The owner of a Japanese Akita called Snoopy has been cleared of having a dog that was dangerously out of control in public. The charge was brought against 44-year-old Mohammed Shakil Khan after a teenage girl claimed the dog had bitten her on the hand
SIR - So, Judith Donovan, above, has been re-elected as regional chairman to the National Council of Postwatch and will be paid £21,900, plus allowances, per year for a two-day working week! (T&A, January 6). Could someone inform taxpayers as to what
SIR - I have just seen on TV a large gathering of Christians, Jews and Muslims in total harmony, one with the other. An excellent development, one might think, until you realise that their surprising new-found unity was based entirely on their mutual
SIR - Your item on road safety organisations welcoming lights, which inform drivers they are exceeding the speed limit (T&A, January 9), is another illustration of spending money stupidly. We have them on Ashfield Road and I have yet to see a brake light
SIR - The influential German European Union Commissioner Guther Verheugen has declared that "small EU states do not need fully-fledged commissioners." Well, well, well. Do I spot yet another thin-end-of-a-very-large-wedge' set of tactics as the Franco-German
SIR - We should not be hoodwinked by all the fuss about the Prime Minister's flights and offsetting the carbon he produced. His ignorance and self-interest is worrying as is his belated conversion to paying a carbon offset fee when he flies. This doesn't
SIR - I was forced to smile when I saw the headline "Police to get tough on school parking" (T&A, January 5). If you try and drive anywhere around Grange School between 2.45pm and 3 pm any school day it is blocked in by parents waiting for their children
SIR - We would like to ask any of your readers who are taking part in this year's Flora London Marathon, if they would like to run for Meningitis UK. Meningitis UK is a charity which represents hundreds of families who have suffered the devastating consequences
SIR - In My View columnist Keith Rayner's excellent article "How to put some spirit into the city" (T&A, January 5), will have struck a chord with many who care about the regeneration of the city. His argument, "ask the people from all areas, backgrounds
SIR - Karl Dallas, (T&A, January 9) has his points about what he regards as rough justice in respect of Saddam Hussein, but I would advocate he is being more politically correct' than realistic. He refers to a travesty of a trial, and judicial murder
SIR - BRG Bradford Regeneration Group - what a misnomer! A better definition would be Bradford Rubble Generator. When are we going to see the proposed shops? All BRG seem intent on doing is producing another pile of rubbish in place of the Odeon. What
SIR - The Thai wife of Kevin Gibson, right, manager of the Delvers, in Highgate, Heaton, has been refused a visa to settle in this country, yet he is well able to accommodate and financially support her and a dependent without recourse to public funds
SIR - Councillor Roger Taylor's letter (T&A, January 3) is slightly ambiguous, but I'll try to answer him. In his bid to prove speed is not dangerous, he asserts "not a single death has occurred" on limit-free sections of German autobahns - not true.
SIR - I refer to Mr Morris's letter "Danger lurking in our water supply" (T&A, January 4) and would like to add that although the addition of chlorine is not desirable, it is used as a water purifier to prevent water-borne diseases. It can be removed
Bradford Council has put off closing a library and will now ask residents for their views before any decision is made. The Council wants to shut Wrose Library, near Shipley, at the end of March, and replace it with a state-of the-art mobile service.
SIR - Your recent innovation of including on the Letters Page a section of "Rants & Raves" from on-line forums must be considered a mixed blessing. On the positive side, it brings into wider readership some opinions otherwise only available to web readers
Brenda Satterley, who runs Allerton Cat Rescue, has thanked everyone who contributed to the Cat Rescue Christmas Appeal. People made donations and deposited cans of cat food at collection bins at Bradford supermarkets.
