Archetypal tyke Sir Bernard Ingham tries to capture the essence of "Yorkshireness" in a new book of photographs of the county. Mike Priestley talks to him about his theory. SIR BERNARD Ingham loves Yorkshire. He hasn't lived here full-time since 1965,
Cowling villagers came to the rescue of their annual gala by putting their names forward to help organise the 2000 event. Crunch time came when several members of the gala committee had to resign due to other commitments, leaving only a handful. Nineteen
The Burley-in-Wharfedale Youth Forum is preparing to make the first of village youngsters' three wishes come true. When the forum was established two years ago, young people were asked for the activities and facilities they would like to see established
Police say their concern is growing for the safety of two pensioners missing from Bradford residential homes for nearly two days. A police helicopter, dog handlers, and more than 30 officers have been involved in a search after the men disappeared at
A firm started as a spare-time business at home is now one of the top five belt manufacturers in the UK. Sue Waters, then a teacher, started the Horsforth firm with her late husband Rolf, then a research engineer, in 1969. They worked from their home,
A Bradford company which started as a family business 60 years ago is hoping for big sales opportunities in America. Lindapter International, which employs 75 people in the city, is hoping to break into the lucrative US markets in the next year. The company
It's very fashionable these days to talk about the differences between men and women, particularly since the success of the book Men are from Mars, Women from Venus. And there is no doubt that such gender differences, while amusing and entertaining socially
Rugby Union: Bradford & Bingley 83, Widnes 7. Dan Heyes managed a smile in the clubhouse afterwards, but was still clearly suffering from shell-shock. The Widnes fly half had just seen his side concede 12 tries, ten of which were converted, and a
At last a home victory which was achieved with a brand of attacking football reminiscent of last season. Commitment and belief were abundant, something that has been missing most of this season. Chances were made and plenty were missed but the fact is
Everyone should have the right to live in peace in their own home. They should not have to face the prospect of leaving the house in which they have spent almost a lifetime because of relentless persecution by yobs. The plight of the 61-year-old Heaton
Businessman Bruce Nicholson is looking forward to success in the next Millennium by expanding his foothold in a specialist market. His company, Gagemark Ltd, designs and manufactures abrasive cleaning equipment used in the steel, oil and ship-building
The owner of a Polish delicatessen has told how Bradford's multi-cultural community has kept her family in business for almost 50 years. Renata Taylor, 42, has been running Renata's Delicatessen in James Street for 16 years. Her mother, Irena Wojciechowicz
A family has been reunited with their beloved pet dog - thanks to the Telegraph & Argus. Angela Craggs, of Windhill, Shipley, appealed through the T&A for the animal lover who 'adopted' their lost Cavalier King Charles spaniel from the kennels
The school canteen is a legend in its own lunchtime, but usually for lumpy gravy and soggy chips. But all of that is about to change as Bradford takes a lesson from bright and breezy fast food restaurants to transform the school canteen. Leading the way
Social workers will sift through the possessions of a showbiz writer who died nearly a month ago in a bid to trace his relatives. Geoff Mellor, who was 79, collapsed and died on his way to write a theatre review. He was one of Yorkshire's best-known theatre
Social services bosses today issued urgent appeals for adopters from different racial groups to take in children in care. The call comes as it was revealed that ten Bradford youngsters who are either Asian or of mixed race are in urgent need of new 'forever
Members of the West Yorkshire Fire Authority will meet on Friday to consider a report on the proposed relocation of Bradford fire station. Councillors attending the meeting at fire service headquarters in Birkenshaw, Bradford, will also decide whether
More lives could be saved in the Bradford area thanks to a new, £250,000 ambulance communications system. The advanced technology has been used by West Yorkshire Metropolitan Ambulance Service staff for only two months. It replaces the service's first
Plans to improve dozens of homes in the Lawkholme area of Keighley have been approved by councillors. A list has been drawn up of houses which will benefit from the £1.35 million regeneration project. The three-year programme is part of an ongoing "group
A pioneering scheme to encourage Bradford's brainy young mathematicians is being axed through lack of funding. Shipley electronic giant Filtronic set the scheme going four years ago and has spent nearly £500,000 awarding bursaries and computers to teenagers
A flag pinched from a church flagpole 15 years ago has been anonymously returned - older, well-travelled but still in good condition. The flag of St George was found by verger Hazel Burns in the porch of St Peter's Church, Birstall. A note with it read
A bid to get historic Saltaire put on the same cultural footing as Stonehenge is to be publicly launched next month. Meanwhile consultants have been asked to prepare a report which it is hoped will help the village gain World Heritage Site status. In
A 61-year-old woman has told of her "living hell" after being forced to live in darkness because of a campaign of terror by gangs of youths. Every window in her Victorian terraced home in Bradford is boarded up after being repeatedly smashed. But, despite
Leading textile trade organisations are to meet to consider moves to boost the industry. Bradford's Textile Society is to arrange the get-together after a discussion about its future. The move follows a call by the society's new president Edward Stanners
The market continues to move sideways, not sure whether the large holdings of cash for institutional investment will outweigh the fears that US share prices (and hence UK shares) are due for a downward "correction". Meanwhile, prices of local shares are
Adventurers wanting to explore life under the ocean waves have made sure business is booming for a Bradford company. Since it was formed 12 years ago, Otter Water Sports has gone from strength to strength - thanks to the growing interest in sport diving
A pioneering project to help people over 40 find work in Bradford has attracted European attention. The People Of Previous Experience scheme, set up by Bradford & District Training and Enterprise Council, runs a recruitment service and courses for
More jobs are in the pipeline in Keighley following the expansion of joinery and kitchens giant Magnet. The firm has just installed a £750,000 PVC-U window manufacturing line at its headquarters in Royd Ings Avenue, creating eight jobs. And another 30
Bradford is bouncing back as a commercial centre of the north, according to city business bosses. They say the city has much, if not more to offer than its nearest rival, Leeds - and the potential for growth is limitless. Esther Mahle, branch manager
Cricket: England new boy Gavin Hamilton is raring to go as he sets off on the winter tour of South Africa tomorrow. But surprisingly in these days of team bonding he will only be meeting his new team-mates for the first time. He has practiced hard with
Bradford City 3, Leicester City 1; Richard Sutcliffe reports from Valley Parade. City boss Paul Jewell put the emphasis on attacking football and was rewarded by a resounding victory which sent out a clear message to his side's knockers: Don't write us
Goal-scoring hero Neil Redfearn believes Bradford City's resounding victory over high-flying Leicester proves that the Bantams have the quality to survive in the Premiership. The tough-tackling midfielder grabbed the final goal in the 3-1 victory over
Nellie Carr introduced me to Kilgram Bridge. I'd known about it for many years but none of my Dales journeys had taken me over it until, recently, Nellie celebrated her 95th birthday and I decided to give her my greetings personally at her new home, a
The widow of tragic church elder Michael Pollard is seeking a Hungarian speaker to help her send Christmas messages to his killers, whom she has forgiven. And churches, schools and individuals across the district have helped her collect a mountain of
Yorkshire Forward has been urged to back Bradford's winning companies as part of its bid to boost the region. Bradford Chamber of Commerce has called on the Regional Development Agency to support the district's growing electronics firms - such as Pace
The 1,000th patient was today using the MRI scanner at Bradford Royal Infirmary. The milestone has been reached only four months after the £1 million life-saving magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner came into use. It was bought after a fantastic response
An out-of-control car hurtled hundreds of yards down the middle of a busy main road towards terrified motorists before being in collision with two vehicles. Police believe the 44-year-old man at the wheel had a health condition and could have suffered
