Janine Belton was today sweating on her chance of near-guaranteed medal glory. The Bradford swimmer will find out just hours before tonight's relay final whether she will make the team. Despite winning gold in the 4x200m relay at the world championships
There will be a bumper football derby in Bradford tonight after Bradford City creditors accepted the deal to save the club from ruin. Everyone connected with the club faced an anxious wait to see whether there would be a club to take to the field this
Summer holidays to most of us mean lounging on a sunbed, watching television and taking it easy, but to 80 youngsters it could be a torturous six weeks. They have been lucky enough to obtain a place at Europe's only American-style fat camp here in Apperley
CLOUDS cleared for a perfect day and the crowds turned out in their thousands at Weeton Show on Sunday. The mixture of show horses and ponies, showjumping and driving classes, racing ferrets, the Claro Beagles and bouncy castles attracted people from
TODAY, we are told, is a time to sing the praises of all that is great about being part of the historic county of Yorkshire. Yorkshire Day is the area's very distinctive way of celebrating itself and this year will see, once again, the people of Wharfedale
ANGLERS who start fights with canoeists could land themselves in hot water. In an attempt to bring peace to Yeadon Tarn, the Aireborough and District Angling Association has issued its members with a stern warning. The association, which has had the fishing
MONTHS of baking lie ahead for a Bramhope woman in her bid to set off on a trip of a lifetime. Helena Watkins is hoping to take part in a ten day trek in Nepal - in the foothills of the Himalayas. But before she sets off on the trip - which is being staged
The minister of Burley-in-Wharfedale Methodist Church has bid a fond farewell to his congregation of the last eight years. Rev Philip MacDonald was presented with parting gifts and a lunch after concluding his final service for the church at its temporary
Vandals have climbed onto a church roof and smashed an ancient memorial cross costing hundreds of pounds to replace. Church warden Brian Gill discovered the prestigious silver cross, which stood on the roof of St Oswald's Church, in Guiseley, lying smashed
Ilkley children who have been getting their kicks by attacking moving buses appear to have moved on - to skateboarding down hills on to main roads. Fears about the possible consequences of the new trend were raised at the latest meeting of Ilkley and
A soon to be closed hospital has been chosen as the venue to host a new gym service for people with mental health problems. High Royds Hospital, Menston, is set to close in spring 2003 but this week a new gym initiative was launched there. The new gym
A MEMBER of Parliament is spearheading a campaign to keep a closed Otley school for the community. Harold Best believes All Saints Junior School, North Parade, should not go for housing but be kept in public use - possibly for the library. And the Leeds
A supermarket's new initiative to clamp motorists using its car park has led to outrage from residents. Safeway's in Westgate, Otley, has put up signs restricting shoppers to two hour's parking with warnings that it will clamp cars staying for longer
THE mother of a four-year-old who lost a leg after contracting a deadly virus, is battling to find a bigger house for her daughter's return from hospital. Danielle Skilbeck was a happy little girl running around and playing games until three weeks ago
The relatives of people living in the council-run care homes which are scheduled for closure have every right to be concerned about what the future holds. Many of the residents of these homes are highly vulnerable people, some suffering from Alzheimers
In 1819, "Moby Dick " author Herman Melville was born. In 1833, Britain passed an Act of Parliament abolishing slavery. In 1914, Germany declared war on Russia. From the Telegraph & Argus of August 1st, 1977... The day that every Yorkshireman can
An old television series of children's classic The Railway Children, filmed on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, has been released on video for the first time. Two years before the railway opened to the public it was used as a location for the black
TODAY, we are told, is a time to sing the praises of all that is great about being part of the historic county of Yorkshire. Yorkshire Day is the area's very distinctive way of celebrating itself and this year will see, once again, the people of Wharfedale
TOWN tourism chiefs have given their backing to plans for an annual cultural festival to showcase Ilkley's attractions. Ward and parish councillor Anne Hawkesworth is now hoping to discuss her plans for a month-long event each August with Bradford Council
Children from the radiation blighted country of Belarus have been enjoying a fun-packed first week in Ilkley. The group of 14 youngsters, who are staying with families in the area for a month's holiday, have hardly had a chance to catch their breath after
DEBATE raged this week over a suggested £200,000 park and ride scheme which could see a ban on parking outside shops in Ben Rhydding. The provision of improved parking facilities at Ben Rhydding railway station has sparked varying opinions among residents
