Keighley police's decision to have officers based back in Ilk-ley is a welcome sign that the force is listening at last to the genuine concerns of people in the town. Since changing the system back in February the perception has been, rightly or wrongly
Lee Gilmour has promised to take out the frustrations of his nightmare fortnight on his Hull opponents tomorrow night. The Bulls centre travelled all the way Down Under only to miss out on a place in the 17 for the heavy defeat against Australia. And
Bradford City have cut ticket prices for next season in a rallying call to their supporters. The Bantams have slashed admission costs right round the ground in a bid to lure back the fans they lost after being relegated from the Premiership. It is a timely
CHILDREN and staff of a Guiseley school have gathered to say a sad farewell to one of their teachers. Tranmere Park Primary School Deputy headteacher, Ray Beadle, started teaching in 1967 at Horsforth Featherbank Juniors and has spent all his working
An MP has urged council chiefs to get their finger out after a four month delay on installing a crossing on a notorious Guiseley road. But Leeds City Council has claimed plans are underway and has promised it will be underway by the end of the summer.
An award-winning Otley drinking hole has become a hive of activity following a visit by two celebrities. The Bowling Green, Bondgate, has been inundated with calls after Jonathan Ross's wife Jane Goldman and Never Mind The Buzzcocks's star Sean Hughes
AT All Saints Juniors, North Parade, children wept as they filed out of the school for the last time. Most of the 270 children had the autographs of friends and teachers signed onto their shirts. Earlier in the day they had attended a last church service
The third year of Guiseley Festival has proved as popular as ever - and the next one is already being planned. The two-week event was action-packed with car treasure hunts and garden wonders to poetry workshops and gardeners' question time. The busy line-up
A grand reunion saw more than 600 former pupils going back to school. Students of Aireborough Grammar School, Guiseley, gathered in Nunroyd Park, for their second Grand School Reunion on Saturday night. A video wall of footage of the former school was
HEALTH leaders have sought to reassure people that the new Wharfedale Hospital, Otley, is on track. Although work on the new £14 million hospital - which will be built next to the present hospital on Newall Carr Road - is now two months behind schedule
Intimidation and a rife drugs culture has pushed Yeadon residents to the limit - and they want action. Long-suffering residents on the Henshaw estate, Yeadon, have drawn up a 123-name petition to force the authorities to resolve some of their problems
PARENTS battling to stop the closure of an Otley school have made a last ditch appeal - 'help us now, or live to regret it.' Convinced they can reverse the closure of All Saints Junior School, they are now calling on the town for its overwhelming support
Drugs, and particularly Class A drugs such as heroin and crack cocaine, are a major problem in Bradford. They are at the root of much of the gang violence and the addiction which they bring with them is rightly blamed for a high proportion of burglaries
Small firms in the district are under threat from government proposals. The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) says the livelihoods of people running small businesses in rural communities are being put at risk by government reforms
A BARNOLDSWICK woman has drawn on her own experiences to pen a new book for children. Sue Broom, of Colin Street, has written Hill Top Farm which tells the story of sheepdog Jack and his owner Sue who live on a farm in the Yorkshire Dales. It was Sue's
CRICKETERS from the lowland pastures of Thornton-in-Craven will scale the mountainous heights of Snowdon today (Friday). The nine-strong expedition is raising money to give something back to a sportsman who has given so much to their club in the past.
