PLANS to liberalise Britain's licensing laws and allow pubs to remain open 24 hours a day will be greeted with relief in some quarters, horror in others. In some cases it will merely legitimise what has become a traditional, if perhaps furtive, practice
Baildon face a year in the wilderness as they bid to regain the Bradford Scratch League title. And after being denied a hat-trick of titles last season by Northcliffe, captain Howard Thorpe admits it could well be a fight against relegation this time.
WHARFEDALE received a major boost this week when the organisers of one of its most popular agricultural shows announced that their event will go on. Just seven days after Otley Carnival organisers cancelled their event due to the foot and mouth crisis
A BRAVE teenager has beaten all the odds and received the prestigious Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Award for her outstanding contribution to her school. Fifteen-year-old Vicky Burns had her left leg amputated about four years ago - but that has not
STEPS are being taken to extend Guiseley Cemetery by more than five acres. The council says burial space at the cemetery will run out in two years unless more space is made available. The cemetery, off Chevin End Road, will be extended into fields in
AN 11-year-old boy was killed as he ran across a road to catch his bus to school, an inquest was told. Lawrence James Hammond, of Rawdon Road, Horsforth, ran in front of a green Volvo estate car as he ran to catch the bus, which was approaching its stop
A Methodist minister and his wife died when their car was catapulted into a tree after being shunted from behind by a van driven by a man so drunk he could not walk in a straight line, a court heard. The Rev David Bannister and his wife Christine, from
THIS was the amazing scene on top of the Chevin this week as dawn broke on May Day. The rising of the sun was celebrated in traditional English fashion by Morris dancers at the unearthly hour of 4am. Members of Otley Wayzgoose and the Buttercross Belles
CAMPAIGNERS fighting controversial plans for more than 100 homes on green belt land are celebrating this week after an amazing U-turn by city councillors. Taywood Homes' proposals to build houses on greenfield land between Meagill Rise and St David's
We make no apologies today for allocating a page which would normally be packed with local news to supporting World Press Freedom Day. There are some who would claim that the press in Britain already has enough freedom, and too often abuses it. But without
Yorkshire's small businesses are losing out on £11 billion worth of turnover annually through lack of resources and failure to work with similarly sized firms, according to new research. The report says that more than 130,000, or half of the region's
Yorkshire Water is reintroducing its apprenticeship schemes for the first time in a decade. From September of this year the utilities company will be taking on 14 apprentices, aged between 16 and 19, who will be employed in either the clean water or waste
A new public relations firm is celebrating £50,000 worth of new business in its first month of trading. Source Marketing Communications was founded by Bradford men Peter Downey and Steve Clark after they broke away from the Rodley-based consultancy Lynx
YOUNGSTERS desperate for somewhere to ride their BMX bikes were out in force at a public meeting on possible future uses for Barnoldswick's Victory Park. Pendle Council is looking at various options to improve the park, which could include developing
A FORMER Bentham woman has been dressing the stars in one of the movie industry's hottest new films - Bridget Jones's Diary. Thirty-five-year-old Rachael Fleming was chief costume designer for the film, which is based on Helen Fielding's best-selling
THERE has been some strange goings on in Skipton over recent weeks with mysterious holes appearing in three of the town's recreation grounds! When a gardener came to cut the grass at Pasture Close, he was puzzled to see that a chunk of the newly laid
IT came late in her life, but singing at Covent Garden, London - one of the world's leading opera houses - was fulfilment of a life-long ambition for Embsay singer Floreen Cairns. She was given the opportunity after she submitted two tapes of performances
GARGRAVE is to be involved in a national arts event over the coming months. Chrysalis Arts, the Gargrave-based public art company, has been awarded funding as part of the Year of the Artist to undertake an international arts project in the village. The
