Stories for 20 February 2008

Bradford Telegraph And Argus Business

Worry at skills shortage

The boss of an expanding Bradford bath manufacturer which counts the Beckhams and Sir Paul McCartney among its customers is having problems finding skilled workers to meet demand for its products.   more...

Car dealers issue warning

The UK's largest car dealer Pendragon, which last year acquired a number of local Dixons dealerships from the administrator and bought Bradford-based CD Bramall in 2003, has warned of a tough year ahead after reporting a 50 per cent drop in full-year underlying profits for 2007.   more...

Big plans for foundry

A foundry which specialises in metal castings and street furniture is looking to expand after being bought by its management team for an undisclosed seven-figure sum.   more...

Bradford Telegraph And Argus News

Accident closes lane

Drivers faced rush-hour disruption today after a car collided with a barrier on a busy Shipley junction.   more...

Fire burns moorland

Firefighters were called after a blaze broke out devastating 400 square metres of moor land near Illingworth.   more...

Seatbelt offenders caught

A clampdown on people who flout seatbelt laws has caught 349 offenders in the first two weeks of February.   more...

Avenue unveil new stadium plan

After days of secrecy the location of Bradford Park Avenue football club's new home has been revealed as Phoenix Park in Thornbury.   more...

Youngster promote bus safety

Bus operator First has come up with an explosive way of getting its message across that bad behaviour on its school runs will not be tolerated.   more...

CPS will not appeal terror ruling

The Crown Prosecution Service has said it will not appeal against a ruling which freed four Bradford University students and a London man from jail sentences for possessing extremist propaganda.   more...

Children's group expands

A children's health club has proved so popular it has had to be split into two.   more...

Concern at migrant levy plan

A new levy on migrants designed to help fund the cost of newcomers on public services was dismissed as a "gimmick" by Tories today - and branded a source of "resentment" by a Bradford Labour MP.   more...

Peer backs missile fight

A Bradford Peer will be joined by Yorkshire MPs when he speaks out against US Missile Defence this week.   more...

Historic key returned

An ancient key which is said to bestow bad luck on anyone who removes it has been returned to its rightful resting place.   more...

MP issues pub warning

Community pubs bring people together and the good role they play should not be forgotten amid Britain's binge-boozing culture, an MP has warned.   more...

Festival decision is due

A decision on whether a planned music and arts festival at Settle can be held is set to be announced tomorrow.   more...

Ethnic chefs may be hit by new rules

Concerns have been raised over a potential shortage of chefs for Chinese and Indian restaurants across the district.   more...

Double boost for city centre

Bradford was given a major boost today with two big announcements on city centre retail jobs.   more...

Bar bid put off after protests

A pub firm has postponed its alcohol licence application for a bar after a flood of objections from residents.   more...

Speaking of new book...

An academic book co-written by Bradford business leader and international speaker Zulfi Hussain has been acclaimed as a definitive guide to coaching and mentoring.   more...

Murderers' lawyer 'got at witness'

A partner in a Bradford firm of solicitors, who was representing suspects in a gang shooting murder, persuaded an important prosecution witness to change his story, a jury heard.   more...

Rapist diver jailed for five years

A civil engineer has been jailed for five years for raping a woman deckhand on a dive boat.   more...

Appeal over students rejected

The Crown Prosecution Service has said it will not appeal against a ruling which freed four Bradford University students and a London man from jail sentences for possessing extremist propaganda.   more...

Bradford Telegraph And Argus Sport

Bedford is back on the main tour

It was mission accomplished today for Bradford's Simon Bedford.   more...

Hermits hanging on at top

Division Five features the most exciting Bradford League promotion battle, with three contenders capable of being champions or missing out altogether.   more...

Craven Herald News

Public consulted over medical centre

Patients at Addingham's new medical centre may be getting the needle as part of a new range of services available in the village.   more...

Owner of historic Peel gives lecture

The history of Hellifield Peel and its restoration into a magnificent residence will be the subject of a lecture hosted by the North Craven Heritage Trust in Langcliffe Institute on Tuesday March 4.   more...

Rolls planning more redundancies

Almost 30 staff at Rolls-Royce in Barnoldswick have been hit by redundancy proposals as part of the company's plan to shed "white collar" staff.   more...

Ilkley Gazette News

Another killer ladybird in Ilkley

A SECOND invading non-native ladybird has been found in Ilkley, just weeks aft'er experts confirmed the species had arrived in the town.   more...

Ilkley Rotarians offer youngsters skills course chance

Youngsters from Ilkley, Addingham, Burley-in-Wharfedale and Menston are being offered the chance to brush up on their leadership skills.   more...

Young Ilkley chef through to regional finals

AN Ilkley chef has just heard that his fish recipe has been selected by a panel, comprising some of the UK's finest culinary names, to go through to the next stage in the world-famous Roux Scholarship - the UK's foremost culinary competition.   more...

Keighley News News

Purge hots up on fires

A hard-hitting campaign has been launched to slash the number of house fires.   more...

Drug found growing in flat

When police visited David Myers's flat in Keighley, they found two cannabis plants.   more...

Choir lines up new season of concerts

A Keighley choir has embarked on a second decade of fundraising concerts.   more...

Lionel leads disability campaign

Meet the man who will help disabled people do whatever they want.   more...

Group’s art goes on show

An art group threatened with closure last year is holding its first exhibition.   more...

Public join in the fight to save St John HQ

A PUBLIC meeting aimed at setting up an action group to keep the St John Ambulance HQ in Keighley has been called for this weekend   more...

Man arrested following nightclub incident

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of arson following an incident at a Keighley nightclub.   more...

Taught a lesson

Speeding drivers have been handed "tickets" by primary school children in a unique operation with police.   more...

Wharfedale Observer News

Another killer ladybird in Wharfedale

A SECOND invading non-native ladybird has been found in Ilkley, just weeks aft'er experts confirmed the species had arrived in the town.   more...

Otley and Yeadon residents to learn about revamps

THE first of two information days to explain exactly how £1.2 million is being spent on improving the town centres of Yeadon and Otley will be held tomorrow.   more...

Wind turbine installed at Guiseley garden nursery

The first wind turbine in the whole of Leeds has been installed at a Horticultural nursery in Guiseley.   more...