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Brave hearts take the plunge in the River Wharfe

Wind, hail and rain did little to deter Wharfedale residents welcoming the New Year in traditional style. Hardy residents in Otley and Ilkley braved icy waters for a traditional start to the year. read more
Pensioner Tony sprints to famous race victory

FOR most pensioners the period just after Christmas is a time to sit back and relax after getting the family 'off their hands' and a bit of time to themselves. read more
Inflation-busting bus and rail fare rises hit Wharfedale passengers

INFLATION-BUSTING rail and bus fare increases brought disquiet in Wharfedale this week. read more
Plan to fence off the river is slammed by councillors

PLANS to fence off the river at Otley's Wharfemeadows Park have been branded ridiculous. read more
MP hits out at lack of consultation as hospital ward closure is confirmed

AN acute older people's ward at Otley Wharfedale Hospital is to close - as exclusively revealed in the Wharfedale Observer on December 14. read more
Wharfedale farmers cash in on rich compost that is made out of used banknotes

MILLIONS of pounds worth of used bank notes are being ploughed into the fields of Wharfedale. read more

Archive - Thursday, 4 January 2007