HOSPITALS in Leeds are caring for more Covid-19 patients now than at the peak of the pandemic in mid-April. Stark figures were released today along with a warning that the number of people in critical care is expected to increase over the next 48
WITH trick or treating unable to take place this year community champion Sarah Brooke has organised an alternative for Ben Rhydding residents by creating the Ben Rhydding Halloween trail. With the trail so far having over 100 houses due to take
AN INNER Wheel chairwoman has raised £1,000 for charity by completing 26 consecutive days of sponsored walking. Pat Mirfield, from Aireborough, was sponsored by fellow members to walk at least 2.6 miles per day, covering a total of 77.3 miles over
A CHARITY has issued tips to Ilkley-district dog owners ahead of Bonfire Night. The Dogs Trust is offering advice on how to help your pet cope with potentially-distressing fireworks. Jenna Kiddie, for the trust, says: “For many dogs and their
ASKED the question ‘what advice would you give to the younger generation?’ residents of a Craven care home came up with some very pertinent answers. One responded ‘find a good man’ while another came up with ‘do well in school, and get a good job
BEN Rhydding Primary School pupil, seven-year-old Ava Ormrod has raised nearly £250 for her school PTA. It all started with a school project, during the first lockdown, with pupils challenged by their teacher to do something 100 times. Ava decided
PARENTS and carers are being urged to do their bit to ensure children in the district receive their flu vaccinations as soon as possible. Those with children at primary schools or in year seven at secondaries are being encouraged to return consent
BORIS Johnson has been warned by more than 50 Tory MPs that the coronavirus crisis is threatening his pledge to “level-up” the country and could “send the North into reverse”. A group of northern Conservative backbenchers, led by former northern
THE EFFECTS of Covid-19 were the focus of the latest meeting of Otley Chamber of Trade. In a zoom meeting earlier this month members examined how the pandemic had affected business and how the chamber of trade could offer advice and support to
THE YORKSHIRE Party is claiming only powerful devolution to English regions can reunite and even up the UK, in the wake of the dispute between Andy Burnham and the Government. Party leader, Bob Buxton, said: “There should never have been any conflict
BRADFORD Council has installed a new pedestrian crossing complete with an anti-skid high grip surface and safety rails on Cowpasture Road outside Ilkley Grammar School. Council officers worked with local people including the head teacher of the
A FORMER mayor of Otley has died at the age of 95. Christine Campbell passed away peacefully at home with her family on October 10 after a short illness. Christine was a dedicated public servant who believed passionately in the power of community
BRADFORD Council’s Visit Bradford has produced a series of podcasts allowing people to escape the everyday and enjoy local activities and attractions in the comfort of their own homes. The new Explore with Visit Bradford Podcasts is a magazine-style
OF all the people who have had an impact on Guiseley Frank and Albert Parkinson are among the most important. The two brothers were major employers and philanthropists in the town and have left a lasting legacy which is still enjoyed today.
READER Julie Parish was in the right place at the right time when she managed to capture this wonderful picture of a bat - and just days before Halloween too. "I watched this bat hoovering up the midges by the beck in Thornton -in -Craven, it was
Review: Royal Philharmonic, Brass and Percussion. Leeds Town Hall, Saturday 24th October 2020 THE Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO) have been regular visitors to Leeds ever since Sir Thomas Beecham founded the band back in 1947. Current physical
