A YEADON woman has celebrated the 20th anniversary of her kidney transplant, made possible by a donation from her brother. Lynne Goldthorpe, 68, was diagnosed with polycystic kidney disease (PKD) in 1987, after a consultant noticed her blood pressure
“MOST days we could fill our tables twice over.” Since opening for outdoor service on April 12, The Stansfield Arms has been inundated with calls for table bookings, and staff are doing their best to accommodate people. “We are getting hundreds
TWO district MPs have secured a meeting with Government ministers to discuss their campaign to break away from Bradford and create a new council area. Shipley MP Philip Davies and Keighley and Ilkley MP Robbie Moore want their constituencies to
ON Saturday, October 30 the Winter Garden, Ilkley, will be the venue for a charity event to raise money for the Stroke Association and Yorkshire Air Ambulance. The Halloween charity event is being organised in memory of Ilkley resident, Paul Shaw
TALKING about the highs and lows of life in one of Britain’s most popular and enduring rock bands, Danny & Luke from Thunder are bringing their show to King’s Hall, Ilkley on Monday, November 22, 2021. Thunder founder members Danny Bowes (singer
LEEDS Playhouse has announced an exciting season of productions and exhibitions to celebrate its milestone 50th anniversary as it looks forward to welcoming audiences back to the building safely in May. Among the highlights are: • six specially-commissioned
by Ian Brand WHEN I am out running, to keep myself amused I like to spot plants en route. If you are picturing a botanical version of Mo Farah, then sadly think again. There is no time to get out the magnifying lens and consult the books, so the
MENSTON Arts Club is delighted to report the success of its spring online art competition. These competitions have been extremely popular and have helped to motivate and encourage members to paint whilst the country has been in lockdown. This is the
LEEDS Trinity University’s Vice-Chancellor will join senior leaders in higher education from across the UK to explore diversity at the top of the sector, as part of an online event organised by the Guardian. Professor Charles Egbu, Vice-Chancellor
DURING lockdown, many people discovered the joys of walking for the first time as a form of exercise. As normality returns, many of these people would like to continue walking but due to work or childcare commitments, can no longer walk during
THE NHS is urging people aged 16 and over who provide vital care and support for others to come forward for their vaccination. Carers of elderly or disabled people are included in priority group 6, as recommended by the Joint Committee for Vaccinations
A DOZEN Ilkley Harriers enjoyed a return to racing and some spectacular Dales scenery at the Burnsall Trail Half Marathon last weekend. The event was superbly organised by Due North, complying with the latest government guidelines and England Athletics
