Ben Atkinson 'was a very special man, a great man' - Wharfedale …
Aug 4, 2011 · Ben Atkinson, who worked at Wharfedale Farmers Auction Mart for nearly 50 years, died on Monday following a short illness, aged 72. Well-known and admired throughout the farming community, he was also – while not a resident – an active member of the town, constantly agreeing to oversee charity auctions and give talks.
Death Notices | Wharfedale Observer
3. Death notices, family announcements, obituaries, acknowledgements and in memoriam in and around Ilkley from Wharfedale Observer.
'One in a million' teacher wins Heart (Yorkshire) Radio award
Oct 11, 2024 · A TEACHER at Benton Park High School - acting Assistant Headteacher Matthew Marsh - has been awarded Teacher of the Year at the Heart (Yorkshire) Radio Awards 2024. The awards, which were given out in a ceremony at Headingley Stadium on September 26, celebrate Yorkshire people who have done quite simply amazing things, making Yorkshire proud.
NHS issues self-isolation guidance amid surge in Covid cases
Oct 11, 2024 · The NHS has issued guidance for Brits if they experience symptoms during the latest surge in Covid cases. Experts explained how to best manage the illness, which includes avoiding certain common nighttime habits. The XEC strain was first detected in Germany in August and has since been found in 27 countries across Europe, Asia, and North America.
What the papers say – October 13 | Wharfedale Observer
Oct 13, 2024 · What the papers say – October 13. The death of former First Minister of Scotland Alex Salmond features prominently amid a range of political stories on the front pages of Sunday’s newspapers. The Sunday Times calls Mr Salmond, who died aged 60 after giving a speech in North Macedonia, a “titan of Scottish independence”.
Residents urged to leave as Hurricane Milton strengthens
Oct 9, 2024 · Milton is the 13th named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, which started June 1. Most of Florida’s west coast was under a hurricane or tropical storm warning as the system spun just off Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula, creeping toward shore and sucking energy from the Gulf of Mexico’s warm waters. Hurricane warnings were extended early ...
History for Joe Root and Harry Brook in Pakistan
Oct 10, 2024 · Joe Root and Harry Brook shared highest partnership in England’s Test history on day four of the first Test in Pakistan, breaking a 67-year-old record as their stand went past 411. The Yorkshire duo racked up relentless double centuries as England turned the screw with a merciless showing in Multan. Peter May and Colin Cowdrey’s mark of 411 ...
Coronation Street and Emmerdale to stream at new time
Oct 11, 2024 · The two shows will both be available to stream from 7am on the day of their scheduled broadcast. New episodes of Emmerdale and Corrie will be available to watch in the brand-new soap category on ITVX. These changes are set to take place from Monday, October 14. Currently, episodes of the BBC soap EastEnders are available to stream from 6am on ...
Starmer says it is ‘common sense to invest and build’ in Budget ...
Oct 11, 2024 · The Prime Minister said it was “common sense to invest and build”. “If working people can’t afford a decent home, they can’t build good lives and careers,” he said.
England ace Harry Brook makes Aire Valley proud in Pakistan
Oct 10, 2024 · Harry Brook thrashed an extraordinary 317 earlier today in Pakistan, England's highest Test score since 1990. (Image: Ben Whitley/PA Wire.) Keighley native Harry Brook scored England's first triple century since 1990 earlier today, while also sharing a record stand of 454 with his Yorkshire team-mate Joe Root.