Stories for 16 April 2007

Bradford Telegraph And Argus Business

Pair up for award

Two Bradford businessmen have been short-listed for this year's Lloyds TSB Northern Jewell Award.   more...

Bradford Telegraph And Argus News

Meditation courses

The Kashyapa Buddhist Centre is holding a new series of meditation courses.   more...

Skip blaze

Firefighters used one hose reel to put out a fire in a skip behind Skipton Building Society on The Bailey, Skipton, at 6.45pm on Sunday.   more...

Sneak-in thefts alert

Police in the Keighley division are warning householders to guard against sneak thieves who seize their chance in warm weather.   more...

Man who raped teenage mum-to-be jailed

A man who kicked, punched and raped a teenage mother-to-be in Bradford has been jailed for eight years.   more...

Lidl opens new store in city

Lidl will be opening a new neighbourhood foodstore this week, creating 25 new jobs.   more...

Etherington plans base for businesses

The former chief executive of Bradford City Football Club will open a £4.5 million business park in Bradford.   more...

Handbag snatched

A thief got away with a MP3 player in a handbag snatch on Gargrave Road, Skipton.   more...

Linda's 'sightseeing' trip to Italy

A woman who lost her sight 12 years ago realised her dream when she visited Italy independently as part of a Channel 4 documentary.   more...

MPs keep mind on the job at hand

While many MPs are raking up income from extra-curriculum activities - Bradford MPs appear to be keeping their mind on the job in hand.   more...

Health issues to be discussed

An informal health information meeting for the elderly will take place next month. Members of Bradford Older People's Alliance (BOPA) will be able to take part in the event, which promotes healthy lifestyles. The next meeting will take place on Thursday, May 24. For more information tele-phone (01274) 728216.   more...

Invitation to spring flower show

Birstall's Oakwell Country Park is inviting visitors to enjoy a free event on Sunday from 2pm to 4pm. Spring Flowers is led by head ranger Richard Aspinall and is a stroll around the nature trail taking in early wildflowers and blossoming plants. The places are limited, so must be booked in advance. The event is not suitable for young children. Call (01924) 326240.   more...

£2,000 raised for hospice

Staff at the company building a new housing development at Low Mill, Addingham, raised £2,031 for St Gemma's Hospice in Leeds. Rob Speight, sales director at Bellway's Yorkshire head office in Wetherby, said: "Our staff paid money to dress down one day a month, and the funds raised meant we could really make a difference to St Gemma's Hospice."   more...

Man 'serious but stable' after street attack

A Pudsey man remained in a "serious but stable" condition in hospital on Monday after a brutal attack in the street. John Heary, 47, was punched and knocked to the ground and then assaulted in Stanningley Road, Leeds, just after 2am on Saturday. His attacker then walked off towards Leeds city centre. Mr Heary is detained in Leeds General Infirmary. Anyone with information about the attack, which happened between the old Bramley fire station and the KFC, should call Pudsey Police help desk on (0113) 2414589, or text a message to 07786 200806, using the word assault.'   more...

Hockney gets big Tate date

The UK debut of Bradford-born artist David Hockney's new paintings of the East Yorkshire landscape was announced by Tate Britain today.   more...

Gareth's back in charts

Bradford's Gareth Gates is back in the singles charts - but failed to make the top ten with his new release.   more...

By George! Lets have a holiday!

People in the Bradford district are backing a council leader's calls for St George's Day to be made a bank holiday.   more...

Survey reveals violence on NHS staff

An alarming level of violence against Airedale Hospital staff has been revealed. Nine per cent of local NHS Trust workers have been assaulted by patients, a survey has found. And shockingly, a further three per cent have been attacked by relatives of patients.   more...

Call to sign Safer Roads Day pledge

People in the Bradford district were today urged to become road safety world-beaters.   more...

Three held following armed raid

Three people have been arrested following an armed raid at a Keighley bingo hall.   more...

Team’s boost for Daisy appeal

Queensbury Junior Amateur Rugby League Under 13s have raised more than £500 for Bradford Cancer Support's Daisy Appeal.   more...

Man ordered to stay away

A 31-year-old man has been ordered to stay away from Skipton as part of his bail conditions.   more...

Job losses after budget overspend

More than 22,300 NHS posts have been lost in the last 18 months, according to Royal College of Nursing survey.   more...

Calendar Girls go for chocolate-box look

The woman who graced the pages of a worldwide fund-raising calendar and were featured in a big screen movie are exposing themselves once more.   more...

Pedestrian hit by car

A male pedestrian suffered a serious shoulder injury when he was in an accident with a car in Manchester Road, Bradford, last night.   more...

Men held after ram raid

Three men were arrested following an alleged ram raid.   more...

Witness appeal after moped smash

Police are appealing for information after a 17-year-old moped rider was seriously injured in a head-on collision with a white Iveco tipper lorry in Reevy Crescent, Buttershaw, Bradford.   more...

Ice-cream van gutted by fire

An ice-cream man's livelihood has gone up in smoke after his van was gutted in a fire.   more...

Craven Herald News

Four hurt in Dales crash

FIRE crews from Settle and Bentham cut free a man and woman, both aged 65, after a crash near Horton-in-Ribblesdale on Sunday.   more...

Phantom bombers of the Dales take to the stage

THE phenomena of ghost warplanes over the Dales is captured in a new play by the Skipton-based Sheeptown Theater Company.   more...

Building society offers helping hand to students

YOUNG people living in the Craven area of North Yorkshire are being urged to put themselves forward for higher education scholarships.   more...

Ilkley Gazette News

Ilkley planning warning on smokers' shelters

BUSINESSES in Ilkley which intend to provide a shelter for smokers after the smoking ban starts are being warned to get their applications in early.   more...

Keighley News News

Three arrested over bingo raid

A third person has been arrested in connection with an armed robbery at a bingo hall.   more...

Wharfedale Observer News

Society tries to safeguard Horsforth's unique memorial trees

A campaign has been launched to safeguard the future of what is believed be the only war memorial of its kind to those killed in the First World War.   more...