Stories for 24 February 2006

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Business

High-flying firm is in administration

A market-leading Bradford glass company, with clients all over the world, has gone into administration 18 months after celebrating year-on-year growth.  more...

Airport to open another service

A new service between Leeds Bradford International Airport and Inverness is due to begin operating in the Spring.  more...

Conference to study defence proposals

A defence conference will be held next month to see how industry will respond to the government's recently published Defence Industrial Strategy.   more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Letters to the Editor

Where a disaster is waiting to happen  more...

Here's your starter for £21m!

Bradford has `won the gold medal' in securing £21 million to create hundreds of jobs and new businesses.  more...

Nine city schools on truancy 'hitlist'

A third of Bradford's secondary schools are on a Government hit-list for having the country's most prolific truants.  more...

Taxi blitz targets safety worries

A stop-and-search operation targeting Bradford taxis is under way as part of a police crackdown on law-breakers.   more...

Woods bike track is all-round winner

A new cycle track has been opened to stop young riders tearing up historic woodland.  more...

`It was my voice on Ripper hoax tape'

The identity of the notorious Yorkshire Ripper hoaxer known as "Wearside Jack" was finally exposed yesterday with an admission by a former window cleaner.  more...

Charity auction will boost Reece's fund

Campaigners are set to hold a fundraising spectacular tonight to help send transplant boy Reece Walker-Sharpe on the holiday of a lifetime.   more...

Old folk say: 'Help us keep thugs at bay'

Pensioners at a sheltered housing complex are demanding protection against vandalism and intimidation.  more...

I went through hell in facing rape trial

The man acquitted by a jury of sexually abusing a young girl has told how the false allegations cost him two jobs during a year of torment.  more...

'Please continue to help the appeal'

The Pakistan High Commissioner will speak at a dinner in Bradford tomorrow to boost fundraising efforts for survivors of the South Asian earthquake.  more...

'Beat the ban and quit now!'

Health workers across Bradford and Airedale are encouraging the public to beat a ban on smoking in public places - by quitting.  more...

'Imams must learn more about England'

Muslim holy men who arrive in Britain from overseas have "little knowledge" of the rights of women and children, says MP Ann Cryer.  more...

Stars help to raise £9,000

Sporting legends helped to raise more than £9,000 for the Lord Mayor of Bradford's Appeal at a charity dinner.  more...

'Our city is facing a brighter future'

Bradford business leaders are assuring shopkeepers of a trade boost once the major redevelopment of the city centre is completed.   more...

'Be on the lookout for stolen cash'

Bradford's banks and businesses are on alert for crooks trying to launder stolen money from Britain's biggest robbery.  more...

Could you help save clubs from closure?

Two football teams will fold if new changing rooms cannot be found in time for the start of the next season.  more...

A record that must improve

It is depressing to learn that Bradford has the highest number of secondary schools of any district on a Government hit-list targeting Britain's most prolific truants. Nine schools, a third of Bradford's total, out of a national figure of 207 on the list does not reflect at all well on this district. In fact it is an appalling record.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

The ordinary boys!

The badly-shaken Bulls will take a first genuine step to defending their Super League crown tonight.  more...

Claridge fills void left by Windass suspension

Colin Todd will show faith in Steve Claridge tomorrow after putting City's striker hunt on hold.  more...

Bees are glad that Lander's whistling

With the appointment of full-timer Steve Lander as referee, Bradford & Bingley already feel they have taken one potential danger out of the equation prior to their top-of-the-table National League Three North clash at Nuneaton.  more...

Brook's diligence bears fruit at last

Avenue had to dig deep to stop to the rot but they came back from 3-1 down to draw at Whitby Town last weekend and that will have given them a huge boost in confidence as they take on Witton Albion at Horsfall Stadium.  more...

Boycott `delighted' at Yorkshire role

Geoff Boycott, one of Yorkshire's greatest-ever batsmen and certainly their most controversial player, is all set to gain a place on the county club's ruling management board.  more...

Keighley,Bronte Country Features

Cross-dressing capers will bring much mirth

A writer can't sell his novels so he adopts a female pseudonym -- and wins a romantic fiction competition.  more...

Blondie moment for Debbie fans

Full on, old school, new wave, pop-punk entertainment is promised by Blondie tribute band Once More Into the Bleach.  more...

What's On - This week

Local:  more...

Theatre Review

Bingley Little Theatre - Wait Until Dark.  more...

Album Reviews

Shakira -- Oral Fixation Vol 2  more...

Keighley,Bronte Country News

Landlady has set great example

The reaction received by landlady Carol Taylor in the wake of her announcement that her pub is the first to ban smoking clearly shows one thing.  more...

Down Memory Lane

The pictures were supplied by Mr Malcolm Lee, of Emsley.   more...

