IN a glorious spell for sports fans, we could not help but notice the appalling behaviour of the tennis crowd at Wimbledon. It made a telling counterpoint to the tut-tutting at Pakistani fans who ran on to the pitch when England were beaten last month
Ian Nolan faces a race to find a new club to save his international career. Nolan fears the axe from Northern Ireland's squad after being released by Bradford City. The defender, capped 17 times, is half expecting to be left out for Northern Ire-land's
THE Force was with an amateur radio presenter when his show was invaded by the 'son and daughter of Star Wars.' During the past three weeks Reverend Simon Hammond has been teasing fellow Guiseley FM presenters Meg Abbott and Matthew Boselli on his breakfast
DESPITE a heavy downpour at the start of Yeadon Carnival, spirits were not dampened. Luckily, Saturday's surprise rainfall lasted only a few minutes and by the time the parade started, the sun was shining again. Hundreds of spectators lined the High Street
NEW plans for a housing estate in Guiseley have been submitted - just weeks after previous proposals were withdrawn in the face of a furious residents' campaign. Persimmon Homes has this week submitted plans for 39 houses and 30 flats off Back Lane in
AMBITIOUS plans to repair and strengthen an historic bridge have sparked fears that 40 tonne juggernauts will come roaring through the heart of a rural community. Leeds City Council this week submitted plans to strengthen Pool Bridge on the A658, one
The new head of one of Otley's biggest employers has promised that his firm will get more involved with the community. Cliff Barry, new vice-chairman at P Garnett and Son Ltd paper makers, will effectively run the business, leaving chairman Dinesh Chandaria
METRO is to look at the possibility of a rail link between Otley and Leeds. The feasibility study, which will look at both light and heavy rail, is part of the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Authority's plans for the next 20 years. The WYPTA's RailPlan
PEACE activists laid siege to Menwith Hill listening station yesterday in protest at US plans for a controversial missile defence system. More than 100 Greenpeace protesters invaded the site on Tuesday, and yesterday around 20 again broke through the
Once again, Bradford is being visited by the traditional summer roadshow of travellers, who entertain the city with their litter, mess and general antics. This time the travellers have landed at a car park by the Phoenix Park golf course, and owners report
In 1843, the Yorkshire Banking Company, Bank Street, Bradford, was established. In 1926, coal price was fixed at four shillings per cwt. In 1948, the National Health Service was set up in UK. From the Telegraph & Argus of July 5th, 1976... Donald
SIAN Ellis reviews Rock PH at Prince Henry's Grammar School. IN a radical departure from the traditional end of school concert, Prince Henry's Grammar School echoed to the beat of rock and pop last night. 'Rock PH', the brainchild of head of music Mark
HOLLYWOOD stardom is not something that Patrick Stewart particularly covets. In fact the hi-tech world of Star Trek and the trappings of movie fame is something that is a million light years away from his humble beginnings of his home town in Mirfield
KELBROOK businessman Dennis Mendoros has been awarded an honorary OBE for his services to industry. The dynamic entrepreneur is well-known in West Craven, primarily for establishing his successful and expanding company Euravia Engineering & Supply
TENANTS on a sheltered housing estate in Silsden were celebrating this week as the transformation of their wartime flats came to an end. The flat-roofed flats, known as the "dump houses" because they were built for ammunition dump workers during the war
RESIDENTS in Horton-in-Ribblesdale have stopped using the village's award-winning railway station because of a dangerous gap they have to negotiate in order to climb on the trains. Villager Margaret Holmes, 68, attended the annual parish meeting of Horton-in-Ribblesdale
STRUGGLING tradespeople in Gargrave who have seen a significant drop in business over the past few months are joining forces and looking to the future. For many, the foot and mouth epidemic has been the final straw. A less than glorious summer last year
A SKIPTON police inspector has warned the force will not tolerate attacks on officers carrying out their duties. Inspector Tad Nowakowski told the Herald that there had been a number of alleged attacks on police recently and he was determined to see the
SOUTH Craven School pupils had a taste of prison life on Wednesday when HM Prison Leeds took over for the day. Around 280 year nine pupils at the Cross Hills school took part in the Prison Me No Way project, designed to discourage youngsters from turning
THE former First School in Addingham has been sold off for housing development to the highest bidder for the site. But the name of the developer will not be released until contracts have been finalised. The company will then submit a planning application
ADDINGHAM shopkeepers are fuming over attempts by the parish council to introduce a new bus service which could drop villagers off outside an Ilkley supermarket. Parish councillors have been in talks with bosses at the West Yorkshire Passenger Transport
