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• Police looking for volunteers

  54 minutes ago in News

  Civilian volunteers are needed to help police tackle the problem of speeding in Addingham.

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  Chance to keep weather eye open for Wharfedale

  54 minutes ago in News

  Wildlife enthusiasts are looking for a new weather recorder to uphold their long tradition of monitoring Wharfedale’s climate.

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  Deaf campaigner chosen to carry Paralympic flame

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  A woman who has campaigned for improvements to education for deaf children has been chosen to take part in the 2012 Paralympic Games torch relay.

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  Burlesque theme for memorial ball

  54 minutes ago in News

  A Burlesque ball raising money for the Yorkshire Cancer Centre will be held in Ilkley this summer as a tribute to a businesswoman and wardrobe mistress who kept local amateur dramatics societies well dressed.

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  Skilled Stephen crafts career future with heritage experts

  2 hours ago in News

  An Otley carpenter is celebrating winning a place on a prestigious national apprenticeship course.

• Extra time for record bid

  2 hours ago in News

  Paramedics from the Yorkshire Air Ambulance are limbering up to play 44 hours of football in a bid to break a world record.

• Otley walkers take step in right direction

  2 hours ago in News

  A pioneering Otley walking group has celebrated a successful year.

• Cream teas on offer at open garden

  2 hours ago in News

  An award-winning Bramhope garden will be open to the public in June.

• Horsforth college venue for major Catholic conference

  2 hours ago in News

  A major Catholic international theological conference is to be held at a Horsforth-based college.

• Doctors put to the test as they aim at role of consultants

  4 hours ago in News

  Consultant surgeons of the future from across the UK and beyond will be put through their paces at Wharfedale Hospital next week.

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  Mayor comes home to unveil a plaque

  4 hours ago in News

  One of the first duties of the new Lord Mayor of Bradford will be the unveiling of a Yorkshire Rose Plaque in honour of the Menston-born creator of Lassie.

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