WORLD Club rugby league champions Bradford Bulls have teamed up with an Ilkley company to launch a range of financial services for fans and their families. Bradford Bulls Financial Services (BBFS) will be officially launched at the match against local
TRAFFIC diversions in Burley-in-Wharfedale have led to confusion and confrontation as buses and cars roll through residential streets. Scheduled diversions for motorists and regular bus services were set up on Monday as Yorkshire Water made a start on
Fighting for our architectural heritage Sir, - I am relieved that at last a parish councillor is prepared to support the architectural heritage campaign for the Coronation Hospital. Councillor Kate Brown could also have explained that the application
A new advice bus will be taking information to the heart of Aire Valley's communities. The service, set up by Bingley Voluntary Action (BVA), is targeting the four corners of the Shipley constituency. Funded by cash from the Government's Neighbourhood
The Weekend saw three members of Otley AC competing in the Snowdon International Mountain Race, ten miles with 3,000 feet to the summit of Snowdon and back down. The conditions were good, warm but overcast, in comparison to last years 28 degrees recorded
Adel went back to the top of the Airedale and Wharfedale league on a day when Rawdon and Burley provided the shocks. Battling against relegation both side produced excellent wins. Adel went back to the top after Stuart Howie had hit 69 to help them past
COMMONWEALTH Games fans will have a local to cheer on this weekend but forget the St George's flag it's the St Andrew's flag you will need. Otley's Richard Allen will be competing for Scotland his mother's birthplace, in the triathlon event on Sunday
The Annual Ilkley Open Tennis Tournament got underway this week but Tuesday and Wednesday's play was dogged by rain. Games moved to the club's indoor courts. Tennis fans have however had the opportunity to watch top class tennis once again. The tournament
THE Airedale and Wharfedale Senior Cricket League's Birtwhistle Cup final will take place at Calverley CC on Sunday with a 2 pm start. The trophy will be contested by Bilton and North Leeds bringing to an end Guiseley's recent domination of the competition
Pensioners suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's are the victims of a plan to axe Council-run care homes, relatives claimed today. Bradford Council is studying proposals to close three homes - Greenacres in Clayton, Broadstones at Holme Wood and either
House prices in Bradford have risen by just 23 per cent in the last ten years - making property in the city among the cheapest in Britain, according to figures released today. The average house price in the city is £58,268 - placing Bradford fifth from
A relieved Geoffrey Richmond spoke of his delight after fans backed his plan to save the club. The City chairman looked visibly exhausted after the marathon talks - which went on long into last night and continued today - eventually secured the deal.
Ilkley Motor Club regained control of the Larkspeed Inter-Club championship series after dropping down to fourth place after low scoring in two rallies in recent weeks. However, on Sunday at Bolton Abbey was where it all came good. Press Officer Henry
Saturday's International Snowdon fell race was attempted by members of Ilkley Harriers. First Ilkley Harrier home was Nick Pearce, who was 57th and fourth veteran in 1:23:38; and Jane Leather had a great run to finish 256th in 1:50:45. Second-claim Harrier
The Annual Ilkley Open Tennis Tournament got underway this week but Tuesday and Wednesday's play was dogged by rain. Games moved to the club's indoor courts. Tennis fans have however had the opportunity to watch top class tennis once again. The tournament
OF all God's creatures the rat must be one of the most maligned by humanity. While most of us are all too willing to cuddle guinea pigs, rabbits, gerbils, pet mice and even ferrets, brown rats produce a reaction of almost universal revulsion. Even white
On the eve of Bradford's big home derby against Leeds, Leon Pryce has admitted how conscious he is over his lack of game-time for the Bulls this season. The 20-year-old utility back missed four games through suspension after being put on report during
Why the wrong school is closing SIR - Leeds Education Authority shoots itself in the foot, even under its new management headed by Peter Ridsdale, who knows so much more about education than he knows about Leeds United Football Club. Falling numbers of
A bat inhabited cottage in the area has led to a £7million flood defence scheme being altered. The 150-year-old lock keeper's cottage in Lindley Woods is no longer abandoned - in fact it has hundreds of little guests. To Yorkshire Water's surprise it
GETTING up at the crack of dawn, every day for more than 30 years has become a way of life for one Bramhope couple. But on Monday, newsagents Howard and Brenda Bell will be enjoying just their third day off in 33 years - after giving up their business
