Stories for 4 April 2007

Bradford Telegraph And Argus Business

Why east is best as Richard cleans up

When Richard Sammuels took over the Whirpool Laundry Services business in 2004 it was based in the back of a charity shop and operated as a part time enterprise for local hairdressers.   more...

Bargain Booze re-opens

Two Keighley couples have joined forces to put an off-licence back in business.   more...

Lancs link

A Cullingworth company has been chosen to help eradicate fuel poverty in a Lancashire town.   more...

Findel success tory continues

The ascent of home shopping company Findel looks set to continue, as the Burley-in-Wharfedale firm announced record sales and the acquisition of two new companies.   more...

Bradford Telegraph And Argus News

Agent scoops top award

Ilkley-based Dale Eddison has taken the top award in the 2007 Estate Agent of the Year Awards.   more...

Crash victim still poorly in hospital

A 22-year-old Bradford man remained in a poorly but stable condition in hospital last night after the car he was driving crashed into a tree in Neville Road, East Bowling, Bradford, last Friday evening.   more...

So what's Easter for?

British people are set to spend £520 million on Easter eggs this year but, according to new research, many young people do not even know what Easter is about.   more...

Sup it League

Rugby fans who arrive early to the big West Yorkshire derby clash could find themselves supping a free pint of beer.   more...

Library in hunt for new blood

Baildon Library Society is looking for new blood to help with the running of the 30-year-old organisation.   more...

Show is axed as costs rocket

The world premiere of a show at the Alhambra bringing one of India's epic stories to life in dance, music and drama has been cancelled.   more...

Google and Gromit are top goggles

Visitors to Bradford's National Media Museum have picked out Google as the most important development in media.   more...

Author books in for library anniversary

Bradford's Central Library is celebrating its 40th anniversary with a special event featuring author Will Self.   more...

Graveyard rats found in fly-tip waste

A rat-infested fly-tipping dump has been discovered in an old graveyard.   more...

Residents' delight at clean-up pledge

Delighted residents today welcomed a Bradford Council pledge to clean up a rubbish-infested alley behind their homes.   more...

Vandals target cars

Vandals have damaged three cars in Skipton in as many days.   more...

Bosses defend college merger

A Government education body has waded into a row which has broken out after Keighley College rejected a merger with Bradford College.   more...

Police appeal over armed raid

Detectives have renewed an appeal for information about a terrifying armed raid in which a gun was pointed at the head of a shopkeeper.   more...

Rail disruption warning

Planned engineering work will disrupt rail travel over the Easter weekend, Northern Rail has warned.   more...

Improvements for traffic-row land

Improvements to a long-disputed patch of land may be in sight.   more...

Jo-Elle's actions praised

A community fire safety worker who came to the aid of an elderly woman who had fallen down her stairs is to be awarded a Chief Fire Officer's Commendation.   more...

Speed bumps under debate

Road improvements, including the possible replacement of controversial Burley-in-Wharfedale speed bumps, will be debated by Bradford Council's Shipley Area Committee on Tuesday.   more...

Woman banned from having pets for life

A starving puppy that was described as a walking skeleton had to be put down because it was in such a poor condition, a court heard.   more...

Annual event to honour blaze dead

Plans have been put in place for the annual Valley Parade Memorial Tournament to honour those who lost their lives in the Bradford City fire disaster.   more...

Grave vandals strike again

Vandals who have plagued a Bradford cemetery have struck again desecrating headstones and damaging the chapel.   more...

Nora grateful for special home help

A Bradford pensioner with a serious heart condition has praised a special partnership which means she can be treated at home.   more...

Don't be bored over Easter!

A packed programme of events and activities across the district means there is no excuse for being bored this Easter holiday.   more...

Purse stolen

Cash and bankcards were stolen when a purse was stolen from Escape Health and Fitness Club on Sandylands Business Park, Skipton. The black Radley bag was in an unlocked locker. The theft occurred at 6pm on Tuesday.   more...

Exotic pets saved in fire

Firefighters rescued four dogs, a lizard and a snake after a mum and her teenage son escaped a fierce blaze at their Bradford home.   more...

Iram in top 20 of 35,000 students

Fourteen Bradford students are celebrating after completing the exams of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA).   more...

Get on your bike

People of all ages were urged to have fun on their bike and keep healthy at the launch of the Keighley just-ride' cycle club.   more...

Woman fined for deception

A woman ended up with fines totalling more than the amount of money she obtained by deception when she appeared before Skipton magistrates.   more...