AN elderly man has made a nostalgic return to see the ornamental features he helped to rescue back in crowning position on Ilkley's swing bridge. Gilbert Ware, 88, became concerned for the safety of the features - known as finials - when he heard that
A MAJOR row is brewing between Ilkley Grammar School and the parish council over the planned expansion of the Cowpasture Road site. And Ilkley Civic Society is also unhappy about the projected new school buildings, designed to accommodate 1,400 pupils
SIR, - Mr Dunn's letter, Wharfedale Observer June 28, cannot possibly go without comment. He knows that the Otley schools reorganisation threatens Westgate Infant and All Saints junior schools, which are significant amongst the stone buildings that make
SIR - With reference to last week's article "Villagers urged to pull together to survive" Councillor Walbank suggested that there be more events held in Grassington Square to attract more people to the village. We had the opportunity to experience a live
SIR,- Bill Weatherill in his letter (May 24) about the recent Burley Bridge Walk led by Janet Street-Porter notes that 'most of the walkers were ramblers'. Certainly many of those who participated were ramblers, and the Ramblers' Association has strongly
THE results in the Airedale and Wharfedale Bowls leagues for week ending June 22 are: Monday Singles, Division One - Rawdon A 161 (11), Farsley A 189 (19); Rufford B 141 (10), Guiseley Nuffield 175 (20); Pudsey BC 179 (20), Wharfemeadows A 142 (10); Ilkley
NEWLY appointed head professional Jason Duo, from Marriott Hollins Hall Hotel and Country Club aptly lived up to his name by securing two outstanding course records in just seven days. The 30-year-old former Mastercard Tour player fired a three under
OTLEY'S Lady Captain, Jenny Shaw, had the most perfect day for her Captain's Day Competition. The sun shone, there was a slight breeze, and the course was in excellent condition. All the ladies turned out to support Jenny and 103 ladies took part in the
GUISELEY AFC will be hoping to regain some of their past glories when they set out on the FA Cup and FA Trophy trails in September. In the first preliminary round of the FA Cup they have been drawn away to Brodsworth in a tie due to be played on Saturday
OTLEY RUFC have announced two new signings this week in fly-half Simon Binns and No 7 forward Nathan Bland. Binns, the former Bradford Grammar School star who went on to play for England at schools and Under-21 level, is Otley's first major signing before
BILTON continue to lead the Airedale and Wharfedale League Division A after their seven wickets win over Skipton. Guiseley however are closing in and are just three points adrift after taking five points from a drawn game with Adel in which Mark Ross
A father-of-two admitted assaulting and threatening to kill his mother-in-law. John Peter Mancakas, 38, of Meadowcroft, Cononley, near Skipton, denied a further charge of attempted murder and the charge was dismissed after the prosecution offered no evidence
Police were today hunting a knifeman who slashed a security guard across the face after a confrontation on the roof of a disused building. The incident occurred at the former Polar car dealership site in Tong Street, Bradford, at around 11.25pm on Tuesday
The owner of a crumbling historic building today accused Council planners of failing to help his bid to restore the property to its former glory. Farmer Antony Cribbin bought 17th century Leaventhorpe Hall in Thornton a year ago, planning to build and
Pupils from Wilsden Primary School were in full voice when they teamed up with the village band to produce a CD of their favourite tunes. The whole school took part in the project to put down around 30 tracks which will be transformed into a disc and
A bid to create Bradford's biggest city centre block of private flats has been restarted after a former wool warehouse was put on sale for £1 million. Most of the six floors in Broadgate House in Manor Row have been empty for more then a decade. Two nightclubs
The private company hoping to take over the running of Bradford schools is battling to extend the deal from a seven to a ten-year term, it has emerged. But teaching unions warn it would hand over too much control to the company, making it less accountable
A police constable who allegedly arrived home to find his girlfriend having sex with a man has told a jury he thought they were fighting. Bradford PC Erroll Bogle, 42, said he believed his girlfriend Leanne Berry, 38, who was naked, was brawling with
Residents are celebrating the installation of traffic-safety measures on a dangerous stretch of road. Following years of campaigning, Bradford Council confirmed that two new traffic light junctions have been approved for Barkerend Road at Hendford Drive
Bradford golfers couldn't believe their eyes when they spotted youngsters playing with toys in the bunker. The youngsters - members of a group of travellers - forced the golfers off the course as they roamed the fairways of Phoenix Park Golf Club. More
Thousands of children living in Bradford are set to benefit from an £8.1 million scheme to reduce child poverty. Youngsters aged between five and 13 and their families are set to benefit from the Government's Children's Fund cash which will be spent over
