25 years ago: The battle of the beer pumps had been won by Bradford’s landlords and ale-lovers. Health watchdogs were to allow the district’s pubs to keep using the time honoured ‘autovac’ system of hand pulling beer.

50 years ago: The Old Boys’ Association of two former grammar schools in Bradford wants to provide a swimming pool for the schools’ new premises. Bradford Education Committee accepted a proposal by Belle Vue Old Boys’ Association.