Stories for 17 July 2003

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Business

Former shed to be Asian wedding hall

A former weaving shed in a Bradford mill complex is to be transformed into an Asian wedding hall.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Letters to the Editor

SIR - In reply to your article "Children pelt fire crews with stones" (T&A, July 14), my husband and I phoned the fire brigade and the police at the time of the incident.   more...

Merger dream comes to an end

A merger between the University of Bradford and Bradford College has collapsed.  more...

Old school fries (well, boiled cabbage and bread, actually)

Boiled cabbage was on the menu at an inner city Bradford school where pupils endured a 1903-style school dinner.  more...

New schools gain top marks from Ofsted

Nine new primary schools were today revealed as a major success story of the Bradford schools reorganisation - they have all passed Ofsted reports with flying colours.  more...

Teacher's 836 porn pictures

A man who was working as a teacher at the time of his arrest admitted to possessing hundreds of pornographic images of children as young as four, many of them classed as the most serious on the internet.  more...

50 years on...still top of the lollipops

Lollipop men and women have celebrated 50 years of service to the city's children.  more...

Firm's safety breach brings £4,500 fine

A woman whose arm was crushed in a machine at a Keighley factory is still having reconstruction work to try to fix it, a court heard.  more...

Mums in fight to beat baby-killer

Researchers are to recruit Bradford mums-to-be for a study into a condition which kills three babies a week in the United Kingdom.  more...

Flying high!

Two million passengers are expected to fly from Leeds Bradford International Airport this year - 12 months ahead of schedule.  more...

Pirate A&E now in full sail, maties!

A pioneering children's casualty, with a pirate ship theme, opened nearly every day last month after complaints it was almost always shut.  more...

Kind boss restores mobility to David

A disabled boy's independence has been restored due to the generosity of a caring boss.  more...

£500 will suit them to a tea!

A social centre which had to close for a year after its meeting place was damaged by fire is the latest winner of a Water Works Award.  more...

War hero in oils is put up for sale

A portrait of an heroic Lord Mayor of Bradford, lauded by Earl Haig and knighted by the King, is to go under the hammer.  more...

On This Day

In 1841, the first edition of Punch appeared, as a weekly newspaper.  more...

A blow for Bradford education

It is most unfortunate that the proposed merger between the University of Bradford and Bradford College has collapsed.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

Vanzie in fight to save career

Bobby Vanzie will throw in everything to hang on to his British title - and boxing career - tonight.  more...

Windass on target for City

Dean Windass scored the first goal of his second coming as City drew 2-2 with Barnsley.  more...

Bulls fans urged to pump up the volume

Bulls chairman Chris Caisley is sick of reading about how quiet the club's supporters are at Odsal.  more...

Tykes fail to build on White century

A violent breakfast time thunderstorm flooded Riverside today and held up Yorkshire's progress in their championship match against Durham.  more...

Harker-Bell is on a Swiss roll

The very much in-form golfer Neil Harker-Bell is in St Morritz, unofficially representing England in the International Mid Amateur Team Championship.  more...

Local four get national recognition

Four City of Bradford swimmers are preparing themselves for two top events after gaining national qualifying times.  more...

Ilkley,Otley News

etters to the Editor

Speak up and we might save hospital  more...

Travellers dodge blockade and move on to town field

A LARGE group of travellers set up home on an Ilkley playing field this week after managing to dodge two blockades.  more...

Chance to change hospital's future

ILKLEY people will at last get the chance to have their say on plans for the Coronation Hospital at consultation meetings starting next week.  more...

Hotel closure could damage Ilkley's tourism prospects

FEARS are growing that Ilkley could be losing essential tourist trade to rival towns following the closure of another hotel.  more...

School celebrates 50th anniversary

STAFF pupils and parents are gearing up for a day of celebration tomorrow for the 50th birthday of Ashlands Primary School.  more...

Ram-raid row leads to call for new security measures

THE row over whether shops in Ilkley can be protected properly from ram- raiders and other burglars without creating a major eyesore has been joined by the town's MP.  more...

