Andy Myers was grateful to centre-back partner Robert Molenaar for helping him through against Preston. And the City player of the year intends to repay the compliment by finding his best form to tackle Derby at the Bradford & Bingley Stadium tomorrow
Nicky Law is happy to keep off the managerial merry-go-round and put his faith in Bradford City - if the club does the same with him. Law has been repeatedly linked with Hull City, where Jan Molby was sacked last night. But former Leicester boss Peter
OLDER people in Horsforth have been given a new set of wheels - thanks to the effort of Help the Aged and the community. The specially customised minibus will be used by voluntary group Horsforth Live at Home Scheme, whose members also worked hard to
FINAL touches are being put to Mike Harding's Last Tango in Whitby being performed tonight (Thursday) at Yeadon Town Hall. The comedy tells the story of a group of senior citizens on an out of season holiday in Whitby. Yeadon Amateur Operatic and Dramatic
MEMBERS of a Yeadon church are furious after thousands of pounds worth of slates were stripped from the roof in an overnight raid. For the second time in a week, thieves returned to almost entirely strip the roof of St Andrew's Church in Haw Lane, and
John Simpson, the voice and face of BBC World Affairs, got the Ilkley Literature Festival off to a lively start in front of a full house in King's Hall on Friday evening. Here to promote his third volume of autobiography, No Man's Land - very successfully
A BURLEY Woodhead family has been left traumatised after a massive explosion at the front of their home shattered windows and caused a wooden porch to collapse. And fire investigation officers are still analysing material found at the scene to see what
OTLEY'S first ever walking bus for schoolchildren got underway this week. But for the children of the All Saint's Out of School Club, which meets at the old All Saints Junior School annexe in Bridge Street, it means crossing one of the most dangerous
An 89-year-old Guiseley woman was terrified when a huge firework caused a fireball in her home. Marie Beard, who lives on her own in Tennyson Street, was woken by a huge blast on Monday night at 11.30pm. When she made her way to the front door she realised
AN Otley headteacher has warned that a child will be killed before road safety measures are introduced near her school. Youngsters and parents at St Joseph's Catholic Primary School are constantly at risk from traffic, according to headteacher Christine
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Married at St Michaels and All Angels Parish Church in Haworth were Martin Barry Robinson and Ursula Anne Norman. Martin - a computer draughtsman - is the eldest son of Barry and Eileen Robinson of Racemore Lane, Oakworth. Ursula is the eldest daughter
Keighley schoolteacher Rob Grillo married veterinary assistant Susan Atienza, the eldest daughter of Joan and the late Douglas Porter, of Bradford. The service took place outdoors at the Auchrannie Country Club, Brodick, Isle of Arran in Scotland. The
A former speedway champion will celebrate his 90th birthday tomorrow. Keighley man Norman Hargreaves - originally from Cross Roads - enjoyed a spectacular speedway career in the 1940s and 50s. Mr Hargreaves, who now lives in Ingrow with his wife Molly
REVEREND Canon Edward Gee celebrated his 40 years as an ordained priest on Saturday, with friends, colleagues and family filling St Andrew's Church at Kildwick. Canon Gee served in the Wakefield diocese before he retired to Glusburn, where he assists
A school newsletter from 1938 is being used to teach pupils at Haworth Primary School about local history. The seventh edition of the newsletter "Worthian" was loaned to the school by Haworth resident George Hutchinson. School governor and parish councillor
Boys and girls alike from Oxenhope Primary School are enjoying an after-school club run by Keighley Cougars. Teacher Mike Wragg said: "Jason Ramshaw from the Cougars has been coming in every week after school and giving some of the children some coaching
A man from Haworth has created all the fun of the fair in miniature for the Keighley Amateurs' forthcoming production of Scrooge. The props department hit a problem when they needed to make a miniature carousel for the family musical production. They
Steam railway enthusiasts came to the rescue of a century old locomotive when it got stranded in a car park. The Pug - a four wheeled shunter - became marooned miles from its home on the Keighley & Worth Valley Railway, to where it was being transported
A wealthy businessman who stole social security money for "greed and greed alone" is today facing a jail sentence. Shabir Ahmed, who this week confessed to being a benefit cheat, is also likely to have some of his assets seized. Ahmed, who lived at South
A mystery money-man showed shoppers a new definition for a bunch of fives in Keighley this week. Reports came flooding in to the Keighley News on Tuesday of a man stopping people in the town centre and thrusting £5 notes into their hands. The generous
