Archive - Thursday, 6 February 2003

Villagers back campaign to save their pub

A CAMPAIGN to save a village pub is winning strong support from local people, who fear the heart is being torn out of their community.

Top rank printing placing

The Bradford printing division of greeting cards giant Hallmark has been ranked in the top 50 of a new survey which lists the 500 biggest printing firms in the UK.

Bad news for the criminals

It can sometimes be difficult for the police to secure a conviction - not because they haven't prepared their case thoroughly but because vital witnesses decide against giving evidence. This can happen when the witnesses feel intimidated - not…

Investigation reopened into woods murder

A MURDER investigation into a body found in an Otley wood has been reopened after a convicted killer received two more life sentences.

Wharfedale's peace protesters prepare to march on London

WHARFEDALE peace protesters will join thousands at a national rally against the war in Iraq in London next weekend.

Rawdon cutbacks denied by chief

A West Yorkshire fire chief has hit back at claims that there will be cutbacks in Wharfedale's fire service.

A Calamity to miss this

YOUNG stars are taking to the boards this week for the all dancing, all singing smash Calamity Jane.

A Calamity to miss this

YOUNG stars are taking to the boards this week for the all dancing, all singing smash Calamity Jane.

Lives put in danger as cars are pelted

Motorists' lives are in danger in Otley because of youths pelting cars with stones, rocks and other objects from a footbridge over a busy dual carriageway.

Street shocked at murder as suspect is put under guard

A Yeadon man is under guard at a hospital on suspicion of murder after a woman's body was found in a quiet cul-de-sac.

On This Day

In 1952, King George VI died.

Recovery firm buys mobile HQ to travel in style

A commercial disaster recovery firm in Skipton has invested in a new hi-tech coach.

Financial firm ensures stage is set for community input

Bradford-based financial services company Provident Financial has signed a two-year deal with West Yorkshire Playhouse to help bring theatre to the community.

Council chooses its new leader

Ilkley Parish Council has chosen its new leader elect for the coming year.

Developers unveil their grand plans for the High Royds hospital site

It's going to be a big farewell for the famous institution

It will be the end of an era when the doors of High Royds Hospital finally close but staff are determined to make it a memorable occasion.

Victims urged to unite in bid to sue taxi company

VICTIMS left stranded by the collapse of an Ilkley taxi firm are being urged to club together to sue for their money back.

Publishing firm signs major deal

Bradford-based publishing firm Emerald has signed a major deal with the Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS).

Totty scoops new deals worth £5m

Construction company Totty has signed three more major contracts with leisure giant Whitbread.

Relics of the past give a bright future to firm

The future looks bright for an Ilkley firm which specialises in relics of the past.

Young engineers can get head start

The engineering sector is to get a helping hand from the University of Bradford.

Stairlift firm is heading for the top!

In 1991 a business was set up in a cramped terraced block on Bradford's Sackville Street.

Concern as police face shake-up

Policing in the area faces a massive shake-up as the six Leeds police divisions are rearranged in to just four.

Community is the key for new officer

Community policing is one of the most effective ways of cracking crime, according to the newly appointed Community Police Officer for the area.

Otley Show's 200th AGM takes place

WHARFEDALE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY: Notes of the minutes of the 200th Annual General Meeting held last Thursday. The Treasurer reported a surplus of just over £3,000 which was very reasonable given the bad weather and the absence of Cattle and Sheep.…

Family fast tracks to a £2 million success story

AN Otley model car shop that started life in the corner of a newsagents has grown into a £2 million business empire

Wolves earn Bulls' respect

Brian Noble today warned: Underestimate the Wolves at your peril.

Gimme five -- Law sets new target for survival

Five more wins will secure City's place in Division One, boss Nicky Law insisted today.

Boycott plea to Bantams fans

The Football Supporters Federation are today urging Bantams fans to boycott Saturday's clash with Wimbledon.

Patterson wants Eagles revenge

When Gary Moorby suffered his debut thrashing at the hands of the Sheffield Eagles, Lee Patterson was there. But unlike the majority of the lads who will be running out for revenge on Sunday in the Challenge Cup fourth round, the forward was on the…

Stiff opposition too much for Australia

Former Batley Grammar School pupil David Stiff enhanced his chances of a Yorkshire debut this season with a stunning bowling performance for England in their third under-19s Test against Australia in Sydney.

Foster and Clarke end partnership

Professional caddy Billy Foster from Bingley has parted company with Ryder Cup star Darren Clarke after seven-and-half years.

Former Don well qualified to talk non-league

Leicester's Director of Football will stand up after tonight's Bradford Park Avenue Sportsman Dinner at the Midland Hotel and regale the expectant throng with soccer

Otley group hope EP will be a big hit

Otley four-piece Juxtaposition have their sights set on stardom as they prepare for the release of their debut EP

Ambitious plans aim to restore historic bridge

AMBITIOUS plans to restore Otley Bridge and build a new footbridge have been launched by town councillors.

It's going to be a big farewell for the famous institution

It will be the end of an era when the doors of High Royds Hospital finally close - but staff are determined to make it a memorable occasion.

Future of fair depends on you

ADVENTUROUS plans to turn Otley Victorian Fayre into a four day event have been revealed.

Councillor calls for cameras to enforce bends speed limit

A new 40mph speed limit introduced along Manor Park bends this week must be enforced by using speed cameras.

Harry Potter is a wizard way to spell out the gospel

A village church is hoping to fill the pews - via the Hogwarts Express.

Council tax bills are set to soar

COUNCIL Tax payers in Burley and Menston face an 11.5 per cent hike in their bills this year. Bradford Council is considering increasing its proportion of the bill by 8.9 per cent -more than three times the rate of inflation.

Schoolboy writes to Prime Minister with plea to avoid a war

Don't lead us into a war - that's the plea being made to Prime Minister Tony Blair by an eight-year-old boy from Burley-in-Wharfedale this week.

Action group launched to combat speeding traffic

SPEEDING drivers are being targeted by a fed up Guiseley resident.

Thieves leave man in hospital

A man was attacked in Rawdon when he tried to stop a gang of thieves from stealing his car.

Bikers riding the Wharfedale TT 'destroy' village life

VILLAGERS are calling for action against bikers who have turned their village into a version of the notorious Isle of Mann TT Race.

Developers unveil their grand plans for the High Royds hospital site

More Letters to the Editor

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Fire chief slams 'scaremongering tactics'

A West Yorkshire fire chief has hit back at claims that there will be cut backs in Wharfedale's fire service.

Speeding

RESIDENTS of a quiet road in Guiseley are demanding that action is taken to slow speeding drivers. Despite being narrow and full of bends, Thorpe Lane is used as something of a race track, with most travelling far in excess of the 30 mph speed limit.

That's rich! Ilkley is Yorkshire's Millionaires' Row

More than 100 millionaires live in Ilkley making it one of the richest towns in the country, according to a new survey.

Harry Potter and a lizard wheeze

A menagerie of Bradford animals has had a starring role in the latest Harry Potter film.