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Yahoo
27-05-2025
- General
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Temporary footbridge opens to keep town connected
A temporary footbridge across the River Wharfe will open later while repairs continue on the main crossing. The bridge, in Otley, has been built to allow for work to be carried out on the pedestrian footway on the neighbouring permanent bridge, which dates back to the 14th Century. The temporary structure links Wharfemeadows Park on one side of the river to Tittybottle Park on the other. Leeds City Council thanked residents for their "understanding and patience" while the work is completed. The permanent bridge is due to be closed until the end of Thursday to allow for the installation of concrete barriers and the painting of lines on the road. Upon reopening on Friday, a two-way traffic lights system will be in place for two weeks, the council said. The council's deputy leader, Jonathan Pryor, said: "This continues to be a complex and challenging project, so achieving this milestone to maintain pedestrian access across the river, marks significant success so far. "This vital work will always involve some disruption and we will continue our best efforts to minimise any of this as much as possible. "However, I know that it will still be inconvenient for people, and I would like to thank everyone for their understanding and patience so far whilst we do this urgent work." In February, the council felled a large oak tree in Tittybottle Park after insisting the temporary footbridge could not be built otherwise. Protesters who wanted to save the tree had previously forced the felling to be postponed. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. Tree to be felled after 'local support' for plan Oak tree felled after weeks of stand-offs Tree felling called off as protesters set up camp Leeds City Council
BBC News
27-05-2025
- BBC News
Temporary Otley footbridge opens as repairs continue
A temporary footbridge across the River Wharfe will open later while repairs continue on the main bridge, in Otley, has been built to allow for work to be carried out on the pedestrian footway on the neighbouring permanent bridge, which dates back to the 14th temporary structure links Wharfemeadows Park on one side of the river to Tittybottle Park on the City Council thanked residents for their "understanding and patience" while the work is completed. The permanent bridge is due to be closed until the end of Thursday to allow for the installation of concrete barriers and the painting of lines on the road. Upon reopening on Friday, a two-way traffic lights system will be in place for two weeks, the council said. The council's deputy leader, Jonathan Pryor, said: "This continues to be a complex and challenging project, so achieving this milestone to maintain pedestrian access across the river, marks significant success so far."This vital work will always involve some disruption and we will continue our best efforts to minimise any of this as much as possible."However, I know that it will still be inconvenient for people, and I would like to thank everyone for their understanding and patience so far whilst we do this urgent work."In February, the council felled a large oak tree in Tittybottle Park after insisting the temporary footbridge could not be built otherwise. Protesters who wanted to save the tree had previously forced the felling to be postponed. Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North.
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Sport
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Unbeaten records set to go this weekend as top sides collide
Unbeaten records set to go this weekend as top sides collide Alex Atkinson (batting) score 112 runs for Otley ONE unbeaten record is set to go in the Aire-Wharfe League Premier Division on Saturday as Steeton entertain Otley. The latter currently sit top of the table on 59 points, but Steeton are a point behind them, with Horsforth Hall Park - the other unbeaten team - on 56 points. Otley made it three wins from three last weekend with a comprehensive display at home to Addingham, who were dismissed for 194 after winning the toss. Will Atkins (52) put on 119 for the fourth wicket with Nick Farrell (88), who was not dismissed until the ninth wicket, Damon Reeve taking 5-35 and James Boyce 3-43. Alex Atkinson then made 112 not out, adding 97 unbroken with Reeve (52no) as the target was passed for the loss of one wicket in the 31st over. Hall Park, sent in at Adel, made 267-8 via a consistent batting card, with six players topping 25 but no-one reaching 50. The biggest stand was 69 for the seventh wicket between Steve Wilkinson (37) and Sam Hyde (28), but there were also noteworthy efforts from Jack Newby (32), Jake Littleton (41) and skipper Andy Bairstow (40). Adel were 124-2 after tea, but were back in the pavilion for 216 after Priyank Koli and Jacob Phillips - the fifth and sixth bowlers used - took 4-61 and 3-25, backed up by Ashley Rowden (2-24). Pool were also in easy street, defeating visitors Saltaire by six wickets after losing the toss. Saltaire chose to bat and made 217, having been 208-5, Sam Wilkinson wrapping up the tail with 4-50. Opener Logan Duval (51) then put on 60 for the second wicket with Nat Cutts (24), Tom Watson (51) then adding 92 for the fourth with Tom Lester (61no) as Pool won in the 41st over. Burley lost for the second time in three weeks, Beckwithshaw edging home by two wickets with two balls to spare. Buoyed by a second-wicket partnership of 139 between opener Jason Wright (82 off 76 balls, including 16 fours) and Nick Brook (61), Burley scored a decent 259-9. Beckwithshaw were 159-8 in reply but were seen