25 years ago: A gipsy group had found 16 sites for permanent camps in Bradford. The National Gipsy Council had launched its own land search and was to apply for permission to set up camps.

50 years ago: For the fourth time in three months a ‘smash and grab’ raider struck at Fowler and Oldfield jewellers in Kirkgate, bringing the total amount lost in stolen watches to £1,000.