THE worst of the foot and mouth epidemic might now be over, but it could be years before the countryside recovers from the outbreak. That was the message from Skipton and Ripon MP David Curry when he visited farms and other rural businesses in and around
THE General Election might not be declared yet, but sitting MP David Curry again faces a battle against his anti-European critics. This week the Democracy Movement has put out a tabloid sized leaflet attacking Mr Curry declaring that he "wants to scrap
CLAPPED out X-ray equipment at Ilkley's Coronation Hospital is likely to be replaced with new technology - rented from a private company. This week Robert Allen, the chief executive of the Airedale NHS Trust, spelled out the case for a private company
A CHARITABLE trust has decided no news is good news after nobody stepped forward to object to its latest project. The Bradford Building Preservation Trust is hoping to make a feature of a number of important gravestones - left stacked up at Ilkley Cemetery
AN ILKLEY butcher is the country's champion sausage maker - and that's official. David Lishman has scooped his second Champion of Champions Award in three years. A panel of industry experts judged 24 sausages, made by 20 invited entrants - and ruled that
FED-UP residents on an Ilkley street have rubbished Bradford Council this week - for failing to pick up the refuse. Householders on West Parade say their wheelie-bins often go unemptied for more than a week, leaving them overflowing with rubbish. "Every
TWELVE-YEAR-OLD James Hall was the most important person in Addingham Cricket Club's first match of the season - for without him the game might not have been played at all. The Ilkley Grammar School pupil was not even in the team, but he played a vital
SIR, - I would like to express my view on the recent opening of walks on the Chevin and other newly opened walks in Ilkley. My wife and myself either individually or together walk our dogs on the Chevin, or in Ilkley or in the Washburn Valley, and have
SIR - There are three issues with regard to car parking in Grassington and other villages, one of which has not yet been addressed by David Butterworth, chief executive of the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority (letters Craven Herald April 27). Consultation
dant after the board of directors claimed the October floods, which wrecked the clubhouse and grounds, left him with no duties to undertake. But Mr Dennis, 60 - a member of the disaster sub committee appointed to steer the Wagon Lane club in Bingley through
BURLEY TROJANS.......0 OTLEY TOWN RES........1 BURLEY Trojans slumped to defeat against local rivals Town to throw the premier Division title race wide open. A Stuart Dibb own goal five minutes from time handed Town the points and gave hope to the chasing
Pool AFC.................3 Christ Church.....1 What an eventful game on a cloudy spring day. Both sides started well with Jones and Forbes solid as ever. The 12th minute saw Hodgson go in for a 50-50 ball which resulted in a Christ Church player being
OTLEY U-15S.........22 DRIFFIELD............18 Otley Under-15s are the county champions after winning the Yorkshire Cup in the competition for junior clubs on Sunday. The Otley squad clinched the competition in a nail-biting final which saw some of the
Bramley...............24 Otley Tongans..10 OTLEY Tongans made a bright start at the Warrels but failed to take advantage of two clear cut chances. They eventually broke the deadlock when leading try scorer Tim Westlake-Bryant drifted inside to take the
Ben Rhydding Gold Brooch Ben Rhydding Golf Club Ladies held the Gold Brooch nine hole Winter Medal competition with the best five scores to count. Resulkts were: 1, L M Yeadon 178; 2, S M Towler 180; 3, C M Lambert 187. The Winter Eclectic Competition
It was a day of mixed weather when the four finalists in the Guyson International competition met at Ilkley Bowling Club, which boasts one of the finest greens in the league. Some extremely good bowling, in sometimes awful conditions, had brought these
Fields AFC..........1 Otley Town........1 Another point gained plus fourth game undefeated is the best run Otley have put together this season in the Premier Division of the West Riding County Amateur League. With Fields scraping for their lives to stay
