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Otley & Aireborough News

• Scrutiny Board orders inquiry into Otley river fence

  A COUNCIL watchdog has agreed to hold an inquiry into the decision to fence off' part of Otley's riverside - and is calling for all work to be suspended. read more

• Plastic memorial plaques may be used to prevent more Otley thefts

  PLASTIC replacement plaques may be considered for Otley's war memorials to stop thieves striking again. read more

• Bramhope school salutes double success

  A FANTASTIC' team effort has earned Bramhope Primary School some record breaking results and a glowing Ofsted report. read more

• Plans in place to offset closure of main Otley road

  Ambulance officials arepromising that emergency vehicles will be able to reach Otley residents during the closure of one of the main roads into the town. read more

• Planners reject Coptics' plan to redevelop Arthington church

  Plans by an ancient, Egyptian-based church to set up home in Arthington have stalled after a refusal of planning permission. read more

• Plan to turn Bramhope chapel into flats is approved

  A proposal to convert a Victorian Methodist Chapel into flats and demolish its Sunday School building has been given the go-ahead. read more

• Wharfedale house prices show first signs of slowing down

  EVER-RISING Wharfedale house prices are beginning to show the first signs of slowing down since November 2005, according to a recent national survey. read more

• Amended Guiseley housing plan approved despite objections

  Changes to a housing scheme on the former Silver Cross site in Guiseley have been given the go-ahead despite claims that bedrooms were being renamed studies and relax areas. read more

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