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This Week in Otley

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Man, 79, dies after crash near Otley as drivers urged to ‘avoid the area’

Police are appealing for any witnesses to contact them

Yorkshire Evening Post·1d ago
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Otley: Police close road after fatal two-car crash in Yorkshire

A busy road in West Yorkshire is closed after a fatal crash between two cars.

Yorkshire Post·1d ago
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Care home launches heartwarming dog visitor scheme after puppy bus delights residents

Wharfeside Care Home in Otley invites local dog owners to walk pets, meet residents and enjoy free tea after Billy’s puppy bus visit.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·5d ago
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Otley: Lottery funding to back market town's 800th anniversary with four-day Charter Weekend

An ancient charter granted for the founding of Otley as a market town is to be brought to life in four-day celebrations as major funding is agreed to mark its 800th anniversary.

Yorkshire Post·27 Sept
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Otley man who drank up to 20 pints a week makes changes to his drinking habits

An Otley man who used to drink up to 20 pints a week is paying closer attention to his alcohol consumption after realising the hidden impact it was having on his health.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·26 Sept
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'In John's memory': Otley bowling raises funds for Rob Burrow Centre after loss of long-serving member

Otley Wharfemeadows Bowling Club returned to the greens for a poignant charity fundraiser in memory of former member John Tompkins, raising vital funds for the Rob Burrow Centre for Motor Neurone Dise

Yorkshire Evening Post·25 Sept
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Leeds inn named best in UK at 2026 AA Hospitality Awards

The Penny Bun, in Askwith near Otley, has been named AA Inn of the Year at the 2026 AA Hospitality Awards

Yorkshire Evening Post·22 Sept
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Otley Run: 22 pictures as Leeds students take on famous fancy dress pub crawl

The Otley Run is perhaps one of Leeds’ most famous student traditions

Yorkshire Evening Post·19 Sept
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'We are very disappointed’: Leeds Otley Run venue refused permission to convert into a bar

Retrospective planning permission has been approved

Yorkshire Evening Post·18 Sept
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11 of the pubs with the most character in Leeds - according to YEP readers

Forget the Otley Run, this could be your next memorable pub crawl route!

Yorkshire Evening Post·17 Sept
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Yorkshire horsebox sauna settles into new home ahead of major event at historic baths

Yorkshire couple’s horsebox sauna business, äyup sauna, has moved to Otley and will pop up at Bramley Baths on September 19 and 20 as part of More Than a Pool.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·17 Sept
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Neighbours TV star is going to be in Otley

TELEVISION icon Alan Fletcher, best known to millions as Dr Karl Kennedy in long-running soap Neighbours, is set to perform at Otley Courthouse as part of an extensive UK and Ireland tour.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·11 Sept
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Leeds market town parking fees under fresh scrutiny as councillors demand review

Otley parking charges are facing major review after councillors pile on pressure

Yorkshire Evening Post·10 Sept
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Disruption expected as Yorkshire Water completes emergency sewer repairs in Otley, Leeds

A contraflow system is currently in place

Yorkshire Evening Post·10 Sept
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Harrogate RUFC sink derby rivals Otley RUFC as they make perfect start to life back in National Two North

A decisive late try against local rivals Otley meant that Harrogate RUFC made the perfect start to life back in National Two North.

Harrogate Advertiser·7 Sept
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15 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 1978

Leeds in 1978: City centre, Pudsey, Halton, Burley, Collingham, Woodhouse, Otley, Armley, Chapeltown and Colton in focus

Yorkshire Evening Post·24 Aug
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Reports of horses being chased by e-bikes was ‘blown out of proportion’, farmer says

Claims that horses were being chased by e-bike riders near Otley have been dismissed by a local farmer, who says the incident was "blown out of proportion".

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·18 Aug
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Grass Hoppers opens at Otley Garden Centre

Families across West Yorkshire have a brand new destination to explore this summer as the popular play brand Grass Hoppers officially opens its doors in Otley.

Yorkshire Evening Post·14 Aug
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Headingley in the 1930s: 15 retro photos from almost 100 years ago

Headingley in the 1930s: Otley Road, St Chads Road, Weetwood Lane, Shire Oak Street, Headingley Lane, Rowling Place and Hollin Lane in focus

Yorkshire Evening Post·14 Aug
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Councillor quashes Otley asylum centre rumours as misinformation warning issued

A councillor has quashed rumours about plans for an asylum centre in the town centre.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·13 Aug
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Right turns into Otley Road banned during water works

A TRAFFIC order has been issued prohibiting right turns into Otley Road due to upcoming water works.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·6 Aug
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Funeral director from Otley who gave families wrong ashes is jailed for 20 years

A funeral director who hoarded bodies for months and gave bereaved families the wrong ashes has been jailed for 20 years.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·31 Jul
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Derelict Leeds pub could be transformed after years of standing empty

Derelict former Otley pub site could be redeveloped

Yorkshire Evening Post·25 Jul
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Busy Baildon road to close for five hours a day for two weeks

A BUSY stretch of Otley Road is to be closed for five hours a day for two weeks.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·24 Jul
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Otley Museum could return to town centre under new plans

A museum’s historical records could be given a new town centre home if plans are agreed with the city council.

