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Stories for 25 September 2003

Bingley,Bradford,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Policing could improve in village

People living in a hilltop village could have easier access to the police if they support a new scheme.   more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Business

Job scheme gives Samina confidence

A single mum who did not venture outside her home for three years after arriving in Bradford from Pakistan today told how she is hoping to launch a career in broadcasting.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Letters to the Editor

SIR - As a firefighter, it is my opinion that the proposed changes described in your report (T&A, September 20) amount to nothing more than penny-pinching.  more...

Hug of love that saved a life

A hug from the Canon of Bradford Cathedral stopped a petrol-soaked asylum seeker from setting fire to himself as he staged a desperate protest at the city's immigration appeals court.  more...

St George's Hall closed as cracks are found in ceiling

Council chiefs today ordered the closure of St George's Hall after cracks were found in ornate plasterwork in the ceiling.  more...

Report shows city schools still failing

Bradford is performing badly in tests for 11-year-olds even when compared with similar deprived areas, new figures have revealed.  more...

Festival set to stay in private hands

Councillors have moved a step closer to keeping the running of the Bradford International Festival in private hands after narrowly voting not to use a charitable trust to organise it.  more...

I thank God I was jailed, says Aitken

Disgraced Cabinet minister Jonathan Aitken came to Bradford yesterday - and brought a reformed armed robber with him.  more...

Disabled man plunged from forklift truck

A disabled man fell from a forklift truck, which had been lifted as high as roof rafters, and smashed his ankle after being asked to sit on an unstable load of cardboard, a court heard.  more...

Fund for Eve goes through the ceiling

A nine-year-old girl with a rare disorder is set for life-changing surgery after an appeal to help her smashed through its target.  more...

`College ignores bullying'

Parents today demanded action from the authorities at Immanuel College after claiming complaints of bullying were not acted upon.  more...

`Prison ordeal link to Kelly's death'

A Baildon mother claims the treatment of her daughter in prison could have led to her death in a pile of rubbish in a London street.  more...

`Lower class students are welcome'

The University of Bradford takes on nearly 50 per cent more working class students than most other universities in the country.  more...

Coughs and colds are a risk for brave Laura

For most people a dose of winter flu is unpleasant, but for one Bradford schoolgirl it could be devastating.  more...

On This Day

In 1890, the Mormon church renounced the practice of polygamy.  more...

Celebration that should be enjoyed

It appears that the future of Bradford Festival is destined to stay in the hands of a private company, following last night's recommendation from the regeneration and culture scrutiny committee of Bradford Council.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

Tykes axe Hamilton

East Bierley all-rounder Gavin Hamilton said today that he was "sad and disappointed" that his Yorkshire career had come to an end but he did not think his parting with the county club was unexpected.  more...

City can blunt Blades attack

Nicky Law believes City can handle the First Division's hottest attack.  more...

Failure to go up caps below-par campaign all-round

Yorkshire had their moments   more...

Spenborough duo on track

Schoolmates Harvard Jefferson and Shannon Hamilton have won under-11 titles at the West Yorkshire Track and Field League.  more...

Ilkley,Otley News

Letters to the Editor

Make bloom your business  more...

More questions about Ilkley's historic sites

AN UNCERTAIN future faces yet more of Ilkley's major heritage buildings, it has been revealed this week.  more...

Famous gardener to switch lights on

THIS year's Christmas festivities in Ilkley will be kicked off by the town's most famous son.  more...

30mph wheelie bin signs may set the trend across the county

WHEELIE bin signs designed to save lives in Ilkley could soon be spreading across the county.  more...

New state-of-the-art hospital may replace old Coronation

THE FINAL decision   more...

Firework vandalism leads to calls for more police

A FIREWORK attack on an Ilkley post box could have destroyed hundreds of letters, police say.  more...

Suzie proves she is a real high flier

Suzie Batters is flying high after gaining her microlight pilot's licence.  more...

Head says the new buildings are the `icing on the cake'

ILKLEY Grammar School opened on time and on one site just over a week ago.   more...

Book your tickets now as literature festival celebrates 30 years

One of the oldest literature festivals in the country is celebrating its 30th anniversary with sell-out performances.  more...

Environment chiefs look into drain complaint

THE environment boss at Bradford Council has launched an investigation into why a blocked drain at an Ilkley flooding blackspot was not reported last year.  more...

Holey-moley - roads have gone to pot, says driver

A BURLEY-in-Wharfedale driver was shaken when his van hit a large pot hole - but was more shocked at Bradford Council's response when he reported it.  more...

Mormon church is all set for approval

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a Mormon church in Menston could be approved today, despite objections from residents.  more...

This law deserves to be put in the wheelie bin

SOMETIMES the law is not just an ass, it is an absolute and complete donkey. How else can we explain the dilemma facing Wakefield City Council as it considers borrowing a life-saving idea from Ilkley?  more...

Ilkley,Otley Sport

Ilkley progress in Powergen National Vase trophy

York RI 5, Ilkley 18  more...

Town Reserves inflict the first home defeat on Addingham

Addingham FC 1, Otley Town Res 2  more...

