HALLOWEEN may have come and gone but thrill seekers can still look forward to some frightening fun at Otley Courthouse. Thunder Road Theatre are preparing to bring their new production of The Body Snatcher to the venue on Sunday, November 17.
PLANS for hundreds of homes on green belt land in Burley-in-Wharfedale have been refused by the Secretary of State for Housing Communities and Local Government. The Secretary of State has over turned Bradford Council’s decision to award planning
ILKLEY could become a “police friendly” town, if a proposed idea goes ahead. Councillor Mike Gibbons has suggested that Ilkley declares itself a “police friendly or supportive town.” He told a meeting of Ilkley Town Council this week that the scheme
COUNCILLORS are backing plans to look at extending the proposed Wharfedale Greenway through Ben Rhydding and Ilkley. Ilkley Parish Council agreed to support in principle, but not financially, further feasibility studies and development work on the
PARKING permits for workers in Ilkley have been a disaster, according to a town councillor. Cllr Tom Franks said the permits were top of the list of problems cited by residents in a recent parking survey. “There is no doubt that this has been
ILKLEY Business Forum meets on Wednesday, November 13at Outside The Box cafe in Church Street. Liz Blizzard from Valley Clinic will be giving a talk on ergonomics. The Awards Committee will also speak about entries for the Ilkley Business Awards
PEOPLE in Ilkley are being urged to have their say on the town’s future development with the launch of a public consultation this week. The town council is running its consultation on the Ilkley Neighbourhood Development Plan from Thursday, November
A £460,000 investment in Ilkley Lido has been welcomed, but Bradford Council has been urged to help boost neighbouring facilities. The authority recently announced funding to replace the pool tank at the Lido – which has not been replaced since
A NEW team member has joined the staff in the Community Action, Ilkley office. Lorraine Greenald has taken up a job as Volunteer Development Worker - a 12 month role funded by Ilkley Town Council. “This is a really exciting opportunity to get
ILKLEY Harriers' runner Tom Adams notched another emphatic win last weekend, this time at the Gisburn Forest 10k Trail Race. Adams powered away from the field over the scenic 10km course. He crossed the line in 33 minutes and 57 seconds, well ahead
THE STATUS of a footpath at a local nature area will be discussed by Otley councillors next week. The Policy and Resources Committee will be asked to comment on proposals to make the path that runs through Gallows Hill, from the White Bridge to
SHOPPERS in Otley will be able to take advantage of a string of free parking days in the run-up to Christmas. The scheme, now in its fourth year, aims to encourage more visitors and residents to shop in town during the festive season. Free parking
TRAVELLERS will be spoilt for choice when it comes to planning their holidays this autumn with more destinations and extra flights to choose from at Leeds Bradford Airport. Jet2 is adding over 11,000 additional seats to the Canary Islands for Winter
AN OTLEY boy with a rare genetic condition is enjoying secondary school - thanks to the ‘super drug’ he had to fight for. Sam Brown has Morquio Syndrome, a metabolic disorder which stunts growth, saps energy and causes mobility and other problems
THE SHADOW Foreign Secretary has visited Otley. Emily Thornberry was in town on Friday, November 1 to launch the election campaign for the outgoing Leeds North West MP - and now Labour’s Parliamentary candidate - Alex Sobel. Ms Thornberry, Mr
Luctonians 15 Otley 20 A GAME of two halves saw Otley claim their third consecutive away win against Luctonians on Saturday. In a match played on the Luctonians' second team pitch because of the amount of standing water on the first, it was
