Stories for 24 March 2005

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Business

Store vows to stick to old-style values

Morrisons' new chief executive has vowed the supermarket giant will not be undergoing any dramatic changes to the way it operates - despite yesterday unveiling a major boardroom shake-up.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Letters to the Editor

Film festival could work wonders  more...

Your schools need more money

The Government must pour more money into Bradford's schools to lift them from the bottom of the table, according to a national watchdog.  more...

Schools 'better but should try harder'

Although Ofsted recognised an overall improvement in Bradford's education system in the last two years, the new report is not without criticism.  more...

'Sex abuser has ruined my life'

A child-abuse victim today told how the respectable married businessman who sexually assaulted him had ruined his life.  more...

Young footballers' fire-tragedy tribute

Around 700 young footballers from across Europe will mark the 20th anniversary of the Bradford City fire disaster when they take part in a special Easter tournament.  more...

New appeal over rape of teenager

A 14-year-old schoolgirl raped after being snatched off the street is still deeply traumatised a week after her ordeal, police said today.  more...

Joginder makes it home in long run

Joginder Singh has been hailed a hero on both sides of the world after running twice the length of a marathon to raise cash for tsunami disaster victims.  more...

Work to start on new social club

Contractors are poised to start work on a replacement social club - ending four years of frustration for its 1,000 members after it was burned down.  more...

Doomed plane's signal for help

The crew of an RAF Hercules which crashed in Iraq killing its pilot from Burley-in-Wharfedale sent a distress signal eight minutes after it took off, an inquest heard.  more...

'The fight must go on to stem bad behaviour'

The battle to combat anti-social behaviour in Bradford is "moving in the right direction" but more needs to be done, it was claimed yesterday.  more...

Seized goods donated

A massive £800,000 worth of counterfeit goods seized during a raid on a Bradford warehouse will be donated to a children's charity.  more...

Historic fairground to close in autumn

An historic Shipley fairground is to close at the end of the season.  more...

Staff in major stride toward charity goal

A woman is encouraging her workmates to put on their walking boots and stride out in memory of her grandfather.  more...

Raiders smash way into store

Police plan to discuss security with a Bradford food store after ram raiders caused thousands of pounds damage in a bid to steal a cash-point machine.  more...

Man had sex with girl of 13

A 52-year-old man has been jailed for two years for having sex with a 13-year-old girl.  more...

More cash needed for schools

The restructuring of Bradford's schools from a three-tier to a two-tier system was the right thing to do, but for it to achieve its full potential for improvements in the education available to local youngsters much more government cash needs to be ploughed into it.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

'I'm primed for battle'

Stuart Fielden wants to be the Bulls' 160-minute-man this Easter.  more...

Defensive duo back after long spell on sidelines

Paul Tierney and Darren Holloway could return to City's ranks at Doncaster tonight.  more...

Players slammed as club calls it a day

Drighlington have resigned from the Bradford League.  more...

FA Cup drops in to reward hard work

One of the biggest children's football festivals in West Yorkshire took place this week.  more...

Ilkley,Otley News

Letters to the Editor

No easy answers to parking issue  more...

Dales path plan may spark rail comeback

A BOLD plan to create a new railway path to the Dales could give tourism in Addingham a massive boost.  more...

Bends speed cameras tested

SPEED cameras put up to tackle speeding on an accident-hit road between Ilkley and Burley-in-Wharfedale have now been unveiled and are being tested ready for use.  more...

Trader's methods of egg production questioned

AN Ilkley trader's bid to save his farm has sparked a controversy over methods of egg production.  more...

Inquest reveals details of RAF crash horror

WIDOWS of ten servicemen killed when an RAF jet crashed in Iraq broke down yesterday as more traumatic details of the crash came to light.  more...

Sports star Heidi beats all the odds

"Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt."  more...

Rail plan

STEAM train enthusiasts, locals and visitors will be rubbing their hands with anticipation at the prospect of Addingham once again appearing on the railway map of Britain.  more...

Ilkley,Otley Sport

Ilkley make progress in the Yorkshire Shield

Northallerton 7  more...

There's plenty to celebrate for Ilkley karate students

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

Rhydding's goals condemn Southport to relegation

Ben Rhydding Firsts 6  more...

Fisher clinches his seventh county half-marathon title

In the ever-popular Ackworth Half Marathon which attracted a large field and Otley AC took a strong team to defend the Yorkshire Championship they had won 12 months previously over the same course. The race was won by Zachary Kilhara, of Birchfield Harriers, in 65.27 but Otley's Ian Fisher clinched an incredible seventh County Championship at this distance by finishing second in 67.40.   more...

Otley,Ilkley News

Major leak

A CAMPAIGN has been launched to save Rawdon Littlemoor School from being demolished. The school is on schedule to move into new, purpose-built premises at New Road Side after the Easter holidays. But what will happen to the old Victorian buildings in Harrogate Road?   more...

Letters to the editor

Scout groups deserve huge  more...

Jailed solicitor stole £40,000 from partner

MEMBERS of the 19 families whose dead relatives' estates were plundered by a disgraced Otley solicitor have greeted his imprisonment with quiet satisfaction.  more...

Weir clean up helps make the River Wharfe bloom

SHOPPING trolleys, a car bonnet and other assorted rubbish were removed from the River Wharfe during a clean up of Garnett's Weir on Tuesday.  more...

Relief as 14 Bramhope pupils get the school of their choice

PARENTS in Bramhope are celebrating the news that 14 more pupils from the village are to be given places at Prince Henry's Grammar School.  more...

Yeadon Health Centre boost

FINAL approval has been given for a new £3.5 million health centre for Yeadon - but with the condition that 12 more parking places are provided.  more...

Rag week is a splash hit for the teachers

WET teachers, enormous doughnuts and boys dressed as girls went down a storm at Guiseley School's Rag Week.  more...

Family bogged down as leak swamps garden

A Rawdon family is counting the cost after a six-week water leak turned their garden into a quagmire.  more...

Bravo as Scouts produce an Extravaganza for Tsunami

Lesley TATE reviews the Otley Scouts `Scoutaid Extravaganza' at Otley Methodist Church  more...

Some great young talent in Otley Youth Theatre

Bod Shanks reviews `Star Bores III - The Random Menace', performed by OY! Theatre at Otley Courthouse.  more...

Otley,Ilkley Sport

Guiseley set for a make or break Easter programme

Guiseley 2  more...

Otley are rested and ready to take on Rotherham

FOLLOWING a blank Saturday Otley RUFC travel to Rotherham on Saturday hoping for a repeat performance of their 24-12 victory on Boxing Day at Cross Green.   more...

Conway stars as Otley Town leap frog over Campion

Otley Town 3  more...

Fall leads Aireborough to a gallant Silver Trophy win

Aireborough 22  more...

Fisher clinches his seventh county half-marathon title

In the ever-popular Ackworth Half Marathon which attracted a large field and Otley AC took a strong team to defend the Yorkshire Championship they had won 12 months previously over the same course. The race was won by Zachary Kilhara, of Birchfield Harriers, in 65.27 but Otley's Ian Fisher clinched an incredible seventh County Championship at this distance by finishing second in 67.40.   more...

Mick hoping to be the new driving force behind Horsforth Golf Club

Horsforth:The Professionals' competition this week was an individual stableford played in very pleasant Spring-like conditions with excellent scores.  more...

  
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