A MAN who caused the death of an Ilkley pensioner by driving dangerously has been jailed for more than three years. Billy Horsfall, aged 25, was sentenced at Bradford Crown Court today after he pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing. He was jailed
AIRECENTRE Pacers have achieved an impressive haul of results over the past two weeks, proving their mettle both in the UK and abroad. The first race in the demanding Punk Panther Ultra series took place on March 2, with Nick Leathley finishing
BEN Rhydding Men secured a 1-1 draw against derby rivals in close game at home on Saturday. This was, as expected, a tense game with both teams playing within themselves. Rhydding found their press was being pulled apart and Harrogate had scored
TWO health trusts are staging a 'meet the buyer' event. The initiative aims to give locally-based suppliers the chance to learn more about how they could do business with the organisations – Airedale and Bradford District Care NHS foundation trusts
A GROUP of young cyclists from Wharfedale are celebrating success in a national competition. Junior members of Otley Cycle Club competed in the British Schools Cycling Association National Roller Racing Championships last weekend - and excelled.
ILKLEY'S MP has met with officials behind a decision to axe a vital school bus service. Letters were sent out to Ilkley parents last week by West Yorkshire Combined Authority informing them the P99 Mybus primary school service no longer meets the
FOLLOWING a week’s break, Burley Trojans beat Beckwithshaw Saints 5-1 to advance to the semi-finals of the League Supplementary Cup. This was a great opportunity for Burley and manager Tom Higman once again had to make changes with a growing injury
AS if 32 miles wasn’t enough of a test, runners at the Haworth Hobble ultra on Saturday were battered by strong winds, driving rain and even hail. Ilkley Harriers' Colin Williams and Adela Reperecki were both up to the challenge - and rewarded with
A GIRLS’ football team from Ben Rhydding Primary School is celebrating after winning the Girls Europa League deciding match. The match on March 6 was held on Leeds Road and saw the Ben Rydding team win 3-2 again a team from Burley Oaks Primary
Guiseley Community Foundation’s inaugural Beer Festival is to be held this weekend at Coopers Bar. The event will raise for the foundation’s work with AVSED (Aireborough Voluntary Services to the Elderly), Memory Lane Day Centre, ACTION (Aireborough
TOWNS and villages along this year’s Tour de Yorkshire route are being urged to ‘dress up’ for the occasion. The 2019 edition of the cycle race takes place from Thursday, May 2 to Sunday, May 5 and will attract some of the world’s best riders.
OVER 300 businesses will be affected by the Ilkley Business Improvement District for which voting is now open. The town is well known for its wide range of retailers, venues and businesses, both high street names and independents. Now those independent
ON a day dominated by possibly the hardest element to deal with, a strong gusting wind, Old Otliensians couldn't overcome a 17-point half-time deficit and lost 22-15 against West Park Leeds at Chaffers Field on Saturday. “Winning” the second half
A LOCAL Independent Financial Adviser (IFA) has made it into a Guide for the UKs Top Rated Financial Advisers published in the Times Newspaper on February 23, 2019. Barry Orr, of Addingham, who works at Barker Sutcliffe and Associates based in