home by an unbroken stand of 102 between Sam Moore (84no) and George Stephens (36no), defying Red Bolton (4-39). Rawdon were also involved in a tight contest in Division One at home to Ilkley, who made 227-9 after winning the toss. Woodie Luffman scored at a decent lick in making 71 off 77 deliveries, including six fours and five sixes, and was supported by Alex Quaife (50) and captain James Pearson (30), who added 77 for the sixth wicket, Dan Bott (25no) being part of a wagging tail. Saud Munir (4-52) took wickets at both ends of the innings, Caleb Fuller bagging 3-42. A Rawdon win looked unlikely when they were 21-3, but Joe Smith (54) and Andrew Duckworth (38) put them back on track with a stand of 74 for the fourth wicket, and Munir (50no) then added 54 with skipper Jake Hodges (21) for the seventh wicket, Andrew Doidge (23no) helping to see them home by two wickets with 2.2 overs remaining. Nick Bateup (3-37) was the most successful of six bowlers used by Ilkley, Rob Spivey taking 2-29. Menston dismissed New Rover for an unusually modest 125 at the Richmond Oval, Tom Rhea taking 3-53 and Muhammad Sudais 3-24. That score proved no obstacle for the visitors, despite them being 21-2, as Fraser Oates (53no) and McCauley Taylor (47no) guided them to an eight-wicket victory with a unbroken stand of 105, the target being passed in the 27th over. Guiseley sent in hosts Olicanian and dismissed them for 216, which was an excellent effort as Ollies were 204-4. Harry Smallwood (59), Haroon Mahmood (35), Aditya Anand (34), Sam Smith (22) and Dave Healey (26) had put the home side in that good position before Aniket Rana (5-63) got to work. Guiseley were then over-reliant on Jake Whittaker (70), nobody else making it out of the teens as they were back in the pavilion for 163, Manley du Preez taking 3-49, Mustafa Sajjad 3-41 and Tom Starkey 4-16. The Division Two table is skewed by only having 11 teams, which means that one club will get a bye each weekend. However, Green Lane, one of the clubs to already have had a free week, can't have done anything more than gain maximum points from their two matches so far. Their latest 20 points came at Horsforth, who saw Green Lane win the toss and make 243-8, opener Chris Bogdanos (64) putting on 91 for the third wicket with keeper Phil Atkinson (83) to rescue them from 26-2. Captain Dan Husband (36no) then batted with the tail, Matthew Wainwright (3-66), Joe O'Gorman (3-59) and Alex Myers (2-55) taking all the wickets. Horsforth were 82-2, courtesy of Harry Jeavons (32) and Graeme Whiles (22), but the bottom-of-the-table club then suffered a dramatic collapse, losing their last eight wickets for just 11 runs as Ollie Halliday (6-32) and Ben Roberts (3-6) cashed in. Leeds Modernians went down by eight wickets at home to Alwoodley, despite scoring 198 after being sent in. Mods were 49-4 before being aided by a partnership of 54 between Greg McManus (42) and Jacob Douglas (35), a wagging tail then coming into play. The hosts took a wicket with the last ball of the second over, but little else went for them and they lost as early as the end of the 34th over, with opener Will Jackson finishing on 109 not out and skipper Giaan Duggal 51 not out.
Yahoo
03-04-2025
- Business
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Fan-favorite donut vendor won't return to Iowa State Fair in 2025
DES MOINES, Iowa — A fan-favorite donut vendor won't be returning to the Iowa State Fair in 2025. Iowa family's shoe store celebrating a century in business Peachey's Baking Co. and their sought after glazed donuts made their debut at the fair in 2023. After two successful years the company announced it would not be returning to the fair in 2025. According to the company, the decision to cut back on their event schedule was made so they could focus on opening a donut shop in their home city of Sarasota, Florida. 'The timing and weather during the Iowa State Fair were not ideal for our operations. We will miss being there!' the company said in a statement. The donut company will still travel across the U.S. this summer, with the closest stop to Iowa being in Minnesota. Iowa News: Iowa AG warns your genetic data could be at risk Fan-favorite donut vendor won't return to Iowa State Fair in 2025 WHO 13 Farm Report: Thursday, April 3 Otley's evacuation/shelter-in-place order lifted following co-op fire Sen. Grassley says SafeSport knew of allegations against former cop before hiring him as investigator Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
29-03-2025
- Business
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Otley Rugby Club receives £5,000 donation from Persimmon Homes
Otley Rugby Club has received a £5,000 donation. The club secured the funding from Persimmon Homes after applying to the housebuilder's Community Champions initiative. Representatives from the club were given the cheque by Persimmon's West Yorkshire managing director at Otley's match against Harrogate. The money will help with running costs for all teams, from junior to senior level. Paul Mackie, chairman of the club, said: "Active volunteers in any club are an essential ingredient as costs spiral across all aspects of the game - and without our many volunteers our club, like many, would not be able to continue. "Our vision is to be a welcoming, inclusive, and successful family rugby club in the heart of Otley's community, and this donation helps contribute to that goal." Christopher Hull, managing director for Persimmon West Yorkshire, said: "We're delighted to be able to support Otley Rugby Club in this way and help the club continue to play such a vital role in the local community." More information about how to apply to Persimmon's Community Champions initiative can be found at
