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  • Ilkley bridge barriers vandalised

    METAL BARRIERS which were installed on Ilkley's suspension bridge in a bid to deter 'tombstoning' have already been vandalised less than a month after being put in place. Sections of the barriers were torn away to allow people to climb onto the

  • Man's body found in Otley, West Yorkshire Police confirm

    Police were called to reports of a sudden death in Otley yesterday, the Force has confirmed. Officers were scrambled to St Clair Terrace in the early afternoon. An onlooker reported that there was a large police presence near the junction between

  • Family describe fight to save cricketer after cardiac arrest

    A MAN whose life was saved by his wife after he suffered a cardiac arrest is back home with his family. John Goldthorp, 60, is making a good recovery after he came close to death following a cricket match at Pool-in-Wharfedale Sports and Social

  • Ilkley Manor House advent calendar

    PEOPLE in Ilkley are being asked to turn their thoughts to Christmas and help design an advent calendar. Following the success of ‘Peeping In’ which was held in the Manor House at Christmas 2020 the creative team of Louise Hepworth-Wood, Joanne

  • Foraging event on Ilkley Moor

    A WILD plant food forage event took place on Ilkley Moor at the weekend. Led by Tracy Gray, Project Officer for the Friends of Ilkley moor, the event was organised so that people could discover the many edible and medicinal plants which can be

  • "Zipping the cow" at Ilkley event

    LOCAL daredevils took on a thrilling zip wire ride over Ilkley Moor to raise vital funds for two Sue Ryder hospices in Yorkshire. The one-off ‘Zip the Cow’ event, which was originally due to take place in 2020 but had to be postponed due to COVID

  • Double cause for celebration for birthday girl Bennett

    ALISON Bennett rounded off a week to remember on Sunday as she headlined some fantastic Ilkley Harrier performances. For she celebrated her 60th birthday in perfect style by starting the day with a stunning display at the Aintree 10k. On a