A security guard has been barred from working in Bradford Job Centres after he racially abused a woman who was attending an interview. Patsy Jackson, 49, of Odsal, said she was shocked when she was met with a torrent of abuse from the guard who also swore
ELDERLY residents of Skipton are celebrating the reopening of a much-loved Skipton facility. For more than 50 years, the Swadford Centre has been a vital meeting point in the heart of Skipton for retired folk. It offers a cup of tea, a meeting place and
CRAVEN police chiefs have revealed their plans for the area for the next 12 months. In April, five LAP (Local Area Policing) areas were created in Craven under the North Yorkshire Police structure review. These were Skipton, Cross Hills, Grassington,
PROTESTERS fighting plans to build more than 100 homes in Pool-in-Wharfedale have been told the green belt land will be developed - the only question is when. A public inquiry heard this week that the prospect of taking land at Swallow Drive out of the
MAJOR awards have been distributed to successful competitors at the 56th Horsforth Competitive Festival of Music, Drama and Dance. The Illingworth award of £200 to the most promising competitor in each of the three sections went to: Dance section - Melissa-Leigh
MARGARET Parkin was devastated when her supply of fig jam dried up - but thanks to an Otley trader's international connections she now has plenty to put on her toast. Mrs Parkin, who developed a taste for the jam while on holiday in Romania, was overjoyed
A FORMER Yeadon man travelled to Guiseley last week with the new UniBond Premier League soccer champions Altrincham and, although joyous at his side's achievement, he was unhappy to see that his old school had been demolished. Alan Johnson, 71, was born
A teenage drug addict who robbed a newsagents shop at gunpoint has been jailed for 21 months. Bradford Crown Court heard that 19-year-old Matthew Wright was seeking money to buy heroin when he donned a balaclava, went into the shop in Idle, and pointed
Residents in East Morton had a lucky escape on Monday evening when a flaming car narrowly missed their own vehicles. A Fiat Panda which was on fire rolled ten-15 feet along Morton Lane - narrowly missing parked cars - before coming to a rest opposite
NOW that the local elections have come and gone it's a relief to be able to discuss political topics without falling foul of regulations design to ensure fairness in the media. If I had been allowed to last week, I would have been tempted to advise people
TRACEY Mahoney wrecked Lawnswood's innings with a 5-18 return as the home side were dismissed for a mere 67 in reply to Pool's 173-8. Lawnswood, still smarting from their Hepworth Cup defeat by Leeds Police, were overwhelmed by a Pool side determined
GREEN LANE, new members of the Millet Printers Evening Cricket League, let down the other ten member clubs with their last minute withdrawal from the competition. They threw the first week's fixtures into confusion on a day which was also spoiled by late
WYNN Cup holders Carleton went through in double quick time at home to Jimmy Nelson's. The visitors were shot out for a mere 31 in just 20.1 overs, only D Hope reaching double figures and seven batsmen failed to trouble the scorers. Peter Wrathmell did
IT was a good weekend for Skipton in the Aire-Wharfe League with victory in both Waddilove Cup and league encounters. A wet, slow wicket proved once again to be Skipton's trump card as they came through by five wickets against Knaresborough. Mick Scott
THE first scouts arrived some time ago, on Easter Monday to be precise. We heard them coming long before we saw them. And we could see the havoc before we saw the people causing it, represented by showers of mud and divots of turf thrown high into the
IN the brilliant French novel Clochemerle, the residents of a small provincial village are up in arms when the town council puts up a urinal in the village square, right in front of the church entrance (the English translation is well worth reading!).
A war of words has broken out after allegations of intimidation at last week's council elections. Conservative party members in Keighley have hit back at claims that Labour party members were intimidated during the contest for the Keighley West seat on
Allotment holders face blockades as families try to stop them driving past their homes to take manure to their plots. The trips have caused a stink because people living in The Drive, Greengates, say it is a private road and a no-go zone for vehicles.