Coronation Hospital may still have a chance of survival

CHOICES for the future of the Coronation Hospital have been narrowed down - but input from Ilkley people could still change the destiny of the town's last hospital and its services.  more...

Blistering heat draws crowds to `fantastic' village gala

Huge crowds enjoyed another glorious day at the fantastic Addingham Gala.  more...

Something to crow about

It was the final straw for Dick Dastardly and his band of rogues when Buzz Lightyear and the Incredible Hulk teamed up against them in Menston's 2003 scarecrow hunt.  more...

Councillors' fears over church plan

A proposed Mormon church is too large and could create traffic problems, according to parish councillors.  more...

TV series set for High Royds

NUrses will be returning to a former Menston psychiatric hospital as it reopens as a working hospital for a new television series.  more...

Roundhouse appeal reaches its target

A fire-ravaged Burley-in-Wharfe-dale landmark will soon re-open thanks to a "magnificent" fund-raising effort by the village.  more...

Don't put the shutters up to shop protection

THERE must be an acceptable way to render Ilkley businesses safe from ram raiders and other thieves without making the premises an eyesore or costing the earth.  more...

Ilkley,Otley Sport

Young Malaysian squash stars are set to pitch up at Ilkley club for training

THE growing reputation of Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club as a centre of squash excellence is shown by the number of international players descending on the town.  more...

Holders get geared up for their semi-final challenge

GUISELEY prepared for their Waddilove Cup semi-final at home to Tong Park on Sunday in perhaps the worst possible way. They could gain only one point from a drawn game with neighbours Green Lane on Saturday.  more...

International Selection for Orienteers

As a result of some good performances at the British championships and the inter-regional competitions, several junior runners from Airienteers have been given international honours.   more...

Young Calum conquers all at karate

Students from Ilkley Karate Club had plenty to celebrate at the recent grading examinations held at the Ben Rhydding Methodist Church in Ilkley.  more...

The club tournament sets scene for annual open tennis event

The gods were smiling on Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club last weekend where for the second year in a row, the tennis finals day was blessed with glorious weather.  more...

Aire-Wharfe League Scoreboard

Division A  more...

Third-placed Burley are still pressing for promotion spot

WINS for Kirkstall and Rawdon have left things very much as they were at the top of Division B of the Airedale and Wharfedale League.  more...

The girls are all set to face the boys in Yorkshire Parks Bowls curtain raiser

THE Yorkshire County Parks Association will be playing this weekend's game in the British Parks Veterans' Competition at Farsley on Sunday.   more...

Athletics CLUB NEWS ROUND UP

Ilkley Harriers  more...

Bracken Ghyll Ladies enjoy Invitation Day

BRACKEN GHYLL: On a hot and sunny Tuesday the ladies of Bracken Ghyll hosted their Invitation Day, with the following results: 1, G Witherington and S Atkins (46pts); 2, E Coombe and A O'Hara; 3, C Gains and V Sinclair; 4, J Wood and Z Hymas. Nearest the pin prizes went to S Atkins and C Church with the par 3 prize being won by T Blackburn and G Lakeland.  more...

Otley,Ilkley News

Firebug menace is causing fear

HARDLY a day goes past in Otley at the moment without yet another fire apparently being deliberately started.   more...

Letters to the Editor

Is the relief road scheme viable?  more...

School forced to close even though strike is called off

OTLEY'S biggest school was closed today despite a planned teachers' strike being called off.  more...

Landlord helps to save walker

An Otley landlord helped fire and ambulance crews rescue an injured walker after hearing his cries for help.  more...

Sadness as Carol says goodbye

It was a sad day for toddlers and staff as a Guiseley pre-school closed its doors after 25 years.  more...

Bridge plans get backing from English Heritage

AMBITIOUS plans to restore Otley Bridge to its former glory have received enthusiastic backing from English Heritage.  more...

Worry of parents caught up in jab controversy

A Bramhope couple is concerned for the health of their three-year-old son after being caught up in the private clinic MMR scandal.  more...

Councillors' fears over church plan

A proposed Mormon church is too large and could create traffic problems, according to parish councillors.  more...

