25 years ago: The lack of sparkling debate at Brighton belied the significance of the Labour party conference, according to Bradford delegates, visitors and ex-officers.

50 years ago: Doctors in Wharefedale and Airedale joined forces with the civic authorities and with Otley and Ilkley Hospital Management Committee to protest against proposals which would mean the closure of the majority of hospitals in Wharfedale, including Otley General Hospital.