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Stories for 28 November 2003

Bingley,Bradford,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Meeting is boycotted over done deed claim

Campaigners against plans for a controversial children's home in a Bingley village boycotted a meeting which gave the scheme the go- ahead this week, claiming the result was already "a done deed".  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Business

Bid to inspire city revival

The chairman of a business-led action group helping to clean up the environment and image of Manningham Lane today said he hoped his project could inspire firms in other areas.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Letters to the Editor

Time to sing from one hymn sheet   more...

CSA tells dad: You owe £42,000

The Child Support Agency was under fire today after sending a Bradford dad an arrears bill for £42,000 - despite an appeal judge ruling that an original demand for £13,000 was too high.  more...

Hark the herald engines sing

Pete Waterman, the man who makes would-be pop idols quake, has a chink in his armour.  more...

'Thug wrecked my face - and my life'

A father-of-two today told how he has been unable to work for 18 months following an horrific attack which almost cost him his sight.  more...

Report brands council pathetic

A leading Bradford Council chief today invited business leaders to meet him face-to-face after the authority was branded "pathetic" in a national report.  more...

Amanda's a winner for computer skills

A single mum who had never used a computer until last year is now teaching others to master them.  more...

On This Day

In 1909, a law was passed in Paris allowing pregnant workers eight weeks maternity leave.  more...

Promises that must be fulfilled

It is encouraging to learn that Bradford has climbed up a place in the league table of cities in which to do business and now ranks eighth out of 28. As the president of Bradford Chamber of Commerce says, that overall placing is pretty good considering Bradford's problems and perceptions.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

Farrelly is the first of many

Bryan Robson today made Bolton's Gareth Farrelly his first City capture.  more...

Keighley,Bronte Country News

Spelling out length of sentences will deter violent crime

Christopher Whiteoak appealed against a four-and-a-half year prison sentence claiming it was "manifestly excessive".  more...

Down Memory Lane

Viewed here from High Street, the front of the chapel appears on the right.   more...

Letters to the Editor

SIR - In response to Mr A Silson's letter last week. Get on there you beauty! Yes, come on England!  more...

Objectors fail to stop children's home

A controversial children's home is to be built at East Morton.   more...

Pop Idol Pete is getting all steamed up

Music mogul and Pop Idol judge Pete Waterman, pictured, is visiting Keighley next month.  more...

Pommie victory costs Willie his locks

England's titanic World Cup tussle with the Aussies at the weekend had millions of people on the edge of their seats.  more...

Paul gets top award

student Paul Selby has received a prestigious award in recognition of special determination and courage.  more...

Readers say Ted is a saint - and a sinner

Car-Park owner Ted Evans is both a saint and a sinner according readers of the Keighley News.  more...

Christmas fun begins

Christmas carnival fun is coming to Keighley on Sunday.  more...

Warrant issued for farmer's arrest

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a Silsden farmer after a judge and two magistrates threw out his appeal against a six-month prison sentence.  more...

Memorial fund finances cancer suite

A state-of-the-art video conferencing suite at Airedale Hospital was being officially opened today by the parents of a Haworth teenager who died from breast cancer.  more...

Butcher is steaking his claim

A Keighley butcher has been getting his teeth into some of the most prestigious trade awards.  more...

The vicar, the rock star - and Playboy Mansion!

Rocking Reverend Derek Walmsley has become the only Brit to contribute to an American book based on the songs of U2.  more...

Cosmonaut to make flying visit

Keighley -- the final frontier!  more...

Holly opens gates to Christmas

The crowning of the Holly Queen took place on the steps of Haworth Parish Church on Sunday.  more...

Town criers shout their message

The shout went up last weekend as town criers from all parts of England made a noise in Haworth.  more...

Children in Need: Big Brother watches contestants

A firm has been keeping a close eye on its workers with a Big Brother style charity event.  more...

Children in Need: Building society staff get on their bike

Employees from Skipton Building Society relied on pedal power to raise more than £550 for Children in Need last Friday.   more...

Children in Need: Pupils get packing

Children from a Keighley school managed to bag more than £250 for Children in Need last week.  more...

Children in Need: Amanda's fit for the task

A fitness instructor is certainly fit after spending 24 hours cycling non-stop for Children in Need.  more...

Children in Need: Good fairies raise cash

Good fairies at Airedale Hospital raised £1,086 for Children in Need on Friday.  more...

