A TEAM of 16 volunteers from the Grassington based Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Association (UWFRA) went to the aid of a woman after she fell in mud while walking on Ilkley Moor yesterday (Sunday). A spokesperson for UWFRA said: “We were called
BENTON Park School in Rawdon has been praised for providing live online lessons when it had to close for a day because of an issue with its water supply. Yorkshire Party Leader Bob Buxton said: “Despite the unforeseen closure, Benton Park provided
AIREDALE Hospital has announced seven more deaths of patients who had tested positive for coronavirus. The latest deaths bring the total of Covid-related deaths at the hospital now to 155. They occurred on November 19, 20 and 21 and their families
YOUNG people across Ilkley are being encouraged to get creative for MP Robbie Moore’s Christmas card competition. The winning entry will be printed onto cards which will be given to ministers including Prime Minister Boris Johnson, other Members
PEOPLE in Ilkley are being invited to create a little Christmas magic by adding their work to an installation at the Manor House. Hundreds of white paper snowflakes are needed to form part of the installation and organisers are hoping the public
A NEW awards scheme been launched in Otley to recognise those who have gone ‘the extra mile’ to help during the pandemic. Otley Town Council is introducing the Covid-19 Emergency Awards as a way of thanking individuals and groups who have gone out
ALL round photographic skills were rewarded by Ilkley Camera Club last Friday when its Rundle Trophy was awarded to Len Downes from Hampsthwaite. Members had been set the task of producing three photographs that showed a good range of their skills.
A MENSTON beauty salon’s owners are helping people feel pampered during lockdown. Sisters Kim Stockdale and Tiff Fawcett, from Apperley Bridge, started up Aspire Beauty & Skincare in 2012. The business was flourishing at the start of 2020 but has
THIS week’s Picture of the Week of a rainbow over Ilkley was taken by Philip Robins, of Addingham, who said: “Taken on Sunday, 22 November it shows a very striking rainbow over Hadfield Farm, just north of the A65, at the western end of Ilkley. Autumn
THE FA Trophy Second Round fixtures have been pushed back to December 15, due to the suspension of football below National League level, meaning Guiseley have had a couple of fixtures rearranged. The Lions have only played five National League
A GROUP that helps disadvantaged children has been chosen as Otley Rotary Club’s charity for the year. President Stephen Hallam has decided to support The Principle Trust Children’s Charity, which provides holidays for underprivileged young people
A FORMER Craven Herald photographer who made countless friends through his award-winning profession, has died aged 92. Stephen Judge sadly lost his battle with cancer recently, shortly before his 93rd birthday. He was a great lover of life,
A FANTASTIC selection of photographs taken and sent in by readers. If you have a photograph you would like to see published in the paper please email: claire.lomax@nqyne.co.uk
A WONDERFUL selection of photos taken by sent in by readers. If you have a photograph you would like to see published in the paper please email: claire.lomax@nqyne.co.uk
A HIGH-RANKING Methodist Minister is taking up a position in Otley. Rev Dr Martyn Atkins will be serving as part of Otley Methodist Church’s ministry team on a two days a week basis from December. The move will represent a sort of homecoming
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a crash which left a woman seriously injured. Officers were called to Dibb Lane, Yeadon, at 3.10am on Sunday morning to reports of a single vehicle collision. It is believed the vehicle was driven down
A CREATIVE partnership between Ilkley Arts and Ilkley Manor house has led to the creation of the Discover Ilkley Art online shop. The shop features contemporary art and gifts from Ilkley Arts and Solar Gallery artists as well as merchandise from
AN ILKLEY-BASED banking technology firm is celebrating raising £1.75 million for its credit union platform. Incuto has secured investment from NPIF – Mercia Equity Finance, which is part of the Northern Powerhouse Investment Fund (NPIF); the Government
RESIDENTS woke up to “screaming” after a serious crash which left two people in hospital. West Yorkshire Police cordoned off New Road, in Yeadon, at its junction with Kirk Lane and Dibb Lane, after a collision on Sunday morning. A police officer
By Corinne Yeadon, of the Being Better private therapy practice based in Newmarket Street, Skipton RECOVERY from Covid-19 has proved a challenging and slow process. The numerous declarations of being “on the mend” or “on the up” seemed to be
