Stories for 27 December 2006

Bradford Telegraph And Argus Business

Fears over loss of 'vital' post offices

Planned post office closures could have a severe impact on the fortunes of small businesses in Bradford, it has been warned.   more...

Bradford Telegraph And Argus News

Experts help find new Xbox factor

Gamers who received a state-of-the-art Xbox in their stockings on Christmas Day could soon be developing their very own video games, thanks to the University of Bradford.   more...

Marcus in line for top award

A teenager who coached youngsters to play football in Africa has been nominated as one of Bradford's best young people.   more...

Children's date with their bus

Bradford children who travel to school on eco-friendly yellow buses are to star in their own calendar.   more...

Lord Mayor plans parachute jump

Even when he just stands on a chair the Lord Mayor of Bradford admits his fear of heights makes him feel dizzy.   more...

Bargains draw sales crowds

Bargain hunters braved cold conditions yesterday to take advantage of the first day of the sales.   more...

Fewer youngsters visiting leisure centres

The number of visits made by young people to Bradford Council-run sports centres and swimming pools has fallen for the last two years, new figures reveal.   more...

One Off idea a hit for Anne

Breast cancer survivor Anne Selka knows first-hand about the frustration of shopping for clothes.   more...

'Our first Christmas without Holly'

As Holly Clarke's parents faced their first Christmas without their daughter they have taken comfort from knowing her memory lives on.   more...

We pitch in to boost centre

Fagley Youth and Community Centre stands at the far end of Fagley Road.   more...

Bradford Telegraph And Argus Sport

Finishing must improve, says Sharpe

Harrogate Railway 2 Bradford PA 1   more...

Injury ends Doyle's spell

Nathan Doyle has played his last game for City.   more...

City still firing blanks

Bradford City 0 Doncaster Rovers 1   more...

Craven Herald News

Budget brings good news for Dales national park

YORKSHIRE Dales guardians have breathed a sigh of relief with news that the Government has pledged to keep its annual handout in line with inflation.   more...

Village hall gets a makeover

A FIRST Christmas party in the newly refurbished Richard Tottie Memorial Hall at Coniston Cold was held with a special visit from Santa.   more...

West Craven crime figures tumble

THE snow may not be falling yet but crime levels are, according to figures released today by Lancashire Constabulary's Pennine Policing Division.   more...

Back solution may book place on Dragon's Den

YEARS of suffering from back pain has led a Craven teacher to develop a device which is bringing relief to fellow sufferers.   more...

Skipton plumber taps into medal performance

A Skipton plumber has won the 2006 Leeds College of Building   more...

Keighley News News

MP’s trip to earthquake zone

Keighley MP Ann Cryer has taken part in a cross-party trip to Pakistan.   more...

Didn’t really want that CD?

A charity with a shop in Keighley is appealing for unwanted Christmas presents.   more...

Tory party still in a bit of a pickle up north, says Eric

The Tory "shadow minister" for the Bradford district has admitted his party has a long way to go if it is to recover in the north and win the next election.   more...

Drug addict conned the public about charity walk

A conman who made bogus charity collections to fund his drug addiction has been spared jail by a judge.   more...

CS gas allergy PC in High Court victory

A policewoman has won a six-year battle to prove that she is allergic to CS gas and should be allowed to retire on medical grounds.   more...

Big turnout expected at sheepdog trials

Annual sheepdog trials, which have raised thousands of pounds for charity, are being held again on New Year's Day.   more...

Residents urged to cut use of power and help save the planet

residents in the Keighley district are being urged to protect the environment by reducing the amount of carbon emissions they release into the atmosphere.   more...

St John Ambulance Cadets get their awards

New members of Keighley St John Ambulance Cadets were enrolled after achieving their membership awards.   more...

Sigh of relief as Government over-rules council

An Oxenhope childminder has voiced relief after a Government inspector overturned a Bradford Council enforcement notice ordering her to close down her business.   more...

Chipping in after statue is stolen

The owners of a Braithwaite chippie have offered a £200 reward for the return of a fairy statue stolen from a grave in Utley Cemetery.   more...

Alison delivers final festive shift

For midwife Alison Crabtree, from Goose Eye, working Christmas Day was her last helping mums and babies at Bradford Royal Infirmary.   more...

Panto weekend a Christmas cracker

The organisers of Haworth's first ever panto weekend said they were delighted with the event's success.   more...

Dad asks judge to lock up addict son

A drug addict preyed on elderly people to get money to feed his habit, a court heard.   more...

Sweet success for shopping voucher winner Harry

A mountain of sweets was piling up in the mind of one young winner who received a £200 shopping voucher in a Keighley News Christmas competition.   more...

Plan to build over graves provokes anger

Plans to build an access road in an Oakworth graveyard have provoked a wave of protest from residents.   more...

Samaritans ready for busy time

A charity which provides a lifeline to the needy and despairing is experiencing one of its busiest times of the year.   more...

After-school drop-in clinic for teens

A specialist contraception and sexual health nurse is to be part of a new after-school drop-in health clinic for teenagers.   more...

Mums appalled at college nursery closure

Keighley College is to axe its nursery.   more...

Parents to get lessons on how to raise their children

A new course aimed at helping people deal with the challenges of parenthood is to start in Keighley.   more...

Thieves target sat-nav gifts

Motorists in Keighley are being warned not to leave satellite navigation equipment in their vehicles.   more...

Truancy hit schools singled out for action

Two Keighley secondary schools are among 12 in the district singled out by the Department of Education and Standards as having serious problems with persistent truancy.   more...

Harold still blowing in the wind, aged 94

Age holds no boundaries for one brass band player, who at 94 is still playing a good tune on his trusty cornet.   more...

Fred gets campaign medal

A Sutton man is one of around 5,000 veterans to be recognised for getting vital supplies to the Soviet Union during the Second World War.   more...

Top Scouting awards

Two South Craven students have achieved the highest award presented to Scouts.   more...

Residents ready for third mast

Bradley residents look set for their third fight against siting a mobile phone mast in the village.   more...

Quarry tip plan — fight is not over yet warns councillor

A district councillor has warned that plans to turn Buck Park Quarry into a tip may yet have a fresh twist.   more...

Piratical raffles raise cash for hospice

A series of charity raffles held in Haworth last month raised £550 for the Manorlands hospice.   more...

Keighley News Sport

‘Festive’ Cougars take on Halifax

The Keighley Cougars be taking a look at some new faces when they travel to Halifax RLFC in a "festive friendly" scheduled to kick-off at 7.30pm tonight.   more...

Struggling Steeton drop to the bottom

Steeton 0 Wakefield 1   more...

Silsden lose Boxing Day clash

Silsden 2 Curzon Ashton 3   more...

Jenny makes a splash in diving world

MAKING a splash in the world of diving is 15-year-old Jenny Cowen of Keighley.   more...

Back Chat

IT looks like things there's going to be a shake-up in the Premiership title race this season. With Chelsea drawing 2-2 at Reading on Boxing Day, Manchester United have now gone four points clear at the top of the table after beating Wigan 3-0.   more...

  
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