For Sarah and Sophie Darr, yesterday's reunion with their father was the dream end to a nightmare situation. But, although elated at his release, the two sisters are outraged at the way his case had been dealt with by the British Foreign Office. "I don't
The showpiece finale of this year's Bradford Festival has been cancelled because of fears of trouble being sparked by National Front supporters gathering in the city. Although the right-wing group has been banned from marching, it is thought members may
SIR - Regional assemblies are supported only by pro-EU Little Englanders who want our country divided up into meaningless little zones. They'll be run by ex-lawyers, failed politicians, and nobodies with delusions of grandeur. The plan originates in Brussels
ONE of the earliest effects of the Bradford schools reorganisation is beginning to hit home in Ilkley. The planned expansion of the Grammar School to take in a total of 1,400 pupils has horrified many residents who live near the school and opposition
Yorkshire's decision to play two rookie off-spinners and leave out fast bowler Matthew Hoggard looked to have backfired badly at lunch when Northamptonshire stood on 138 for one after winning the toss at Wantage Road on a day of searing heat. But Yorkshire
Baildon are looking into the possibility of Government compensation over their nightmare season. The club has been unable to open all year because of the foot and mouth outbreak and has suffered a new setback in itshopes of re-opening before the autumn
Bingley Harriers finished seventh on 194 points in the latest McDonald's Girls' League Premier Division fixture at Wakefield. Sale were the winners with 397 points and local rivals Spenborough eighth with 163. In the under-13s shot putt, Bingley's Megan
Bradford Bulls chief executive Abi Ekoku insists that this week's swoop for star Kiwi winger Lesley Vainikolo does not signal the automatic departure of Henry Paul at the end of the season. News of the two-year deal with Vainikolo has sparked fears that
A DEVELOPER has landed itself in hot water with planning chiefs after chopping down protected trees, at its Burley-in-Wharfedale construction site. David Wilson Homes Ltd has taken an axe to pine and yew trees - supposedly safeguarded by tree preservation
A GROUP of young entrepreneurs are blazing a historic trail through Burley-in-Wharfedale. The commercially-minded Burley Millennium Group is on its way to completing a history trail in the village and they revealed the first stage of their latest venture
VILLAGERS have been asked how £40,000 should be spent - though it has to be used for recreational facilities. The cash - which must be spent on an outdoor project in Burley-in-Wharfedale - will be handed over as part of the development of the former Burley
SECRECY and a spirit of non-co-operation pervade Menwith Hill listening station, say councillors and residents. European Ministers, on a fact-finding visit to look into the interception of electronic mail at Menwith Hill were told of a long history of
GUISELEY Football Club has confirmed that it is in talks to move into the home of the Keighley Cougars as part of plans to save the ailing rugby league side. Chairman Phil Rogerson stressed the discussions were only at a very early stage and that nothing
A CHILDREN'S visitor centre closed because of the foot and mouth disease is open once more. St Leonard's Park Farm at Esholt has been closed since October - first for its annual winter break, then because of illness and finally as a consequence of the
FASHION-conscious little girls are flocking to a Bramhope beauty salon for a pampering session designed for youngsters. Beautician Debbie Cheetham, 32, has started organising what she believes are unique 'Little Ladies' pampering parties for girls - and
FLORENCE Rawlings, believed to be the second oldest woman in the country, has died at the age of 109 in the Guiseley nursing home where she lived. Mrs Rawlings, a widow for more than 40 years, died at Ghyll Royd Nursing Home. Her 72-year-old son, Len,
TRIBUTES were paid yesterday to a prizewinning dairy farmer who was found dead this week on his Yeadon farm. Neil Rennison, 46, of Cold Harbour Farm, was found hanged in the milking parlour on Monday by his stepson, Nicholas Sissons. Mr Rennison, who
Scores of skilled positions are being left vacant because of a poorly trained workforce, according to a recruitment boss. Engineering and IT are among careers worst hit by the skills shortage says Andy Izzard, director at Little Germany employment agency
LONG-AWAITED funding for a pavement in High Bentham could be secured in addition to a £50,000 package of traffic calming measures. Bentham town councillor David Ireton told fellow members on Monday that both schemes might now go ahead instead of just
STAFF at Steeton's Airedale Hospital picketed the entrance on Monday afternoon in protest over the removal of their meal subsidy. Union members took action after the Airedale NHS Trust announced an 11 per cent rise in meal prices last weekend. This will
MEMBERS of Skipton and Craven National Farmers' Union have backed a call by the area's MP David Curry for the Government to look urgently at the future of farming in the dales. Skipton NFU secretary Tim Palmer said the issue of farming once foot and mouth