Letters to the Editor

SIR - In June last year both these beloved ponies took part in the Keighley Gala procession.   more...

Year of hell for man cleared of child rapes

The man who was cleared of allegations of sexually abusing a young girl has described the year between the accusation and his trial as "sheer hell".  more...

Hospital puts operations on hold

Patients waiting for a non-urgent operation at Airedale Hospital may not be treated until April.  more...

Ralph - 90 - celebrates a 'wheelie' good life

A cycle a day has kept the doctor away for a man from Sutton who will celebrate his 90th birthday in style tomorrow.  more...

Grooming protester to fight council seat

A Brave mother whose family ordeal sparked off a major sex-abuse "grooming" inquiry is to stand for election to Bradford Council.  more...

Man admits 'Ripper' hoax

A man has admitted being the notorious Yorkshire Ripper hoaxer known as "Wearside Jack".   more...

Poultry farms feat bird flu disaster

A poultry keeper fears that rare birds, bred over generations, could be wiped out if the Government reacts to bird flu as it did to foot and mouth.  more...

Mystery death probe continues

Investigations are continuing following the death of a Keighley man as he fled from police.  more...

Tragic death blaze recalled

EIGHT mill workers dead, three women hospitalised and the town in mourning -- exactly 50 years ago yesterday.  more...

Lianne's song search

Lianne King is building a career as a singer -- now all she needs are songs!  more...

Town Hall to get £1.2 million facelift

Keighley's town hall will be transformed into a £1.2 million one-stop shop by June.  more...

Rugby club saviour dies

A driver has died six days after being involved in a road accident.  more...

Clare sings film soundtrack

Kildwick jazz singer Clare Teal is recording the main song for the soundtrack of upcoming movie These Foolish Things.  more...

Keighley,Bronte Country Sport

Cougars: Academy stars to get the call

MORE young Cougar stars are due to be drafted into the first team this week - after an impressive performance against Halifax.  more...

Motorsport: Rallying for charity

ANDREW MALLINSON will be testing his rally skills against some of the biggest names in the sport when he takes part in the Legend Fires North West Stages rally this weekend.  more...

Judo: Olympic date for young stars

Members of Keighley Central Judo Club travelled to the London International Judo competition at the Excel Centre at the weekend.  more...

Cougars: Phil's Testimonial pay day

COUGAR veteran Phil Stephenson was presented with a bumper cheque - the proceeds of his Testimonial season - before last weekend's game.  more...

Cougars: Eaton injury blow

Cougars 18 Rochdale 46- PLAYER-COACH Barry Eaton suffered a shoulder injury in the second half of Cougars National Rail Cup clash with Rochdale - and the importance of his contribution to the team was immediately exposed.  more...

Soccer: Silsden sharp shooters

Silsden 4 St Helens Town 2 - Clinical finishing by Holmes and Longley added to Rhodes' early spot kick gave the Cobbydalers a comprehensive victory against sixth place St. Helens.   more...

Soccer: Oxenhope spring cup surprise

Steeton Reserves 3 Oxenhope Reserves 4 - Oxenhope Reserves pulled off the surprise of the round when they defeated Steeton Reserves at Summerhill Lane.  more...

Soccer: Athletic battle all the way

Silsden 2 Keighley Athletic 0 - This was a hard-fought cup tie, with Athletic giving their all against high-flyers Silsden.   more...

Soccer: Keighley Sunday Cup

Three Horses 0 Stanbury 5 - Three Horses restricted their opponents to a two goal lead in the first period but lacked a cutting edge up front. The first goal came from a corner which Ben Furness headed home and the second was an overhead kick.  more...

Soccer: Youth team on a roll

Bradford Park Ave 0 Silsden 4 - Silsden's four matches in 2006 - all away from home - have now yielded three wins on the bounce.  more...

Soccer: Junior round-up

Cowling went to unbeaten league leaders Horsforth Yellows and came away with a superb 3-2 victory last week. They showed touches of brilliant football, and dogged defending when required, to earn the plaudits for a wonderful victory. Scorers were Jordan Hough (2) and Josh Wood. Ethan Fryer was man of the match.  more...

Rugby Union: Ethusiasm returns

Huddersfield YMCA 17 Keighley 25 - Keighley ended a disappointing league run with a much improved performance. There was a sparky edge and enthusiasm which has not always been apparent in recent weeks.  more...

Rugby League: Albion still fighting at top

Keighley Albion are keeping up their hopes of fighting for the Pennine Premier League title.  more...

Rugby League:: Junior round-up

Cougar Cubs 56 Hoyland Vikings Under-15s 0 - The search for a new kicker in the Under-15s seems to be over after Chris Burton landed nine goals from ten attempts in very heavy conditions.  more...

Rugby League: Cats feel the power of Hawks

Hillside Hawks 28 Keighley Cats 16 - Keighley dominated the opening minutes and controlled Hillside's attacking advances.  more...