PLAY equipment for disabled children could be put into Glusburn park. The suggestion was greeted with enthusiasm by members of the parish council when they met on Wednesday night. They are now looking into the cost of installing such equipment as well
A CARLETON athlete is busy preparing for this year's London Triathlon when he will raise money for the Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust. Stewart Newberry, 40, of Brook View, a process manager for Energis, in Leeds, is currently training for eight hours
SCHOOLS and nurseries closed, dustbins were left unemptied and other council-run services were left crippled on Wednesday as council workers went on strike. Local government members of UNISON, the Transport and General Workers Union and the GMB voted
THE sun shone, the birds sang, the bride blushed - and so did the groom. And when photographer Ashley Sharp tried to persuade the happy couple to perform the customary kiss for the photo album, they fell into a fit of giggles. It took the lure of a caramel
A COUPLE has been given planning permission to extend their home in one of Ilkley's most exclusive neighbourhoods - almost two years after first applying. Clive Brook and his partner Kim Dobson bought 108 Curly Hill, Middleton in December 2000. They immediately
THE PETITION to save the Coronation Hospital and its services has topped 3,000 signatures - but organisers hope to co-ordinate efforts for greater support. Up to 3,500 Ilkley residents are now thought to have signed the petition, with many volunteers
The Addingham Gala on Saturday was one of those vintage occasions that will live on in the memory - a true village affair. In hot sunshine the colourful and regal parade left The Green. All the parade entries reflected the 1950s and several had a Jubilee
FAME and fortune beckon for talented Ilkley teenagers with the chance to make it as big as Pop Idol's Gareth Gates. The Bradford 18-year-old who shot to instant stardom as a result of the television talent show could soon have a rival closer to home.
TOWN leaders have hit out at higher summer prices for using Ilkley Lido swimming pool, claiming local families are being penalised. Entry charges to the swimming pool - which includes entry to the centre's outdoor pool in the summer - have been put up
THIS is the moment Ilkley couple Stephanie and Andrew Burgess feared they might never experience. On Sunday the family celebrated the Christening of their youngest child, Daniel, who arrived in the world on Boxing Day weighing less than a bag of sugar
Farewell to a another piece of tradition SIR, - As Otley this week finally faced up to the extinction of another long-standing establishment by the shameful obliteration of All Saints Junior School, we yet again have to stand back and reflect on a further
AS I have said several times before, one of the great pleasures of writing this column is that, from time to time, you are allowed a privileged insight into extremely intimate moments of other people's lives. So picture this: an already successful professional
SIR - Three Malsis School pupils, Isabella Gullan, Helen Miao and Kate Elder, have conducted a traffic survey on the A6068, just outside Cross Hills on the road to Cowling. During the last few years, there have been some very bad accidents, in particular
DESPITE a magnificent bowling performance from spinner Grant Soames and some lusty late blows from Ryan Duckett Yeadon were unable to force victory at Farsley on Saturday. Yeadon seem to be being hit with everything going at the moment and when wicketkeeper
WHERE England failed in the World Cup Horsforth's James Milner triumphed scoring a goal against Brazil to take the England Under-17 side to victory in the Nationwide Trophy. England won this prestigious international competition after drawing 1-1 with
The Australian Commonwealth Games squash team will be in Ilkley at the Ilkley Tennis and Squash Club for their final training sessions, before the games in Manchester begin this month. They arrive on Saturday, July 20, and depart for the games village
THE biggest day in Pool CC's cricketing history comes on Sunday when they visit Nethermoor Park, Guiseley, for their first ever Waddilove Cup semi-final. There they will face the battle hardened eight times cup winners and current cup holders who have
A memorial to the victims of one of Bradford's worst tragedies is to be erected after a campaign by a local historian. A remembrance stone and plaque will be unveiled in West Bowling for the 54 people who lost their lives when a chimney collapsed at Newlands
Eight Bradford schools were closed yesterday as strike action by council workers, pictured, hit services across the district. Unions claimed the action over pay by Bradford Council workers was supported by 90 per cent of local authority workers in the