COPIES of a new book on the history of Earby sold out in double quick time on Saturday. The book was launched by Earby and District Local History Society, which had a stall at the town's Autumn Fair. Demand was so high that supplies of the new book were
QUICKER diagnosis and increased bed capacity are the main aims of Airedale NHS Trust over the next three years. A "one-stop shop" for minor injuries, a stroke centre and a rapid access clinic for coronary heart disease are just some of the proposals outlined
ELEVEN months ago she was too young to drink in a pub, now 18-year-old Fiona Foster is running her own hostelry. Fiona, and her husband John, 21, took over the Old Star in Steeton this week and are planning a grand opening tomorrow (Saturday). Although
WHAT started as a bet between colleagues at a works Christmas party turned into more than £1,000 to help local asthma sufferers. Four quarry workers from North Craven challenged each other to put on their running shoes and do the Skipton 10k road race
WHEN Jean Chew set off for work on Wednesday it was going to be just like any other day, she could never have guessed the surprise in store for her. Skipton's Dyneley House Surgery receptionist might have forgotten her own 30th anniversary in the job
A nervous-looking Louis de Bernires began his lecture in the elegant, chandelier-lit room of the Craiglands Hotel on Sunday, by throwing the spotlight back on the audience. "Have we got a lighting technician?" he asks. "Can we turn these spotlights down
'Don't lead Britain into a US led war with Iraq' - that is the clear message being sent to Prime Minister Tony Blair from a public meeting in Ilkley this week. Labour MP Ann Cryer was one of the key speakers at an Ilkley Churches Together event which
TELEVISION actor Clive Hornby, who plays Jack Sugden in the soap opera Emmerdale turned up to support Ilkley's Cancer Research UK shop as it opened following a major refurbishment. Theoverhaul had included a new floor, till point, and painted walls to
THE Civic Society in Addingham has launched a campaign for residents to use the village post office on Main Street, or face the prospect of losing it. According to Civic Society member Don Barrett, new methods of pensions and benefit payment could make
A NEW school built to house 315 Ilkley youngsters will start next term with almost a whole class of pupils over the capacity, a councillor has revealed. Ilkley parish councillor Pat Stevenson says All Saints Primary School will have 340 pupils when it
A BYLAW to stop revellers disturbing Ilkley residents with fireworks in the early hours is being considered by town leaders. Ilkley parish councillors said on Monday they would look into the possibility of bring in a bylaw to prevent people setting off
Convoys annoy early in morning SIR, - Picture the scene: the idyllic town of Otley nestles beneath the towering bulk of the Chevin, the dawn chorus is starting to get into full swing. But Otley's chorus is somewhat different to other people's. Instead
Two brothers, leading accordion players in their native Russia, perform in Skipton tomorrow. Nikolai and Ilya Ryskov are performing at 7.30pm as guests of the Cross Hills-based Craven Accordion Centre. The brothers began their musical education at an
Songs from classic musicals are performed in Chop Suey, the autumn concert from Cullingworth theatre group CADS. Eastern promise and Western spice come together in songs from shows like Oklahoma!, The King and I and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
SIR - Can we be told whether your reviewer is a member of an amateur theatrical group? Not a professional one - that is apparent because she is presumably a full-time reporter - but an amateur. Only then is she qualified really to sit in judgement on
The final beam of Bingley relief road's biggest bridge-frame has been dramatically lifted into place. The last piece - a 62-tonne girder - of the £3-million steel structure was hoisted by a 100,000-tonne telescopic Liebherr crane to bridge the gap over
LOCAL youngsters have had an excellent season, winning several of the British Triathlon Association National series categories. Otley's Oliver Webster won the 9/10 years boys' series. Scott Thwaites of Burley-in-Wharfedale won the 11/12 years boys while
The Otley Cycle Club Hill Climb two-stage event was contested on a fine but sunny day on two hills, the one mile Norwood Edge in the morning and the 1,400 yards East Chevin at Otley in the afternoon. The overall winner was Jim Henderson of Southport CC
Leeds Corinthins 49 Otliensians 10 OTLIENSIANS lost this encounter at Middleton by seven tries to two. The score summed up the game, Otliensians forwards being capable of providing enough endeavour for two tries to be scored but the defence not being
Burley Trojans 0 Barnoldswick United 3 Plucky Trojans bowed out of the County Cup at the first hurdle against an excellent Barnoldswick side who were different class. Ironically Trojans had not originally entered the County Cup but their recent record
