England captain Nasser Hussain added to Yorkshire's woes with a scorching century at Chelmsford yesterday which sent them tumbling out of the Benson and Hedges Cup. Hussain's unbeaten 136 was his highest score in one-day cricket for Essex and it guided
Bradford Bulls will be triple-handed on the coaching front in the Origin series next month. Head coach Brian Noble will fulfil the same role with Yorkshire in the clashes against Lancashire on June 14 and June 18. But Bradford will also have a White Bull
British boxing's leading voice today assured Bobby Vanzie: Your European title fight is still on if you want it. The Bradford lightweight is reeling from the knock-out blow that his clash with Italian Sandro Casamonica is off for the third time. Vanzie
Olympic rower Ben Hunt-Davis, who won gold for Britain as part of the men's eight at Sydney, did the honours at a naming ceremony for a new boat sponsored by Yorkshire Water. The racing four has been added to the fleet at Bradford Amateur Rowing Club
Bradford City have five senior players. Read that sentence again. At this moment, manager Nicky Law possesses less than half a team. The five to escape the savaging of the wage bill - Michael Standing, Tom Kearney, Andy Lee, Lewis Emanuel and Mark Bower
GREEN-fingered residents of towns and villages across the area are celebrating excellent results in Yorkshire in Bloom. In the spring round of the competition, Hawksworth came second in the small village section and first time entrant, Esholt, in the
THE Wharfedale Music Festival, which finished last weekend received a ringing endorsement from one of its former performers. Three months ago 18-year-old Emma Williams was performing at the Edinburgh Festival alongside fellow pupils at Bradford's Stage
Two local councillors have proudly taken up their civic duties as the new Lord Mayor and Deputy Lord Mayor of Bradford. Councillor Richard Wightman, of Menston, was officially given the role of Lord Mayor of Bradford at a ceremony on Tuesday at City Hall
AN £8 MILLION scheme to reduce the risk of flooding in the Washburn Valley is being carried out by Yorkshire Water. Improvements to Lindley Wood, Fewston and Swinsty reservoirs are due to start this month and take more than a year to complete. They will
THE PARENTS of Bramhope children refused entry to a popular Otley school by education chiefs have vowed to battle on. The parents of six Bramhope Primary School pupils were shocked to discover their children had not gained places at Prince Henry's Grammar
Noise is all around us. It is inescapable. Even in the most remote of situations it is hard to find an environment where there is no intrusive noise - perhaps from a plane passing overhead, or the buzz of a forester's chain saw. So we have to accept noise
In 1795, French troops quelled an uprising caused by bread shortages. In 1873, the North West Mounted Police were formed in Canada. In 1948, the Empire Windrush set sail from Jamaica with West Indian immigrants invited to Britain to help with post-war
SKIPTON'S biggest jubilee bash is in jeopardy, as permission to close off the High Street has still not been granted. Fresh AM wants to host a party on the High Street on Tuesday June 4 complete with children's games, big money competitions, a holiday
JUST one small stretch of footpath remains closed in Craven - 15 months after restrictions were imposed during the foot and mouth crisis. The 1.5 kilometre path runs from Long Gill, near Wigglesworth, via Street House Farm to the county border. The latest
THE junction of Swadford Street and Keighley Road in Skipton is the most dangerous in North Yorkshire. New figures for the last three years show that more road traffic accidents involving injury occurred at that single spot than anywhere else in the county
LUCK was on two-year-old Scott Svejnoha's side after he escaped from playgroup and was spotted wandering through Austwick in the middle of the road. Scott left his fellow pre-schoolers behind while they were playing games outside. He was seen by Jean
BUILDING work on Skipton's new £3.9 million swimming pool and fitness centre is due to start next week. The long awaited centre in Aireville Park will contain a 25 metre six-lane pool, a learner pool with a variable depth moveable floor and a 35-station
Green-fingered enthusiasts in Ilkley in Addingham are celebrating after winning top spots in the Spring Yorkshire In Bloom competition. Ilkley in Bloom's colourful array of displays earned it first place in the Town category, with 180 points, just pipping
An Ilkley nursing home is enlisting the help of a royal butler, a local artist and the sister of pop star Gareth Gates for a full-scale Jubilee celebration. A treasure-trove of royal memorabilia, including a replica set of the Crown Jewels, will be on
