Bradford Salem hand a debut to South African Jonathan Jacobs in their home derby against Bramley Phoenix in Yorkshire Division Three tomorrow. The 20-year-old winger from the Gauteng province is Salem's first overseas player since New Zealander Robbie
Bobby Vanzie has been left in the cold by his boxing promoters after two poor performances. Vanzie (pictured) is not on the Sports Network show at Derby on November 23. While Bradford counterpart Junior Witter's light-welter WBO final eliminator is the
Michael Proctor leads City's attack for the final time this weekend before going back to Sunderland. The north-east club this morning confirmed that they want the striker back at the Stadium of Light when his loan runs out at the weekend. Proctor (pictured
Family and friends filled Oakworth Methodist Church last Friday to celebrate the life of Arnold Sharp, who died on October 13 aged 92 and was buried alongside his wife and parents at Oakworth cemetery. Deacon Joan Patton spoke about Arnold's zest for
In 1825, the Erie Canal was opened linking the Great Lakes with New York City. In 1971, Taiwan was expelled from the United Nations to allow the People's Republic of China to join. In 1986, the magazine Private Eye celebrated its 25th birthday. From the
Cross Hills teenager Daniel Hinchcliffe has gained the highest examination award in accordion playing. Two leading Russian accordionists were on hand to present Daniel with his LBCA Diploma. Nikolai and Iliya Ryskov were performing in Skipton as guests
A building society is set to plant thousands of trees to off-set the pollution caused by its fleet of company cars. Yorkshire Building Society, which is based in Bradford, has calculated that its car drivers produced 550 tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2001
Builders dined with Parkwood Primary School, pupils in the canteen as an extension nears completion. The building contractors have been at the school since the start of the term working on an extension to the nursery. The children invited site manager
The wife of a former Keighley man killed in the Bali bombing had asked him not to go on a rugby trip to the island because she had a bad feeling about it, the Keighley News can reveal. Kim Kent had asked her husband, David, formerly of Barcroft Farm,
Married at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Haworth, were HGV driver Mark Joseph Tiler and shop assistant Samantha Claire Dykes. Mark is the elder son of Mick and June Williams, of Long Lee Lane, Keighley, and Samantha is the elder daughter of Roy Dykes and
Cricketer Paul James Wilkinson bowled a maiden over. And he has enjoyed the match of his life - to ambulance technician Sally Elizabeth Hirst. They were married at Keighley Shared Church. Paul - a licensed conveyancer by profession, who plays cricket
Married at Paralimni Town Hall in Cyprus were Johann Shepherd and Annette Johnson. Johann - a service manager with Link Telecom - is the eldest son of Nicholas and Marie Shepherd, of Haworth. Annette - an estate manager with Hanover Housing - is the only
Married at St Anne's RC Church, Keighley, were William John Michael Harford and Stacey Marie Rebecca Atherton. The bridegroom - proprietor of The Merry Melon in Keighley - is the elder son of Bryan and Maureen Harford, of Keighley. The bride - a recruitment
Children enjoyed an afternoon of pumpkin carving at East Riddlesden Hall as a half-term treat this week. About 80 pumpkins were carved at the family event which also saw children making witches, wizards, owl and cat masks. The event, between 2 and 4pm
Old army Green Goddesses are about to return to Keighley's streets. Two of the ageing machines will be based in the town to provide cover during the planned national strike by firefighters. This week the public and businesses were urged to draw up contingency
THIEVES in Sutton could be caught on camera if plans to install closed circuit television go ahead. Residents and shopkeepers down Back Main Street are so fed up with the increase in car thefts, break-ins and damage over the past six months, they are
MEMBERS of a local cancer support group will help give a young Barnoldswick girl a special treat this Christmas. Five-year-old Samantha Jones, a pupil at the town's Church School, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in March and is currently being treated
A NEW brass band composition had its first public performance on Saturday in the town that gives it its name. "Barnoldswick" is a lively march composed and arranged for Barnoldswick Brass Band by its musical director John Smith. It had its debut performance
PLANS for a wheel park in Settle could fail due to the lack of a suitable site. Local youngsters seeking a dedicated skate park are now appealing for anyone with a potential site to come forward. A group of teenagers first attended Settle's annual parish
