While Otley’s high street has steadily seen its traditional banking services disappear, there is one familiar name that has continued to welcome customers through the...
When York-based businessman and long-time NHS stalwart Haaris Mian decided to open his own gym, he took a long, hard look around Yorkshire before settling...
Business of the Week, Fitness, health & beauty / Boroughgate
Open for more than 20 years, Helen Green took over this fabulous Otley homeware shop on Westgate and celebrated her sixth anniversary at the helm...
Business of the Week, Furniture & homeware / Westgate, Beech Hill & Bradford Rd
Originally opened in 1999, the Solo Hair Team have more than two decade's experience in pruning and primping the hair of ladies (and gents) in...
Business of the Week, Fitness, health & beauty / Maypole, Cross Green & Walkergate
Soma - both the Greek for body and the moon in ancient Sanskrit – is a superb community-based wellness hub that offers yoga, dance, meditation...
If you think the popular high street opticians only caters for glasses wearers, you should have gone to Specsavers! Set on Kirkgate, the store also...
Business of the Week, Fitness, health & beauty, Services / Kirkgate
After a long career in banking Nigel Bowers felt he needed to use his experience to help property professionals structure their finance deals effectively and...
Business & Trade Services, Business of the Week / Manor Sq, Clapgate & Bridge Street
In operation since January 2017 Bay Horse Court-based, Stead & Co. are an architectural practice specialising in delivering residential and community projects, from home extensions...
Builders & building materials, Business of the Week, Other services / Bay Horse Court
Annie Swann has always put her sense of style to good use. A teen goth turned dressmaker, she spent years creating vintage-style occasion wear for...
Sam Bryson and Jade Roland-Warden are another pair of Otley business owners who opened just ahead of the pandemic in November 2019 and not only...
Tapas and tunes is one of the stars of the Otley nightlife scene, combining an excellent menu in the downstairs Tapas bar and some truly...
Business of the Week, Cafés, pubs & restaurants, Delivery & takeaway / Kirkgate / Featured
Otley’s tweens and teens had reason to cheer when the town’s first bubble tea kiosk opened in spring 2025. The Tea Corner, run by Henry...
Business of the Week, Cafés, pubs & restaurants, Delivery & takeaway / Orchard Gate & Crossgate