Stories for 21 May 2003

Bingley,Bradford,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Villagers get say on where cash goes

Residents in a Bingley district village are being urged to have their say on how a grant of £20,000 should be spent.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Business

Success at the double for Pace

Bosses at electronics giant Pace Microtechnology today hailed its two latest deals as proof of the buoyancy of the market for its digital set-top boxes.  more...

Brand boosted at auction mart

Meat production at a major cattle market in the district is set to be transformed with the launch of a new processing unit.  more...

A step back into good times

Considering he's just snapped up one of the leading names in designer footwear and posted a pre-tax profit of almost £7 million, Michael Ziff is in a surprisingly subdued mood.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Letters to the Editor

SIR - After many years involvement as a Neighbourhood Watch co-ordinator I have decided to "hand in my badge".  more...

We'll smash rogue car gangs, say police

Police today declared war on the illegal traders who cash in on car crime in Bradford.  more...

Nothing is plain about Anthony's design

Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No, it's an award-winning dress, designed by a Bradford fashion student. Stylish women will soon be able to buy the garment, which was inspired by an aeroplane and designed by Anthony Noll.  more...

Widow waiting for killer to be caught

A widow says she is still in limbo, 18 months after the brutal murder of her husband, while his killer roams free.  more...

Jobs saved as company finds buyer

Hundreds of jobs have been saved after a Bradford computer supplies firm was bought just days after being put into administration by its US parent company.  more...

Call to claim estate of missing barber

Relatives of a Keighley barber who went missing 12 years ago are being invited to claim his estate.  more...

Lord Mayor to help youth charities

The new Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Allan Hillary, today appealed to people and organisations across the district to help youngsters go on outdoor adventure courses which could become the turning point in their lives.  more...

Murdered man had at least 28 wounds

At least 28 separate injuries were inflicted in the attack that killed Qadir Ahmed, a jury was told.  more...

`Don't act macho with male cancer'

A grandfather battling prostate cancer has urged men to be more vigilant about their health.  more...

Schools blamed for skill shortage

Bradford schools are failing to prepare students for life in the workplace, according to a survey of some of the district's biggest employers.  more...

On This Day

In 1966, Cassius Clay ( later Muhammad Ali) beat Britain's Henry Cooper for the world heavyweight boxing title.  more...

Flexibility the key to progress

The claim by many Bradford companies that schools in the district are not producing enough potential employees of a sufficiently high calibre to meet their needs is deeply worrying.   more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

Deacon fully focused on cup rerun

Paul Deacon looks set to return to action for the crunch tie against Leeds after overcoming a massive sight fright.  more...

Centenary showpiece could be scrapped

City's centenary match between their modern-day promotion heroes may not be resurrected.  more...

Yuvraj hits the ground running

The first question Yorkshire asked their new overseas star Yuvraj Singh when he finally arrived in England yesterday was: "Do you feel fresh enough to play in the championship match against Glamorgan?"  more...

Otley climb despite taking a fall

Otley moved up to third place in Division A after claiming two points from a losing draw in the only Aire-Wharfe League fixture to be completed last weekend.  more...

Brazilian beat for local trio

Three Bradford area youngsters have been selected for the Brazilian Soccer Schools' national squad.  more...

Spen Valley,Bradford,Bingley,Shipley News

Police launch big crackdown on burglars

Police were out in force across the Spen Valley, Birstall and Birkenshaw today as part of a huge crackdown on burglary.  more...