An action-packed day for all the family is promised by organisers of this year's Keighley Gala on Saturday, June 5. Events will kick off at 1pm with the crowning in Town Hall Square of Gala Queen Emma Jones, of Glen Lee Lane. The 16-year-old, who won
TODAY we are asking people to rise up against the ridiculous 'Welcome to Leeds' signs at the entrances to Otley. We are asking everyone who lives in the town to make their feelings known and present a united front to the city council and say - 'you're
The relentless increase in the number of teenage mothers is very worrying. However many campaigns are launched to get across the message, the number of youngsters becoming pregnant continues to rise along with the number of abortions. There are plenty
BURLEY Middle School is riding the crest of a wave as it celebrates further national recognition. The school's commitment to the environment has already pushed it into the frame for a top Internet award and now there is further good news. The school will
The Lord Mayor of Bradford was celebrating today after the appeal he launched in memory of his premature twin babies smashed the £100,000 mark. Councillor Tony Miller and his wife Elsie chose the special care baby units at Bradford Royal Infirmary and
A new 'uncompromisingly modern' footbridge is to be built across the Leeds-Liver-pool canal. The decision was made by planning councillors yesterday to approve a revised design of the bridge. The ruling overcomes the last hurdle to building up to 400
SCHOOLCHILDREN are backing a campaign for better sporting facilities at Guiseley AFC as part of their Literacy Hour lessons. The ten-year-olds at Tranmere Park Primary School have written letters to newspapers, MP Paul Truswell, the candidates in last
Police in Bradford have started a manhunt for a dangerous convicted paedophile after he failed to appear for sentencing before a Crown Court judge. Terrence Budd was due to appear at Leeds Crown Court yesterday where he faced being jailed for sexually
A man who suggested Keigh-ley College run its own comedy course is to have his first play performed on the stage. Long Lee man Eric Yaffey's 45-minute comedy 2001am is a satirical comedy about the Millennium Dome. The play won the recent Skipton Little
CHRIST CHURCH OB 0 POOL AFC 10 Pool kept the pressure on Hampsthwaite with this emphatic win over Christ Church Old Boys on Saturday. In front of a huge crowd at The Stray Pool turned in a perfect performance to overwhelm an already doomed Christ Church
Residents have sent a strong message to Bradford Council that they want quality rather than quantity on the former Transperience complex at Low Moor. They say they have enough eyesores and want a development to proud of. Their views, put during a a major
TWO schools have won almost £90,000 to forge hi-tech links with pupils and teachers across the region. Prince Henry's Grammar School in Otley, and St Mary's RC Comprehensive School, Menston, will share the money to kick-start special projects working
A heroin-addict who brandished a four-inch-long knife at a female petrol station cashier has been jailed for four years. Bradford Crown Court heard how 25-year-old Simon Tillotson walked into the JSR service station in Park Lane, Keighley, last June wearing
EVERY Thursday evening a great roar of the printing press at Bradford marks the start of the production of another 21,000 copies of the Craven Herald. It is the culmination of a great, concentrated effort which brings the news and views to the people
LABOUR has lost control of Otley Town Council. Liberal Democrat candidates snatched three seats from Labour and took the seat from the council's only sitting Conservative councillor, Gerard Francis, at last Thursday's poorly attended elections. And now
Schoolgirl mums are to bring home their experiences to other youngsters in an innovative sex-education project in Bradford. Eight volunteers aged 14 to 15 who are pregnant or who have recently given birth are being trained to talk about their own experiences
The number of patients waiting for an operation at Airedale Hospital has dropped by 167 people since last year. Figures released by the NHS Exec-utive Northern and Yorkshire show the number of people waiting for operations has dropped from 2,749 in March
ENterprising students at South Craven school have beaten other schools in the area by winning an award for their business know-how. The aim of the Craven Area Young Enterprize competition was for students to successfully run their own business for nine
A paramedic who began his career at Keighley ambulance station is heading Down Under. Chris Croden is to spend five months on exchange at Matwochydore, near Brisbane in Queensland. He is swapping jobs, homes and lifestyles with Aussie paramedic Craig
