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Otley sink Pool to extend their lead
Otley stretched their lead at the top of Division One by taking full bonus points in crushing Pool. Jamie Pickering (63) and James Davies (51) put on 94 for the fourth wicket in Otley’s 229-9 before their attack dismissed the disappointing visitors
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Ilkley cycling sweethearts love Shrewsbury race
A young Ilkley couple who spend most of their dates out cycle training have scooped a double win at a major bike race. Brit Tate (20) and boyfriend Robert Watson (22) were both triumphant at the Shrewsbury Cycle Grand Prix held on Sunday. Brit
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French connection for England Masters
Three of Ben Rhydding's national Masters Cup winning side have been selected to play for the England Over 50s Masters hockey squad in the Masters World Cup in Rotterdam next week. Skipper, Andy Locke, who led the side to the club’s first-ever national
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Guiseley strike deal for Adam Boyes
Guiseley manager Mark Bower has declared his busy Bank Holiday weekend a success after persuading three more key players to extend their stays at the club. Gateshead striker Adam Boyes has agreed a permanent deal with the Conference North outfit
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Tom Adams wins Ilkley Trail Race
Tom Adams recorded a sixth-successive Ilkley Trail Race victory, beating his own 2011 record in wet and muddy conditions. Tom galloped home in 38min 52sec leaving a gap of almost six minutes to second-placed runner Gareth Hird of Wharfedale.
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Otley choir, the Chippendale Singers, perform favourite songs for old friends
For the last three year’s Otley’s chamber choir, the Chippendale Singers, have given a summer concert in aid of a local charity. This year the choir have chosen to support The Yorkshire Cancer Centre which is the fundraising arm of St James’s Institute
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Entries open for Otley’s ten mile road race
Entries are now being accepted for Otley's Ten Mile Road Race. Hundreds of runners of all abilities from across the region and beyond compete in the annual event, which this year takes place on Wednesday, June 11. Organised by Otley Athletic
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Greenway plan starts consultation
A public consultation will begin next month into the long-running bid to create a new walking and cycling route along an old Wharfedale railway line. Sustainable transport charity Sustrans is working with local councils in Otley, Pool-in-Wharfedale
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Planning file - 29 May 2014
The following planning applications have been received by Leeds City Council: Bramhope: change of use of barn to dwelling and alterations and extension to existing dwelling, alterations to form garage for Staircase House. Barn adjacent to Staircase
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House target puts land under threat
Aireborough is facing a “free-for-all greenbelt landgrab” after a government inspector’s decision to uphold housing targets for Leeds, it is being claimed. The campaign group Ward – Wharfedale and Airedale Review Development – says the decision
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Silver award for Rawdon gardeners at Chelsea
A Rawdon councillor is part of an award winning team who have taken silver at the Chelsea Flower Show. Councillor Phil Gomersall and five other volunteers won their award with a Techno Allotment Garden. As well as impressing the judges, the
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Pool-in-Wharfedale Tour de France banners hot off the press
Children from Pool-in-Wharfedale have enjoyed a very special trip to a printing firm. The Pool C of E Primary School pupils travelled to Bradford to see Tour de France inspired images bearing their very own artwork, and faces, professionally produced
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Is big stink in Yeadon coming from animal parts?
The environment agency is investigating after complaints of a foul smell in Yeadon – and they are asking local people to contact them immediately if there are further problems. Parents are afraid to let their children out to play because of fears