Children in Need: Little tots are a big earner

Winnie the Pooh, Mickey Mouse and a gaggle of little fairies flitted around town last Friday.  more...

Budding scientists get food for thought

Science-mad students have enjoyed a behind the scenes tour of a food laboratory.   more...

The moon rock has landed

Samples of moon rock and lunar dust landed at a Silsden primary school last week.  more...

Return of a monster

Dinosaurs returned to Keighley last week -- millions of years after their extinction.   more...

A plague is eating the beautiful game

By Thomasin Procter, a GCSE student at Ilkley Grammar School who spent a week on work placement at the Keighley News  more...

Boxing clever for Christmas

Pupils at Sutton Church of England School are sending special Christmas gifts to children less fortunate than themselves.  more...

Pupils send needy gifts

Pupils have sent needy children special Christmas gifts.  more...

Th show goes on ... and on ...

Members of a South Craven performing group have been honoured for more than a century's involvement in amateur theatre.  more...

Steeton gets switched on

Changes have been rung at Steeton Telephone Exchange.  more...

Straw race raises cash - with a smile

Oxenhope Straw Race organisers this week shared out the bumper proceeds of this year's event among 12 local causes.  more...

Wedding: Brewis - Bowness

Married at St John's Church, Ingrow, were David John Brewis and Nickola Bowness.  more...

Wedding: Barnes - Charles

Married at Steeton Hall were Peter John Barnes and Fiona Helen Charles.  more...

Keighley,Bronte Country Sport

Cougars: Club set for dream start

COUGARS have been handed a red-hot start to the season, with an away clash at Halifax in the Arriva Trains Cup on February 1.  more...

Boxing: Young stars fly the flag

SCHOOLBOY boxing prospects flew the flag for Keighley when the town's Amateur Boxing club held its annual show in association with Keighley Catholic Youth.  more...

Fell running: Tom is the tops

SILSDEN runner Thomas Sessford has been crowned king of the fells.  more...

Rugby Union: Searching for next star

THE search is on to find the next rugby union super star -- hiding in Keighley.  more...

Pool: Pilky's hang on to title

PILKY'S Sports have kept their grip on the Keighley & District Pool League title -- winning the championship for the 13th consecutive season.  more...

Soccer: CountyAmateurs

Silsden were back to their clash with Campion who had won six and drawn one of their recent games.  more...

Soccer: Sunday Alliance

Keighley Athletic 7 Keighley United 2 - Paul Goodwin was the main tormentor as Athletic hammered seven goals past Keighley United. Goals from Jamie Caulfield, Steve Kernan and Dave Ellis completed Athletic's scoring.  more...

Soccer: Wharfedale Sunday

Crossflatts Royals battled out an even first half with Kirbys, but could not find the back of the net.  more...

Soccer: Junior round-up

Long Lee Under-13s fought out a 2-2 draw at Menston with Sam Rooke and James Bailey on target.  more...

Soccer: Ladies football round-up

Keighley Ladies secured a 3-0 victory over Republica Internationale in the second round of the Yorkshire cup.  more...

Rugby Union: Ref injury blow

Keighley 7   more...

Rugby Union: Second string on song

Yarnbury 2nd XV 12 Keighley 2nd XV 55 - Keighley played some of their best rugby of the season to notch up another away victory at Yarnbury.  more...

Rugby League: Amateur round-up

Keighley Albion 8 Ovenden 30 - Keighley Albion had to rely on second team players to step up a grade after their injury-hit side was further weakened with absentees at the third GB v Australia Test.  more...

Table Tennis: Keighley & District League

Run-away leaders Nemesis A reaffirmed their right to be at the top of the Keighley & District Table Tennis League First Division with a superb win away at Red Rose A. Mark Land took his unbeaten run to 15 with three straight victories, along the way getting the better of Keith Lee 8-11, 7-11, 12-10, 11-7, 11-3. John Stones and Steve Taylor both assisted the cause with defeats of Andrea Harrison and Cath Lawson, although Harrison was unlucky against both players, losing in the fifth on both occasions. Keith Lee scored both Rose's points with wins against Stones 13-11, 11-6, 11-5 and Taylor 8-11, 11-7, 11-7, 11-7 to leave a final score of 8-2 to Nemesis.  more...

  
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