A lorry driver who was on his way to buy a lottery ticket knocked down a pensioner, an inquest heard. Velma Hall, 81, of Skipton Road, Keighley, was knocked to the ground when a tipper lorry reversed into her. She was rushed to Airedale Hosp-ital following
The quirky side of local history is investigated in a new book by Ingrow woman Marie Campbell. And the author was in Keighley bookshop Reids on Saturday to sign copies of her book Curious Tales of Old West Yorkshire. Marie says the £7.95 paperback is
Astonishing revelations about a parachuting tragedy at Haworth more than 90 years ago are contained in a new book. Mystery surrounded the death in 1906 of Lily Cove, who was seen plummeting to the ground near Ponden Reservoir. Her parachute had become
Peter Black Holdings has entered into a conditional agreement to buy the Marks & Spencer footwear division of Fii for a total consideration of £5.15 million. The first £3.75 million will be paid on completion from existing resources, with the remainder
Two bottled ale brands at a historic brewery are being given a facelift by Keighley-based OPM Labels. OPM has produced striking new labels for Hardy Country bitter and Royal Oak premium ale, the flagship bottled beers of Dorchester-based Eldridge Pope
The Rev Michael Chapman has become the new President of Keighley Churches Together. Mr Chapman, 67, who is retired, worked as a Methodist Minister at various churches in the Haworth area for five years. He spent 15 years in Leeds and has also worked in
A pub is counting the cost of last Friday night's torrential downpour. The Malt Shovel at Harden had to be evacuated when water cascaded into the Wilsden Road building. The cellar was completely flooded and there were several inches of water in the bar
The auction of a print of what is said to be the best goal scored at Turf Moor, the home of Burnley Football Club, raised £200 at a fundraising night for Manorlands. The event - a 70s and 80s night - was organised by Keighley woman Rachel Mace in memory
Barnardos is seeking volunteers in Keighley to help young people with disabilities. The charity aims to recruit people to assist with the integration of disabled youngsters into community activities. Tahir Mahmood, volunteer co-ordinator with Barnardos
Hundreds of antiques-collectors flocked to a fund-raising valuation day at East Riddlesden Hall on Wednesday. Experts from Bonhams Auctioneers were on hand to price items and offer advice to excited enthusiasts at the National Trust property. Antiques
Police are appealing for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing from her Keighley home since February to make contact with her worried family. Francis Ann Lee, of Wimborne Drive, left home to go to school on February 22 and has not been seen since by
A POPULAR and successful Barnoldswick event could be in jeopardy this year, as too few people struggle with too much organisational work. Unless more volunteers step forward to help run Barnoldswick's annual Victorian Day, it won't just celebrate the
MEMBERS of a South Craven Women's Institute are getting tough on the causes of cancer by volunteering their services for trials into a strain of the disease which kills thousands each year. Several members of Cononley WI have agreed to put themselves
TWINS Paul and Daniel Hinchcliffe have been crowned UK champions after beating players nationwide. The pair came top in the advanced duet class at the United Kingdom Accordion Championships which were held at the Spa Complex in Scarborough. The twins
From inside a peeling gin palace in London's Soho, two old soaks observed the leather-capped figure strolling outside. "His name's Orton. He's an up-and-coming playwright," muttered Jeffrey Bernard, the older of the soaks. His companion, Michael Elphick
AN Otley lorry driver is helping to take two uniquely-designed shower units to help refugees from Kosovo in Albania. Andrew Teale, 40, of Guycroft, sets off on Monday on an estimated ten-day round trip to take the special units to help refugees driven
Winners of a children's writing contest run by Airedale Writers' Circle were presented with awards on Tuesday night. Children in two age categories - eight and under and nine to 13-year-olds - could enter either poetry or stories. Children's writer and
RESIDENTS in Silsden are demanding action after a series of disturbing pranks by youngsters and adults. People living in council-owned accommodation have complained that they are being targeted by pranksters who are making their lives a misery. Some have
A WEEKEND of mixed weather put a dampener on the Settle Sheep Shambles, but couldn't deter locals and visitors from supporting the community event. It kicked off on Saturday with a colourful procession, and there was a range of events on the market place
A STUDENT from Settle High School was presented with a special award after completing 12 years of school without a single day missed. Wayne Dodding, 16, of Low Bentham, is currently in Year 11 and will take his GCSEs this summer. There has been no skiving
