BOOTH’S Mills played an important part in the lives of generations of workers in Horsforth and Rawdon. L J Booth and Sons of York Place, in Leeds, was established in 1891 by Lewis James Booth.The family of woollen cloth manufacturers had mills at
A LOCAL charity which supports underprivileged, disadvantaged and disabled children across Yorkshire is taking to online methods to generate support as events are cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. This Sunday at 8pm and for the following
BUS operators across West Yorkshire are introducing new timetables. The West Yorkshire Combined Authority has worked with companies to agree changes that it hopes will deliver ‘reliable services for those that need them while reflecting changing
AIREDALE Hospital is inviting people to “show their love” for staff on the frontline of the battle against coronavirus. The Steeton hospital has launched a Care for Airedale campaign, following what has already been a massive outpouring of support
BRADFORD Council is suspending all parking charges to help support key workers as part of its response to the coronavirus (Covid 19) outbreak. Authority parking charges will not apply in all council-run car parks and on-street parking bays to support
IN response to school closures in Bradford, Leeds and across the UK, the National Literacy Trust has launched a free comprehensive online zone for parents seeking ideas and guidance for activities that will engage their children at home, whilst also
CORONAVIRUS restrictions have led to a 319 home housing development in Bramhope being ‘paused’. Miller Homes has confirmed that work at its Spring Wood Park site, off the A660 Leeds Road, has been suspended until further notice due to the coronavirus
NEW wildlife habitats will form part of a local sporting club’s upgraded base. Almscliffe Tennis & Bowling Club (ATBC), in Huby, has begun a redevelopment that will include changing to a sythetic grass surface, installing floodlights and building
OTLEY’S MP is calling for urgent clarification over who should still be travelling to work during the Covid-19 lockdown. Alex Sobel (Lab, Leeds North West) is one of 17 Yorkshire MPs who have signed a letter to the Prime Minister demanding that
IN response to the COVID-19 crisis Opera North has made the decision to cancel or postpone all public facing activity until at least the end of April. A spokesman said: “We have also confirmed the postponement of our co-production of A Little Night
A HORSFORTH company which provides soap bases across the globe is ready to scale up its operation. Global soap base and speciality ingredients manufacturer, Stephenson is supporting the production of soap bars around the world during the coronavirus
PEOPLE are being asked to report any ice cream vans they see on the streets in Leeds amid reports that some vendors are still operating. The city council says it has received a number of reports about vans still plying their trade despite government
THIS week’s Picture of the Week is of Menston Parish Church and was taken by Janet Kitching in March. Janet said: “The churchyard at St. John’s is looking very pretty as the snowdrops finish and the daffodils, crocus and aconites come into bloom
ARTS charity Settle Stories have launched their free Children’s Story Competition ahead of Yorkshire Festival of Story 2020. The competition will be judged by Waterstones Children’s Laureate Cressida Cowell, the author-illustrator of How to Train
ARTISTS, arts organisations and community groups in Leeds are set to bring culture into homes across the city through an exciting programme of online activity. With residents and families throughout Leeds currently observing social distancing to
A LOCAL environmental group is encouraging people to ‘stay connected while keeping your distance’. Otley 2030 is keen to help out - and shine a light on others who are doing so - during the Covid-19 outbreak and ‘lockdown’ on social contact.
AS the UK responds to the COVID-19 pandemic, community pharmacies in West Yorkshire are working tirelessly to ensure that everyone’s medicines and healthcare needs will be met. To help pharmacies to cope Community Pharmacy West Yorkshire is asking
Day to day life on one of Otley’s main thoroughfares was captured when this photograph was taken. Although undated the picture of Boroughgate appears to be at least a century old. The building in the centre is the Black Horse Hotel.The image is from
A NEW voluntary group has been set up to help Pool-in-Wharfedale residents cope during the Covid-19 outbreak. The Pool Community Care Plan (PCCP) is made up of more than 20 volunteers who have ‘signed up to assist people who are self-isolating’
Otley Bridge dates back hundreds of years and is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, linking the two halves of the town. Its oldest part dates back to 1228, when the Archbishop of York had it built. It was substantially rebuilt and widened in 1775 to 1776
REPORTS of people picnicking on Ilkley Moor has prompted a warning from Bradford Council to everyone to use green spaces responsibly during the coronavirus pandemic. Play areas, play grounds and multi-use games areas across the whole of the Bradford
FORMER British Touring Car driver Sam Tordoff, grandson of JCT600 founder Jack, will be joining Acespeed Historic Motorsport for selected events during 2020, which should hopefully include Goodwood and the Silverstone Classic. The Shipley-based
