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  • Hopes grow for Barlick to get back NHS dental care

    ALMOST 6,000 people will be able to register with an NHS dentist in West Craven if planning permission is granted for a new dental practice. A change of use application for a two-surgery practice at Park Avenue, Barnoldswick, has been submitted to Pendle

  • Crowds enjoy a magical day of gala fun

    GALA fever hit Skipton on Saturday. The fun started with a procession through the town starting from Westmoreland Street. The parade was due to set off at 1pm, but it was slightly delayed when the horse and carriage transporting the queen and her attendants

  • Settle's thriving pool has overcome every obstacle

    THE 30th anniversary on Monday of the opening of Settle Swimming Pool and the formation of Settle Seals Swimming Club is being celebrated with a host of activities. The pool opened on June 23 1975 after almost nine years of fund raising by a dedicated

  • Developers win appeal to build mill site homes

    RESIDENTS and councillors have lost their fight to keep developers off a former ice cream factory in Cononley. Inspectors upheld an appeal by Keighley building firm RN Wooler and Company to build 34 homes at Aireside Mill - formerly the base of Yorkshire

  • Developers plan new retirement complex

    A DECAYING building in Skipton could be transformed into a community for retired people following a multi-million pound investment. Barnoldswick-based Cawder Construction has submitted a planning application to turn Burnside House, the former children's

  • Clampdown on street litter

    DROPPING chewing gum or cigarette ends will be an offence carrying an on the spot fine under new legislation which has just come into effect. The Clean Neighbourhoods and Environmental Act, which became law this month, gives Craven District Council and

  • Expensive town centre health check criticised

    A RETAIL health check report on Craven's major shopping centres which cost £32,000 was criticised for stating the obvious. However, council officers said the report presented to councillors was only a summary and the detailed report had useful analysis

  • £450,000 new look in funeral facilities

    Two crematoria will close while they are given multi-thousand pound makeovers. Bradford Council's bereavement service is spending £450,000 revamping facilities at Oakworth and Scholemoor. At Oakworth the reception will be extended and enclosed and the

  • Work to start on landmark

    Work has finally begun after a wait of almost two decades to breathe new life into Bradford city centre's worst eyesore. The once grand interior of historic Eastbrook Hall in Little Germany is being converted into apartments, offices and shops at a cost

  • Immigrants to get 'Britishness' tests

    Immigrants who want British passports will have to pass a test on life in the UK, the Government said yesterday. Questions on religion, customs, Government, employment, human rights and law could be included in the exam. Applicants will also be expected

  • Would-be fireman guilty of 9 arsons

    A man rejected by the fire service has been convicted of nine arson attacks. Today a jury was considering its verdicts on a further five offences against James Bradshaw, 24. He has been cleared of a further four. Bradshaw was unanimously convicted of

  • Cougars told they must cut out errors

    Coach Gary Moorby will look to shake things up a little for tomorrow's trip to Gateshead Thunder after three costly errors undermined the Cougars' solid display against Dewsbury last Sunday. Maverick stand-off Paul Ashton comes back into contention, as

  • Nathan notches trials victory

    Cowling's Nathan Wrigglesworth won Saturday's Craven and District Motor Club trial at Hagg Farm, Skipton, beating Boyd Webster and Anthony Ayrton in the expert class. Although only a club level event, youth national title contender Nigel Crellin, from

  • Test player Hafeez joins Settle

    SETTLE'S title hopes have been given a massive boost with news that they are poised to sign Pakistani international Mohammad Hafeez as their professional for the rest of the season. The signing will be a major coup for the Dales club as 24-year-old Hafeez

  • Whaites to train at Dale

    NORTH Ribblesdale fly half Adam Whaites is joining Wharfedale for pre-season training with a view to signing on at the Avenue. The youngster is hoping to make it with the Greens after impressing for Ribb and Yorkshire under-20s last season. Having only

  • Premier Division reprieve for Barlick

    BARNOLDSWICK Town will remain in the West Lancashire League Premier Division next season following the resignation from the league of first division champions Lytham St Annes (writes Mike Crowther). To cap a great week for the Victory Park club, manager

  • Letters to the Editor

    Buses should be publicly owned SIR - The announcement of yet another above-inflation fare increase by First Bus is scandalous. How long should the people of Bradford who rely on public transport be held to ransom by a private-sector monopoly, whose main

  • Rail success brings a new problem

    AS more cars compete for a finite amount of space on Britain's roads, the Government has floated the idea of charging per mile, with heavier costs for the more popular motorways. Having lit the fuse, the Government can stand back and gauge the reaction

