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'Corridor' will cut A65 bus journey times

8:07am Thursday 11th March 2010

The creation of a £20 million A65 ‘quality bus corridor’ will help passengers from Aireborough, Horsforth and Wharfedale enjoy smoother journeys to Leeds and boost public transport use.

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Gala ball to raise awareness of children's disabilities

6:40am Wednesday 10th March 2010

A glamorous gala ball is being held to raise awareness of disabilities which can affect children and young people.

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Drugs baron's gang 'dismantled from the top down'

1:30pm Monday 8th March 2010

A criminal organisation led by a high-performance cars dealer has been dismantled from top to bottom after a police investigation spanning six years, officers revealed today.

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Civic Centre 'could be boarded up for months'

7:30am Monday 8th March 2010

Otley Civic Centre could sit boarded up for months unless a detailed re-development plan is submitted now.

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Planetarium leaves Harewood House

7:20am Sunday 7th March 2010

A planetarium that opened at Harewood House nearly three years ago will no longer be based in the grounds of the stately home.

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Otley nurse in running for national award

7:10am Saturday 6th March 2010

A long-serving diabetes nurse at Wharfedale Hospital could be named the country’s “healthcare hero” after reaching the finals of a national competition.

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Otley parking permits scheme on hold

10:10am Friday 5th March 2010

Moves to end town centre parking permits in Otley are on hold until a new strategy for the whole town has been agreed.

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Battle lines drawn in fight for control of Otley's tourism budget

11:40am Thursday 4th March 2010

Civic leaders have vowed to fight on to win devolved tourism for Otley after the idea was “patronisingly dismissed” by the city council.

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