Bulls coach Brian Noble has joined in the John Inverdale-London Broncos controversy. The BBC TV sports presenter incurred the wrath of the club by claiming during a broadcast of Any Sporting Questions on Radio 5 Live that the Broncos' experiment was a
Lennie Lawrence was the man who brought Wayne Jacobs to City. Lawrence, now manager of ambitious Coca-Cola Championship side Cardiff, got him on a free transfer from Rotherham a decade ago. And on the eve of the defender's testimonial against Bolton on
Bulls coach Brian Noble has joined in the John Inverdale-London Broncos controversy. Full story follows
City have pulled the plug on next Tuesday's friendly with Middlesbrough. The club reluctantly decided to call it off because they feared that Boro would not send any big names to Valley Parade. The Premiership side have a first-team game scheduled for
OTLEY Civic Centre could be gutted and fitted with a new, modern interior. The multi-million pound refit of the Victorian building would allow for its listed exterior to be retained and is one of the proposals being considered. A more basic renovation
However the latest figures from the Home Office are interpreted, the level of violent crime in and around Bradford is a cause for considerable concern. Recorded police figures add up to some worrying statistics, with the number of reports of violent offences
THE detailed history of the latest Ilkley building to be officially marked out as a local heritage site may never be unearthed. Known and visited by many, the exact date of origin and the original purpose of Ilkley's Manor House Museum and Art Gallery
Ilkley Grammar School's bid for specialist status could be helped by the Government's five-year plan on education. Head teacher Gillian James believes the present emphasis on expanding the specialist school system could work in the Grammar's favour. In
HUNDREDS of people turned out to mourn the loss of a much loved Ilkley woman who was tragically killed in a car crash. With heartbreaking irony, the funeral of Rachel Jane Scantlebury took place at the church only yards away from the scene of the accident
Villagers are facing a "catch 22" ruling after their complaint about a council was rejected. Campaigners in Burley-in-Wharfedale complained to the ombudsman about the length of time taken by Bradford council to consider their application to get village
ADDINGHAM Primary School is to get an extra boost to introduce measures to cut down on traffic generated by the 'school run'. A grant from Bradford Council will enable the school to build new bicycle sheds to encourage cycle riders and organise 'walking
Government 'losing touch with reality' SIR, - Any resident within the Wharfe Valley, having read the draft reports on Council Tax changes, can be excused for confirming the view that the Government has completely lost touch with reality and the Office
Skyrac's Laura Kirk continues to add to her collection of medals. In 2003 Laura won the AAA Under-17 women's 800 metres with 2.08.09. She recently returned to the distance as a 17 year-old at the English Schools' Championships in Gateshead and won the
First Teams Division A NORTH LEEDS V MENSTON North Leeds.- R Winter c Lester b Taylor 3, T Cooper b Taylor 14, N Leech b Taylor 2, F Khan b Taylor 31, M Kellaway b Taylor 42, A Easton lbw Knowles 15, N Baker 28no, G Hollis b Taylor 5, S Wales c&b
BURLEY have re-established themselves as the front runners for promotion from Division B of the Airedale and Wharfedale League following their drawn game with Thackley on Saturday. In a 30 over a side thrash Burley made 192-4 with some excellent batting
WHEN the Waddilove Cup final takes place at Bilton Cricket Club on Sunday, August 8, it will be an all Harrogate final. Host club Bilton will take on Follifoot after the sides won through their semi-finals on Sunday. Bilton won the cup in 1996 when current
OTLEY'S Richard Allen competed in the ITU Corner Brook World Cup Triathlon in Newfoundland finishing in ninth place. The weather for the three lap swim, six lap bike ride and four lap run was overcast and windy for the ladies, with water temperatures
A disabled man who died of head injuries in Bradford was suffering from one of the world's rarest diseases. Michael Henshaw, who was found dead at his home in Greenwood Avenue, Swain House, on Tuesday, had Gillespie Syndrome, a genetic illness which affects
The referendum on a "mini-Parliament" for Yorkshire could be postponed, the Government admitted. Full story follows
Ilkley's Ross Connolly is in the Main Draw at the Ilkley Open Tennis Tournament which starts at the weekend. Ross, 21, from Ilkley returns to the club's open tournament going into the main draw of the British Tour men's singles event. Ross played at Ilkley
Skyrac's Laura Kirk continues to add to her collection of medals. In 2003 Laura won the AAA Under-17 women's 800 metres with 2.08.09. She recently returned to the distance as a 17 year-old at the English Schools' Championships in Gateshead and won the
