What can I do from April 12?

It’s good news from April 12 as more and more of the economy will begin to open up after outdoor sports and the ‘rule of six’ returned to England. The change was also accompanied by a change in the ‘stay at home’ message to a ‘stay local’ one. The official definition of stay local is to remain in the same …

How Otley will emerge from Lockdown 3.0 this March

This month sees the first relaxation of the third coronavirus lockdown regulations. According to the government, the relaxation will happen in the following two stages and on the following dates: March 8, 2021 All schools and colleges will reopen, with university students allowed to return for practical courses. There will be a review by the end of the Easter holidays …

Valentine’s Day gift guide

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, Otley’s shops have a number of special offers for those looking for a last-minute gift. Check them out below. Jewellery saleRosie Flo’s has 15% off all its jewellery this weekend in preparation for gifting this Valentine’s. They also have heart bamboo socks and scarves that are 2 for £10, as well as cards. Gift …

Visit Otley… in digital form

With the Coronavirus pandemic showing few signs of abating, Otley is turning digital until things re-open. We have recently digitised our four main walking trails via Google Earth. Now you can ‘fly’ over our cobbled streets and alleys via Google Maps to visit sites such as beautiful Wharfedale Park by the River Wharfe, climb 282m (925ft) Otley Chevin and see …