BRACKEN Ghyll Golf Club held a celebration for its new 18-hole course which was opened officially on Saturday. The day began at 8am with the president, Terry Smith, cutting a ribbon to open the extended Addingham course. This signalled the start of the
ILKLEY Parish Council is being urged to seize the reins of power from City Hall. A special working group of parish councillors has recommended taking over services normally provided by Bradford Council. This will give Ilkley residents and local politicians
RESIDENTS and parish councillors in Addingham have once again locked horns with a landowner who wanted to see houses built on an historic village field. Peter Johnson - the farmer who tried to sell Manor Garth to developers for housing - has now submitted
CROWDS of skateboarders gathered outside an Ilkley shopping centre this week to tell the town how much they desperately wanted a skate park. More than 50 young skate-enthusiasts turned up to have their say to the Ilkley Gazette about the lack of facilities
THIS is a happy story with a sad ending. But one well worth telling because it illustrates the tremendous feeling of get-up-and-go in some Dales communities when others just sit on their backsides and sigh. It is also a strange story of how a Grassington
Children in Calderdale will be able to enjoy their summer paddles this year - thanks to local councillors. Members of the Council's cabinet committee have voted to re-open pools at Shibden Park, Manor Heath Park and Calderhomes Park for a seven-week period
The Yorkshire Clinic - Bradford district's private hospital - has been taken over by Swedish health care giant Capio AB. The announcement ends 15 months of uncertainty for The Yorkshire Clinic, after a bid by BUPA was blocked following a Competition Commission
IN the PC Sports Airedale Junior Cricket League Under 13 results were: Alwoodley 247-6 (R Truswell 3-7); Menston 238-9. Alwoodley won by nine runs. Calverley 249-4 (R Knowles 20no); Addingham 230-8. Calverley won by 19 runs. Old Leos 269-3; Green Lane
In full swing at Horsforth EVERYONE was in 'full swing' at Horsforth Golf Club last week. The events were varied with a Four Ball Better Ball seven, a Greensomes on Open Weekend, a Ladies' AM-AM with two stableford scores to count at each hole and the
The Airedale and Wharfedale League were overwhelmed by the North Yorkshire League in the Joe Lumb Competition match at Pool CC on a scorching hot day. Airedale and Wharfedale got off to a great start thanks to the bowling of Hall Park's Mark McEneaney
On Sunday Hall Park took on Adel in a re-play of their Waddilove Cup game. It may have sounded like a normal game of cricket but it was far from that as it reverberated with the disgruntled sounds of Park players and supporters. After losing to Adel by
Residents of Shipley fear their town will become a bottleneck as a result of extra traffic generated by the Bingley relief road. At a meeting of Shipley Neighbourhood Forum, people claimed the £47.9million scheme will encourage traffic and are concerned
A 37-year-old roofer has been jailed for two years after he kicked his defenceless girlfriend while wearing his steel-capped work boots. In a victim impact statement read out in court, 25-year-old Sharon White described how she still had nightmares when
Robbers threatened a shop worker with a knife before grabbing cash from the till and fleeing. Police today appealed for information about the attack, which occurred at the Co-op in Dickens Street, West Bowling, Bradford, at around 3.15pm yesterday. Two
Ilkley looks set to lose one of its fire engines after a poor response to a public consultation on the issue. Fire chiefs for West Yorkshire have agreed to submit a Government application to axe the appliance after receiving only two written objections
Whether you enjoyed service with a smile or were given short shrift, Council chiefs want to hear from you. As part of a major review of the way it deals with people, Bradford Council is asking the public what it thinks of the authority. The review, to
The Church of England has sold shares worth £12 million in Bradford company Provident Financial, blaming a conflict of interests. The Church Commissioners held 1.6 million shares in the home credit company, but after pressure from anti-poverty campaigners
Bradford's Lord Mayor has sparked controversy by inviting a leader of Kashmir's independence movement to a civic reception in the city. Ghazanfar Khaliq, who has Kashmiri origins, is to play host to the Jammu Kashmir Liberation Front leader Yasin Malik
Worried mothers in Wilsden are calling for a fence to be put around the village playground after a stolen car careered into a climbing frame yards from their children. The driver then reversed and swerved past a group of youngsters who were playing at
IT will be a sad day for Guiseley if, as proposed, the football club moves to Keighley Cougars' ground. Guiseley AFC is truly a community club. Many of its staff volunteers who work tirelessly behind the scenes were born and bred in the area. Generations
100 years ago A LARGE crowd turned out to watch the 16th annual trotting meeting at Broughton. The event had been started by the village's Mr J Collinge and had continued to flourish under his leadership. Squire of the village, Major Tempest, was said