YOUNG cricketers from Ilkley Grammar School beat Grange School to reach the final of the Bradford Schools' Cricket Cup. Lee McGowan scored 56 not out and Alex Bailey 47 as Ilkley powered their way to 132 for two wickets from their 16 overs. Ilkley's opening
Threat to freedom of the Press Sir - As a lifelong anti-fascist and still an active member of the National Union of Journalists, I am perturbed at the BBC's decision to release un-broadcast footage from their brilliant BNP expos to the police. Naturally
SUNNY SKIES greeted visitors to the 87th Arthington Show last weekend after a less than promising week of weather. Only the occasional dark cloud threatened to break on what was otherwise a beautiful day on Sunday. Vintage tractors, show jumping, a huge
ONE of these days someone really will begin to seek an all-round solution for Ilkley's parking problems. Restricting parking to residents only does, as some pointed out this week, too often sound like a wonderful solution. But what of those who feel they
Lennie Lawrence was the man who brought Wayne Jacobs to City. Lawrence, now manager of ambitious Coca-Cola Championship side Cardiff, got him on a free transfer from Rotherham a decade ago. And on the eve of the defender's testimonial against Bolton on
City have pulled the plug on next Tuesday's friendly with Middlesbrough. Full story follows
TWO villages looked set to move a step closer to securing independance this week. The proposal to split Ilkley Parish Council into three is expected to be put before the Secretary of State in the wake of a meeting on Wednes-day. The plan, which is unlikely
CONCERNED taxpayers and Ilkley's MP are demanding answers from Ilkley Parish Council over its 'record breaking' unspent accounts. A number of Ilkley people are holding a crisis meeting tonight to form a campaign group pressuring the parish council over
Royal Mail's 'contempt for customers' SIR, - Whilst the Post Office may be concerned about the welfare of its staff by avoiding the carrying of heavy bags of mail, the continuation of the frequently robbed pouch box system shows its contempt for its customers
Tonight's the night when there will be something for everyone in the great fund-raising auction for the Telegraph & Argus Save Our City Appeal. There are more than 150 items for sale, with everything from top-notch designer clothing to a collection
Villagers have put forward their ideas about how their community can become a better and safer place to live. A parish plan, thought to be the first in the district, has been put together in Cullingworth after detailed questionnaires were sent to all
RAWDON gained a vital win to boost their survival hopes in Division A when they took on Kirkstall Educational in a 37 over a side game. Chasing the home side's score of 183-9, of which Alan Siddall made 70 and Jon Knibbs 54, Rawdon gained victory in the
THE Junior Section of Guiseley AFC is launching a new Under-15 team for the coming season. The team will play in the Craven League and will boost the club's age range. The club is holding a training session for any interested players next Tuesday, July
Guiseley veteran athlete Tony Bowman, just weeks short of his 69th birthday, turned in some superb performances to win the British Masters Pentathlon title. This was hot on the heels of his winning a clutch of medals at the British Masters Athletic Championships
The referendum on a "mini-Parliament" for Yorkshire could be postponed, the Government admitted yesterday. Local Government Minister Nick Raynsford astonished MPs by hinting the Electoral Commission could suggest pressing head with an all-postal ballot
A policeman told today of his battle back to health after the thug who smashed a concrete block over his head was jailed for nine years. Full story follows
A disabled man who died of head injuries in Bradford was suffering from one of the world's rarest diseases. Full story follows
A policeman told today of his battle back to health after the thug who smashed a concrete block over his head was jailed for nine years. PC Steven Mykyta, 42, is still suffering the effects from the vicious attack in February which left him paralysed
RAWDON gained a vital win to boost their survival hopes in Division A when they took on Kirkstall Educational in a 37 over a side game. Chasing the home side's score of 183-9, of which Alan Siddall made 70 and Jon Knibbs 54, Rawdon gained victory in the
First Teams Division A NORTH LEEDS V MENSTON North Leeds.- R Winter c Lester b Taylor 3, T Cooper b Taylor 14, N Leech b Taylor 2, F Khan b Taylor 31, M Kellaway b Taylor 42, A Easton lbw Knowles 15, N Baker 28no, G Hollis b Taylor 5, S Wales c&b
BURLEY have re-established themselves as the front runners for promotion from Division B of the Airedale and Wharfedale League following their drawn game with Thackley on Saturday. In a 30 over a side thrash Burley made 192-4 with some excellent batting
Tashina Earle from the Ilkley's Premiere Karate Club based at the Ben Rhydding Methodist Church was victorious in the British Youth Open Karate Championships 2004 held at Ponds Forge. The competition was staged over two days and brings together some of