Gangs in Bradford are cashing in on "fake" car crashes - making it the second worst area in the country for the growing crime. Since 1999, there has been 1,669 induced crashes, accounting for 7.38 per cent of the country's 22,605. Nationally it costs
The Silver Jubilee reunion of the D.Boats Association takes place in HMS Nelson in Portsmouth on July 8-9 with a visit to V T Shipbuilders for a guided tour of the T45 project, the next batch of Darings. The association is open to anyone who served on
Bradford Council chiefs are to meet the Minister of State for Transport to try to thrash out a long-term solution to congestion in the Aire Valley. Councillor Anne Hawkesworth, executive member for environment, the Council's head of plans and performance
Tall people boarding buses in Bradford do not have to fear being thrown off - unlike lofty travellers in London. One of Britain's tallest people, Bierley father-of-two Mike Harrison, chanced his arm by boarding a First bus in Market Street, after hearing
A convicted prisoner who longed for solitude was found hanged in his cell the day after a nurse declared him fit for transfer to another jail where as many as six inmates share a room. An inquest heard how loner Richard Carter, from Haworth, who had
What kind of a world is it, you might be thinking to yourself, where the owners of a fat labrador can be taken to court and given a hefty fine, but parents are allowed to stuff frankly unappetising-looking sausage rolls and other unsavoury savouries down
A 17-year-old student had to be dramatically rescued from a cliff top after becoming lost in an international night-time orienteering event in the Hong Kong jungle. Victoria Stevens, of Ilkley, who is a member of the British Junior Orienteering Squad
A £300,000 family learning unit has joined forces with a primary school to improve the quality of life on a tough inner-city estate. The Branches Family Learning and Community Centre has been set-up to provide access to training, education and employment
It's barely six weeks ago that we were lamenting the fact that for the third consecutive year Morrisons had been ranked by the National Consumer Council as the worst supermarket in the country for healthy eating. We suggested that in a world in which
Chewing gum from the mouths of Bradfordians is to be given a new lease of life - helping Britain's up-and-coming athletes. The country's future Olympic running stars could find themselves training on tracks made from recycled chewing gum thrown away
Volunteers are being sought to help in a month-long drive to raise funds for a charity. Marie Curie Cancer Care's Great Daffodil Appeal helps the charity provide vital medical services within the community. For more information, call fundraising manager
Recent rises in the cost of borrowing are sending banks and building societies scrambling to alter their fixed rate mortgage deals, with products selling out and even being withdrawn by lenders. Skipton Building Society has pulled its fixed-rate mortgage
A murder trial jury has been hearing detailed evidence from DNA experts who analysed samples collected following the killing of Keighley taxi driver Mahmood Ahmed. The father-of-six was fatally stabbed in the chest and then repeatedly struck with a hammer
A charity is flying high thanks to generous donations from regulars at a popular cafe. Customers at the Bus Station Snack Bar in Otley have raised £476 for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. A raffle and donations led to the cafe breaking its own fund-raising
Bradford communications specialists Zymo has moved into one of the city's historic Georgian buildings. Zymo, founded by public relations expert Sue Coffey in 1990, has moved to Eldon Place, off Manningham Lane, Bradford. Mrs Coffey, director at the
Newsagents Richard and Carol Braham have some news of their own - they are retiring. The couple have run Dalesway News, in the town hall car park, Skipton, for the last 16 years but this week they handed over the reins to Tanwir Hussain. Mr and Mrs
The managers of a farmers' market have announced plans to take over the running of a second market. The Otley Town Partnership, which has run Otley farmers market for more than four years, will manage Harrogate farmers' market from February. Geoff Johnson
A Saltaire florist has won a place in the national final of a prestigious competition. Ilona Hardy, who works at Bouquets of Saltaire, battled through 18 months of regional heats to secure a place in the final of the Interflora Florist of the Year competition
A conference to promote the buying and selling of locally-produced food is expected to attract people from throughout the region. The event will take place at the Rendezvous Hotel at Snaygill, Skipton, on Monday, February 19. It is being organised by
A pensioner, who sparked concern after disappearing from his home, has been found safe and well. Neighbours raised the alarm after not seeing 73-year-old John McLellan at his home in Southfield Lane, Little Horton, Bradford, for several days. Police
A gravely-ill businessman killed himself with a shotgun on Ilkley Moor, an inquest heard. John Martinez-Perez, 69, could have died at any time from the diabetes, heart, circulation and lung conditions which affected his mobility and quality of life,