Otley 23 Birmingham/Solihull 30 OTLEY were left to regret not having the ability to capitalise on the scoring chances they created for themselves during the early part of the game when they lost control in the last ten minutes to present their visitors
The mother of a woman who was found dead on a Soho street almost three years ago hopes she will finally get some answers about her death. Home Office minister John Denham and Shipley MP Chris Leslie have backed an inquiry into the death of Kelly Pearson
A watchdog's report on a fast-improving inner-city school has highlighted concerns over pupils' health and safety. Governors at All Saints' Primary in Kennion Street, Little Horton, failed to ensure the right health and safety procedures were in place
Bradford is rocking - and that's official. The city was today named as a surprise entry in the top ten of a national survey to find the UK's music capital. Listeners to a national radio station placed Bradford at number eight in the top 40 of British
A cash boost of almost £1 million has brought the dream of a new healthy living centre for people in a deprived area of Bradford a step closer. The National Lottery New Opportunities Fund yesterday announced it had awarded Horton Grange Healthy Living
A brave teenager who is waiting for a heart and lung transplant is to realise her dream of meeting the Bradford Bulls. Avid rugby league fan Charlotte Knott has been invited to Odsal Stadium to meet her heroes from the team who are in training for the
A former victim of school bullies has walked away with a £1,000 prize after proving himself as a youth worker with young offenders. Niki Morris was selected for an Endeavour Award, presented each year to the cream of the young people at the Foyer Project
A civilian police worker who handed sensitive information to hardened criminals was today beginning a prison sentence. Mohtashim Ahmed used his position within the force to tap into computer records on known offenders before passing on the confidential
He may be TV's bad boy, The Bill's ruthless schemer prepared to do anything to save his own neck. And he may be some people's favourite to the next James Bond. But in reality all soft-hearted Steven Hartley wants to do is visit his dear old gran in Shipley
A lorry jack-knifed across three lanes of the M62 early today causing tail-backs of up to ten miles. The chaos occurred when two HGVs collided on the west-bound carriageway between junction 25 at Brighouse and junction 24 at Ainley Top. One of the lorries
Today we publish a sickening image of a 90-year-old great-grandmother pummelled by a young thief as she collected her pension. Bloodied and bruised Rose Gallagher is just one of 14 elderly victims who residents claim have been mugged in recent weeks around
Cowling Youth managed to turn a half time 1-0 deficit into a 5-2 victory. Eldwick broke away twice and scored both times in a match that saw Cowling dominate. Scorers for the south Craven side were man of the match Dan Leach, Luke Binns(2), Josh Darling
STEETON aim to make sporting history - and become the first club to win the County Cup the season after winning the County Trophy. They got their campaign off to a flying start, handing out a 7-0 thrashing to Dudley Athletic. Steve Hardacre scored two
ATHLETE Jo Prowse won a bronze medal in the recent World Masters Mountain Running Championships. Jo, who is Patient Support Manager for Airedale Community Health Council, put in a valiant run during the championships at Innsbruck, Austria to pick up the
Colin Appleyard Racing rider Sean Emmett saw his MCN British Superbike season come to a disappointing end - when he crashing out while leading on the last day of the campaign. After qualifying in fifth place on the grid Sean was upbeat about his prospects
Rebecca Granger turned the tables on her big pool rival Stephanie Clarke in the final of the Keighley Ladies Individual competition at Pilky's Bar on Tuesday night. Stephanie had the luxury of a bye into the final because her opponent was on holiday,
WITH a number of teams involved in West Riding Cup matches, the Premier Division programme in the Craven & District League was much reduced, with only three matches taking place. Current leaders Oxenhope Recreation had a 6-4 victory over Grassington
WHEN John and Margaret Verity decided to name their son Hedley, thereby giving him one of the most famous names in Yorkshire sport, they placed a heavy burden on him. Like Austin Healey - and the boy named Sue made famous by Johnny Cash - young Hedley
BARNOLDSWICK United go on the road again in the direction of Harrogate in Round Two of the West Riding FA Challenge Cup on November 3 when they visit Beckwithshaw Saints. The West Lancashire league side comfortably accounted for Harrogate Premier League
SKIPTON get a chance to throw open the challenge for promotion in Yorkshire Division Two and put themselves back into contention in the process when they entertain table-topping West Leeds at Sandylands tomorrow. The Blue Hill Lane men are unbeaten in
WHARFEDALE will be without their most potent weapon, skipper Andy Hodgson, for up to eight weeks after the full-back dislocated his collar-bone in a tackle against New Brighton in last weekend's Powergen Cup tie, (writes Tony Simpson). News that the damage