The Trojans are denied again by a late equaliser

Burley Trojans 2, Northallerton T 2  more...

First defeat of season for changed Ilkley side

Thirsk 3, Ilkley 2  more...

Successful season for Ilkley tennis team

A HIGHLY successful tennis season was completed by Ilkley Tennis Club's mixed first team. Victory in the Molly Fawcett Cup Final against Heaton was added to the Wharfedale First DivisionLeague Championship they had completed only the week before.  more...

Young Alistair sets Ilkley Triathlon record

Records were smashed at the 11th Ilkley Triathlon when 230 athletes competed in sunny weather on Sunday. The popular event organised by Leeds and Bradford Triathlon Club, comprised a continuous race starting with a 500m swim in Ilkley Pool.  more...

Otley,Ilkley News

Parking dilemma is a blight on hospital

PARKING during the building of the new Wharfedale Hospital in Otley was always going to be a problem.   more...

New hospital blow as attacks lead to four month delay

ARSONISTS have put back the opening of the new Wharfedale Hospital by four months.  more...

Group launches speeding protest

ROAD safety campaigners in Pool-in-Wharfedale will take to the streets if speeding vehicles don't slow down.  more...

New £3m sports centre is opened

A MAJOR £3 million sports and performing arts centre has been opened by sports minister Richard Caborn.  more...

Bitterness as controversial school plans are approved

OPINION in Rawdon has been left bitterly divided after Leeds planners gave unanimous backing to plans to build a controversial new primary school.  more...

Appeal reaches £100,000 target

THE Eve McGuire Trust has cause to celebrate this week after crashing through its target of £100,000.  more...

Mormon church is all set for approval

CONTROVERSIAL plans to build a Mormon church in Menston could be approved today, despite objections from residents.  more...

Neighbours meet airline chief to discuss aircraft noise

CONCERNS regarding air craft noise and the environment will be thrashed out at a meeting in Menston next week.  more...

Cars left gutted as blaze is treated as suspicious

FIREFIGHTERS had to tackle three moving blazing cars at a suspicious fire in Yeadon last week.  more...

Book your tickets now as festival celebrates 30 years

One of the oldest literature festivals in the country is celebrating its 30th anniversary with sell-out performances.  more...

Hotel is set to fly high at airport

PERMISSION has been granted to build a new 48 bedroom budget hotel on Green Belt land near Leeds-Bradford International Airport.  more...

Diamond couple celebrate love from war's dark days

AN OTLEY couple who met during the darkest days of the Second World War are celebrating sharing 60 years together.  more...

Celebrating 50 years of getting along very well

IT IS FIFTY years ago since the Rotary Club of Aireborough first received its charter.  more...

Rain can't dampen the spirits as thousands flock

IT WAS Otley's 12th annual folk festival and no amount of rain could dampen the spirits of an estimated 1,000 visitors a day.  more...

`Overwhelming' quality does town festival proud

Judith Dunn reviews the music scene at another triumphant Otley Folk Festival   more...

Our roads have gone to pot, claims driver

A BURLEY-in-Wharfedale driver was shaken when his van hit a large pot hole - but was more shocked at Bradford Council's response when he reported it.  more...

Otley,Ilkley Sport

Classy Otley pick up more points as they beat Chiefs

Otley 30, Exeter Chiefs 28  more...

A lot to bid for as Giles' shirt is auctioned

FORMER Leeds United legend Johnny Giles has donated one of his Irish international shirts for auction in Yeadon this weekend.  more...

Guiseley left to rue the points lost

Guiseley 2, Witton Albion 2  more...

Otliensians out of Junior Vase

Otliensians 0, Northallerton 24  more...

Town Reserves inflict the first home defeat on Addingham

Addingham FC 1, Otley Town Res 2  more...

The Trojans are denied again by a late equaliser

Burley Trojans 2, Northallerton T 2  more...

Otley Enduro star Richard is on a winning streak

OTLEY enduro rider Richard Copsey has had an excellent year riding in 12 events and winning most of them. This culminated in him winning the four stroke class at the Fast Eddy British Cross-Country Race Series at Hawkstone Park, Shrewsbury.  more...

Young Alistair sets Ilkley Triathlon record

Records were smashed at the 11th Ilkley Triathlon when 230 athletes competed in sunny weather on Sunday. The popular event organised by Leeds and Bradford Triathlon Club, comprised a continuous race starting with a 500m swim in Ilkley Pool.  more...

Otley trained pony makes name for itself at Horse of Year show

An Otley-raised pony made a name for himself at last week's Horse of the Year Show at Birmingham's NEC.  more...

Shipley,Bradford,Bingley,Spen Valley News

Shooting flames gut former school

Flames visible for miles tore through the roof of a disused school in Windhill, Shipley, last night, leaving the building a wreck.  more...

Spen Valley,Bradford,Bingley,Shipley News

Programmes to tackle addiction

A drug agency in Kirklees is piloting new treatment programmes for crack and cocaine users in Cleckheaton.   more...

  
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