A FOUR-LEGGED fire alarm has been given the credit for saving the lives of a North Craven family. Ben, a four-year-old golden labrador, came to the rescue of his owner Jean Davey and her family by alerting them to a fire in their home. Jean, of Croft
YOU have been warned - Craven District Council is clamping down on those motorists who continue to disobey the rules regarding parking on the market setts. John Sykes, the council's head of housing and environmental health, said the problem had got worse
THE mother of a heroin addict has told how she felt a sense of relief when her son was arrested after trying to hold up a newsagent's store with a hypodermic syringe. Matthew Wilkinson, 23, had a promising career as a Rolls Royce apprentice, but this
THE Yorkshire Dales National Park is to prosecute an environmental charity for the unlawful removal and disturbance of the limestone pavement at Winskill Stones near Langcliffe. Plantlife, owners of the protected area, built a cattle grid for access across
Investors opening Skipton Building Society accounts in the south will have to stump up more cash from today in a bid to ward off carpetbaggers. Bosses at the country's seventh largest society have launched a new set of rules upping the minimum investment
Hundreds of Bradford City fans gathered in Keighley on Monday to salute their heroes. Around 300 braved torrential rain to cheer the triumphant team members as they set off from Keighley's Cougar Park in an open-top bus heading for a packed and emotional
Airedale and Wharfedale Bowls Association results: Wednesday Pairs, Division One - Guiseley Nuffield 124 (24) Burley in Wharfedale A 50 (0), Greenbottom A 107 (18) Grove Hill A 86 (6), Rufford B 121 (20) Rodley 90 (4), Meanwood Park 124 (24) Woodside
BRADFORD COUNCIL Conservatives are celebrating a shock victory in the Worth Valley seat up for grabs. The vote reflected the attitude district-wide as Labour's big majority on Bradford council was cut by the Tories and Liberal Democrats, though Labour
HALL Park's Robert Murphy will skipper the Airedale and Wharfedale League in their first round White Rose Trophy competition game against the Bradford League at Ilkley CC on Sunday, May 16. His side will be - Nick Murden (Tong Park) wk, Steve Alred (Calverley
AFTER four weeks Yeadon stand proudly at the top of the Bradford League's Second Division having nothced three victories following their opening day wash out against Keighley. Damon Gormley's side gained victory in a tense game at Lidget Green when the
LEAGUE and Cup victories keep Steeton as the only Aire-Wharfe team with a 100 per cent record with Aussie Matthew Pinninger already close to 250 runs from just four innings. But Andrew Smith's side will be cautious about their progress as they made an
BARNOLDSWICK finally welcome their professional Raja Arshad into their ranks this weekend. Problems over a work permit have kept the Pakistani all rounder in his homeland but a club spokesman confirmed this week that he was now in the country and looking
SETTLE were the only Craven side to progress in the Ribblesdale League's Ramsbottom Cup when they crushed Edenfield by 62 runs at Marshfield. They were indebted to a superb innings of 112 by professional Surendra Bhave to secure a much-needed morale boosting
THE PC Sports sponsored Airedale Junior Cricket League has got underway with matches in all sections. Addingham's Michael Sant took the batting honours with an un beaten 102 against Otley Town in the Under-17 section. UNDER-13S North Leeds 247; *Calverley
FROM a steam engine to a flight simulator, from pygmy goats to shire horses, this year's Otley Show is bringing both traditional and new elements together for family entertainment. On Saturday, May 22, the show, which is 203 years old this year, will
THE jobs of 100 workers at Guiseley pram firm Silver Cross still hang in the balance today. Workers at the firm have to wait a few more days before a decision about the company is made by a judge. This week the Otley Road firm's bosses appeared in court
OTLEY Action for Older People is taking to the road in its determination to tackle the particular transport needs of local people. As well as promoting its community car scheme, which is already up and running, OAOP will launch its appeal for funds to
IN a tense climax to the National Orienteering Championships on Sunday, local runners Alistair Wood and Tony Thornley teamed up with Dave Chapman from Roundhay to become Men's Over-45's champions. Running against more fancied teams from all over Britain
TODAY the Wharfedale Observer calls on the people of Otley to unite against the hated 'Welcome to Leeds' signs at the entrances to the town. We are asking as many people as possible to sign a petition calling for the signs to be removed immediately -
