25 years ago: It was warned that young motorcyclists in Bradford could be left with no training courses after the County Council was wound up in March.

50 years ago: Bingley Urban Council’s decision to apply to the Ministry of Housing and Local Government for confirmation of a smoke control order for the Cottingley area was opposed by several hundred Cottingley residents, said Alan Fleming, of Throstle Nest Farm, Cottingley.