Baildon gave an improved display in going down 15-7 at Skipton in Yorkshire Division Three. Matt Oddy replaced full back Mark Coultas (leg strain) on the wing for the visitors after half an hour and was unlucky to concede a penalty try four minutes later
Campaigners from Burley-in-Wharfedale and Menston who are fighting to protect their right to use the tip at Ellar Ghyll are arguing that it was set up partly for their use in the first place. Residents within the two villages have been told by Leeds City
PLANNERS are being asked to investigate 'inappropriate' illuminated signs that have appeared on a 278-year old Bramhope pub. The new signs at the entrance and side of the Fox and Hounds inn, beside The Cross on Church Hill, went up without warning earlier
A WHARFEDALE MP is campaigning for the rights of disabled rail travellers as part of the drive to improve access at local stations. Burley and Menston MP Philip Davies is tackling the Department for Transport in a bid to win access between platforms at
Officials at a Yeadon church are inviting former parishioners to attend its final service after 111 years. Last year it was announced that the church was to close under a reorganisation by Bradford Diocese, and that it would become the home of the New
OTLEY councillors were accused of stagnation at this week's setting of the town council precept. Opposition members on the council accused the ruling Liberal Democrat group of failing to do anything substantial in the town while increasing the amount
VANDALISM and the menace of rowdy teenagers in Otley could be stamped out with the introduction of closed-circuit security cameras. In an effort to tackle anti-social behaviour, a £1,000 report has been commissioned into installing CCTV throughout the
NHS dentistry across Wharfedale and Aireborough is in crisis and the situation is about to get worse. There are currently 42 NHS dental practices serving the North West Leeds area, which has a population of 2.5 million and includes Bramhope, Otley, Guiseley
An environmental organisation is offering free advice to electronics companies ahead of new legislation regarding the disposal electrical waste. Envirowise are offering the advice in light of the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment directive which
For the first time ever Burley's Millennium Theatre Group has been able to gather together a six-piece band for their forthcoming pantomime. In the past they have relied on keyboard and percussion only. The Musical Director is Chris Armitage who also
Campaigners from Burley-in-Wharfedale and Menston who are fighting to protect their right to use the tip at Ellar Ghyll are arguing that it was set up partly for their use in the first place. Residents within the two villages have been told by Leeds City
TOWN leaders are looking favourably on an engineering company's plans to build a new factory in Ilkley. Ilkley Parish Council's plans committee has held back its recommendation on the plan by Spooner Industries Limited for Mayfield Road, awaiting further
'Scheme will make congestion worse' SIR, - I find it hard to believe that our local councillors and the Leeds City planners can approve a scheme to put in a new link road through the green belt of Horsforth and Rawdon and connect it into the road network
HORSFORTH'S 19 year-old Andrew Staniland has been selected for the England Under-20 team to compete in the long jump against the senior teams from Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The match will be held at the Indoor Athletics Centre in
Otley 24 Coventry 27 OTLEY RU have a score to settle at Cross Green on Saturday when they take on Newbury who defeated them back on September. They will be hoping to rid themselves of the bogey which has seen them lose tight matches in the final stages
More than 200 jobs are set to be axed in Bradford as plans were announced to close two businesses. The jobs of 218 workers at Initial Wear4work, in Legrams Lane, and Initial Garment Services, in Northside Road, are under threat after parent company Rentokil
British National Party leader Nick Griffin today told a court that he believed Islam was a "wicked vicious faith". Nick Griffin, 46, denied using threatening, abusive, or insulting words intended to stir up racial hatred in a series of speeches he made
Women police officers claim they are having to wear badly-fitting uniforms. Female officers and staff have complained about having to wear men's trousers, shirts that are too small and uniforms with material that gives them burns and rashes. They told
Parents at a Bradford school have been attending special lessons so that they can take a more active role in their children's learning. A group of 12 parents from Swain House Primary School, on Radcliffe Avenue, have been taking lessons in literacy, numeracy
A mother-of-three accused of luring her lover to his death had been sleeping with his brother, a murder trial jury heard. Tracey Cameron had an affair with Robert Fulbirg the year before her boyfriend, Leonard, disappeared, the court was told. Cameron
Bradford schools will be forced to hand back up to £7 million of unspent cash under tough new powers being imposed by Council bosses. A report has revealed that 180 schools across the district are expecting to have £11m sitting in their accounts at the
HORSFORTH'S 19 year-old Andrew Staniland has been selected for the England Under-20 team to compete in the long jump against the senior teams from Northern Ireland, Ireland, Scotland and Wales. The match will be held at the Indoor Athletics Centre in
A CRISIS in the NHS dental service seems to indicate that fewer and fewer people will bother to look after their teeth. Whether they are unable to pay private prices, or are simply without an NHS dentist, people will, without doubt, just stop making regular
Former Bradford Dukes rider Tony Atkin is a confirmed starter in the 21st anniversary indoor ice meeting at Telford on Sunday, February 12. He will compete for England against the Rest of the World at 3pm, followed by the Speedway Star International Best
Simon Francis admits he cannot wait to see Valley Parade again on Saturday. The former City defender returns for the first time since joining Sheffield United in a £200,000 deal two years ago. Francis is just beginning a third month on loan with Tranmere
Lesley Vainikolo today eased Bulls fans' fears by insisting: I'll be ready to take on the world. The barnstorming winger has so far failed to appear in any pre-season games, prompting doubts he will be fit for the World Club Challenge next Friday. Vainikolo