TOCKWITH 1 BURLEY TROJANS 3 BURLEY Trojans kept up their promotion challenge with a convincing victory at Tockwith. Trojans played some of their best football of the season and the lively Chris Connolly opened the scoring on 20 minutes latching on to
Manager Paul Jewell has vowed to prove the bookmakers wrong after Bradford City were made favourites for relegation in next season's Premier-ship. Bradford-based bookmakers John Wood have made the Bantams 7-4 on to be relegated back to Division One next
THE search is on for Yeadon's pantomime principal boys of yesteryear. They are needed to travel on a float at Yeadon's annual carnival which is being held on July 3. Carnival officials are trying to contact as many present or former amateur actors who
A confession. I am not especially a fan of football - or of any other team sport, for that matter. Never have been, either as spectator or participant. I was one of that small group of skivers who went "cross-country running" while the rest played soccer
I WAS delighted when I was asked to write an article to celebrate Local Newspaper Week for syndication in local papers around the country. Not just because it gives me a golden opportunity to communicate with more people in my own words, rather than those
100 years ago: Ticket holders who had been granted access to Skipton Castle Wood were being urged to assist in keeping order. RB Barrett, of Skipton Castle, had written to the Herald in an attempt to stop wanton damage and mischief. He said the previous
WADDILOVE Cup holders Knaresborough were shock losers when this season's competition got underway losing to Skipton by five wickets. The draw for the second round to be played on Sunday, May 23, is - North Leeds v Skipton, Silsden v Adel, Bilton v Burley
In-form Steve McNamara admits the Bulls are entering the unknown when they make their first visit to Gateshead's Thunderdome tomorrow. But with 17 Australians lining up against them, the club captain has a good idea what to expect as the second-placed
Oakbank School headteacher John Roberts says he is looking forward to the future as an 11-18 year school and is confident staff will make it a success.He was speaking on Wednesday at the school's annual presentation evening where prizes were presented
England Worthside Ltd, which supplies equipment for the drinks industry, has recruited two women engineers. Louise Critchley is a Modern Apprentice in welding and fabrication, and Jodie Allwood has responsibility for research and design. Jodie, 20, a
Shoppers have won their campaign to persuade a top supermarket to change its parking fees. Bosses at the Morrison supermarket in Keighley have had a change of heart only about a month after parking charges at the store were increased. They introduced
Children have been raising funds for the Kosovo refugees. Caring schoolgirl Hannah Smith cut out sweets for a fortnight to boost the appeal. Hannah, 11, of Shaw Lane, Oxenhope, raised £60 through sponsorship by chopping chocolate from the menu. "My mum
Two men threw wet towels on a blazing bed after lightning struck their 18th-century farm. James Dykes, 22, and his brother Colin, 20, were working on a computer last Friday night when lightning hit their farmhouse at Stanbury. Their father, car mechanic
Keighley Police are investigating an apparently unprovoked assault on a youth which left him needing hospital treatment. The 15-year-old was walking along Hanover Street, Keighley, with three female friends around 10.40pm on Saturday. He was attacked
Winners of the Keighley News' Cute Kids competition, in which photos were taken at Morr-ison's supermarket by Picturesque Studios, were: 1 Sian Morrow-Reid, Braithwaite Avenue, Keighley; 2 James Francis Smith, also of Braithwaite Avenue; 3 Adam Zafar,
MOBILE phones are an important technical breakthrough in the Dales with more and more people relying on them. This fact was stated by Carl Lis as members of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority's planning committee considered a report on the development
TWO Craven teachers have won £500 for their schools after reaching the regional finals of a groundbreaking new awards scheme. Hellifield Primary School's Lindsey Maclachlan and Carleton's Sarah Magill were selected from hundreds of entrants throughout
SKIPTON residents claim their television viewing has been interrupted by nearby building work. Residents from Regent Road and Overdale Court have complained that there have been white lines running across the screen preventing them from seeing a clear
A CORONER has urged council bosses to take action over an accident blackspot after an Earby motorcyclist was killed in a collision on the busy stretch of road. East Lancashire Coroner David Smith said he would be writing to Pendle Council asking officers
