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  • Law firm marks ten years in Wharfedale

    A YORKSHIRE law firm is celebrating ten years in Wharfedale with the expansion of its Guiseley office. Ison Harrison’s Guiseley office, which originally opened in May 2011, has taken on the downstairs floor of the building it occupies on Victoria

  • Canals and rivers warning

    PEOPLE are ignoring safety in favour of a cooling dip, according to the Canal & River Trust which has seen an increase in the numbers jumping into its waterways. As temperatures soar the charity is urging people to keep out of the water. Sean

  • Singer visits Prince Henry's to talk about mental health

    SINGER songwriter Asher Knight has visited Prince Henry's Grammar School in Otley to talk to students about mental health. Asher, who has released two successful singles and performed on CBBC's Saturday Live Mash-Up is visiting schools across the

  • Hens need temporary home

    A FAMILY relocating from London to Ilkley are in search of temporary lodgings for two much loved hens, Brownie and Syrup. The hens joined the Myers family - mum Lily, dad John and 10 year old daughter Jazmine - last year during the first lockdown

  • Developer’s £5m Ilkley housing scheme fully sold

    DEVELOPER Marrtree has sold the final property of nine 2,000 sq ft family homes on its latest £5m residential scheme in Ilkley. Known as the Heathers, Marrtree completed construction on the homes close to Ilkley town centre at the start of 2020

  • Summer of fun planned for children in Ilkley

    ILKLEY Youth and Community Association is running its fourth summer of fun in August for children aged four to 16. Chairman of IYCA Martin Smith said: “Covid-19 caused us chaos last year and we were only able to run two of the Clip n Climb events

  • Football club's concerns over East of Otley plan

    OTLEY Town AFC has submitted a holding objection to a major development for the town because of concerns over risks to its players and ground. The football club wants safeguards in place in the East of Otley scheme to protect its players and pitches

  • Water consumption soars during heatwave

    THE regions water consumption has increased by almost 200 million litres a day during the recent heatwave – which is the same amount that would usually supply Leeds and York in an average day. Yorkshire Water is reminding its customers of easy

  • Community courses at Prince Henry's

    THE COMMUNITY Education Programme at Prince Henry’s Grammar School is enrolling local people in 45 new courses and day workshops. The classes and workshops include eight languages, a host of hobbies and interests – and a new local partnership.

  • Campaigners fight to save historic Pool pub

    THE CAMPAIGN for Pubs is objecting to plans to turn a historic inn into housing. The permanent closure of the Half Moon Inn, in Pool-in-Wharfedale, would deprive the village of an important community venue, campaigners say. A planning application

  • Harriers continue to shine on the fells

    AS the sun beats down, local races are now in plentiful supply again - as are wins for Ilkley Harriers. The highlight of last week was a one-two at the Beamsley Beacon Fell Race. Over 100 runners took part and it was won in a time of 33:52