THE loss of North Craven's courts could have affected local justice, it was claimed this week. The magistrates' courts at Settle and Ingleton were closed some years ago with cases transferring to Skipton, 26 miles away. But the increased distance could
TWO of Skipton's leading figures said they would support scrapping licensing hours in a bid to stop alcohol-fuelled trouble in the town centre. District police commander Chief Inspector Nick Smedley and Councillor Paul English said that a relaxation of
A PIONEERING technique developed by an Ilkley surgeon could be a major step to improving the lives of millions of women. Surgeon Naren Samtaney hopes that the high tech treatment will one day put an end to women having to go through major surgery to solve
xXx Hollywood's latest take on James Bond swaps brains for brawn - but keeps the gadgets and the guns. Supercharged action man Vin Diesel, who made his name in the Fast And The Furious, is muscle-bound former felon Xander Cage. The extreme sports, adrenaline-junkie
Liberty X, the group that threw off the Popstars-loser stigma, will be on tour next year. The quintet will be at Manchester Apollo (March 2), York Barbican (13) and Sheffield City Hall (18). Book on 0870 4000 813. p Westlife takes its greatest hits tour
Gandalf is alive and well and helping Bilbo Baggins fight a dragon in the wilds of Bradford Alhambra. The old sorcerer and his little friends appear in the popular stage version of JRR Tolkien's book The Hobbit. The special effect-packed family show sends
SIR - I see that Oxen-hope is being plagued by the recurring problems sadly inseparable from our public toilets. Perhaps it is time we emulated Amsterdam, where at least the more pressing needs of the male population are catered for by means which are
Keighley Corporation Tramways' trackless Cedes car no 2 evokes interest from the lads on the wall-top as it travels through Lees - it was also deemed noteworthy enough for this postcard entitled "Lees, Haworth, and Trackless Tram". The Keighley-Cross
Residents have complained to the police and Bradford Council after a group of travellers returned to a site just two months after they were evicted. The group of a dozen caravans arrived at the former Thornbury Primary School, off Leeds Road, this week
The brother of world-famous Bradford artist David Hockney has taken a trip down memory lane on a visit to the city. John Hockney asked Telegraph & Argus readers for stories about his parents and siblings for a book he is writing on the family name
New awards were launched last night for people who have helped unite the district in harmony. Individuals, organisations, schools and businesses which strive to promote community harmony will now be honoured for their efforts. The annual awards will recognise
A long-awaited new building for a Bradford school is to be built on inner-city allotments. Members of Bradford Council's Bradford Area Planning Panel rejected an alternative site at popular West Park for St Philip's School, Girlington, to the delight
It might be one of the best-loved pubs on the planet - but no-one had enough money to buy it. The Woolpack - the historic Emmerdale pub - was by far the tastiest lot going under the hammer in the Banqueting Suite at the Elland Road football ground. But
Bradford Council has been threatened with court action for breaching human rights if it presses ahead with controversial plans to shut three old people's homes. Senior councillors were warned last night that the Council could be breaking the law if the
Embassy A continue their winning ways at the top of the Keighley & District Table Tennis League Division One with another convincing performance away at Airedale Terriers. Shaken by Mark Emmott's opening 21-10, 21-11 defeat of Neil Foley, the visitors
Oakworth Under-13s beat Bolton Woods 2-1 after Oakworth's first half pressure paid off with a goal from Thomas Thompson and goalkeeper Kasey Dickson made two great saves. Thomas Clark went into goal in the second half and kept Oakworth in the game, Andrew
STEETON kept up their charge at the top of Division One with a 7-0 hammering of Dudley Hill Athletic. The Summerhill Lane side are determined to gain promotion this season, after being denied by the slimmest of margins earlier this year. Dudley Hill are
ENDURANCE racers Ian Smith and Dave Walsh will be back in the saddle this weekend. The two riders will be taking part in a three-hour long event at Weston- super-Mare this weekend. Ian is manager at Great Northern Cars in Keighley. Together with his riding
YOUNG table tennis players Mary Fuller and Rebecca Singh have earned a place on the England Under-13 national training squad. Mary, from Stanbury (left) and Rebecca are both members of the Bradford Development squad which trains at Oakbank School. They
SKIPTON resume their league campaign in Yorkshire Division Two at Malton & Norton tomorrow (3pm) knowing that they need to make it three wins in succession after victories over West Leeds and a Driffield XV. The game has added imperative as a result