Table Tennis: Keighley & District League

A 10-0 home victory for Embassy `A' against Ukrainian `B' gives the Bingley team an eight point advantage with a game in hand over nearest rivals Ukrainian `A' at the top of the Keighley & District Table Tennis League Division One. Carl White was pushed hard in the first by Peter Holbrook, finally getting the better of the Ukrainian player 11-7, 11-13, 11-6, 9-11, 11-7. However, after this it was plain sailing for Embassy with Gareth Wiles defeating Paul Beck 11-2, 11-6, 12-10 in his full house and Peter Kirby seeing off Jerry Harkawy 11-6, 11-8, 11-8 in his. Embassy `A' to be Champions for the second season running? Don't bet against it!  more...

Skipton,The Dales Features

Dalesfolk: Hilary Fenten

NEW technology. Wonderful when it works, infuriating when it doesn't. But even here in the Dales, not an area usually identified with whiz-kiddery, it is slowly changing the way we live.  more...

Skipton,The Dales News

Craven through the years

100 years ago  more...

Company says chemicals are safe

SIR - Airedale Chemical Co is concerned over the inaccuracies reported in your newspaper last Friday which could mislead residents and businesses local to our site and we would therefore like to set the record straight as follows.  more...

Family face losing home due to tax credit mix-up

A SKIPTON man has blamed a mix up at the Government's taxation office for plunging him into financial troubles and putting his home in jeopardy.  more...

Residents battle to keep bypass dream alive

VILLAGERS and local councils have been putting their cases forward this week to keep alive hopes for bypasses around Gargrave, Hellifield and Long Preston.  more...

Pensioner challenges hospital's smoking ban

A SMOKER of 60 years has warned Airedale Hospital it will not win its quest to become a smoke-free site.  more...

New experience is 'off the rails'

A UNIQUE experience is coming to the Dales in April which links Settle-Carlisle rail travel with self-guided bike trails.  more...

Craven residents find out what they will pay in council tax

CRAVEN District Council is increasing its council tax by 2.9 per cent.  more...

`Pillar of community' jailed for insurance scam

A "WELL-respected" Dales farmer has been jailed for organising an insurance scam after crashing his four-wheel-drive vehicle.  more...

James has a way with words

A CRACOE schoolboy has put pen to paper to be crowned North East regional winner of a national letter writing competition.  more...

Common sense will defeat bird flu, says farmer

RARE varieties of birds bred over generations could be wiped out if the Government reacts to bird flu as it did to foot and mouth, it has been claimed.   more...

Council rejects revised plans for old abattoir

ENFORCEMENT action could be taken against a development in Cross Hills which is not being built according to planning approval.  more...

Roadworks will force long detour

SKIPTON traffic travelling from Water Street to the High Street will be sent on a detour of the bypass while work is carried out on the town's Mill Bridge.  more...

Peace worker tells of hope after tsunami devastation

A GRASSINGTON Peace Group member has visited the area of Indonesia most devastated by the tsunami and returned with a sense of hope for the future.  more...

AA leaves driver stranded

THE partner of a disabled man has spoken out after he was left stranded by the AA.  more...

New farmhouse wins the go-ahead

AMENDED plans to build a second farmhouse in Gargrave have finally been approved by Craven District Council's planning committee.  more...

Community pulls together to boost village facilities

AN idea which came out of the foot and mouth epidemic almost five years ago has finally been realised thanks to the dedication of a community group.  more...

Helpful teenager sets a shining example

DEFYING all teenage stereotypes, 13-year-old Jordan Clayton spends his spare time helping others in his community and doesn't ask for a penny in return.   more...

Phantom bomber mystery deepens with new sighting

TWO years after it vanished off the local radar, the phantom bomber of Barnoldswick has returned.  more...

Simple lesson for town council

THE thud of council tax bills landing on our doorsteps shortly will be ever heavier. Most of us will greet this latest above inflation increase - almost restrained in the light of more recent demands - with a resigned sigh.  more...

Skipton,The Dales Sport

National one shake-up could still happen

WHARFEDALE president John Spencer believes that national one will still be extended from 14 to 16 clubs next season (writes Mike Crowther).  more...

Lawn wary of player burnout

JOHN Lawn believes the issue of player burnout should also be considered as leagues seek to expand their numbers.  more...

Upper Wharfedale line up new overseas man

UPPER Wharfedale have signed Melbourne Cricket Club all-rounder Rob Cooper as their overseas player for this season.  more...

All to play for in the Fair Play Trophy

CRAVEN league second division sides Pendle Athletic and Gargrave Reserves are neck and neck in the latest tables for the Craven Herald Fair Play Trophy.  more...

Local football results

All the latest cup and league results from the Craven area.  more...

  
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