Sport-mad primary school pupils are set to benefit from a new £240,000 games area. Bradford Council's education client team has worked with staff and youngsters at Holycroft Primary School, Keighley, to plan and attract funding for a floodlit multi-use
Bradford's business community is discouraging the Bank of England from any further hikes in interest rates following the news that inflation is running at an 11-year high. Rises in inflation were widely forecast following last week's shock rise in interest
United Co-operatives, the group which operates all of Bradford's Co-op businesses, is launching a website aimed at generating business leads and site purchases. The website, , provides information for users looking to sell land and to alert United Co-operatives
Controversial plans to put up a fence in a riverside park could turn visitors away, it has been claimed. Otley's three ward councillors say they are against plans to fence off the entire river from Otley Bridge to the skate park in the town's Wharfemeadows
Several companies have thrown their hats into the ring in a bid to land the franchise for the East Coast Mainline, which links Bradford's railway stations with the rest of the country. Stagecoach, Virgin and National Express have all confirmed interest
A nurse has launched a pioneering website designed to give confidential advice on contraception and sexual health to teenagers. Charlotte Hamilton has already established free after-school drop-in clinics for young people. Weekly sessions take place
A councillor is demanding reassurances from police that the level of support for neighbourhood watch schemes will remain high. The move follows a shake-up in the way the police work with neighbourhood watch schemes in Aireborough, Horsforth and Wharfedale
Quakers from the district are opposing Government plans to upgrade the Trident nuclear system. Members of the Religious Society of Friends have written to Keighley MP Ann Cryer and South Craven MP David Curry to express their views on the issue.
Cyclists are being sought by hospice supporters to help beat the £3,000 total raised during a fundraising event last year. The Manorlands Bronte Bike Challenge 2007 will take place on Sunday, April 15, and supporters are being encouraged to sign up now
Planners have granted permission for three houses to be built on the site of a former business. Three two-bedroom terraced homes will replace a two-storey building, previously used by TN Cook, at the back of 34 Water Street, Skipton. Craven District
Double Double at Bingley Little Theatre Bingley Little Theatre's first play of 2007 is Double Double, a romantic thriller with more twists and turns than a roller coaster. A widow picks up a down and out from the street to impersonate her late husband
Motorcyclist deaths on roads in part of the region have been slashed to their lowest level in five years. North Yorkshire Police, who cover the Skipton area, say the force-wide reduction from 21 in 2005 to 13 last year is "spectacular". The success
A Bradford mum who was charged with manslaughter following the death of her two-year-old son has been granted bail by a judge. Samaya Rafiq, 27, formerly known as Lorraine Dunbar, was remanded in custody last week after being charged in connection with
A civic leader has become the first person to be interviewed on a new community radio station. Councillor Graham Mitchell, Mayor of Keighley, spoke about issues affecting the town. Keighley Community Organisation is broadcasting across the area for
Four teenage Air Cadets from Bradford have flown a plane for the first time. Aminan Iqbal, 16, Lewis Sharp, 15, Aiden Kitson, 15, and Kyle Hartley, 14, of 44F City of Bradford squadron Air Training Corps, took control of an aeroplane at RAF Church Fenton
Bradford Cathedral welcomed hundreds of Christians from different churches for an event organised to encourage churches to run community projects. The launch of Hope08 included worship and guest speakers and ended a week of 24-hour round-the-clock prayer
A student who travelled to Africa as part of a reality television show says his experience has inspired him to become a teacher. Sheara Singh, of Carr Street, Odsal, is part of a team of 15 construction workers currently appearing in Mission Africa,
Making moccasins, the psychology of shoe shopping, and life-size chocolate shoes are some of the aspects of Cartwright Hall Art Gallery's latest exhibition. The Agony and the Ecstasy exhibition, about the history of shoes, runs from Sunday, February
Education experts have called for Bradford Council to ensure a legitimate replacement is found for an influential panel. The Education Policy Partnership committee is expected to meet for the final time in March. It was established in 2001 at the same
A cash-strapped horse sanctuary blighted by huge bills, arson attacks and thieves has shut its stable doors for the last time. More than 20 rescued and re-tired horses being looked after by volunteers at Rivendell Equine Defence, in Westfield Lane,
Shipley's Salvation Army marks its 125th anniversary with celebrations in the town on Saturday, February 17, and Sunday 18.