The Ilkley AFC game against Bedale was postponed on Saturday because of the visitors involvement in the in the North Riding County Cup. Though this disrupted a good run of form, it allowed some players to rest niggling injuries and others to maintain
Ilkley Seconds 46 Pocklington 12 THIS was Ilkley's third game against league opposition and what a splendid display of running rugby they put on, scoring eight tries through the backs to two tries from Pocklington. Ilkley started off brightly winning
Pocklington 29 Ilkley 34 Yet another perfect autumn afternoon greeted Ilkley at old rivals Pocklington, relegated last season from Yorkshire Division One. Stalwart Chris Pring was called up for his seasonal debut at scrum- half, otherwise coach John Atkinson
SIR - I would like to respond to the report (T&A, October 3) relating to poor racial mix of pupils in schools and colleges. The problem exists not only with sixth forms, but from nursery classes upwards. While a multi-racial environment for our children
A YEADON church is the latest victim in the spate of Yorkshire Stone theft. Much of the roof of St Andrews Church has been ripped off by callous thieves whose only thought is to sell the slates off as quickly as possible to make themselves a few pounds
WE trust that our local councillors read the Craven Herald. They cannot have failed to have noticed a growing tide of disillusionment about the state of our streets. Scruffiness has become the rule not the exception. It's not just in our columns. The
YET another alteration has been made to the plan to build houses in the back gardens of property on Valley Drive, Ben Rhydding. By reducing the height of the proposed terraced houses to two storeys with roof spaces; retaining the three existing properties
The Bees will be without Rob Woodhead tomorrow for their crucial North Two East promotion clash at Sheffield. The second row is out with a broken ankle, which was sustained jumping over a wall on Monday. "He could be out for three or four months or he
The giant frame of Gavin Kelly could be a major obstacle for Avenue as they look to continue their journey on the road to Cardiff. The Bridlington Town keeper, who left Bradford last season due to personal problems, is still signed-on at Horsfall Stadium
Brian Noble isn't putting any money on the outcome of tonight's Tetley's Super League final eliminator. The Bradford Bulls coach says the clash between St Helens and Wigan at Knowsley Road will be a thrilling encounter between two evenly-matched sides
FORMER gravel pits in Otley are being turned into a haven for birds, mammals and wild flowers. The nature reserve, which is being created out of land at the gravel pits at Bridge End, will not be open to the general public, but will be open to members
HOPES for a new footbridge at Menston Railway Station appear to have hit the buffers. Arriva Trains Northern have rejected a request by Menston Neighbourhood Forum for another bridge over the tracks. Councillor Chris Greaves (Con, Rombalds) told last
THE FUTURE of a small area of woodland in Guiseley is due to be discussed today when Aireborough MP Paul Truswell and Ings Lane residents meet with developers. Mr Truswell organised the meeting with Barratt Leeds to voice concerns over the preservation
PARISHIONERS turned out in force to wish a fond farewell to their priest - who was retiring after 27 years in the Washburn Valley. Canon David Creaser, vicar of Weston with Denton and priest in charge of Farnley, Fewston with Blubberhouses and Leathley
Lord Ouseley's report into race relations in Bradford highlighted the fact that over the years there has been a polarisation of the different communities, damaging the city's cherished dream of harmony and unity. To many, the riots last year came as a
Married at St Saviour's Church in Harden were Mark Fox and Lisa Booth. Mark - a stone mason at M and G Stone Keighley - is the youngest son of Jimmy and Doreen Fox of Harden Grove, Long Lee. Lisa is the youngest daughter of Robert and Mary Booth of Long
Teachers Christopher Holdsworth and Stacy-Ann Fenton were married at Mona Chapel at the University of the West Indies in Kingston, Jamaica. Christopher is the younger son of Tim and Margaret Holdsworth, of Thwaites Brow, Keighley. Stacy-Ann is the elder
Married in a civil ceremony at Newsholme Manor in Oakworth were Stuart John Bradman and Carol Louise Emmott. Stuart - a farm worker and joiner - is the eldest son of Hazel Bradman, of Oakworth, and the late Phillip John Bradman. Carol a - hairdresser
Takeover target Abbey National has signed a deal with life assurer Prudential which could boost its profits. Abbey has signed a distribution deal to market Prudential's savings products. The move by Abbey, which has its regional head quarters in Bradford
Pupils at Cowling Primary School strode out in style last week wearing self-designed T-shirts to promote School Walking Week. The week of walking activities -- previously known as Walk to School Week -- started on the Monday when pupils made posters.
