Stories for 17 November 2005

Ilkley,Otley News

Letters to the Editor

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Young mum suffers savage street beating

MUM of two Lucy Allinson paid a high price for a late-night drink in Ilkley.  more...

New face to open latest art show

RADIO presenter Martin Kelner will officially open the British Watercolour Society's Autumn Exhibition next week.  more...

Leave space for Sir Jimmy!

ILKLEY people are being reminded to set space aside in their diary to attend the official switch-on of the Ilkley Christmas Lights next week.  more...

`Dognapped' pet recovers from ordeal

AN Ilkley resident is celebrating after being reunited with his beloved pet which he believes had been `dognapped'.   more...

Plan for medical centre is given a shot in the arm

MEDICAL services in Addingham will be brought into the 21st century and should be secured for many years to come after planners backed the scheme to build a new centre in the village.  more...

Variety is key to the town's Arts Festival

MORE art, music and history will be on offer as Ilkley Arts Festival presents another week of events ahead.  more...

Colourful - the nine letter word that marked tribute to TV star

THE garish jackets and flamboyant ties were out in force as more than 2,000 people packed York Minster to celebrate the life of former Countdown host Richard Whiteley.  more...

TV gardener reminisces in Society's 60th year

AS part of the celebrations for its 60th birthday the Wharfedale Naturalists Society is mounting a winter programme of talks, all by members of the Society.   more...

Our heroes remembered

Death of RAF pilot David Stead brings day into focus for Burley villagers  more...

Get rid

SOMETIMES it pays to hold up your hands and admit you have made a mistake. It's a bit daunting when people have to operate in organisations which seem to solve problems by finding a scapegoat to take all the blame, but it usually works out better in the long run.  more...

Ilkley,Otley Sport

Ilkley edge Bridlington out in close encounter

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Ilkley will need to show some improved form for their cup tie

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Death of a well-known motor sport enthusiast

Ilkley motorcycling enthusiast Colin Pinder died on Tuesday after a long illness but his endearing reputation will live on in the realms of British motorcycle sport.   more...

Ilkley Thirds notch another half-century points haul

Ilkley B 52   more...

Ben Rhydding ladies ease their way up the league

Ben Rhydding Ladies 2  more...

Children enjoy tag rugby festival at Ilkley

The Rugby coaching scheme run by Ilkley Rugby Club enjoyed a further boost as five of Ilkley's six primary schools in the area sent squads to a tag rugby festival at the club.   more...

Ilkley Harriers enjoy the Kelbrook Fell Race

Sunday's Kelbrook Fell Race was a short race over 3.5 miles with 800 feet of climb, on a lovely sunny day in Lancashire!   more...

Otley,Ilkley News

Other avenues

BINGO halls may not be the popular places they once were, but the possible loss of Yeadon's Royal Bingo to a wine bar will be mourned by many.   more...

Letters to the Editor

New business park is further  more...

6/7 UniBond League Cup Major hurdle cleared in bid to keep lorries out of town cleared in bid to ke

ANTI-lorry campaigners in Otley have cleared a major hurdle in their bid to force an HGV ban.  more...

Special school gets its name back

PARENTS and friends of a school for children with special needs are celebrating the return of the school's cherished name.  more...

Popular head is moving to Pool

POPULAR Hawksworth head teacher Roger Bumby is switching schools.  more...

Tarn to get a £250,000 facelift

A £250,000 project to make Yeadon Tarn more attractive to people and wildlife is underway.  more...

From Otley Chevin to an assault on Everest

IF A British flag flies above the world's highest mountain next year it will be thanks, in part, to a soldier's love of Otley Chevin.  more...

Emmerdale's former pub goes up for sale

One of TV's best known pubs which has become an international attraction has been put up for sale.  more...

Traffic-free route to schools could become a reality

A TRAFFIC-free route between Yeadon and Guiseley aimed at creating safer access to schools could soon become a reality.  more...

Garnett's defends decision to offer £500 bonuses

PAPERMAKERS Garnett's has defended a decision to offer workers £500 bonuses - weeks after claiming it couldn't make immediate redundancy payments due to cash flow problems.  more...

Colourful - the nine letter word that marked tribute to TV star

THE garish jackets and flamboyant ties were out in force as more than 2,000 people packed York Minster to celebrate the life of former Countdown host Richard Whiteley.  more...

Our heroes remembered

Death of RAF pilot David Stead brings day into focus for Burley villagers  more...

The unknown `Seussical' proves a great delight

VAL PENNETT reviews `Seussical The Musical' by the Grove and Rawdon Theatre Company at Yeadon Town Hall  more...

Otley,Ilkley Sport

Guiseley humbled by Kendal in FA Trophy

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A late penalty forces a midweek replay-

Guiseley 2 Kendal Town 2  more...

Otley are unable to fend off the marauding Cornish Pirates

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New signings unable to push Town to victory

Ardsley Celtic 2  more...

Otliensians gain revenge for cup defeat by Hullensians

Old Otliensians 25  more...

Aireborough gain an all important league point

Aireborough 16  more...

Ben Rhydding ladies ease their way up the league

Ben Rhydding Ladies 2  more...

Horsforth's Alistair is the top Harrier of the year

Bingley Harriers held their Annual Junior Presentation evening with team managers, coaches and officials and star athletes turning out in their best bibs and tuckers in a glittering, Oscar-style ceremony.  more...