TV series set for High Royds

NUrses will be returning to a former Menston psychiatric hospital as it reopens as a working hospital for a new television series.  more...

Roundhouse appeal reaches its target

A fire-ravaged Burley-in-Wharfe-dale landmark will soon re-open thanks to a "magnificent" fund-raising effort by the village.  more...

Lucky escape from `worst crash of the century'

The mother of an Aireborough golfer has spoken of his lucky escape from one of the `worst crashes this century'.  more...

Victory finally in sight for green belt campaign

CAMPAIGNERS working to save a Yeadon beauty spot from developers have victory in sight - but they have warned not to be complacent.  more...

Childhood sweethearts return to town to celebrate 50 happy years

CHILDHOOD sweethearts Ronald and Mary Brown are due to celebrate 50 years of married life next week.  more...

One year on and future still looks uncertain

ALMOST a year after the permanent closure of two of Otley's primary schools, the former school sites are still waiting to be redeveloped.  more...

The time is right to leave the job and school that I love so very much

An Otley head teacher is stepping down from the job she loves after successfully bringing her school through the reorganisation.  more...

Bishop helps to plant a bright future in garden

A tree has been planted to mark the end of a year of upheaval and the success of the Otley school's reorganisation.  more...

Something to crow about

It was the final straw for Dick Dastardly and his band of rogues when Buzz Lightyear and the Incredible Hulk teamed up against them in Menston's 2003 scarecrow hunt.  more...

Otley,Ilkley Sport

Holders get geared up for their semi-final challenge

GUISELEY prepared for their Waddilove Cup semi-final at home to Tong Park on Sunday in perhaps the worst possible way. They could gain only one point from a drawn game with neighbours Green Lane on Saturday.  more...

Guiseley FC make three new signings

AS pre-season training gathers momentum and friendly games are set to be played next week Guiseley AFC announce three new signings.   more...

Young Malaysian squash stars are set to pitch up at Ilkley club for training

THE growing reputation of Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club as a centre of squash excellence is shown by the number of international players descending on the town.  more...

Youngsters enjoy their gymnastics competition

Young gymnasts from Aireborough Gymnastic Club, at Benton Park School, Rawdon, competed in the annual inter-club competition on Sunday.  more...

International Selection for Orienteers

As a result of some good performances at the British championships and the inter-regional competitions, several junior runners from Airienteers have been given international honours.   more...

Records broken by St Mary's pupils at South Leeds

MENSTON ST Mary's RC School -designated as a Sports College - held its third annual Sports Day at South Leeds Stadium on Wednesday.  more...

Yeadon shattered as rampant Nazir bags all ten wickets

Yeadon suffered on Saturday at the hands of Undercliffe's Jaffer Nazir who bagged all ten wickets in a superb performance as Yeadon were put out for 141.  more...

Poor fielding gets seconds off on wrong foot

YEADON Second Team's cup final aspirations were blown out of the water when they produced an uncharacteristically poor fielding display against Bradford and Bingley at Wagon Lane in Sunday's semi-final.  more...

Aire-Wharfe League Scoreboard

Division A  more...

Kirkstall still lead the way but Rawdon keep up the chase

WINS for Kirkstall and Rawdon have left things very much as they were at the top of Division B of the Airedale and Wharfedale League.  more...

James steers Adel to victory over Ilkley

IN the Second Teams League Tom James steered Adel to a six wickets win over Ilkley with a good knock of 74 not out.  more...

The girls are all set to face the boys in Yorkshire Parks Bowls curtain raiser

THE Yorkshire County Parks Association will be playing this weekend's game in the British Parks Veterans' Competition at Farsley on Sunday.   more...

Andrew wins a silver medal in the English Schools' Championship

There were some tremendous performances from the six local athletes who had made it through to the English Schools AA Championships at the Don Valley Stadium, Sheffield, over the weekend.  more...

Athletics CLUB NEWS ROUND UP

Skyrac AC  more...

Spen Valley,Bradford,Bingley,Shipley News

`Doctor fondled me while treating groin'

A former inmate from Armley Jail has described how he was intimately fondled by a prison doctor he had visited about a groin strain.  more...

  
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