Stories for 26 January 2007

Bradford Telegraph And Argus News

£6m spending tonic for BRI teaching facilities

Bradford will have a "high impact" venue for conferences once a new state-of-the-art lecture theatre is built in the grounds of Bradford Royal Infirmary.   more...

Open verdict on woman

An open verdict has been recorded at an inquest into the death of an 83-year-old woman who died in August.   more...

Good buy Mr Chips!

Movie fans can enjoy fish and chips while they watch a double bill of classic films.   more...

Police shut up shop

In its heydey it buzzed with an air of responsibility and tense anticipation but all that remains of Bradford's former centre of police is an empty shell.   more...

Regeneration body to take over police station

Regeneration chiefs are to take possession of Bradford's former police station shortly and are looking for tenants.   more...

Head's up for the best!

One of the district's pubs is serving some of the best real ale in Britain, according to the results of an independent quality assessment.   more...

Holocaust remembered

A memorial took place in Bradford today to remember the victims of the Holocaust.   more...

Sex shop applies for licence renewal

A Bradford sex shop has applied to the Council for the renewal of its licence.   more...

Homes plan approved

A plan to replace a detached bungalow with two semi-detached houses in a conservation area has been given the green light by planners.   more...

Fire engine in collision with car

Colleagues were called out when a fire engine was involved in a collision with a car.   more...

Youth club leader's funeral

The funeral of a well-respected former youth club leader is due to take place on Monday, January 29.   more...

Pervert councillor jailed for five years

A Bradford councillor found guilty of sexually abusing two schoolgirls was today jailed for a total of five years by a judge at Bradford Crown Court.   more...

Crossing boosts bridleway trail

Horse riders, cyclists and walkers will no longer have to dice with heavy traffic to cross a busy road when trekking along a national trail.   more...

Students face life behind bars

Students talked to murderers and armed robbers during a day trip to a prison.   more...

Civic visit

The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor Choudhary Rangzeb, will visit Ilkley on Friday, February 2, when he will meet civic heads and representatives of Churches Together in Ilkley 2000/Bradford College. While he is in the town, Coun Rangzeb will visit the Saint John's Church, Ben Rhydding, and the Oasis Café on Church Street.   more...

Katy engineers a success!

A 27-year-old woman has been named Britain's Young Woman Engineer of the Year for helping schools combat climate change.   more...

Regeneration talks

Major schemes designed to regenerate a town will be discussed during a meeting.   more...

Moor walk

Members of the Ilkley Evergreens walking club are planning a ten-mile walk on Tuesday, February 6.   more...

Mayor's message

A council newsletter will start dropping through residents' letterboxes next week.   more...

Man faces murder charge

A 25-year-old Bradford man is due to appear in court today charged with the murder of restaurant worker Shazad Hussain.   more...

Visitors get the picture

Visitors to Oakwell Hall have been capturing some of the flora and fauna in the grounds on camera.   more...

State-of-the-art flats 'approved'

A state-of-the-art three-storey block of flats for elderly people has been approved in principle by planners.   more...

Police surgeries

A police community support officer will hold two informal drop-in surgeries at schools in the next fortnight.   more...

New homes get go-ahead

A plan to replace a detached bungalow with two semi-detached houses in a conservation area has been given the green light by planners.   more...

Katy engineers success!

A 27-year-old woman has been named Britain's Young Woman Engineer of the Year for helping schools combat climate change.   more...

Storm over cottage pub plan

A plan to convert a cottage into a 150-seat pub and restaurant is cooking up a storm in a village.   more...

Last chance for Network Fund

Young people's groups in the district have one last chance to get a share of £1.6 million from the Local Network Fund.   more...

Skydiving Rebecca in need of sponsors

Charity champion Rebecca Green is seeking sponsors for her latest fundraising endeavour - a skydive from 15,000ft.   more...

Centre consultation

Patients are being invited to share their views on the long term future of services at Liversedge Health Centre.   more...

Classes to help young women

A Christian church has teamed up with two Muslim groups to run a personal development class for young women.   more...

Teenagers locked up for 'vicious' attack

Two teenagers have been locked up for one of the worst outbursts of violence a police inspector has ever witnessed.   more...

Could you volunteer?

Volunteers with an engineering background are needed to help disabled people overcome difficulties in performing everyday tasks.   more...

Murderer's brother jailed for robberies

The brother of taxi driver murderer Michael Metcalfe has been jailed indefinitely for knife-point robberies, it can be reported today.   more...

Woman locked up for attack

A tearful mum and her friend have both been locked up by a judge after he watched CCTV footage of them taking part in a street fight in Keighley town centre.   more...

Stepmum beaten to death in street

The step-daughter of a Bradford woman found viciously murdered today spoke of her shock and anger at the senseless killing.   more...

Murder trial date is set

The trial of a man accused of murdering teenager Gemma Louise Roberts is due to start on March 5.   more...

Boy, 9, attacked by dog

A family pet dog was destroyed after it bit a nine-year-old boy neighbour in a "one-off" incident.   more...

Woman was exposed to asbestos

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Bradford Telegraph And Argus Sport

Danny desperate to join City

Danny Adams today issued a "come and get me" plea to City.   more...

Bracken Ghyll sweating after Bowling pull out

West Bowling will not be fielding competitive teams in local leagues this season, casting a doubt over Bracken Ghyll's promotion to the Third Division of the Bradford Scratch League.   more...

Elahi to take Bull by the horns

Sujad Elahi is hoping to bring another boxing title to Bradford.   more...

Trio take honours in half-marathon

Three runners from clubs in the Bradford district produced first-place age-group finishes in the annual Brass Monkey Half-Marathon in York.   more...

Craven Herald News

Curtain falls on entertainer who provided pleasure to many

A MUSICIAN who regularly performed to elderly people in homes across Craven has died in Airedale Hospital, aged 77.   more...

Proud Aireville will emerge stronger vows head

AIREVILLE School should be proud and use its current difficulties as a spur to improvement head teacher Stuart Mason told those attending the school's prize giving night.   more...

Ilkley Gazette News

Victorian Burley building may be turned into affordable housing

PLANS to convert a former mansion into affordable housing could come to fruition this year if an application for funding is successful.   more...

Ilkley MP raises situation of women in Iraq

THE MP for Ilkley used a debate in the House of Common about the war in Iraq to highlight the issue of women.   more...

Wind damage to Ilkleuy school will affect pupils through the coming week

MOST pupils will return to Ilkley Grammar School next week, but wind damage will continue keep one school year out of lessons every day.   more...

Keighley News News

Taxi driver killer jailed for life

A man has today been jailed for life for the brutal killing of a Keighley taxi driver.   more...

Wharfedale Observer News

Victorian Burley building may be turned into affordable housing

PLANS to convert a former mansion into affordable housing could come to fruition this year if an application for funding is successful.   more...

First units in Yeadon airport business park sold

The first two phases of a new business park at Leeds Bradford Aiport have been sold for a total of more than £16m - months before the completion of building work.   more...

  
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