SIR - I was posting some letters at Bradford's main post office and was preparing everything on the counter by the window, including my purse ready to be used, when a tall gentleman leaned over me and asked me to lend him a pen. I looked into my bag for
Confidence in the future for Keighley is growing by the day. More and more companies and organisations are demonstrating their faith in the area. For example the company run by Keighley-born and bred Warren Rochford has outgrown its current premises and
The return to Odsal next season has resulted in Bradford Bulls' season ticket sales increasing by a massive 68 per cent. Over £120,000 worth of tickets have been sold in the first three days, despite a price reduction in most categories. The club have
It will be all about heroes at Nethermoor tomorrow as Guiseley aim to overcome Dr Martens Premier Division high flyers Tamworth in the fourth qualifying round of the FA Cup. With the home side currently bottom of the UniBond Division One, the visitors
However well Avenue play tomorrow at Gainsborough Trinity, it will be a disappointing day. Coming off at 4.45pm, fans, directors, management and players will take their customary flick through Teletext in the bar at Northolme to see the other results
Darrel Shelford is leaving Bradford Bulls to become assistant coach with Saracens. The 40-year-old New Zealander, who was assistant coach at Odsal, will start his three-year post with the Zurich Premiership union club on Monday. Shelford wil be reunited
Only those wearing the most rose-tinted of spectacles would deny that there are divisions between the different Bradford communities. In places, they are disturbingly deep. Last year's Manningham riots have been blamed on those divisions. They also aggravated
Staff and members of a Keighley charity put their best foot forward to raise funds. A group of 12 people from Keighley and District Association for the Blind pounded the towpath along the Leeds-Liverpool Canal to raise cash for the organisation. The walkers
The eagle has landed, thanks to staff and customers at a Bradley pub. Over 1,000 corks collected at the Tadpole, Snaygill, have been used to help create a giant sculpture of an eagle. The structure - which is eight metres high and has a 12-metre wing
Nessfield Primary School celebrated the opening of its new school building. Keighley's Deputy Mayor Cllr Nick Lajszczuck and town crier Mike Walton, along with officials from constructors Irwins, were present to watch nine-year-old Katie Lewis unveil
Musical instruments took children from a Silsden school around the world this month. Travelling by Tuba was presented to Aire View Infants School pupils by musicians Gavin Woods and Stewart Death. The duo introduced children to unusual instruments, ranging
The children of Long Lee Primary School were treated to a display of Indian dancing. The event was staged to mark the launch of the Heartstone project in the area and Sitakumari, director of Heartstone, presented a storytelling performance with dance
Children at Ingrow Primary School, Keighley, were full of hot air when they let off hundreds of balloons to raise cash for the school. Pupils each paid 50p to release a tagged balloon. The one that is returned from the furthest distance will be the winner
An Eastburn boy's boots were made for walking and that's just what they did to clock up the miles and the pounds for charity. Adam Holdsworth, 10, of Eastburn Junior and Infants School, did a sponsored walk with his dad to raise £192 for Save The Children
Firefighter Adam Paley married accountant Carrie Kennedy at St James' Church, Silsden. The bridegroom is the eldest son of David and Margaret Paley, of Silsden, and works at Keighley fire station. His bride is the eldest daughter of Pat and Hazel Kennedy
Married at Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Haworth, were HGV driver Mark Joseph Tiler and shop assistant Samantha Claire Dykes. Mark is the elder son of Mick and June Williams, of Long Lee Lane, Keighley, and Samantha is the elder daughter of Roy Dykes and
A police initiative to crack down on drug dealers is proving a huge success. Since the launch of the Dob in a Dealer campaign two months ago, more than 200 people have provided information about suspected dealing activities. In the first seven days alone
Airedale Hospital is to recruit up to 180 more staff and improve facilities to meet the future needs of patients. Trust bosses say the increase in staffing over the next four years is essential to meet the needs of patients and the demands of the NHS
Children are being beaten while attending special religious classes at mosques, claims MP Ann Cryer. She said she has collected evidence from youngsters who allege they are being thumped, whipped and kicked by "teachers" at madrassas in Keighley. Mrs