Shipley Salvation Army would like to thank shoppers who donated £1,099 to their carol singers.
Parish councillors will learn more about the future of local government at a London conference. Councillors Kathy Best and Lexa Robinson, of Ilkley Parish Council, will be delegates at the National Association of Local Councils conference next month.
Pupils at Eastburn Junior and Infant School, Keighley, will be treated to performances by Ed Oxley, the Didgeridoo Man and Ravinda Kaur Cheema, an Indian storyteller. Artists James Oughtibridge and Jo Whitehead, who have worked on art projects with the
Residents on an estate have the opportunity to get fit and healthy in various ways during the winter and spring months. Dance, circuit training, healthy cooking, baby care, massage and table tennis are being arranged at the Hainworth Wood Community Centre
Staff at a hotel are raising a toast after they collected more than £3,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. The Innkeeper's Lodge, in Bradford Road, Keighley, hosted an event as part of Macmillan's World's Biggest Coffee Morning. Groups and individuals
Children and parents can enjoy a classic pantomime at a school next week. Pool C of E Primary School will host a performance of Aladdin by Leeds Art Theatre on Saturday, January 27.
Traditional folk tunes along with rock and roll classics will be performed at a show by Bradford Music Club this weekend. The free event, featuring a wide variety of music and performers, takes place at Rawdon Meeting House, in Quakers Lane, Rawdon,
Professor Ram Gokal will be the guest at a free public lecture talking about stress management at Bradford Central Library next month. The Bradford Theosophical Societ has organised the lecture, on Saturday, February 10, at 2.30pm. For details contact
Tribute has been paid to a popular farmer who was re-nowned for never missing a milk round when he used to deliver by horse and cart. George Emmott, of Long Lee Hall farm, Keighley, died sud-denly, aged 82, at his home on New Year's Eve and his funeral
The number of arrests for drink driving in West Yorkshire over the festive period has soared by a third. A total of 420 drivers were found to be over the limit in December compared to 320 the previous year. There were also 25 arrests for driving whilst
Residents are being asked to turn a visit to the district into the trip of a lifetime for a group of deaf Polish teenagers. The visit by four Polish students, a carer and an American volunteer, is the brainchild of Jim Brosnan. Mr Brosnan, of Gargrave
Two clergymen are taking long-awaited study leave after being awarded bursaries. Ecclesiastical Insurance accepted applications from the clergymen and presented grants at its Ministry Bursary Awards ceremony. The Rev Canon Steve Allen, 57, of Heaton
A television and a digital camera were among the items stolen during a burglary at a house. The offenders made off with a silver Panasonic LSD television, Olympus digital camera, rucksack, handbag, mobile phone, glasses and bank cards. The break-in
A tractor sustained £150 of damage while it was parked on a street. The dents and scratches appeared while the Massey Ferguson tractor was in Burnside Avenue, Skipton, between Saturday and Sunday.
A teenager will appear at youth court accused of assaulting a police officer. The 17-year-old, from Skipton, will appear before Skipton Youth Court on Monday, January 29. The alleged incident occurred at 1am on Sunday in Caroline Square, Skipton, when
Lots ranging from food hampers to manual labour in the garden will go under the hammer at a church auction. The event, at St Mary's Church, Embsay, at 7.30pm on Saturday, January 27, will raise money for church funds.
