Yorkshire Evening Post - Wharfe Valley Feed

Leeds beauty queen works up sweat for charity

Tue, 21 May 2013 08:10:27 GMT

A beauty queen has tackled a marathon cycling session to raise cash for children around the world.

Fighting birds from Pakistan smuggled into Leeds Bradford Airport

Mon, 20 May 2013 12:40:44 GMT

BORDER officials have foiled two attempts to smuggle fighting birds from Pakistan into Leeds Bradford Airport.

Slideshow: 2013 Otley Show

Mon, 20 May 2013 10:58:47 GMT

Check out a picture slideshow of highlights from Otley Show 2013.

Tragic Leeds family builds some memories

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:51:19 GMT

Brave Harry Buckley could just have a matter of weeks to live.

Rain fails to dampen spirits at Otley Show

Sun, 19 May 2013 11:05:05 GMT

A high standard of livestock entries, a hard fought farriers contest and entertainment in the form of an outrageously daring horse-riding gymnast contributed to a successful 204th Otley Show this weekend, despite the drizzle.

Jobs boost: Minister’s guided tour around historic Leeds mill

Fri, 17 May 2013 08:38:20 GMT

The employment minister paid a visit to Leeds to see how a historic mill is coping with increasing employment.

Otley Show 2013: Oldest agricultural show is booming

Wed, 15 May 2013 07:37:05 GMT

THE OLDEST agricultural show in the UK is all set for a bumper event on Saturday.

Retiring Leeds head teachers given thanks for dedication

Mon, 13 May 2013 15:38:45 GMT

The tireless service and dedication of head teachers who have clocked up over 280 years’ service between them was honoured at a special reception.

1,001 new Leeds school places created as birth rates soar

Sun, 12 May 2013 19:40:05 GMT

Up to 1,001 new primary school places are to be created in Leeds after senior councillors approved the latest in a raft of expansion measures to deal with increasing demand amid rising birth rates.

Judge sets free Dutchman who killed grandmother while driving wrong way on Ilkley Moor

Fri, 10 May 2013 15:00:21 GMT

A DUTCHMAN has walked free from court despite killing a grandmother in a head-on smash near Ilkley Moor while driving on the wrong side of the road.

Probe after massive Leeds manor house blaze LATEST

Fri, 10 May 2013 07:10:42 GMT

AN investigation is underway to find out what caused a massive blaze which gutted a Leeds manor house.

Co-op submits plans for supermarket in Leeds village

Thu, 09 May 2013 11:00:09 GMT

Plans have been submitted for a new Co-operative food store to be built in Burley-in-Wharfedale.

Plans to increase the speed on one Leeds road

Thu, 09 May 2013 08:13:15 GMT

Plans have been unveiled to increase the speed limit of just ONE road in Leeds this year.

2013 Ilkley Carnival: Queens and kings make history in the sun

Tue, 07 May 2013 07:48:13 GMT

More than 1,500 people helped serve up a special slice of pomp and circumstance as the sun shone for Ilkley’s annual May Day carnival.

Leeds man’s on his bike with new business

Fri, 03 May 2013 13:54:02 GMT

Cycling fan Trevor Lund loves nothing better than getting on his bike and embarking on an adventure.

Leeds and Bradford Airport: Youngsters are new cabin crew recruits

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:49:33 GMT

Airline Monarch have launched their second wave of flights from Leeds Bradford Airport with the help of two new recruits.

Runners all set to help Leeds tot’s wish to walk

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:59:33 GMT

An appeal to help a Leeds tot to take his first steps unaided has topped £12,000.

Leeds and Bradford Airport: Miss Bradford opens new sports bar

Thu, 02 May 2013 12:24:23 GMT

Miss Bradford 2012 Emma Wheatley, joins Russell Sibley, of food travel experts SSP, to officially open Leeds Bradford Airport’s brand new Sports Bar.

Leeds brewery marks its 500th beer and new loyalty scheme

Thu, 02 May 2013 08:38:00 GMT

An award-winning Otley brewery which began its days on-site at a Leeds pub has now reached its 500th brew.

Petrified pets offered music therapy

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:41:08 GMT

Petrified pets are set to feel the beat in a bid to battle their nerves during visits to the vets.