Younger people whose lives have been touched by a stroke will get the chance to shape their future services, as part of a national pilot scheme. An open meeting is being held in Bradford next Tuesday when younger people and their carers can talk to other
Geoffrey Richmond today pledged to soften the blow to charities which looked certain to lose out as a result of Bradford City's financial crisis. The City chairman, who is leading a rescue package to save the club, vowed to give a cash donation to some
Bradford launched its own dedicated drugs squad today with a vow that dealers would have no hiding place. Officers from the Bradford district's three police divisions are pulling together in the huge blitz to target drug dealers in a more co-ordinated
Bradford hospital patients will soon have the world at their fingertips when a state-of-the-art television, telephone and internet service is installed for each bed. To stave off boredom and keep people in touch with family and friends, each of the 1,200
Children at St John's are little angels - and that's official. The Church of England primary school in Bierley has just had an Ofsted inspection which confirms what staff at the school already know. The inspection team were bowled over by the reception
A £200 million shopping development set to ignite Bradford's regeneration has been given the go-ahead by the Government. The Broadway Centre - which developers hope will lead the way to the city becoming one of the country's top places to shop - will
ILKLEY: John Hammond generously donated prizes for the Golf Foundation competition at Ilkley Golf Club. He thanked the ladies for their generous support of the national charity set up to help young golfers. In a stableford competition S Metcalfe won the
The sun finally appeared on Sunday for the finals day of Ilkley Tennis Club's annual club tennis championships, and a large turn out of members were treated to some fine tennis. There were 23 different finals completed on the day and it wa snot until
SIR - In response to the letter from Donald Wood regarding the choice of charter flights from Leeds Bradford (T&A, June 29), I would like to put the record straight and confirm that we do have flights on a Monday to Larnaca, Cyprus, with Mytravel,
It has also been a triumphant week for parents of Bramhope children wanting to get into Prince Henrys Grammar School, Otley. Eight chil-dren of the village's primary school were denied places, but after the efforts of their parents and the backing of
ONE should not get too excited this week that a "feasibility study" is to be carried out into reopening the Skipton to Grassington railway line. The news comes, ironically, almost 100 years to the day since the line was officially opened. Alas, the line
Bradford Park Avenue 3, Hully City 2: Trevor Storton is keen to snap up the trialists who helped take Avenue to victory over league opposition last night. Bradford Park Avenue fielded four "guests" as they gave Hull City a reminder of the quality available
The Queen was welcomed to Yorkshire with a blast when her Bentley rolled into the Emmerdale village. She visited the set of Emmerdale and witnessed the village post office being blown up - but she did not flinch an inch. The queen met the cast and crew
The queen enjoyed afternoon tea with more than 3,000 people in a fun-filled event at Harewood House. A grand parade involving thousands of performers entertained the queen last Thursday on the grounds. More than 3,500 people were invited to the event,
A lollipop man has called it a day - claiming the road he works on is too dangerous. William Shears has been a traffic warden outside Pool Primary School, Main Street, Pool-in-Wharfedale, for four years but after three near misses he is hanging up his
BRAMHOPE parents are celebrating after winning the fight to get their children into the school of their choice. Seven children from Bramhope Primary School refused a place at Otley's Prince Henry's Grammar School will now go to the school after Education
In 1742, Abraham Sharp of Horton Hall, Bradford, died. In 1877, Thomas Edison made the first recording of the human voice. In 1896, Bradford's Town Clerk, Mr. W. T. McGowen died. From the Telegraph & Argus of July 18th, 1977... Two ten-year-old boys
AMBITIOUS plans for a new community centre in Cowling have been abandoned in a bid to save the project from folding. Around 15 people turned up to a meeting in the village on Monday night to discuss the future of the £1.6 million scheme to transform the
SETTLE Primary School closes its doors today after 146 years at its Upper Settle site. The school is moving to purpose-built premises on Bond Lane field, next door to booths supermarket, and is due to reopen on September 9. Headteacher Ian Parker said
THE volunteer bureau run by Craven Voluntary Action has been forced to close down. A lack of funding has been blamed for the demise of the bureau which opened in 1991. The Volunteer Bureau, run as an arm of Craven Voluntary Action, had at least 50 people
