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Charity cyclist’s bike is stolen in France
A long-distance cyclist preparing for the first non-stop unsupported bicycle race across the United States has had his bike stolen while training in France. Edward Pickup, 23, had his bike and equipment stolen from a hotel in Lyon, after he left
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Developer seeks planning permission for 11 new homes at Moor Lane, Addingham
Outline planning permission is being sought to build 11 houses on land south of Moor Lane in Addingham. Villagers called a meeting at The Fleece pub on Saturday about the application, and 18 objections were submitted to Bradford Council over the
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Even on front line Otley's Boxer Brown kept soldiers’ spirits up
Like many relatives of men who fought in the First World War, Dick Brown rarely heard his father talk about the conflict. Boxer (Albert) Brown, as he was well-known in Otley and the surrounding area due to his pugilistic prowess, served on the
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Invitation to get involved at Guiseley’s Carnival
This year is the 25th anniversary of Guiseley Senior Citizen Association who run the Guiseley Carnival. The Guiseley Carnival takes place this year on Sunday, June 29, and chairman Marian Ealham wants to make this year a year to remember and would
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Shipley MP repeating call for meat labelling
An MP representing communities in Wharfedale is pressing for compulsory labelling of kosher and halal meat, two years after his last attempt was defeated by just three votes in Parliament. Conservative MP for the Shipley constituency, Philip Davies
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Surgeon is named medical director at Airedale NHS Trust
A Yorkshire surgeon has been appointed to the role of executive medical director at Airedale NHS Foundation Trust. Karl Mainprize was formerly deputy medical director at York Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. His role, in addition to being a
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Public invited to give feedback on cycle path linking Burley, Menston, Otley and Pool
A major public consultation being held in June will mark an important stage in an initiative by local councils to realise a walking and cycling route linking Burley, Menston, Otley and Pool. The route will be known as the Wharfedale Greenway and
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Ben Rhydding sports club will turn fields into campsite for Tour’s arrival
Ben Rhydding Sports Club is raising money by turning its pitches into campsites for the Tour de France. The club, on Coutances Way, is making 125 tent pitches available on July 4, 5 and 6, as Stage 1 and 2 of the Grand Depart passes through the
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Bradford company delivers spring cleaning kits
Bradford-based manufacturers of cleaning products Christeyns are showing their support for the region by encouraging local hotels, bars and restaurants to have a Grand Spring Clean. The company is delivering 1,500 Grand Spring Clean kits free to
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Bolton Abbey Show exhibits are top quality
The 34th Bolton Abbey Show was a great success with a great buzz in the hall during the afternoon. The exhibits were of a very high standard and the tables were full of cakes, flowers, paintings and crafts. In the refreshment room everyone enjoyed
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Aireborough Historical Society opens archives
A ‘ChitChat’ session is to be held in Yeadon later this month to show photographs from a historical society’s archives. A free film show of 60 photographs will be displayed at Yeadon Methodist Church Hall on Saturday, May 24. The photographs
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Wharfedale Poppy Appeal workers enjoy sightseeing trip to the capital
A group from Wharfedale and Aireborough enjoyed seeing some of the historical highlights of London. About 20 supporters of the annual Otley Poppy Appeal concert took part in a sightseeing trip arranged by concert organiser Irene Willis, of Guiseley
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Otley students show their desings
Otley students have been showing off their own designs at a fashion show. Prince Henry’s Grammar School held its annual event this week to showcase the creative work done by textiles students in Years 9 to 13. Each year group had its own theme
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Otley school mates to find out more about Sam's fight against disease
Pupils in Otley found out more about an extremely rare genetic condition affecting one of their classmates. Sam Brown was diagnosed with Morquio Syndrome, a life-limiting, genetically inherited disease, in 2009 when he was 16 months old. Now
