Bosom Friends launch hospital petition

2:28pm Wednesday 3rd September 2008

Barnoldswick and Earby Bosom Friends hare to launch a petition to keep out of hours oncology care at Airedale Hospital.

Dawn and Boyzone are ambassadors

10:24am Wednesday 3rd September 2008

A Silsden woman who, just two years ago, was without a job and struggling to pay her mortgage is now working with a top pop band.

Baptists welcome minister

8:37am Wednesday 3rd September 2008

The Baptist churches in Barnoldswick, Earby and Salterforth have welcomed a new minister.

Cost of saving a red phone box

7:21am Wednesday 3rd September 2008

Residents in Salterforth may have to pay extra council tax if they are to save their traditional red phone kiosk.

Motorcyclist hurt

7:33pm Tuesday 2nd September 2008

A motorcyclist was treated at Royal Lancaster Infirmary for slight injuries after an accident on the A65 near the Burton-in-Lonsdale junction, police said today.

Help silver surfers

7:18pm Tuesday 2nd September 2008

Age Concern North Craven is searching for a volunteer to take over Silver Surfer sessions.

Vets raise cash

5:18pm Tuesday 2nd September 2008

Settle vets have so far raised more than £878 for the Bentham Pet Rescue and Petsavers charities through a charity dog walk and open day at their surgery. Visitors were taken on a tour of the surgery and given the opportunity to see the refurbished operating theatre. Visiting consultant Sue Roberts gave a cardiology display and clients were invited to discuss issues such as vaccinations, flea and worming treatments.

Energy grants available

11:21am Tuesday 2nd September 2008

More than £100,000 is being made available in special energy efficiency grants to vulnerable households in Craven to help combat soaring domestic heating costs.

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Settle aid for Malawi

9:11am Tuesday 2nd September 2008

A fundraising collection outside Booths Supermarket in Settle raised more than £522 for needy people in Malawi.

Award for housing development

7:08am Tuesday 2nd September 2008

A new housing development at The Mains, in Giggleswick has been awarded a top environmental and ecology rating.

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