A Keighley man who guarded some of the most notorious names in British criminal history has received a prestigious award. Robert Thorpe, a former prison officer who has watched over criminals including the Kray Twins, 'Mad' Frankie Fraser and the Great
Youngsters from across Keighley raised the roof when they joined together for a harmonious event. More than 250 primary school pupils were in fine voice when they converged on Greenhead High School for Keighley's Big Sing. The children were led through
Think about grapes bulging on the vine and the images that spring to mind are of picturesque corners of France or sun-drenched fields in Australia. Now add to that list a small front garden in Highfield, Keighley. When seven-year-old Mohammed Ali received
Police have failed to unearth clues in Keighley about the whereabouts of a Bradford man last seen alive two years ago. A team of officers and a special sniffer dog spent Tuesday scouring the overgrown area near Cavendish Court car park, off Lawkholme
Whenever student nurse Martin Lewis isn't tending the sick, he will be out notching up the miles in preparation for the trip of a lifetime. Martin, 24, of Utley, is planning to walk a Peruvian trail which will take him back to the ruins of one of the
A woman who was paralysed in a parachute jump has praised pioneering spinal cord research. Penny Roberts, from Steeton, has praised recent research work by UK charity Spinal Research and is optimistic about the future. The 39-year-old former nurse is
Villagers in Denholme claim they are being treated as "second class citizens" because of the lack of access to doctors. Concerns have been raised by residents about the lack of GP cover in the village, particularly for those registered with the Wilsden
Sunwin House has dismissed rumours that Father Christmas will not be visiting its Keighley store this Christmas. A spokesman for the store confirmed yesterday that it had been in touch with the North Pole and Santa Claus was indeed coming to town. He
Keighley Town Council this week handed over £250 to pay for a mobile phone for the police. Inspector Tony Walker, of Keighley police, accepted a cheque from town councillors John Philip and Graham Mitchell, which will be used to provide a two-year phone
Keighley's chief of police says that Lund Park will never become a no-go area for the local community. Chief Superintendent Graham Sunderland says high visibility police patrols are being stepped up in the area to crack down on a minority of "thugs and
A STAR-STUDDED line-up topped the bill at a fundraising event in Barnoldswick on Wednesday The third annual Stars in Barlick show was a sell-out success and raised £1,200 for local good causes. Staged at the town's Conservative Club, the event provides
TRASH and treasure came up trumps for trustees at Earby's Museum of Yorkshire Dales Lead Mining. The first in a series of "Trash and Treasure" table top sales was held at the School Lane museum on Sunday, raising £355 towards its ongoing restoration.