Twin peaks

The president of Bradford Twin Towns Association, Glyn Roberts, was presented with the Telegraph & Argus Twin Towns Trophy at the association's annual meeting at City Hall. The trophy is awarded annually to an individual or group making a significant contribution to promoting the idea of "twinning" visits between Bradford and cities in France, Belgium and Germany. Mr Roberts, who last year undertook a second term as president, has worked hard to persuade young people, particularly school students, to become involved.   more...

Cheryl handed her Blue coat

Cheryl White, of Primrose Bank, Bingley, has achieved an ambition to become a Bluecoat at a Pontin's holiday centre this summer.   more...

Building society evacuated

A building society had to be evacuated when smoke started drifting into the front office.   more...

Fire service praised

West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service was today praised by the Audit Commission for its strong performance.   more...

Historic tram on track for record

An historic tramway is on track for record-breaking crowds this Easter.   more...

Huge rise in museum's visitors

One of the district's biggest tourist attractions is celebrating a rise in visitor numbers for the first time since the millennium.   more...

Family hurt in house blaze

A mum and her teenage son were injured as a blaze swept their Bradford home early today.   more...

Girl injured in car incident

A teenage girl was injured in a collision with a car on Ilkley's Brook Street on the first day of the school Easter holidays.   more...

Police target speeding bikers

Police are targeting speeding motorcyclists in a bid to reduce the number of deaths and injuries on the road.   more...

Chocs away - for dogs!

Almost half of Bradford's pet dogs are suffering health problems from being over-pampered, new research suggests.   more...

Bradford Telegraph And Argus Sport

Joy for duo in Twickenham finals

Woodhouse Grove and Ermysted's Grammar both enjoyed Vase glory in the Daily Mail Schools' Cup finals at Twickenham.   more...

Outstanding talents win awards

Two of the district's best young Asian sports stars have been recognised by Bradford Council.   more...

Boys survive tense shoot-out to reach final

Bradford Boys' under-14 soccer team, which is sponsored by the Telegraph & Argus, won a thrilling Northern Cup semi-final against Cleveland at the University of Bradford Playing Fields.   more...

Massive boost for junior rugby

After almost two years of hard work, Baildon Rugby Union Football Club has finally earned the Rugby Football Union's Community Rugby Seal of Approval.   more...

Sian strikes rich seam of gold

City of Bradford's Sian Morgan went gold crazy in the final Yorkshire Age Group Championships at Leeds International Pool.   more...

Craven Herald News

Widespread dismay as festival plug is pulled

THE cancellation of the Settle Festival has caused widespread dismay both locally and nationally.   more...

BNP field first candidate in Skipton election

THE British National Party is fielding its first candidate in elections for Craven District Council.   more...

Pub's six grand gesture to hospital

THE landlords of the Boar's Head Hotel, in Long Preston, made a special presentation to Airedale General Hospital this week following a series of fund-raising events.   more...

First World War project proves a success

THE Craven Community Projects Group organised a successful information day at Grassington Town Hall on Saturday.   more...

Skipton crematorium gets a facelift

ESSENTIAL repair work is due to start at Skipton's Waltonwrays Crematorium later this month.   more...

Ilkley Gazette News

Alternative remedies are a big attraction in Ilkley

PEOPLE seeking alternatives to mainstream medicine in the quest for health and wellbeing explored Ilkley Complementary Medicine Festival.   more...

Ilkley businesses all set to implement smoking ban

BUSINESSES in Ilkley are being urged to make sure they are ready for the smoking ban which comes into force this summer, but the Gazette has discovered that many have jumped the gun.   more...

Keighley News News

Election line-up revealed

Candidates who will contest seats on Craven District Council at the May 3 elections have just been announced.   more...

Wharfedale Observer News

Trust promises to reveal plan for future of Otley hospital

A LONG term strategic plan for Wharfedale Hospital will be unveiled to health chiefs this month.   more...

Council promises not to fence off Yeadon Tarn

A PUBLIC assurance has been given that Yeadon Tarn will not be fenced off - whatever happens at Otley's Wharfemeadows Park.   more...

Help needed or Bramhope Show could be the last

A DATE for this year's Bramhope Show has been announced but the organisers are warning it could well be the last.   more...

Award-winning Guiseley florist departs

A GUISELEY florist is heading to pastures new after enjoying a successful 19 year stint in the town.   more...

Quarry firm gives up fight to stay on Otley site

QUARRY operator Hanson has agreed to close its Otley batching plant this summer and restore the Green Belt site to its former glory.   more...

Plight of Kosovans touches Horsforth woman's heart

A Horsforth woman who helped take boxes of Christmas gifts out to the children of Kosovo is now hoping to go back to help women support their families.   more...

  
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