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Fears for road safety at planned homes site in Rawdon

9:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

Councillors are seeking assurances about the impact of a scheme to build 125 homes on the site of a former historic mill.

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Wharfedale councillor’s town plan

11:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

A Wharfedale councillor believes calls for the building of new towns are gaining momentum nationally, after his recent appeal to a minister.

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Ilkley councillor's anger over tax proposals

9:00am Sunday 19th May 2013

An Ilkley councillor has slammed Local Government Association (LGA) proposals which would open the door for authorities to abolish a 25 per cent Council Tax discount for single occupiers.

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Wharfedale cafe raises £1,200 for Otley charity

10:00am Saturday 18th May 2013

Some fine spring sunshine has helped a Wharfedale cafe’s fun run raise £1,205 for charity.

Yeadon's Chapel Hill gets a shield of protection from development

12:00pm Friday 17th May 2013

An important piece of Yeadon green space is being given extra protection from developers.

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Meeting on future of Yeadon residential home

11:00am Friday 17th May 2013

Relatives fighting to save a Yeadon residential home will meet with council officials next week.

High quality of musicians at free Rawdon concerts series

8:00am Friday 17th May 2013

The Rawdon Amnesty Concert Series is launching its 22nd season of free concerts and theatre.

Otley Town Council chief says tax hike will ‘instil pride’

9:09am Thursday 16th May 2013

Vocal support for the Town Council’s work to provide facilities “Otley can be proud of” was expressed at a public meeting this week.

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Proposals for extra school places as demand grows in Guiseley

8:54am Thursday 16th May 2013

More than 200 extra school places will be created in Guiseley if proposals to expand two primaries go ahead.

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Ilkley bicycle owners warned again

2:29pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Police have repeated warnings to bicycle owners following burglaries targeting high value bikes in Ilkley.

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Fake charity collection bags warning

2:27pm Thursday 16th May 2013

As part of Scams Awareness Month, West Yorkshire Trading Standards is appealing for people to be wary of collection bags which may look like they are from a charity but are actually being delivered by a clothes recycling company, who keep most of the money and only give a small percentage of any donations to charity.

Serious car crash in Huby

2:25pm Thursday 16th May 2013

A woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries after the car she was driving veered off a 15ft embankment near Huby.

Push the boat out at Yeadon Tarn

1:54pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Would be sailors and windsurfers are invited to Push the Boat Out with an event at Yeadon Tarn this weekend.

Young Otley directors get to showcase their short film

1:49pm Thursday 16th May 2013

Otley Film Society has invited two of Wharfedale’s youngest budding directors to show their own short film in town next week.

Marie Curie Ilkley group hosts pamper night

9:23am Thursday 16th May 2013

The Ilkley fundraising group for Marie Curie Cancer Care, supporting the Bradford hospice, are holding a pamper night tomorrow, Friday, at Ilkley Rugby Club, from 8pm to 10pm, with doors open from 7.30pm.

Talk by wool textile designer at Washburn centre

9:04am Thursday 16th May 2013

Expert wool textile designer Susan Gaunt will give a talk on Woven Cloth – How It’s Made, at the Washburn Heritage Centre, Fewston, on Wednesday, at 7.30pm. Tickets, which include a buffet supper, are £9 for non-members and £7.50 for Washburn Society members. Call (01943) 880794 or visit washburnvalley.org.

Otley's Dunnies Cafe on council agenda

8:57am Thursday 16th May 2013

Town councillors will discuss a plan to demolish one of Otley's best-loved cafes next week.

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Latest planning applications

9:39am Thursday 16th May 2013

The following planning applications have been submitted to Bradford Council.

Latest planning applications

9:06am Thursday 16th May 2013

The following planning applications have been received by Leeds City Council:

Baritone star Jonathan Veira sings in Otley

11:00am Wednesday 15th May 2013

Music lovers in Otley will have a chance to hear renowned bass baritone Jonathan Veira next weekend.

‘Important artefacts must be repaired’ says Ilkley councillor

10:00am Wednesday 15th May 2013

An Ilkley councillor has called for a badly damaged stone mounting block on Wells Road to be repaired or replaced.

Co-op eyes carpet showroom after failed Burley library bid

7:00am Wednesday 15th May 2013

A convenience store has set its sights on a former carpet showroom in Burley-in-Wharfedale following an unsuccessful attempt to move into the village library.

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Collection bags warning from West Yorkshire Trading Standards

12:00pm Tuesday 14th May 2013

As part of Scams Awareness Month, West Yorkshire Trading Standards is informing people to be wary of collection bags which may look like they are from a charity but are actually being delivered by a clothes recycling company who keep most of the money and only give a small percentage of any donations to charity.

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