WEST Craven's traditional school terms could be scrapped and the area brought into line with the rest of Lancashire under a new standardised six-term school year. Lancashire County Council is embarking on a two-month consultation on proposals to move
AS the battle between 4X4 enthusiasts and the countryside continues, a new venture at Coniston Cold allows off-roaders to try all types of terrain without damaging the environment. Just last week, the Herald reported how the county council is proposing
TWO Skipton policemen will be trekking through New Zealand's national parks to raise money for the Children's Society. Sgt Andy Gill and community safety officer PC Neil Hargreaves, who are both based at Skipton Police Station, are taking part in a eight-day
CONTRACTORS who left grass cuttings strewn across gravestones in Waltonwrays Cemetery have been reprimanded after numerous complaints. The "terrible state" of the Skipton cemetery was highlighted in last week's paper by Peter Marsden who claimed that
ON Tuesday October 26 1852, residents of Gargrave gathered at St Andrew's Church, to witness the consecration of their "handsome" new church. Exactly 150 years later church members are celebrating the anniversary of that historic event. The first permanent
HOCUS pocus jelly on toast! Waving his arms about for dramatic effect, pint-sized Mark Waddington shouts his magic phrase and his audience gasps in amazement as he pulls a four-feet wand from a box no bigger than a top hat! His routine of tricks and witty
A SKIPTON woman is calling for witnesses to a savage attack on two of her family's pet lambs. Susanne Tiffany was shocked to find her five-month-old ewe dead on Monday evening when she went to check on her four pedigree Shetland lambs kept in a field
CRAVEN'S hotels and holiday cottages have been acclaimed in the Yorkshire Tourist Board awards. Coniston Hall Hotel at Coniston Cold and the Devonshire Arms at Bolton Abbey were finalists in the Hotel of the Year category. And Brentwood Farm Cottages
AN Ilkley taxi firm should not be made to take down its new radio mast despite complaints from nearby residents, say planning officers. Ilkley Taxis, at Drill Hall Business Park, near Leeds Road, got into trouble by putting up a new radio mast sticking
FIFTY jobs - an eighth of the workforce - have gone at Eastburn engineering company Landis Lund. Finance director Mike Molyneux said that the redundancies had been made due to problems in the global automotive industry. The plant is part of international
CAMPAIGNERS against a Valley Drive housing scheme have vowed not to give up their fight despite changes in the plan to accommodate planners' objections. The plan to build on large gardens at the back of houses in Valley Drive, Ben Rhydding, has been altered
Ilkley has played a starring role in a 'red letter day' for Yorkshire's traditional post boxes. The town's historic Penfold style hexagonal letter box in Middleton Avenue was the setting for the launch of a national campaign by English Heritage and the
John Simpson, the voice and face of BBC World Affairs, got the Ilkley Literature Festival off to a lively start in front of a full house in King's Hall on Friday evening. Here to promote his third volume of autobiography, No Man's Land - very successfully
VILLAGERS at Burley-in-Wharfedale have struck the jackpot in the second round of spending from Ilkley Parish Council's precept rate. The parish council announced its latest round of grants to voluntary organisations this week - with the largest grant
Devotion The story of the Bronts is told Hollywood style in a film screened at Haworth tonight. Devotion, filmed in 1943 and starring Olivia de Havilland, is at West Lane Baptist Church, at 7.30pm. Tickets must be booked in advance. Phone 01535 640194
Keighley band Hush performs at the Three Horses, in Fell Lane, tomorrow evening. n Singers' nights are being held on the next two Fridays at the Bacca Pipes Folk Club. Coming up on October 25 is the first outing for skilled musicians and songwriters,
NOW this is a serious matter. It has caused much soul-searching down Beggarsdale but even now we don't know the answer. The question, however, is: why are we country folk so ignorant? I don't think it is education because, quite frankly, many of us feel
SIR - I find myself writing this letter once again. As I look in the TV guide I notice that there are too many repeats. Programmes shown just one week ago are back on the screens again. We, the public, should be entitled to have our say or have a refund
ICAS a well thought out campaign SIR, - Just over two weeks ago a motor cyclist travelling at around 70mph in a 30mph restricted area collided with a car in which my niece was travelling. As a result of that accident she was critically injured. For several
Police and councillors are pushing for a ban on alcohol in Brighouse town centre's streets. In a by-law similar to one already in place in Bradford and Halifax, they want it to become illegal to drink alcohol in the street or outside pubs and clubs. Inspector
RAWDON racer Rob Griffiths survived an early-race scare to claim a top ten finish at Brands Hatch in the final round of the IGC Caterham Superlight Challenge. Rob was one of several drivers to fall foul of some oil dropped on the track after a crash;