  • Witter's so grateful to arch-rival Hatton

    Ricky Hatton has done arch rival Junior Witter a big favour - by making boxing fashionable again. Bradford ace Witter is gearing up for his first appearance in an E nglish ring this year when he defends his European crown against Ukrainian Andreas Kotelnik

  • Consistency is still a hurdle for Cleck

    Playing for Cleckheaton has certainly been an interesting experience this season. "We seem to be the kind of side that either make 300 or are bowled out for 120," confessed all-rounder Ian Wood. "When we are at full strength we are a very good side -

  • Tierney tries his luck north of border

    Paul Tierney has joined Scottish Premier League side Livingston after failing to land a contract at Valley Parade. The left back spent the second half of last season at City on loan from Manchester United and made 16 appearances. But he failed to impress

  • I am better than ever

    The speculation over his future that continues to swirl around Bulls skipper Jamie Peacock has not affected him in the slightest. On the contrary, Peacock feels his personal form is as good, if not better, than when he scooped just about every individual

  • A double boost for Bradford

    It is very encouraging that two of Bradford's historic buildings are being brought back into active service in the life of the city centre. With work about to begin on the burned-out shell of Eastbrook Hall and restoration recently completed at what is

  • Garden a legacy of love from dad

    The widow of a 33-year-old builder has paid tribute to "the love of her life" who worked during cancer to prepare a new garden for their two-year-old daughter. Robert Bird embarked on a major job to landscape the garden for his beloved Hannah-Jo to play

  • Children blamed for blaze at former mill

    FIREFIGHTERS raced to a blaze in Barnoldswick on Sunday after arsonists started a fire at one of the town's former mill sites. Westfield Mill, on Carr Road, formally occupied by Dermide Ltd, became engulfed in flames around 4pm. Two pumps from Barnoldswick

  • Pubs risking closure as licence deadline looms

    LESS than 10 per cent of licensees in Craven have applied for new government paperwork and now the message from officials is loud and clear - apply now. Every licensee of a business which sells alcohol, puts on entertainment or serves hot food after 11pm

  • A happy compromise

    WELL, it took a long time, some bitter arguments, and not a little of what the Americans call "pork barrel politics." If the European Union could operate in this way, the people might even vote yes. Eventually. The longest, bitterest and most amusing

  • Think again about traffic solution

    SIR - On June 6 developers of The Tannery in Embsay obtained conservation area consent for the demolition of existing buildings and on the same date obtained planning permission for 58 dwellings and a change of use of one of the building to 'office'.

  • Thieves steal bikes - from the police

    Burglars have broken into a police station and stolen two off-road motorcycles used for patrolling the area. The two 400cc Suzuki machines had been chained up and locked in a garage at the station. The chains were cut away and the bikes taken without

  • 'Don't walk alone' warning to pupils

    Pupils in the Bingley area are being advised not to walk alone in public following two abduction attempts on girls. Keighley Police Detective Inspector Shaun Berry urged schoolchildren to walk with friends after two incidents in the last eight days. Meanwhile

  • Park yobs scare away old people

    Elderly people are afraid to enter Saltaire's historic park because of intimidating behaviour and under age drinking it has been claimed. The Friends of Roberts Park and Shipley MP Philip Davies have urged police to use tough measures - including ASBOs

  • Refugee Week events can get help with cost

    Community groups planning events marking Refugee Week in Bradford can apply for a slice of a £3,000 grant. Refugee Week runs from June 20 to 26 and a range of events are being held, from an African evening to an exhibition about Basque children. Launched

  • Mum's thanks over premature baby Ben

    A midwife who helped a first-time mum care for her tiny premature baby has been nominated for a top national award. Wendy Middleton, who works at Bradford Royal Infirmary, has been nominated for the Dettol Community Nurse of the Year award 2005. The neo-natal

  • 140,000 expected to pack out Mela

    More than 140,000 people are expected to descend on Bradford's Peel Park this weekend for the UK's biggest and most successful Mela. Organisers hope the two-day celebration of art, culture and community, now in its 17th year, will draw in record crowds

  • Old Boys agree deal

    CRAVEN College Old Boys will play in division one of the Craven and District Football League next season having agreed a ground-sharing deal with Skipton Town. Member clubs unanimously rejected the Old Boys' initial bid to join the league because they

  • First competition for juniors

    MORE than 30 under-11s had their first experience of competitive golf as the Skipton Golf Academy organised its first tournament. Using shortened tees to avoid difficult drives on the course at Skipton, they were able to put into practice the skills acquired

  • Across The Years

    100 Years Ago SKIPTON Council had acquired a new fire engine and was seeking to dispose of its old one on the best possible terms, but the Herald was dismissive of their chances. "I suppose it has done some good work during its chequered career though