THE Airedale International sponsored Wharfedale FA Sunday Challenge Cup final will be played at Guiseley AFC's Nethermoor Park ground on Bank Holiday Monday, May 7, kicking-off at 11am. The match will be contested by Rawdon AFC and Baildon side Shoulder
GUISELEY escaped a second successive relegation when they gave a battling display against champions Bradford Park Avenue on Tuesday night while fellow drop battlers Winsford were losing. Neil Parsley's men followed up their own superb display against
Admissions to schools are being reviewed in the light of the Bradford education re-organisation and concerns expressed by parents. Two joint working parties are to be set up to look at schools admissions in north Bradford, Keighley and Bingley, in time
A diary charting the rise to fame of members of a WI near Skipton - who posed nude for a fundraising calendar - has been turned into a book. More than two years ago, Tricia Stewart began a diary to release her emotions as close friend John Baker fought
Readers of the Telegraph & Argus would be forgiven for taking freedom of the press for granted. But living on their doorstep is one journalist and poet who has been imprisoned and tortured for criticising his Government. Bushra Said sought refuge
Businesses in Man-chester Road, Brad-ford, could be facing closure after extensive roadworks and a lack of parking have deterred shoppers. Construction of a new guided bus route has restricted traffic to one lane along the road, leaving no room for parking
J ust weeks before the crucial decision is made, a leading Bradford teacher has stated he feels the two bidders may not be up to the job. Bradford's NUT representative, Ian Murch, is concerned that the Government is using Bradford LEA as a guinea pig
Joggers and walkers are defying foot-and-mouth restrictions by returning to Ilkley Moor, according to nearby residents. In the past week, residents on Crossbeck Road, whose houses overlook the moor, say they have seen people ignoring the warning signs
Hundreds of traders in the Skipton area are pleading hardship because of the foot-and- mouth crisis. North Yorkshire County Council's rural task group has identified 400 businesses in the Skipton area which need help to survive. They have applied for
Cat lover Jenny Sampson has vowed her 19 pets will not be put down despite abandoning an appeal against a legal order. Mrs Sampson, of Rossmore Drive, Allerton, is appealing for other cat lovers to help her meet legal costs of over £1,600 she has to pay
Plans for a prestigious international peace centre in the heart of the city took a major step forward today. Bradford Council has begun advertising nationally for developers who could build the centre on the site of the former Alexandra Hotel. A new partnership
Police today revealed that no further action is to be taken following an investigation into the death of a three-year-old Bradford girl. Officers had exhumed the body of Naazish Farooq after discovering unusually high levels of chemicals in her blood.
Two charity workers face ten years behind bars and $250,000 fines for trying to break a blockade and deliver aid to Cuba. Simon Watson and Daniel Werges, pictured, are set to face the wrath of the United States by breaking an international trade blockade
Spa Athletic....0 Ilkley................2 A welcome victory for the Booth's sponsored Ilkley AFC to end a run of drawn games that has undermined the team's challenge for the Harrogate Premier League championship. No longer in contention for the league
100 years ago THE Vicar of Giggleswick, Rev Theodore P Brocklehurst, was unhappy with clothing worn by Settle workhouse inmates on the Sabbath. He wrote to the Board of Guardians asking them to provide garments "woven of ye honest, Craven wool of Yorkshire
THERE is a legitimate body of opinion that regards the decision to let Ilkley Carnival continue during the foot and mouth outbreak as misguided. Not only have agricultural shows in the area been cancelled, other events such as festivals and carnivals
Guiseley 0, Bradford Park Avenue 0 - The big UniBond division one derby between Guiseley and champions Bradford Park Avenue ended goal-less, but the one point gleaned by the home side made certain they avoided the drop. Guiseley were looking for a victory
Bradford City have been backed to bounce back strongly next season by one of the heroes of their last successful ascent from the First Division. Boss Jim Jefferies hailed City's battling display against Liverpool on Tuesday as the best yet and believes