RAIL passengers could travel from Manchester to Grassington if a preliminary study sets the right wheels in motion. The study has been commissioned by North Yorkshire County Council to look into the enhancement and extension of the branch line which runs
ANOTHER North Craven quarry operator has applied for planning permission to extend the life of its site. Tarmac Northern Ltd has submitted an application to the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority to extend the life of Arcow Quarry at Helwith Bridge
BUSINESSMAN Ronnie Beckwith renowned for selling expensive shoes from his auto-repair shop has retired after 35 years. On Wednesday friends joined Ronnie and his wife, Pat, at Northern Autos on Water Street to wish them both well for their future in Norfolk
COUNCIL tenants are being urged to give their views on controversial plans to sell their homes to a private landlord. This weekend all tenants will receive an "offer document" - including written information and a video - informing them about the council's
THE Duke of Wellington's Regiment will be back in Skipton tomorrow (Saturday) to receive the Freedom of Craven District. The Colonel, Major General Sir Evelyn Webb-Carter, will be presented with a scroll granting the freedom by council chairman Coun Ken
A HEARTBROKEN Craven couple have spoken of their disgust at a criminal justice system that they claim has failed their children. Their Hungarian au pair Zsolt Vamos was accused of abandoning his charges, assault, and intimidating a witness. But due to
For a man who has spent the last 23 years representing 'ultimate authority' to the students of Ilkley Grammar School, Peter Wood is in remarkably relaxed mood. The fact that Mr Wood is overseeing his final duties of the term before stepping down after
HEALTH staff have questioned the possible closure of Ilkley's Coronation Hospital and the future of its services, a councillor has claimed. Councillor Anne Hawkesworth (Con, Ilkley) says a health employee working within local hospitals has expressed concerns
MRS C spotted the first one, about six weeks ago, a flash of white bars and a little blur of red. Now there are four of them and the nut feeder on the silver birch has never been so busy. So Global Warming has come to Curmudgeon Corner and - I shall be
Join the debate to keep our hospital SIR, - The amount of support generated by the save Coronation Hospital campaign is impressive. I am grateful to our civic leaders for sensing the public mood and moving so quickly to ensure that it is given expression
A mugger who was chased by two passers-by after he robbed a woman has been jailed for 40 months. A judge yesterday praised the actions of Nathan and Glynn Featherstone after they pursued purse-snatcher Andrew Steberis in a van and held onto him until
Fifteen year-old Skyrac athlete Amy Howard (Benton Park School) exceeded all expectations at the English Schools' AA Track and Field Championships at the Harvey Hadden Stadium, Nottingham. Competing in the intermediate (U-17) girls' discus she broke her
Plans to shut a popular village school following a million-pound investment in new buildings has been branded an "abominable waste of money''. Governors, staff and parents at Baildon's Hoyle Court Primary School have launched a campaign to save it from
Schools should be awarded more funding from the Government for increasing contact between pupils from different ethnic backgrounds, a report into the Bradford riots has concluded. The Government also needs to look at good practice in Northern Ireland
A Bradford teacher whose attempt to swim the Channel was ended by bad weather has vowed to try again next year. Dee Llewellyn, 24, was swimming 21 miles from England to France to raise money for Sport Relief. After a flying start she felt confident that
In an otherwise quiet weekend for racing, Tim Ashelford had a great 6th place in the Ripon Triathlon: Swim 1.5km in 21.44; Bike 41km in 1.05.50; Run 10km in 36.45 On Wednesday, Ilkley's ladies scooped the prizes at the Harrogate and District Summer Road
Successful students from the Ilkley Karate Club based at the Ben Rhydding Methodist Church won numerous trophies at the Wharfedale Kata Championships 2002 held at Aireborough Leisure Centre in Guiseley. Local clubs from Baildon, Harrogate, Otley, Horsforth
Ilkley Grammar School's Under-13 girls' cricket squad have been invited to play an exhibition match at Durham CCC's state-of-the-art ground in Chester-le-Street. They will demonstrate their skills during the interval of the England v India women's international
100 Years Ago THE Herald was leading a campaign to make all Skipton schools take the same weeks off for holidays. Doubt was cast over the schoolmasters' willingness to bring the holidays forward to the summer months. At that time some holidays started
