A JUNIOR football team in Ilkley has thanked one of its biggest supporters. Freelance consultant chef Matt Brown has a love of football as well as high quality catering. So when his friend and coach Toby Colley made an appeal for local sponsors
A FURTHER patient who tested positive for coronavirus has died at Airedale Hospital. The announcement today brings the total number of deaths at the Trust to 115. A statement from NHS England this afternoon read: "A further 68 people, who tested
ROLLS-Royce at Barnoldswick is facing an uncertain future, as the aviation industry worldwide struggles to cope with the impact of the coronavirus pandemic. Hundreds of jobs are at risk as the company plans to reduce activities at its Bankfield
OTLEY'S public tip could close as part of a major cost-cutting drive by Leeds City Council. The authority is proposing to shut down Ellar Ghyll waste and recycling centre as part of a plan that would also see Yeadon Tarn Sailing & Activity Centre
OTLEY’S MP has warned that the Tier 2 coronavirus restrictions could cause hospitality businesses to ‘bleed out’. Alex Sobel (Lab, Leeds North West) made the warning during a House of Commons debate this week when there were strong calls for the
A NEW independent financial planning business has launched in Otley. Financial Framework Wealth & Estate Planning, led by Simon Jones, offers advice to both individuals and businesses across a range of services including investment advice, wealth
GUISELEY'S joint-manager Marcus Bignot was delighted with new boys Lebrun Mbeka and Jonathan Wafula scoring in a 2-0 home victory over Matlock Town in the FA Cup Third Qualifying Round last night. And he says he is proud of how his young side are
Guiseley in Bloom is looking for new members to help with planters around the area. A message on the Aireborough Voice Facebook page says: “Get in touch with them if you’d like to help lift spirits and make the area look beautiful. Winter planting
ADVICE for Otley businesses that are fighting to survive the COVID-19 pandemic will be given via a special meeting next week. Otley Chamber of Trade has put together a panel of Leeds City Councillors, members of Otley BID, the town’s Co-ordination
DARWIN Gardens Millennium Green in Ilkley is celebrating winning a Green Flag Award. Darwin Gardens occupies a site adjacent to Wells Road and has fine views of Ilkley Moor. Ilkley Town Council Clerk Louise Close said: “We are absolutely delighted
THE PLANNED Clean Air Zone for Leeds is no longer needed, according to a joint review by Leeds City Council and central government. The review says businesses have been switching to cleaner vehicles faster than expected - with more than 90 per cent
THE Ilkley Playground Project is calling for the community to share their thoughts on what the future playground should look like, as well as broader views on the Riverside Parks area. A comprehensive online survey has been developed and is being
HUNDREDS of volunteers from Leeds are taking part in a new coronavirus vaccine trial. The trial is the world’s first Phase Three study into the safety and effectiveness of the Novavax Covid-19 vaccine. Many thousands of people in total, from
THREE local mums from Burley-in-Wharfedale, Amber Brook, Samantha Brown and Rosie Pothecary have set up a Halloween trail which will begin on the October 30 and run until November 1. Residents are all ready signing up and so far there is a total
A PIONEERING ‘one-stop clinic’ has been launched at Airedale Hospital for people with shoulder pain. Orthopaedic surgeons have introduced the clinic, believed to be the first of its kind in the NHS to include a consultant radiologist – reducing
A SKIPTON based guitar teacher who has been running a new online music group during the coronavirus pandemic says it has helped students continue playing music socially. Matthew Annable, who had been teaching guitar in Skipton before March, adapted
KEIGHLEY Albion have announced that current Super League player and Wakefield Trinity star Jack Croft will be joining the club's senior coaching team to work directly with the under-18s academy. A product of the Keighley Albion Juniors pathway,
EVEN people who regard themselves as passive cricket lovers will probably know the most salient details of Brian Close's career. The former Baildon resident, more than decent at whatever sport he turned his hand to - notably cricket, football and