Alfreton Town 5 Guiseley 0 A Glaring early miss by their leading scorer Mark Stuart set the tone for this FA Trophy tie on Saturday. Guiseley had hoped for a good run in the Trophy to match that enjoyed in the FA Cup but their dreams were left in tatters
This 1920s group of excursionists has been supplied by M S Reynolds of Fell Lane, Keighley, who says it was taken by his father, the late Horace S Reynolds, and shows members of the Keighley and District Photographic Association on an outing. The line-up
Plans to build a children's home on a troubled estate have been met with strong opposition. Proposals have been put forward by Bradford Council's Social Services to build a children's home, accommodating eight children aged between eight and 14, on Council-owned
Fancy fast food trends and ruthless Government taxes are choking traditional cafes to death, owners claimed today. Mel Briggs, who's been in the caf trade for 15 years, said she was not surprised by national figures that show one in nine British cafs
Pupils will forge friendships across racial divides in a new £150,000 project in Bradford. The money will pay for 20 pairs of mainly-white or mainly-Asian schools to link up for regular joint lessons. The aim is to heal racial divisions in Bradford by
SILSDEN RESERVES have been thrown out of the West Riding challenge Trophy competition. Last weekend they pulled off a 5-4 victory over Cowling who put their opponents through with a late own goal. But during the week it became clear that Silsden had fielded
Crigglestone All Blacks 20 Keighley Albion 13 Keighley Albion travelled to Wakefield to face Crigglestone All Blacks, following an optimistic start to the season. Beginning the game down the slope, Keighley Albion started strong with excellent play from
Keighley 32 Leodiensians 21 - Keighley's persistence finally prevailed in a tense roller coaster contest at Utley. For periods of the game the visitors appeared to hold the upper hand, but with a devastating rearguard action Keighley ran in two late tries
Keighley Ladies drew 4-4 with Farsley Celtic in their latest friendly match. New signing Liz Abbott, who was formerly with Bradford City Reserves scored one of the Keighley goals and was backed up by two from Lauren Speight and an own goal. Erlier in
Keighley United bounced back from last week's shock defeat by Shoulder of Mutton to retain their place at the top of the table. Goals from Andy Feather and Andy Malik gave United a 2-1 victory over Keighley Variety Club who are also tipped for top honours
Horseforth St Margaret's ran amock against Old House at Home running in ten unanswered goals. Man of the match Joe Liddell ran the show from midfield with Tom Liddell scoring a hat-trick. Mark Saunders and Danny Bond scord two each and Keith Martin, Rob
Oxenhope Recreation took advantage of the County Cup programme to open up a two point lead at the top of the table. They were in league action against Grassington United while the other title chasing teams were busy on the county scene. Recreation found
Dougie Lampkin secured his seventh British trials title with a superb ride at Rochdale last weekend. Dougie was almost on home turf as he pulled off the ride he needed to take the title he first won back in 1993. He missed out on the title in 1995, coming
At the weekend Ilkley Harriers were racing on the road, on the fells, cross-country, and in Adventure Racing! In one of the premium fell relay events, the Ian Hodgson Fell Relay, Ilkley's men were 24th (beating all their local rivals) and Ilkley ladies
BEN RHYDDING: The winner of the final for the Challenge Trophy for which qualifying rounds have been played over the summer was Sue Towler (79-15-64), runner-up Pauline Brook (87-21-66). The Harrison Trophy awarded for a knock-out match play competition
Huddersfield 1 Ben Rhydding lls 2 Ben Rhydding Men's second XI completed their shortened build-up to the beginning of the league season with a convincing 2-1 victory away against Huddersfield first X1. It was a good workout for the Ilkley side who have
Killinghall Nomads 3 Addingham 4 With Addingham's Reserves being drawn at home in the cup, the league re-arranged this fixture to Killinghall, unfortunately the league forgot to tell them and they arrived in Addingham just as Addingham arrived at their
Burley Trojans 0 Barnoldswick United 3 Plucky Trojans bowed out of the County Cup at the first hurdle against an excellent Barnoldswick side who were different class. Ironically Trojans had not originally entered the County Cup but their recent record
100 years ago TWO men appeared in court in Settle after they shot at a balloon making its way from the Royal Botanical Gardens in Manchester to Barnard Castle, thinking it was a toy one. The Herald has reported two weeks previously the embarrassing reception
The decision by appeals inspector Alan Novitzky to overturn a local planning panel's decision over building work at Long Lee strikes at the very roots of local democracy. Keighley Area Planning Panel had fairly listened to all sides involved in the issue
