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Guiseley club working on rescue package

3:40pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

A social club could be saved from the brink of closure after members voted to keep it open.

HGV quandary may lead to quarry road widening

Not all lorry drivers visiting Arthington Quarry are following the advice on road signs.

3:00pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

A steep country road at Arthington could be widened to avoid traffic problems being caused by struggling lorries.

Carpet firm goes 'home'

2:50pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

A family-run carpet business has started trading in Otley again – after an eight-year “temporary” stay in Burley-in-Wharfedale.

Lady luck does the double for Yeadon women

Jenny Walker and Linda Chang are headed for Las Vegas after they both won a trip in a scratchcard promotion at work.

1:50pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

Two opticians from Yeadon could not believe their eyes when they both won trips to Las Vegas.

Otley Sailing Club hosts pirate weekend

Sophie Benn, 10, from Otley, tries her hand at sailing.

12:17pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

The Jolly Roger has been spotted flying above Weston Water at Otley.

Dignitaries’ visit reinforces Otley's French connection

Jean Marie Albouy tries a pie from famous Otley butchers Geo Middlemiss and Son.

11:40am Thursday 2nd September 2010

The cultural and economic links between Otley and its French twin town look set to become stronger following an official visit.

Lively finale to Burley Summer Festival

A ticket for a vehicle made out of fruit and vegetables in the children's class.

11:20am Thursday 2nd September 2010

Burley-in-Wharfedale has celebrated the end of its second successful Summer Festival – and is looking forward to more to come.

Diamond couple rekindle memories of the day they met

Daphne and Lewis Baxter were married 60 years ago - on September 2, 1950.

11:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A couple will recreate their first meeting of more than 60 years ago after they celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary today.

Schools reject academy status

10:17am Thursday 2nd September 2010

No schools from Aireborough, Wharfedale or Horsforth have applied to become new academies.

Meet reporter at Otley Courthouse

Jim Jack at work at The Courthouse in Otley.

9:39am Thursday 2nd September 2010

Wharfedale & Airedale Observer readers will have a chance to meet reporter Jim Jack face to face at Otley Courthouse each Friday.






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