kelda Water’s “extremely positive”, engagement with Draughton and Addingham residents over the proposed new turbines at Chelker (Letters, October 21). I dare say he would. He may even believe his own company’s propaganda
A feeling of de-ja-vu pervades parts of this letter. When Ilkley College closed, few realised the effect on local economy and services it would have. Student custom and revenue was lost. Not long after, small shops beloved of they and visitors closed
I was delighted to read the articles New Homes Will Create ‘Crisis for the Future’ and Protesters on the March Against Housing Plans (October 7), and again, Homes Plan Leads to Flood of Protest (October 14). I fully acknowledge that Bradford needs more
FOR better or worse the impact of having a new Government is now finally starting to be felt – especially, this week, in the field of education and sport. The fact big cuts were coming in last week's comprehensive spending review should have been no surprise
In these days of financial cuts, it is worth remembering that in two generations’ time people will be referring to the present as “the good old days”. Vic Heffer St David’s Road, Otley
1885 On the last three days and nights of last week, rain fell incessantly, though only partially in heavy showers. The wind, which at times was strong almost to a gale, was from the east, and when such is the case there is rarely a flood
A police officer and a police community support officer have been honoured after capturing two violent robbers in Ilkley. PC Tim Brown and PCSO Andrew Turner-Blood were nominated for police awards for arresting the two youths in an incident in the town
PRIVATELY educated pupils could be shunted down the priority list in a shake-up of the admissions policy for Ilkley Grammar School, regardless of where in Wharfedale they live. Schools bosses are looking at a range of ways to tackle the school’s overcrowding
The memories of the Commonwealth Games are still fresh in her mind but now swimmer Sian Morgan is catching up with her schoolwork. The 16-year-old has been hard at work on her A-level studies in mathematics, biology and chemistry over the past
In the midst of the current economic gloom, we may think we have it tough. But imagine setting up a business with just £10 to earn a living for you and your family. This is what a group of women have done – in a scenario straight out of The Apprentice
A town councillor and local businessman has attacked Bradford Council for creating a £20,000 playground water feature instead of pumping cash into called-for facilities in Ilkley. Ilkley parish councillor Stuart Goddard labelled Bradford’s decision to
Old Headingley 2 Ilkley Town 3 Ilkley Town hung-on for a deserved victory in the League Cup against Division Two league leaders Old Headingley. Two second-half goals by Damian Smith overturned a 2-1 half-time deficit, in a match that
Ben Rhydding Ladies 2 Bowdon Hightown 3 BATTLING Ben Rhydding gave National Premier League side Bowdon a mighty scare before bowing out of the England Hockey Cup.in heart-breaking fashion. They were defeated by a goal scored
Bridlington 3 Ilkley 0 Ilkley’s team bus for Saturday’s trip to the seaside was the one normally used by Leeds Carnegie for their away trips to play the likes of Wasps and Leicester. After watching this rain and wind affected match at
Ben Rhydding Men’s 1stXI 1 Leek 3 This was a much better performance by Rhydding who again showed they can compete at this level. Coach, Demi Dowley, and manager, Mark French, made some fairly radical changes to positions and strategy
An international property developer currently based in Guiseley is to make a former Ilkley college site its new headquarters. Candelisa Resorts Ltd, of Shires Road, Guiseley, has bought the Bridge House site, on Ilkley’s Bolton Bridge Road, vacated by
Nelson Pendle Forest 2 Ben Rhydding Ladies 7 BEN Rhydding maintained their lead in the North League with an impressive victory over rivals who have yet to gain a point. Ben Rhydding were feeling confident of securing a win, however nothing