A £25 million plan to build light industrial units in the heart of Keighley has been unveiled. This week it was confirmed that permission is being sought for the first phase of the development behind Bradford Council's waste depot at Royd Ings. The scheme
A 43-year-old "super-dad" and popular sportsman has died from a brain haemorrhage after collapsing at work. This week shocked family and friends paid tribute to Ashley Bevan, of Baden Street, in Haworth, who started a new job working as a labourer in
DISGRUNTLED councillors have criticised plans to close a toilet block at Barnoldswick's Letcliffe Park. Pendle Council's executive committee says the toilets, built just 10 years ago, should be closed subject to consultation. But Coun David Whipp, Barnoldswick's
THE go-ahead has been given for a £1 million scheme to resurface a main road through West Craven which is dubbed the "pothole parade" by locals. After months of lobbying by local councillors, Lancashire County Council's highway's department has given
JOHN Alderson is quitting Cowling Gala committee. Although never taking the chair, Mr Alderson has been involved in one way or another with the committee for the past 21 years. But, he says, it's time to let someone else have a go and he would like to
A TREASURE trove of over 300 whiskies has helped the Marton Arms at Thornton-in-Lonsdale scoop the "Whisky Pub of the Year" title. Awarded by The Good Pub Guide, the Marton Arms took the title for its wide range of malts, including some interesting rarities
THERE'S never a dull moment in Doreen and Joe Upton's household and this week they were truly in the party mood. Joe celebrates his 90th birthday today (Friday) just days after Doreen's 83rd birthday and in the same week as their first wedding anniversary
A NEW initiative to catch and punish motorists parking illegally in Skipton has issued more than 70 fines in just three weeks. Fed-up of motorists dumping their cars anywhere to avoid paying car park charges, many of the town's retailers, the police and
A LONG-ESTABLISHED group in Gargrave could fold through lack of interest and dwindling numbers. The Men's Section, which is connected to the village hall, has been meeting once a fortnight for the past 35 years and boasts a wealth of excellent speakers
VANDALS have damaged Bradley's millennium map just two weeks after it was unveiled. There are three cracks in the perspex, which could have been caused by stones thrown at the map or air pellets. As the Herald reported, the map, which has pen drawings
A SILSDEN primary school is to benefit from a £73,000 grant for sports facilities. Hothfield Primary School has been awarded the money from the New Opportunities Fund as part of an £8 million project to improve school and community facilities across Bradford
THE fate of the long-awaited A65 bypasses lies with the Government and whether it will give the go-ahead to yet another road study. Over the years thousands has been spent on consultants, reports and public inquiries into bypasses for Long Preston, Hellifield
THEATRE: Revenge - Keighley Playhouse The proverb about a woman scorned has never seemed truer than in Keighley Playhouse's latest thriller. The production of Robin Hawdon's Revenge features more double-dealing, treachery and betrayal than a week in Westminster
Gilly Rogers is a familiar figure on the stages of both Keighley Playhouse and Bingley Little Theatre. This month she switches roles for the first time to direct Bingley's first-ever Agatha Christie play. And Then There Were None is the famous story of
Music has the ability to stir the emotions like no other art form - and Russian musicians seem to have the ability to tap into another level of the emotional spectrum. The Russian State Philhar-monic Orchestra's visit to Bradford was an opportunity to
TRY as we may to keep ourselves isolated from the outside world, now that the winter hibernation has set in, it keeps intruding into our peace and quiet. And rarely, I might say, in a pleasant sort of way. For instance, Teachers Tess and Tim have staged
SIR - I am writing this letter in response to an article published in your paper on October 4, regarding the erosion of green lanes.The article was illustrated with a photograph of ruts running along Mastiles Lane. First of all, why are these ruts so
Two armed robberies within 12 hours have led to renewed calls for CCTV from Cleckheaton traders. On Wednesday, four men forced their way into Tesco's in Northgate, minutes after the store had closed for the evening. They were stopped by a staff member
Hoyle Court School in Baildon may be saved from the axe but action must be taken to tackle the 185 spare places in its four primary schools, residents were told last night. Education bosses say they may put forward alternatives which might affect the
A handful of runaway Bradford riot suspects managed to escape to Pakistan - but promptly returned home after finding life there too tough. Detectives confirmed that about six of those featured on their "wanted list" had jetted out of Britain when they