A family will bid a poignant farewell to a soldier in Ilkley next week - nearly 80 years after his tragic death. Ivy Castro was only six years old when her father, Sergeant Thomas Hayes, was crushed to death by his horse while moving timber at the Coronation
A pensioner has been rescued from his home after his friend noticed he had been missing for a few days. John Watkins, of St John's Avenue, Addingham, regularly attends Ilkley Bowling Club and noticed that fellow member Tom Hudson had not turned up for
Ilkley has more than day trippers SIR, - Your article on local tourism by Paul Langan, perpetuates the view that Ilkley is only a destination for day tourists. Indeed, the three types of visitor defined by Councillor Anne Hawksworth (low spending hikers
Ilkley Harrier Andrea Priestley won her England vest in the Knocked hu Classic fell race in Ireland. With 'only' 4.7 miles and 1470' of climb this race was rather shorter than the races Andrea prefers. But she excelled to win the ladies'race - her 41:
WHARFEDALE FA secretary Reg Allwood, of Horsforth, has been honoured by the West Riding County FA who installed him as a Vice President at their Annual General Meeting. In addition Reg, who has served the County FA for over 20 years, was appointed a Director
TEAMS are gearing up for action in the first round of the Airedale and Wharfedale League's Waddilove and Birtwhistle Cup competitions on Sunday. Waddilove Cup holders Guiseley venture into the unknown when they host Division C side Bolton Villas for the
Dinnington 19, Yarnbury 15:YARNBURY lost out in the Yorkshire Shield final at Morley to a Dinnington side who overcame the handicap of some appalling set piece play to recover from 15-5 deficit to win with some daring and inventive play. Dinnington clung
Three teenage girls broke down in tears as they told a court they were indecently assaulted by the same man. The girls, who cannot be named for legal reasons, had been with friends in a Shipley park when the incidents allegedly happened. The first to
A couple who lost their 17-year-old son to epilepsy today called on the medical profession to tell the truth about the potentially fatal condition. Mike and Jeni Turner, of Wyke, said patients should be given the stark facts about epilepsy in a bid to
Rookie teacher Dale Goodwin is up for a major award - in only his second year in the classroom. The 24-year-old has impressed his bosses at Thorn Park School for the Deaf since joining in January 2001 and has been shortlisted for the northern round of
Hundreds of people will pack a Shipley church tomorrow to say farewell to climber Iain Hansen who was killed in a fall in New Zealand. Mourners will be asked to make a donation in the outdoor pursuits instructor's memory to a charity which works to protect
Yorkshire Water today eased fears that prolonged bus diversions in East Bowling would put pensioners at risk. Elderly residents claimed the re-routing of the 617 and 618 buses away from Fenby Avenue had left them unable to pick up their pensions or get
World Cup fever hit pubs across the district as extensions were granted to 49 licensees by magistrates yesterday. It was standing room only in Bradford's licensing court as publicans packed in for the mammoth session. This is the first time extensions
Bradford's Capital of Culture team has been swamped with requests from the public for merchandise promoting the district's Europe 2008 bid. There is growing demand for posters, car stickers, badges and beer mats sporting Bradford 2008 logos and slogans
Bradford City's administrators today sacked 16 players - leaving boss Nicky Law with only five in his senior squad. The axe fell as representatives from Kroll Buchler Phillips prepared to meet the Football League for crisis talks. The only players to
Ben Rhydding: Lady captain Jackie Carpenter returned from the ladies' golf holiday in Spain to lead her B team to a crushing 7-0 home win over Allerthorpe Park. The Gold Broach nine-hole winter competition was won by S Towler. Result: 1 S Towler (140)
THE FA Charter Standard has been presented to Ilkley AFC and Juniors. The presentation was made by Reg Allwood, Wharfedale's representative on the West Riding County FA; and representatives of Nationwide BS (FA national development scheme sponsors). For
100 Years Ago The annual congress of the ancient order of Romans was held in Skipton town hall. The senators headed by their banner marched from the station to the meeting place, accompanied by the town's brass band. Arriving at 10am, the most excellent
THERE is something mean-spirited about the decision to deny Marcia Turner of the role of chairman of Craven District Council. It is an honorary position, traditionally handed out as recognition of service to longer serving councillors with the deputy
DEVELOPERS with plans for a major housing scheme in Ben Rhydding should go back to the drawing board, campaigners say. And the architect in charge of the project said he would be happy to try and grant their wishes. Local residents, members of the civic
