BACK in the 17th century, when weary travellers were heading across the moors on horseback, Dick Hudsons was a welcome haven. Through the centuries, the landmark inn has continued to serve ale and hearty fare to those making the journey from Bingley, across Rombalds Moor, to Ilkley. As popular now as it was then, the pub, on Otley Road, High Eldwick, is back open for business, to the delight of staff and customers alike. “We are all very excited to be back,” said manager April Stockdale-Fitzsimmons, “When we were closed I would come in about once a week to around 15 voice mails asking when we were opening up.
Bradford-based trainer Sue Smith, inset, will be hoping for success today at Aintree as the Grand National meet begins. Main pic: PA A BRADFORD trained horse will be hoping for success today as the first day of the Grand National meeting at Aintree for 2021 begins this afternoon. Three days of racing are scheduled at Aintree, with the showpiece Grand National taking place on Saturday afternoon. Seven races are set to take place today, beginning at 1.45pm, and a Bradford trained horse will be looking to pick up a good result later in the day. Joke Dancer will be running in the 4.40pm Red Rum Chase for esteemed High Eldwick based trainer Sue Smith, who has been training horses at Craiglands Farms for more than 30 years.