A BUSINESSMAN could be forced to demolish part of his house after building it five feet higher than agreed. Several nearby residents and Bramhope and Carlton Parish Council have objected to on-going extensions and alterations to Green Acres in Moor Road
A two year investment programme has been unveiled by Ciba Specialty Chemicals. Last month the Bradford firm was awarded nearly £50,000 by the Department of Trade and Industry to develop company/employee business partnerships on the site. Bradford South
REPORTS of rats invading Ilkley streets are dropping after a blitz on the sewers to kill the pests with poisoned bait. In the first six months of this year, Bradford Council's pest control service received 755 district -wide complaints from people saying
A huge tree crushed two friends to death when it fell on their car as they drove home from a fishing trip. Geoffrey Sugden Wood, 75, and Jeffrey Hainsworth, 60, were travelling along Woodhead Road, Berry Brow, Huddersfield, when the 100-year-old tree
The Australian squash team trained in Ilkley before heading for the Commonwealth Games in Manchester. The team held training sessions at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club where the renowned New Zealander Robbie Burnett is head of coaching. Besides having
THE Yorkshire County Parks Association's Team Cup competition continues on Sunday, August 4, when the final rounds of the Brotherton Cup will be held. Local Airedale Wharfedale teams involved are Myrtle Park, who play Crossroads at Knowles Park and Shipley
DEFEAT by Baildon on Saturday keeps Yeadon firmly in the relegation dog fight. Saturday's home game with Spen Victoria is a vital clash with Yeadon needing to chip away some of the 12 point lead Spen have over them if they are to remain in Division One
BURLEY-in-Wharfedale teenager Will Musgrave has competed in his second International Hockey Tournament of the year at Under-16 level. The Ilkley Grammar School pupil who plays his hockey for the Ben Rhydding club, played in the First European U-16/U-18
A major public inquiry into land use in the district over the next 15 years will go ahead - despite a Government announcement this week that it intends to change the system. Bradford Council faces a bill of more than £1 million for the inquiry into its
A two year investment programme has been unveiled by Ciba Specialty Chemicals. Last month the Bradford firm was awarded nearly £50,000 by the Department of Trade and Industry to develop company/employee business partnerships on the site. Bradford South
Respected journalist Martin Bell is backing a joint appeal by the Telegraph & Argus and UNICEF to raise cash to save the lives of six million children who face starvation. As the United Nations Children's Fund special representative, he has just visited
A 21-year-old man who got involved in the Bradford riots just eight days after being given bail by a judge has been jailed for 40 months. Bradford Crown Court heard yesterday that Mamrez Hussain was already facing a drugs charge when he was caught on
Hundreds of Gareth Gates homecoming T-shirts have been snapped up by fans to wear at the star's big concert in Bradford this weekend. The limited edition T-shirts, which bear the Bradford 2008 logo, have been made especially for the event which takes
A London company which owns the lease of the Petergate shop and office block could fight in the High Court to stop it from being demolished to make way for a massive shopping scheme. London & Associated Properties Plc said today they were consulting
Bradford City fans spoke of their delight after the meeting. Sharon Berry, 31, of Keighley said: "I am completely elated, it's like promotion all over again. I can't describe how worried I was and I have been in tears throughout most of the meeting. "
It was always going to be tense, but the hordes waiting in the claret and amber banqueting suite had a nerve-jangling half hour as the start of the crunch creditors' meeting was delayed this morning. Hundreds of fans fell silent at 10am as an official
Bradford City was today saved from financial oblivion. Creditors unanimously agreed to back a rescue plan drawn up by the club's administrators and would-be owners Geoffrey Richmond, Bradford businessman David Rhodes and his son Julian. At a meeting of
BRACKEN GHYLL: The July Stableford took place in excellent conditions with Martyn O'Toole recording an ace at the 178 yard 6th hole. Results: July Stableford, Division One - 1, David Enion (15) 40; 2, Robert Hosier (11) 39; 3, Dave Gilbert (15) 37. Division
Ben Rhydding junior golfers made history at West Bradford by winning the Bradford Golf Union Team Championships for the first time in their history. Thirteen year-old Richard Atkins (net -7); 11 year-old Chris Atkins (net+4), 12 year-old Edward Cowen
Sentences won't solve riot causes SIR - It was reported in the T&A that Lord Ouseley and Zulfiqar Ali condemned the harsh sentences passed on the men convicted of taking part in the Bradford riots. The sentences were the culmination of a crushing
IT'S been bad enough losing a school at the very heart of Otley, but to also lose the building, will be a disaster. If parents fail in their battle to reverse the closure of All Saints Junior School, North Parade, it seems the whole site will very quickly