Bradford Bulls loose forward Mike Forshaw believes Wigan's home defeat by Leeds last weekend will make tomorrow night's Grand Final re-match at Valley Parade even more difficult. "Losing at home to Leeds puts a lot more pressure on Wigan", said the 31
MORE than 8,000 people braved threatening skies hovering over Otley Show at the weekend. Although good weather had been predicted, Otley Show day on Saturday turned out damp and murky. But armed with overcoats and boats, thousands of visitors turned out
WALKIE talkies have been snapped up by Otley traders in a bid to fight shoplifters. Around 40 shops and businesses in the town have signed up to the trial radio link system aimed at keeping them in constant touch with each other and the police. And already
STRUGGLING organisers of Otley Victorian Fayre have put out a desperate plea for more volunteers. They say unless people come forward in the next couple of weeks the winter event will not go ahead in its usual form - and could even be cancelled this year
A 30-year-old-woman from Otley was airlifted to hospital at the weekend after falling while out walking on a crag in Craven. Victoria Holder, of East View Terrace, fell around 20 metres and suffered back injuries at Crummach Dale, near Austwick, at 2pm
FINAL approval for Otley's new £14 million Wharfedale Hospital is expected to be given in the next few days. Planning officers and councillors have been thrashing out differences of opinion over proposed materials for the new building. And at a meeting
Three out of four Bradford businesses are having difficulty finding fresh university graduates. Demand is strong in the public sector, where 89 per cent of organisations say they are having problems with graduate recruitment. The Chartered Institute of
Morrisons held a special event recently to celebrate 19 members of its staff having served a massive 450 years service between them. The staff members, who had each worked for the Bradford-based firm for 25 years, met up at an event which was attended
A business event is to be held on Monday to further promote Bradford's chances of becoming Capital of Culture 2008. The event, which is being held at The National Museum of Film and Photography, takes place between 12.30 and 3pm. Speakers at the business
KEEN conservationist Jeffrey Walsh is helping to preserve the local population of tawny owls. For the past 10 years Mr Walsh, of Barnoldswick, has erected owl nesting boxes at woodland locations throughout West Craven. He explained: "I've always been
PLANS for a new swing bridge at Bradley were unveiled this week at a special exhibition held by North Yorkshire County Council. As the Herald has reported, the bridge on Ings Road needs replacing due to wear and tear. But the original scheme included
SPIRITS were dampened at Saturday's Glusburn and Cross Hills Gala by the miserable weather and the shock announcement that it may be the last gala ever. Gala committee chairman Edward Walters announced that the present organisers were stepping down, and
SWIRLING mist and howling gales dashed ambitious plans to illuminate Ingleborough with lasers. Typical North Craven weather did its best to turn the Festival of Fire and Light into a damp squib but organisers battled on and succeeded in bringing an estimated
MORE than 170 banners of all designs are going up around Settle as this year's flag festival gets underway. Businesses and individuals are flying a flag - some more than one - for the month-long festival which also coincides with the Queen's golden jubilee
GANGS of youths congregating in Skipton Bus Station could be caught on police camera as they promise to crack down on young troublemakers. The police have launched a campaign to stop youths drinking, fighting and vandalising property in the bus station
Adults and children were anxiously queuing from the early hours to get their hands on the new Harry Potter movie when it came out last week. Hundreds of copies were whizzed off shelves in the area as some stores opened early to deal with the demand. W
A housing developer has won a three-year battle to build a controversial £3 million apartment block in Middleton. Ilkley firm Micklegate Special Projects Ltd can now press ahead with the creation of a luxury, three-storey building at Willow Springs, in
THE chairman of the Ilkley Parish Council, Michael Gibbons, has been formally elected for the second year running in an unprecedented step designed to smooth the implementation of the new precept charge for residents. Councillors had earlier decided that
VITAL recreation land for Ilkley schoolchildren should be saved from housing development after the publication of Bradford's latest planning blueprint for the future. A large area of prime building land on Bolling Road had been under threat since being
Long way from Guiseley FC glory days SIR, I am sad to read about Guiseley AFC. In my younger days I played in local football teams. When I finished playing my ambition was to see an FA Cup Final, but tickets were like gold dust every year. Then I got
