The world's biggest study to determine the causes of childhood and adult illness has been launched in Bradford. It will give families a unique opportunity to participate in research which will leave a lasting legacy for future generations. Dr Sam Oddie
CRIME: POLICEINSPECTOR CALLS FOR CRACKDOWNONSHOPLIFTERS Police are urging city centre retailers to close the door on known shoplifters by banning them from their premises. Inspector Steve Baker, of the Bradford South force is planning to launch
IT is not difficult to see the point in the introduction of a complete smoking ban at Ilkley's general hospital next year. After all, the image of someone puffing away merrily perhaps only yards away - separated perhaps only by one or two breeze block
HUNDREDS of extra houses could be built in Pool-in-Wharfedale and Bramhope as a result of a planning inspector's decision not to restore Green Belt land. That's the warning being made by Councillor Clive Fox (Con, Adel and Wharfedale) following a public
Otley was alive to the sound of festive fun as visitors thronged to the town for the annual Victorian Fayre. At 5pm, the town centre was closed to traffic and stallholders moved quickly to prepare for the expected thousands of visitors. A dry and mild
Friends and colleagues of a pilot shot down in Iraq said the results of an RAF Board of Inquiry came as no surprise, but have welcomed the end of an 11-month investigation. Father-of-two Flight Lieutenant David Stead, of Burley-in-Wharfedale, was one
As a survivor of the Bradford City fire disaster Janette Howlett would appear to be one of the lucky ones. She and her family escaped uninjured from the blazing inferno at Valley Parade which claimed the lives of 56 supporters. But although she was physically
TWELVE-year-old Jason Jones is hitting the high notes in the world of music. The Prince Henry's Grammar School pupil has won a place in the prestigious National Youth Orchestra. Jason, who is principle flute player with his school's orchestra, is now
A HOMEOWNER accused of riding roughshod over planning rules by turning a Bramhope bungalow into a mansion is claiming an "emphatic victory". Mike Winterhalder, owner of Green Acres, was told by a planning inspector last year to obey an order to knock
ANDREW HEWITT reviews Ilkley Upstagers 'Rock Nativity' at the King's Hall IT may be cold outside at the moment but the King's Hall, Ilkley was filled with warmth on Sunday as Ilkley Upstagers performed their fifth and final show of 2005; 'Rock Nativity
A decision on Ilkley's parish split could be announced in time for Christmas. Campaigners in Burley-in-Wharfedale, who have fought for their own parish council, are optimistic. But with the decision making process taking far longer than anyone in the
TOWN leaders are opposing plans to create office parking spaces next to two historic cemetery chapels in Ilkley. Ilkley Parish Council Plans Committee has recommended that Bradford Council should reject proposals for parking spaces outside the North Chapel
REPEATED power cuts in the centre of Ilkley have sparked anger from businesses which claim they are suffering serious disruption and financial loss. Electricity failed at a number of businesses and shops on The Grove last week - the latest in a number
'New developments merely add to traffic nightmare' SIR, - With regard to 'Car dealer to convert hotel' report in last week's edition: In your article Coun Latty says that Apperley Lane is incredibly busy and further states that any vehicle coming out
Proposals for chapels 'are something to be feared' SIR, - The Gazette's article on December 8 highlighted the fears of what will follow the proposals to turn the two chapels in Ilkley Cemetery into two busy commercial centres. It really is something to
Members of Otley AC took advantage of a quiet weekend in their busy racing calendar to allow newer members a recce run of the Ken Dixon handicap, the annual finale of the club's Eric Smith handicap series. It looks set to be another exciting finish to
Aireborough 44 Stanley Rodillians 10 Another resounding result for Aireborough last Saturday with some sensational tries finally gives them the all important first place in the league, above local rivals Old Otliensians. Nine games and 11 weeks in a row
Guiseley 2 Frickley Athletic 1 Guiseley gained a valuable three points in a gritty West Yorkshire derby against high flying Frickley Athletic on Saturday. This set them up nicely for their trip to a cold North East on Monday night where they defeated
Burley Trojans 1 Pateley Bridge 1 Richard Wood's 89th minute goal rescued a point for Trojans to break Pateley Bridge hearts and deny them a first win on The Rec for seven years. Whilst a draw was probably a fair result it was nevertheless tough on the
Ben Rhydding Ladies lls 8 Bridlington Firsts 0 It was well worth the early start and long trip to come away with an 8-0 victory which puts Ben Rhydding Ladies Seconds in the North feeder League. Jackie Goodwin despite a buttock injury put away the first
Pontefract 25 Ilkley 15 Once again Ilkley failed to deliver anywhere near their potential as their travel blues continue to dog them. A sucker punch was delivered within a few minutes but only after Ilkley had absorbed the first Pontefract onslaught to
The life of one of the victims of the Asian tsunami will be celebrated at Otley Courthouse this weekend. Alice MacGill, who was from Burley-in-Wharfedale, was just 23 when she died along with her mother Sally as they were kayaking. Alice's sister Edith
THREE members of the community who have served the people of Ilkley for years have been singled out for recognition in an annual presentation. Ilkley Parish Council has this year chosen three people worthy of one of its certificates of merit, commending
MORE objections have been sent to planning bosses over a scheme to build 14 homes on a one-acre site in a residential area of Ilkley. The plan has been submitted by Burley-in-Wharfedale based Burley Developments at the same time as an appeal against an
Friends and colleagues of a pilot shot down in Iraq said the results of an RAF Board of Inquiry came as no surprise, but have welcomed the end of an 11-month investigation. Father-of-two Flight Lieutenant David Stead, of Burley-in-Wharfedale, was one
THE Former Archbishop of York David Hope paid a wonderful tribute to his new home town of Ilkley when he appeared on Radio 4's 'Desert Island Discs' last weekend. As one of the eight records he was allowed to take to his desert island, Father David chose
A DATE has been set for what could be the final battle to save a much-loved watering hole in Ben Rhydding. A public inquiry will take place in January at Ilkley's Winter Gardens, on Station Road, as housing developer Antler Homes attempts to overturn
Burley Trojans 1 Pateley Bridge 1 Richard Wood's 89th minute goal rescued a point for Trojans to break Pateley Bridge hearts and deny them a first win on The Rec for seven years. Whilst a draw was probably a fair result it was nevertheless tough on the
MENSTON St Mary's schoolboy Tom Taiwo pulled on the England shirt with pride to play for his country in the Sky Sports Victory Shield tournament. After making his debut in midfield against Northern Ireland Tom, who also plays for Leeds United, stepped
Otley 29 Nottingham 20 WITH one game remaining, Rotherham at home on Boxing Day, before reaching the sea-son's half-way mark, Otley are pretty much in line to finish as they have the last two years. The major blot has been the defeat at newly promoted
The Calderdale Way Relay is one of the top fell relays in the year, and attracts 100 teams including all the top fell clubs. The long distance path is tougher than you'd think, as its 50 miles drop into and climb out of the many steep-sided valleys surrounding
Durham University 1 Ben Rhydding 4 DURHAM University may be coached by former Great Britain manager Gave Featherstone but at Maiden Castle on Saturday they had no answer to Ben Rhydding's lively forwards. Rhydding's front three combine Mark Wood's power
Ilkley AFC 2 Pool AFC 3 Ilkley suffered a painful loss against local rivals Pool on Saturday after leading for much of the game. The home side will consider themselves unfortunate not to have taken something from the match, but they conceded three soft
IT IS hard for an impartial observer to agree with property developer Mike Winterhalder's conclusion that he has scored a 'phenomenal victory' over Leeds City Council. In fact, most people looking at the conclusion to what has been a particularly convoluted