For the first time ever Burley's Millennium Theatre Group has been able to gather together a six-piece band for their forthcoming pantomime. In the past they have relied on keyboard and percussion only. The Musical Director is Chris Armitage who also
DEEP mud left on a road bordering a new High Royds development at Menston has sparked fears for the safety of pedestrians and complaints that it is being tramped into nearby business premises. Michael Flesher, 81, of Bingley Road, Menston, said transporter
public transport chiefs have confirmed that over 60s and some disabled residents of Wharfedale, Aireborough and Horsforth will get free off-peak local bus travel from April. West Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive and Authority, Metro, says it has
LANGUAGE students at an Otley school have proved themselves ahead of the game. Last week it was reported widely that Brighton College was the first in the country to teach Mandarin Chinese. It said it would be giving all pupils a chance to learn Chinese
When there are grey skies, dull and misty days, chilly breezes and frost on the pavements and cars in a morning, it's hard to focus the mind on the dangers of exposure to the sun's rays. That's something to think about during the hot summer months, which
A Skipton butchers has taken a series of awards at a major product evaluation. Drake and Macefield Butchers won awards for all eight of the products it entered, taking gold in five of the categories at the British Pig Executive (BPEX) regional roadshow
Small and medium sized businesses in Bradford are being warned about new noise regulations coming into force soon. The new Noise at Work Regulations aim to reduce the amount of noise which employees are exposed to by almost 50 per cent. The legislation
Ilkley AFC 3 Rawdon OB 3 (Rawdon won 10-9 on pens) Ilkley AFC were knocked out of the Wharfedale FA Challenge Cup in a marathon penalty shoot out with new Saturday club Rawdon Old Boys. The quarter-final tie ended in dramatic fashion with Rawdon going
DEEP mud left on a road bordering a new High Royds development at Menston has sparked fears for the safety of pedestrians and complaints that it is being tramped into nearby business premises. Michael Flesher, 81, of Bingley Road, Menston, said transporter
A WHARFEDALE MP is campaigning for the rights of disabled rail travellers as part of the drive to improve access at local stations. Burley and Menston MP Philip Davies is tackling the Department for Transport in a bid to win access between platforms at
THE director of Ilkley's Summer Festival says funding from the parish council is crucial if it is to build on its success. Local groups and organisations are also being asked to dig deep and seek lottery money to organise their own events as part of the
MENSTON St Mary's schoolboy football star Tom Taiwo is one of three young players Premiership giants Chelsea are said to be casting an eye over. National newespapers reported at the weekend that Leeds United are steeling thermselves for a fight after
Ilkley AFC 3 Rawdon OB 3 (Rawdon won 10-9 on pens) Ilkley AFC were knocked out of the Wharfedale FA Challenge Cup in a marathon penalty shoot out with new Saturday club Rawdon Old Boys. The quarter-final tie ended in dramatic fashion with Rawdon going
A host of Emmerdale stars have joined the glittering cast of a gala variety show in memory of murdered PC Sharon Beshenivsky. The Yorkshire soap stars will appear at St George's Hall on February 12 alongside actors from rival soaps, West End names and
A guide dog charity celebrates 75 years of helping the blind in Bradford to achieve life-changing independence. The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association is marking a special anniversary today after transforming the lives of blind and partially-sighted
Bradford Council's three newest senior managers might be in their posts for just a few months. The former department heads have been made acting directors of three services but their responsibilities could soon be taken away in a restructure. They were
A woman left disfigured by skin cancer is warning others to be vigilant for signs of the potentially fatal disease. Linda Gardner, of Woodside, Bradford, has fought a three-year battle against the disease and has now launched a fundraising drive for a
Cholesterol-busting drugs are already being prescribed to Bradford and Airedale patients at risk of heart disease - ahead of the rest of the country. Health bosses in the district have pre-empted a decision by the National Council for Health and Clinical
A team of teachers will swap Bradford's mild mid-winter for a place cold enough to freeze moisturiser to the face. Staff from Bingley's Myrtle Park Primary, Baildon Church School, Heaton St Barnabas and Miriam Lord Community Primary School in Manningham
The parents of tragic Aimee Wellock today spoke of their anger and dismay as three teenagers were cleared of her killing. Their 15-year-old daughter collapsed and died after she was set upon by Claire Carey, 18, and two others aged 15 and 17, who cannot
Ilkley Rugby Club recognised their army of volunteers as they earned their year 2 Seal of Approval Most amateur rugby, indeed amateur sport, is run by a willing band of volunteers. Ilkley Rugby Club is no different. The government declared 2005 the Year
The Head sponsored BSPA Squash Circuit, to be played at the Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club from Thursday to Sunday, February 2-5, has attracted a number of world ranked players. Top seed is London-based and World ranked 21 Peter Barker, who was runner-up
MENSTON St Mary's schoolboy football star Tom Taiwo is one of three young players Premiership giants Chelsea are said to be casting an eye over. National newespapers reported at the weekend that Leeds United are steeling thermselves for a fight after
Ilkley AFC 3 Rawdon OB 3 (Rawdon won 10-9 on pens) Ilkley AFC were knocked out of the Wharfedale FA Challenge Cup in a marathon penalty shoot out with new Saturday club Rawdon Old Boys. The quarter-final tie ended in dramatic fashion with Rawdon going
The Council has responsibilities SIR - Regarding the "Right to get tough on claims" editorial (T&A, January 21) this once again allows the myth to be perpetuated that the British public are all enthusiastic litigators. The reality is far removed from
