25 years ago: Bradford West Labour MP Max Madden has sent out a mass plea to every Bradford councillor to keep Halal meat on menus at Bradford schools. He warns that a ban on the meat could damage race relations in the city.

50 years ago: Town Clerk Mr W H Leathem read a letter of protest from the Bradford and District Guild at the meeting of the city council about the demolition of the Prince’s Theatre under the central area clearance scheme.