The chairman of a company set up to breathe new life into the run-down city pledged today: "There will be no second best for Bradford." Yorkshire Forward boss Graham Hall, pictured, said after the company's first board meeting, which lasted two hours:
Waiting lists for some operations in Bradford could be wiped out if an innovative new health centre is built. North Bradford Primary Care Trust is one of ten Trusts in the country which have been given Department of Health backing to work with overseas
Desperate families were today joining a march through Bradford city centre demanding an end to "transport chaos". They say disabled people are left waiting for hours to get to day centres or back home because of irregular transport services and are distressed
Bradford turned out in force last night to honour one of the icons of the '80s. Belinda Carlisle, pictured, turned back the clock before a packed Pennington's Live club in Manningham Lane. She might be 45, but she doesn't look it. And for more than an
Firefighters battled late last night to save a Bradford mill building. Crews from across West Yorkshire were mobilised to fight the blaze at the giant mill complex opposite Grattan, in Thornton Road. The fire broke out shortly after 10pm on the second
Hoyle Court School in Baildon may be saved from the axe but action must be taken to tackle the 185 spare places in its four primary schools, residents were told last night. Education bosses say they may put forward alternatives which might affect the
Just two ageing Green Goddesses are expected to be on duty in the city of Bradford if firefighters walk out on strike next week. The Telegraph & Argus has learned the 50-year-old machines will be based at Belle Vue Barracks in Manningham Lane. Another
Oakworth Juniors - Ryan Moore, Mostyn Hockey, Lee Collins, Dean Condron, Adam Fradley, Adam Dykes, Edward Whitehead, Stuart Whitehead, Chris Earl, Stuart Millaward, Joe Brady, Tim Heaps, Jack kershaw, Phil Alred, Mark Simmonds, Sean Condron, Gary Millward
THREE HORSES put the ball in the net straight from the kick-off against Albert Hotel. The shell-shocked Hotel side soon picked themselves up and within minutes they were back on level terms. However, they did not stay level for long as Three Horses continued
Cricketers found themselves two goals to the good after only 10 minutes of their game against Stocks Lane. By half time they held a 3-1 lead with Chris Howard scoring for Rangers, curling it in to the far corner from 25 yards. After the break it was all
KEIGHLEY LIFTS moved to with two points of Oxenhope at the top of the table, as they took advantage of the top club's involvement in the Keighley FA Cup. Lifts secured a narrow home victory over Embsay after a close encounter. The Keighley side started
Lee Morton ended his bike racing season on a high. Riding his Superstock Suzuki GSXR1000 Lee finished in an impressive sixth in the final race of the MRO Powerbike series. He coped well with slippery conditions against the much superior Powerbikes. Racing
Tom Bolger is really hitting the heights in his sport. The Oakbank School boy made his Great Britain debut when he took part in the under-16 world youth climbing championships in Rouen, France, recently. A total of 24 countries took part in the competition
SOUTH Craven schoolgirl Anna Spragg has been called up to take part in training sessions with the England Under-19 cricket squad. Anna, 17, plays with the Harrogate-based North Riding Ladies CC where she is wicket-keeper. Her sister Laura is a member
Bingley Harriers are to represent England in the final of the European Cross Country Championships after a superb performance in the Reebok Challenge at Liverpool last weekend. On-form runner Chris Cariss led the Bingley team home with a tenth place finish
JASON RAMSHAW is set to part with one of his most prized possessions after Sunday's 'Testimonial Classic' showdown between the ex-Cougars and the club's current squad. He is to hold an after-match auction with the shirt in which he wore on the night the
WEATHER permitting, tomorrow should see second-round matches in the Craven & District League's Northern Plant Hire Challenge Trophy, when Premier side Bronte Wanderers entertain Division Two leaders Chatburn in what could be an interesting encounter
HEDLEY Verity received the invitation he once felt might never drop through his letter-box again when he was called up to play for the most famous team in rugby union, the Barbarians, against the Combined Services at Portsmouth on November 12. The Wharfedale
WHARFEDALE embark on another aerial adventure in the South West tomorrow when they make a flying visit to Penzance Pirates in National Division One, (writes Tony Simpson). There is inevitably a special sense of occasion whenever the departure from the
