WELCOME to Yorkshire has confirmed plans to put Yorkshire on the map as a top golfing destination after working with SGH Sporting Events to help host the first professional tournament in the county for more than 20 years. Liam Bond won the inaugural
WITH almost 4,000 new confirmed cases of coronavirus announced today across the country, everyone in Craven and North Yorkshire has been urged once again to act now, save lives, protect jobs and the economy. The stark warning has being issued by
OTLEY Courthouse is preparing to host its first socially distanced gig since the coronavirus lockdown. The Jon Palmer Acoustic Band will bring its distinctive brand of ‘folk, roots and rock n’ roll’ to the arts venue on Saturday, October 3. The
PEOPLE who are deemed as being the most susceptible to COVID-19 must be protected from the virus while the rest of the country gets back to normal, a Bradford district MP has said. Philip Davies, MP for Shipley, said people can use common sense
HOME Instead Senior Care, a home care provider across Ilkley and Otley, has organised a series of events to support people living with dementia in the community. A spokesperson said: “We understand how difficult and emotional it can be caring for
MOVING tributes have been paid to victims of the Manchester Arena suicide bombing at a public inquiry. Poignant memories from family and friends remembering the 22 people murdered in the May, 2017 attack were heard on Monday as the inquiry’s commemorative
PEOPLE in Yorkshire are being being invited to take part in a TV programme to help make the most of treasured but purposeless items. Saved and Remade brings together the skills of expert craftspeople to help solve viewers’ conundrums on upcycling
IT was a tight contest in the four-ball mixed competition at Otley Golf Club, in which only one point separated the winners and third place. S. Fordham and M. Warren took home the title on 40 points followed by J. Thorpe and B. Stockdale, and G.
A SKIPTON based children’s charity, suffering from the impact of the coronavirus pandemic, has challenged itself to get 26 organisations on board to take part in its ‘Mission 26’ fundraising appeal. The Principle Trust, set up by Ilkley man Mike
IT is now five games without a pre-season win for Guiseley after they were outclassed by National League sides Halifax Town and Stockport County. The Lions began their preparations for the new season in a steady fashion. A win at Thackley was followed
Guiseley’s Parkinson’s Park will feature in this year’s virtual Heritage Open Days. Hidden by Nature - the story of Parkinson’s Park will look at the history, ecology, flora and fauna of the “hidden gem”. The park’s recent history began in 2011
THE Wharfedale Valley will for the first time host the London Marathon on Sunday, October 4. Two local fundraisers have signed up to take part in the event which is being hosted virtually this year due to the coronavirus pandemic. Antony Butcher
A FORMAL planning application has been made seeking permission to build 49 new homes in Burley-in-Wharfedale. The site proposed for development is directly between St Mary’s Church and the A65 at Weston View, lies within the Green Belt and is within
MENTAL health is the focus of a Horsforth girl’s bid to become the next Children’s Mayor of Leeds. Laila Gibson has made it into the final 12 who are in the running to be elected to the role. The ten year old, who studies at Ireland Wood Primary
OTLEY residents will soon be able to enjoy a visual reminder of the town’s lost Japanese Garden. Once a popular venue for concerts and pageants, the gardens were part of the old Recreation Hall/Queens Hall complex that stood behind All Saints Parish
A STUDENT from Leeds Trinity University has been appointed as Academy Strength and Conditioning Coach at Castleford Tigers Rugby League Football Club. Jordan Fentiman, 21, has taken up the role whilst completing an undergraduate degree in strength
SPECIALIST business property adviser, Christie & Co, has brought to market ten pubs - including The Fleece in Addingham - formerly operated by Seafood Pub Company Holdings Limited, upon instruction by joint administrators Ryan Grant and Kerry Bailey
THE Addingham Visor Army team got together to discuss the achievements over the last five months (socially distanced as always). Sara Mortimer of the team said: “Its been a roller coaster of a ride but we all agreed we would do it again! “We
AN OTLEY show by comedian Lucy Porter has been rescheduled again due to ‘the ongoing COVID-19 situation’. The radio and TV star had originally been due to perform at Otley Courthouse this year but the coronavirus pandemic meant that was pushed
ILKLEY Town and Field began the new West Yorkshire League Premier Division campaign in style, with both sides claiming impressive victories as they looked to put an early marker down Ilkley’s fairly routine 4-2 victory at home to Huddersfield Amateur
IT was a case of whatever you can do, I can do better in the Aire-Wharfe League Division One clash between Saltaire and Collingham & Linton. Firstly, Sajid Ali impressed with a six-wicket haul reducing Collingham to 90ao. It was Charlie Swallow