Golden boot Henry Paul was the toast of the rugby league world today after kicking himself into the record books. The Kiwi ace gave another master class to land eight goals from eight attempts in the 56-24 rout of Warrington Wolves last night and take
CELEBRATIONS were in order at Ghyll Royd, as the preparatory school reached its first anniversary in its new home. It is one year since the school upped sticks from Ilkley and moved to Greystone Manor, in Burley-in-Wharfedale. The school has double reason
MOST people would be more than satisfied with completing one marathon in a month - but not Guiseley man Stephen Maude. Stephen, a service customer advisor at Glover's of Ilkley, completed his second London Marathon at the weekend in a very commendable
PARENTS are allowing their children to play among the rubbish in a derelict filling station, say parish councillors. Bramhope residents are concerned for the safety of youngsters playing around the former Shell garage, Leeds Road, which was boarded up
CHILDREN trying to cross busy Guiseley roads to get to and from school are facing yet another threat to their safety, a lollipop man has claimed. Crossing warden Peter Mellor is retiring next week after nine-and-a-half years of safely seeing children
VILLAGERS who feared their rural lane would be turned into a 'motorway' by strong street lighting have breathed a sigh of relief. Residents of Moor Lane, in Burley-in-Wharfedale, complained that street lighting, proposed as part of a traffic calming scheme
THE HISTORIC visit of Nelson Mandela to Leeds Bradford Airport brought both delight and disappointment to bosses at the Yeadon airport. While airport staff were thrilled at the ex-South African president flying into Yeadon, there was some dismay when
l Cont from Page 1 Town Status will bring substantial aid and support for the regeneration of Otley. "To say that I warmly welcome the news that Otley is to receive market town funding is, to say the least, an understatement." And Jonathan Rutter, president
GOVERNMENT inspectors have praised an Otley primary school as very effective and with a strong community bond. Ashfield Infant and Nursery School in Weston Lane, one of the schools which will be closed and reopened if the Otley schools reorganisation
ALMOST 1,000 people have so far signed a petition calling for a pedestrian crossing to be installed on a notorious Guiseley road. Parents of both Guiseley School and Tranmere Park Primary have joined together to call for a pelican crossing on Bradford
In 1902, the Wyke electric tram service was opened. In 1918, Bradford Gas workers went out on strike. In 1924, Sir James Hill opened a new pavilion in Ladyhill Park. From the Telegraph & Argus of May 3, 1976... Tourists from Holland popped over from
The British Wool Marketing Board has warned collections of wool will be slower due to the repercussions of foot and mouth disease as the new season gets underway. The Bradford-based Board is writing to all producers outlining a code of practice which
WEST Craveners are less likely to be burgled or have their car stolen than they were a year ago. That's the good news from end-of-year figures just released by police in Lancashire's Pennine Division, which includes West Craven. They show a slight increase
RESIDENTS claim that contractors working on sheltered housing in Silsden are leaving the place like a "bomb site". They allege that rocks up to eight inches in length are falling from the roofs of houses on Gloucester Avenue on to paths below and rubble
COMMUTERS claim safety barriers at Cononley level crossing failed to operate on Friday, allowing a train to go straight through. One told the Herald the incident could have been fatal. He said: "It was the Skipton train which leaves about 7.19am. When
CONTROVERSIAL plans to build 51 houses on Burnside allotment land, Skipton, have been withdrawn after public pressure. But, a new application for 31 houses is likely to be resubmitted in the near future. At the end of last year Burley Development Company
POLICE are investigating the death of a 20-year-old Cross Hills man who was knocked down on Friday evening. Shocked motorists called police after seeing a man walking on the busy A629 Skipton to Cross Hills Road. Officers were on their way to the scene
SKIPTON mum Elaine Farrier was left speechless after two strangers travelled halfway round the world to meet her. Elaine, a member of the town's Baptist Church, was featured on a BBC Songs of Praise programme, filmed in Skipton about three years ago.
