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Move to cut Horsforth people's energy bills

8:30am Sunday 21st March 2010

A drive to slash £35,000 from Horsforth’s energy bills is being launched.

Rural crime in the spotlight

2:50pm Saturday 20th March 2010

A charity has joined police in calling on residents of rural Wharfedale and the Washburn Valley to ‘shine a light’ on rural crimes such as poaching, the theft of livestock and farm machinery.

MP to chair A65 traffic gridlock meeting

Pudsey MP Paul Truswell whose seat is under threat says a new poll

11:20am Saturday 20th March 2010

Community groups’ calls for urgent action to prevent gridlock on local roads are being backed by at least one MP.

Horsforth and Guiseley Scouts heading for Kenya

Scouts from Horsforth and Guiseley who are off to Kenya. Back, from left, Calhoun McCarthy, Daniel Kennedy, Tim Arnold, Charlotte Rawstron. Middle, Freya Chappell, Natalia Kennedy. Front: Amy Kennedy and Benjamin Kitching.

6:20am Saturday 20th March 2010

Scouts from Horsforth and Guiseley are raising money to take part in an expedition to Africa.

Work to start on Washburn heritage project

The hearse house (door open) at Fewston Church is to be demolished to make way for the Washburn Heritage Centre.

11:00am Friday 19th March 2010

A five-year campaign to celebrate the history of the Washburn Valley will reach a major landmark next week when work on creating a dedicated new centre finally begins.

Energy monitors scheme to be rolled out across Leeds

Andy Walker, from Sure, who piloted the energy monitors scheme.

7:40am Friday 19th March 2010

A scheme to help householders cut bills and save the planet is being rolled out across Leeds – after being successfully piloted in Otley.

Help needed to raise the Chevin Cross

4:00pm Thursday 18th March 2010

A sure sign that Easter is on its way will appear above Otley this weekend when the Chevin Cross is installed.

Dismay as Otley pubs stand empty

The Bowling Green is still under wraps, awaiting a start date.

2:30pm Thursday 18th March 2010

Work on reopening a pub that has been standing empty in the heart of Otley for more than three years has still not started.

Cinema showcase comes to Wharfe Valley

A scene from Animal Heart which will be shown in Ilkley this weekend.

11:30am Thursday 18th March 2010

Venues in and around the Wharfe Valley are preparing to take part in one of the most prestigious events in the UK film calendar for the first time.

Everything for your big day

10:49am Thursday 18th March 2010

One of the most spectacular and prestigious wedding venues in Yorkshire will throw open its doors to brides-to-be this weekend.

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