FIRST there were garden makeovers, then came the blitz with home interior design. Now the nation's favourite takeaway outlets could well be in for a change, if only as far as the menu. A well-documented shortage of sea cod may mean fish and chips outlets
OWD Tom rarely takes his Border collie, Rommel, to the pub because it hates it. It lies under a table and shakes and looks doleful, occasionally emitting a pained whimper - usually, we have noticed but never dared tell Tom, when his master is lighting
SIR - I enjoyed Peter Whitaker's memories of the Barlick branch of the railway line. Peter and I were friends and daily commuters to Ermysted's. However, I travelled by bus, Ezra Laycock and Sons ornately embellished Bedford vehicles. The pre-war models
A £70,000 monkey house, reptile house and aquarium centre are to open at a rare breeds farm. Ponderosa, off Smithies Lane, Heckmondwike, received £13,000 compensation from the Government because it had to shut for two-and-half months during last year's
A safety crackdown will be carried out in pubs across the Bradford district after fire officers discovered a raft of dangerous problems. They found emergency exits nailed shut, broken security lights, faulty alarm systems and door signs missing in licensed
Otley: There was a healthy entry for the Curlew Shield Medal qualifying round for Second Division players (handicap 21-28). The players who posted the best eight gross scores qualified for the quarter-finals. Results: A Walker 97, L Turner 100, S Whittington
THE Yorkshire County Parks Bowling Association programme of events continues this weekend when the first round of the Brotherton Cup is played on Friday. Local clubs involved are Yeadon Park v Merton House, Baildon A v Western Flatts A, Rufford Park v
YEADON learned some harsh lessons when they faced their first reduced overs thrash of the season in the league game with Baildon on Saturday. Without the steadiness of usual opening bowler John Roper skipper Damian Shanahan opened with himself and Tony
From a position of relative strength Burley collapsed from 50 without loss to 91 all out against Guiseley whose bowlers applied a stranglehold and the wickets fell at regular intervals. Andrew Paley finished with 6-35 off 15 overs and Peter Graham with
MENSTON St Mary's RC School is celebrating receiving a national Gold Award from Sport England in recognition of their outstanding commitment to physical education and sports provision. St Mary's is the first Leeds school to obtain this prestigious award
A veteran of the American Civil War has been honoured almost a century after his death. A marker has been placed at the Shipley grave of Private Thomas Hill by Civil War buff John Collier, pictured. It is thought as many as 2,000 British-born veterans
Families across the district are being asked to audit the noise levels in their homes as the Council tries to tackle a problem which can create war between neighbours. The Council has received 1,400 complaints about noise this year - with 900 about noise
Women in Bradford made a pact to steer the running of the city 'in the right direction' because men have made a mess of it, they say. Around 100 women from all backgrounds went to the newly-formed Bradford Women's Forum conference at the Carlisle Business
A woman had to be cut free from her car by firefighters after an accident in Wakefield Road earlier today. She was trapped in her navy Rover 214 for more than half an hour after the collision with a silver Renault Megane at 7am. The male driver of the
Successful students from the Ilkley Karate Club based at the Ben Rhydding Methodist Church won numerous trophies at the SKU Premiere Kumite Karate Championships 2002 held at Stalybridge in Manchester. The Ilkley Club run by instructors Mark Outterside
Ilkley rally strategist and sporting advisor Phil Short recorded his 50th world rally championship victory in Argentina on Sunday night when Spaniard Carlos Sainz and co-driver Luis Moya were declared winners of the Rally Argentina. Short has been involved
TEAMS are gearing up for action in the first round of the Airedale and Wharfedale League's Waddilove and Birtwhistle Cup competitions on Sunday. Ilkley side Olicanians have a home draw against Tong Park while Ben Rhydding visit Calverley. Waddilove Cup
SIR - As a child, I lived at Bierley among green fields. Buttercups, daisies, the bluebell woods, Brooms Hill and Dawson Lane on my way to Highfield School, the blessed pure air straight across from Morecambe. One heard many stories of Bierley over the
ORGANISERS of Otley Show have declared the event a success - despite threatening skies and the absence of crowd-pullers cattle and sheep. With last year's show cancelled, because of foot and mouth, and so many events this year either hit or cancelled