Yorkshire Post·23 Jul
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First look at new Grass Hoppers play area coming to garden centre

FAMILIES have been given a first look inside the new Grass Hoppers indoor and outdoor play attraction ahead of its opening at Otley Garden Centre.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·23 Jul
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Popular Otley fish and chip shop to close this week after owners' emotional farewell

A well-loved fish and chip shop in Otley will close this week, as the owners bid an emotional farewell to loyal customers

Yorkshire Evening Post·22 Jul
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'Why we're using the power of song to take on the Otley Run with a surprise choir performance'

Meet the team behind the Otley Run Complaints Choir - and how they aim to use song to tackle the infamous pub crawl

Yorkshire Evening Post·21 Jul
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Alcohol-free ‘O’tea’ly Run’ raises £1,500 for Leeds children's charity

The alcohol-free 'O'tea'ly Run' in Leeds raised over £1,500 for a children's charity, proving a day out on Otley Road need not involve alcohol

Yorkshire Evening Post·6 Jul
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Watch a 'tea-total' takeover of the Otley Run in Leeds - see our photos of best costumes

Grab a brew and dive in to our wonderful gallery! 🍵

Yorkshire Evening Post·5 Jul
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Harrogate RUFC handed mouthwatering derby clash with Otley RUFC on opening day of 2026/27 season

Harrogate RUFC have been handed a mouthwatering derby clash with neighbours Otley on the opening day of the 2026/27 season.

Harrogate Advertiser·27 Jun
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23 of the best photos take you back to Leeds in 2004

City centre, Otley, Chapeltown, Moortown, Burmantofts, Roundhay Park and Leeds Rhinos in focus.

Yorkshire Evening Post·8 Jun
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Folk fans in for a treat as Damien Barber heads to Bradford

Damien Barber will perform at The Castle as part of Otley Folk Club's guest night.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·6 Jun
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Popular town event cancelled unless new volunteers come forward

THE future of the popular Otley Victorian Christmas Fayre is in doubt after its organiser announced she is stepping down.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·5 Jun
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On This Day: School pool finds new management after council withdraws

ON this day last year, Chippindale Pool at Prince Henry’s Grammar School in Otley found itself under new management.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·5 Jun
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Meanwood and Otley streets complete list of May's People's Postcode Lottery winners in Leeds

Eight streets in Leeds won as part of May’s draw

Yorkshire Evening Post·1 Jun
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Iconic Leeds United mural saved, restored and updated with the latest managerial legend

The famous Otley Road tribute featuring Revie, Wilkinson, and Bielsa has been saved from structural damage and completely repainted by the original artist, Flarris

Yorkshire Evening Post·30 May
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New exhibition in Otley celebrates life and work of local artist and craftsman A H Guise

When her father died at the age of 86 in 2017, Alice Guise inherited an extraordinarily rich body of work. A talented artist, craftsman and teacher, over the course of several decades Arthur Howard Gu

Yorkshire Post·29 May
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Planned demolition of parade of shops blocked for second time

The planned demolition of a parade of shops in Otley has been blocked for a second time.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·27 May
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Parking and waiting restrictions planned for Otley town centre road

New parking restrictions and disabled parking measures are being proposed for part of Kirkgate in Otley under plans put forward by Leeds City Council.

Yorkshire Post·26 May
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Abolition of parking charges on Otley Chevin tops list of councillors' priorities

OTLEY and Yeadon Liberal Democrat councillors have set out their priorities for the coming year following the May local elections.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·20 May
Council

'Scrap Otley Chevin parking charges' say councillors

'Scrap Otley Chevin parking charges' say councillors  Telegraph and Argus

Telegraph and Argus·19 May
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Science café returns to Otley with talks on astronomy, crayfish and finance

FROM invisible galaxies and battling crayfish to unexpected links between evolution and finance, Science Café is back at Otley Courthouse this June with an evening of engaging, accessible research.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·14 May
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Green light for new Tesco Express on the route of the famous Otley Run pub crawl

Green light for new Tesco Express on the route of the famous Otley Run pub crawl

Yorkshire Evening Post·14 May
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Historic Yorkshire agricultural show returns this weekend as thousands expected

OTLEY’S flagship agricultural event returns this weekend, with thousands expected to flock to the town for a day celebrating rural life and local traditions.

Telegraph & Argus (Bradford)·13 May
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Otley The Whartons primary set to join multi-academy trust

A primary school is set to join a chain of academies after a transfer agreement was reached with the city council.

Yorkshire Post·12 May
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Otley: 100-year-old shopping parade could be demolished under new plans

New plans have been drawn up to demolish a shopping parade in Otley after permission was refused by the council.

Yorkshire Post·11 May
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Harrogate RUFC excited to have Otley and Wharfedale rivalries back after promotion

Director of rugby Jake Brady believes Harrogate RUFC are back where they belong after clinching a dramatic promotion back to the national leagues.

Yorkshire Post·11 May
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Restaurant granted alcohol licence after refusing to serve drinkers on Otley Run

Restaurant granted licence after it agreed not to serve drinkers on Otley Run

Yorkshire Evening Post·29 Apr