LAWYERS have decided not to prosecute a Skipton doctor who was at the centre of a probe into the death of a female patient. The Crown Prosecution Service has announced it will not prosecute Dr Thomas White, a GP at the town's Fisher Medical Centre. Dr
FAMOUS journalist Roger Cook will be the guest of honour at the launch of the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) Ilkley Group. The event will allow guests the opportunity to put their questions to one of television's most
JOGGERS and walkers are defying foot and mouth restrictions by returning to Ilkley Moor, according to nearby residents. In the past week, residents on Crossbeck Road, whose houses overlook the moor, say they have seen people blatantly ignoring the warning
SIGNS billing Ilkley Carnival could have been removed by saboteurs in a bid to scupper the event, it was claimed yesterday. More than 20 signs have been taken down around Wharfedale, in what appears to be a carefully-organised operation. Three of the
A CRIME wave hit Beggarsdale last week and it has left deep wounds. The police, who cover the Dale from their base on the moon, will no doubt dismiss it as "petty" crime. To us locals, it has been a big jolt to our traditional peace of mind. We have had
TIME was when a chunk of cheese and a hunk of bread was the staple diet of most country folk. The roast beef of Olde Englande went to the nobs in the Big House. Apart from the odd piece of pork from the single pig many farm labourers kept in their back
SIR, - A responsible parish? At last, your public debate is under way about the future of our extended parish of Burley, Ilkley and Menston. I've always been keen that governments and electors at every level should balance the rights we enjoy with the
Children who caused problems in Cleckheaton town centre have moved to the Spen Valley Greenway, according to the town's community policewoman. Speaking at Spenborough Chamber of Trade, PC Penny Ayers said she had received reports of youngsters on the
Rob Hope (Pudsey and Bramley) won the fourth and final Bunny Run in 18min 09sec, which was 19 seconds ahead of club mate Gary Devine, from a field of 237 finishers. Bingley Harriers stars Ian Holmes and John Taylor had finished in the first two places
Derby County...............4 Guiseley Gremlins....2 This was an interesting test for Guiseley Gremlins Under-15s against top opposition. The team acquitted themselves well and were in no way overawed by the Premiership club, although the goalkeeping in
OTLIENSIANS........12 malton................29 OTLIENSIANS were losing this last league game of the season 24-0 at half-time but rallied in the second-half to take the honours in that period 12-5. They were unlucky to concede any score after the break
BURLEY-in-Wharfedale brother and sister Simon and Danielle Jones have been coached by their father Bob to a level of excellence which has seen them win British Ikedo titles. At the National Championships held in Sheffield on Sunday 17 year-old Danielle
Otley.................17 Bedford...........17 The atmosphere at Cross Green on Saturday could be cut with a knife, such was the expectancy of the huge crowd, bolstered by coach loads from Bedford who were anxious not to see their team relegated for the
A 15-year-old girl spoke of her horror today after she came within inches of being bundled into a stranger's car. The attack happened at around 7.20pm on Monday when the teenager, who is too frightened to be named, was walking along Harrogate Road in
A homeless man is back on the streets selling the Big Issue only weeks after his determination to turn his life round won him a job at a top Ilkley hotel. Mark Moakes's perseverance and attitude so impressed David Denton, general manager of the Craiglands
It is almost a year since Bradford's education chiefs and councillors were condemned by education watchdog Ofsted for the way they were handling education for the district's children. A massive vote of no-confidence was given to the district's education
Ambitious plans to open Bradford's state-of-the-art cancer centre this month have been postponed again. The £5.2million Marie Curie Cancer Care hospice will not admit its first patient until July - nearly six months after the original opening date in
A Bradford teenager is on the road to recovery after undergoing a life-saving operation. Christopher Williams had an operation to have a pacemaker fitted this week after a state-of-the-art monitor revealed that the youngster's heart stopped beating every
A man who was killed during disturbances in Bradford told his friend: "I got shot and I'm gonna die," a court heard. Twenty-seven-year-old Des-tor Coleman, known as Dexter or 'X', of West Bowling, died after being shot in the back outside the Young Lion
Bradford mum Stephanie Jamieson has been handed the gift of life - by her brother Stewart. When Stephanie was told she needed a kidney transplant, Stewart became her donor - and the pair are now recovering from successful transplant operations. But their
Addingham..........2 Oxenhope.............2 Despite only taking a point from this game Addingham showed how far they have come in recent months. The visitors were buoyant following their 4-2 win last time out over the Premier League leaders Skipton Bulldogs
SIR - Messrs Mohammed Javaid and Mohammed Riaz are absolutely right in their views on the issue surrounding race and racism (Letters, April 30). It is only when people are free to express their views that understanding and tolerance can be achieved on
NEWS that Otley is to get £1 million towards its regeneration is fantastic. It is also testimony to all the hard work put in over the last few years by people dedicated to the future of the town. It is to the credit of the town partnership, and others
