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Otley & Aireborough News

• Rallying cry to fight rural retreat plans

  A senior councillor is calling on groups and organisations along the Wharfe Valley to join forces to try to protect their “rural retreat” in the face of proposals for thousands of new homes. read more

• Medieval fair joust the job

  Jousting, battles and armoury displays will be some of the attractions on offer during the Harewood Medieval Faire. read more

• Local MP speaks out over standards row

  Otley’s MP has weighed in on the national row over Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt and his handling of the BSkyB bid. read more

• PM backs superfast rail link

  The Prime Minister has given assurances the new superfast railway linking London with Leeds and Manchester will go ahead. read more

• MPs give backing to forum shaping new development

  Two MPs are due to be involved in discussions to set up a new forum in Aireborough to plan for future developments in the area. read more

• Park picnic on menu for annual event

  A traditional children’s gala and family picnic are poised to become an annual event at a Guiseley Park. read more

• Company gets the hairdryer treatment for its ‘museum piece’ wind turbines

  “Museum piece” wind turbines at Chelker Reservoir in Addingham produce just enough electricity to power 23 hairdryers a day, say villagers! read more

• Platinum plaudits from the Queen during Jubilee voyage

  A couple celebrating their platinum wedding anniver-sary were surprised to be presented with a letter of congratulations from the Queen by the ship’s captain. read more

• Bootcamp members battle the bulge

  Drivers on the A65 have been tooting their support for a group of athletes training on Ashlands Field in Ilkley. read more

• Expansion of waste collections

  A council garden waste collection service will be extended to areas of Bramhope next month. read more

On this day: Otley & Aireborough News