Generous residents have raised nearly £800 for charity after lighting up their street. Neighbours in Rowan Garth, Sutton, near Skipton, are celebrating after handing over £780 to Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope after decking their homes with lights and
Residents across the district are being reminded that they could be eligible for help with heating costs this winter. Householders who receive certain benefits could qualify for the Government-funded Warm Front Scheme, which provides up to £2,700 to
Junior Witter will never become a flash Harry like Naseem Hamed after landing his world title. The Bradford fighter puts his WBC belt on the line on Saturday when he defends against Mexico's Arturo Morua in London. It will be the first time that Witter
City today sealed a Jamaican hat-trick by announcing the capture of flying winger Omar Daley. The 25-year-old will team up with fellow Reggae Boyz Donovan Ricketts and Jermaine Johnson after signing an 18-month deal. Daley, who is said to be even quicker
Life in Lanzarote is getting tougher by the day for the Bulls. The squad has toiled hard since arriving at their warm-weather training camp last Thursday but there won't be any slacking off, according to boss Steve McNamara. The players have undergone
The only Bradford Sunday Alliance League Premier Division team in action was Silsden, who showed their class by thrashing First Division Eccleshill United 6-0 at Plumpton Park in the delayed West Riding County Sunday Senior Cup. The game went ahead following
Crag Road United made the most of the opportunity to steal a march on their promotion rivals with a 2-0 victory over Hemsworth Miners Welfare in Mumtaz Division Two. Their game was one of only two County Amateur games played in the Bradford district
If Eddie Lewis is wondering if he wouldn't be better off back in his home town now that David Beckham has shown Los Angeles is the place where the big bucks are earned in soccer', he is not letting on. The Leeds winger is making suitably West Coast can-do
Progress in ice skating by Harry Mattick seems to be automatic. However, don't be fooled by the Bradford 13-year-old taking the sport's early stepping stones in his stride. A lot of hard work goes into the success earned by the Bradford Ice Skating
Bradford Grammar School have reached the business end of the Daily Mail Schools' Under-18 Rugby Union Cup. Tomorrow, in what is one of only two northern ties in the competition, they travel to Barnard Castle in the sixth round. The Durham side have
It may be early in the new year but Emma Taylor has already got an insight into how much effort and dedication goes into making a champion. The slalom canoeist from Keighley was among 100 of Britain's most talented youngsters in five Olympic sports to
Maurice Conroy took his military skills from the parade ground to the training pitch. The former Army PT instructor was a familiar face - and voice - behind the scenes at Valley Parade in the late 1960s. Conroy, who recently passed away aged 87, was
Pudsey Ladies came from behind to beat Hemsworth Ladies 4-2 in the West Riding Women's League. It was the second week running that visitors Pudsey had played Hemsworth and once again they proved to be determined opposition. The game took place on a
With all league games postponed, the Wharfedale Senior Cup Quarter-Final tie between Ventus United Youth and New Inn Crag took centre stage which saw Ventus secure a last-four spot. They will meet last year's winners Shipley FC in the semi-finals following
Bingley Harriers did fabulously in the Yorkshire Cross-Country Championships at Aireville Park in Skipton - even though the weather was dreadful. The under-13 girls' team finished a respectable sixth, with Holly Shreeve (tenth), Jenna Killock (21st),
Both City of Bradford teams were edged out of a podium finish in tight battles at the the Pennine Fun in Athletics finals at the English Institute of Sport in Sheffield at the weekend. The girls, who had won their West Yorkshire Under-11 Sportshall Athletics
A taxi driver was randomly killed because he had picked up a passenger intent on murder, a jury has been told. Father-of-six Mahmood Ahmed suffered a fatal stab wound to his chest before being struck eight times on the head with a hammer and dumped in
Trees will be planted in locations across the district as part of an environmental programme. The Forest of Bradford project, which is part of Bradford Environmental Action Trust (BEAT), is calling for volunteers to pitch in and help with the planting
In 1547, Ivan the Terrible was crowned the first Tsar of Russia. In 1970, Colonel Gadhaffi became Prime Minister of Libya, four months after leading a coup. In 1957, the famous Cavern Club opened in Liverpool as a jazz club. 25 Years Ago From the
Vital community projects across Bradford face the axe to fund the soaring costs of the London Olympics, a Lottery chief has warned. The move would have a "chronic and damaging effect" on the fund's programme to help the neediest groups in Britain, Sir
After years of criticism for selling unhealthy foods, Bradford supermarket Morrisons is turning over a new leaf by making healthy eating its new year resolution. Morrisons is launching its Eating Smarter campaign across all its UK stores to help encourage
