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Sir David gets board backing

Sir David Jones

9:27am Wednesday 8th July 2009

Ilkley-based businessman and former Grattan mail order chief Sir David Jones is being backed by fellow directors at troubled retailer JJB Sports after it was revealed that he borrowed £1.5 million from the billionaire owner of a rival sports chain.

JJB looks at cut-price share offer

Sir David Jones

9:14am Tuesday 7th July 2009

Troubled retailer JJB Sports is considering raising extra funds through selling new shares.

Ilkley restaurant launches website

Simon Gueller

10:47am Thursday 2nd July 2009

Ilkley’s Michelin-starred Box Tree restaurant has started a website to promote its outside catering and events business.

Solicitor's merger welcomed

Nigel Ward, right, and Robert Anderson

11:13am Wednesday 1st July 2009

Ilkley-based solicitors Nigel Ward & Co has merged with Bradford firm Read Dunn Connell.

Otley firm's new communications specialist

11:20am Wednesday 1st July 2009

Otley based editorial design company, Words &Pictures, has appointed communications specialist Leah Newby to help progress its education division.

Experts' share tips at Ilkley forum launch

10:12am Wednesday 24th June 2009

Members of the Ilkley business community turned out in force to hear experts share tips at the first meeting of Ilkley Business Forum.

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Charity's image gets makeover

Stuart Andrew, Martin House fundraising manager with Kellie Tamkin, left, and Liz Spooner from Words & Pictures

10:20am Tuesday 23rd June 2009

Children’s hospice Martin House has a bright new image thanks to creative work by an Otley editorial design house.

That's miles better, say judges

From the left, Asda’s Barbara Biscardi and Ian Stansfield with Words & Pictures’ team Robin Turton, Amy Smith and John McDonough

11:42am Friday 12th June 2009

An internal newspaper for supermarket workers designed and produced by an Otley-based firm been voted best in its class at a national awards.

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Nicola's special role in business

Nicola Boulter

10:21am Wednesday 10th June 2009

Nicola Boulter, 41, has joined Yeadon-based chemicals company Brenntag as commercial director, specialities.

Finance firm back rising golf star

Dan Thomas (right) with Tim Marlow of Bridford Financial Solutions. Dan is two wins away from the full European tour

9:43am Monday 8th June 2009

An Ilkley-based car finance company which has provided funds to sports stars is sponsoring Baildon-based golf professional Dan Thomas.

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What's the point in contracts? He signed a 3-year deal and he should honour that. I, like other Bulls fans, like Sam, he's a class act and being home-grown I tend to favour him over other players. Now if he really wants to go then let him. I only want players at the club who are willing to put blood sweat and tears into turning things around. − otleybull, otley

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I think the right back position definitely needs a pacy player with the ability to get forward on overlaps and get in crosses, along with the ability to pick out players whilst under pressure. Unfortunately, Arnie, for me, hasn't got that ability. I hope things work out for him and he finds a club that can use him. City of course would benefit from the saving of his wages. − lonnie, Bradford

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