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Turbine opponents promise robust response

The existing turbines at Chelker Reservoir.

3:03pm Thursday 2nd September 2010

A protest group set up to oppose new wind turbines at Chelker Reservoir near Draughton has promised to put forward a “robust response” to the latest plans.

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.

Ilkley man lands role in Dr Who

Ilkley man lands role in Dr Who

11:58am Thursday 2nd September 2010

An unknown actor is celebrating after landing a plum role in the Doctor Who Christmas special.

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.

Church puts on patrols to defeat lead thieves

Special security measures and night-time patrols are in place to protect St Margaret’s Church from thieves.

10:00am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A clergyman has joined police in calling for residents to be on their guard for lead thieves who have targeted a church and schools.

Family’s road safety charity tribute to man killed in A65 accident

Police appeal for witnesses to the accident in which Stephen Wood died.

8:57am Thursday 2nd September 2010

The family of a pedestrian who died after being in collision with at least two cars on the A65 between Ilkley and Addingham want to make a donation to a road safety charity in his honour.

Body found in search for missing fisherman

8:30am Thursday 2nd September 2010

A body found following a full-scale search in the Lake District is believed to be that of a 55-year-old fisherman from Beamsley, near Addingham.

Full-scale search for Ullswater angler

5:45pm Wednesday 1st September 2010

A full-scale search has been launched after a 55-year-old fisherman went missing in the Lake District.

Sporting treasures to be auctioned for MS funds

Fundraiser Jeff Wilson and his friend Brendon Dennis, who suffers from MS and is confined to a wheelchair.

8:00am Wednesday 1st September 2010

A fundraiser inspired by a friend struck down with multiple sclerosis is planning a massive charity event with a host of big names.

Charity issues warning about doorstep collections

8:30am Monday 30th August 2010

The British Heart Foundation charity is warning people in Wharfedale and Aireborough that their charitable donations to some causes could be lining the pockets of commercial doorstep collectors.






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