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Stories for 12 June 2003
Bingley,Bradford,Shipley,Spen Valley News
Peat snag puts back road fun
A charity weekend on Bingley's £48 million relief road has been postponed - because of peat. more...
Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Business
`A last roll of the dice' for hoteliers
Only six people turned up to a district-wide meeting of the Bradford Hoteliers Association - despite a plea from its chairman for more support from the area's 100 plus hotels and guesthouses. more...
Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News
Letters to the Editor
SIR - Re "Thackley Sports" (T&A, May 27). Nowhere to play? Manager Mr Stephen Midgley should take a walk around Ellar Carr Road, at Thackley, then he would realise that soon there will be more than enough football pitches for everyone to play on. more...
Riot club drinkers 'cowered in terror'
Terrified drinkers cowered in a club's cellar fearing they would be burned alive as rioters launched a ferocious petrol-bomb assault on their building. more...
All we need is love of art
It was the power of love... more...
Museum visits fail to meet targets
Bradford's museum and libraries service has finished well below its targets in the first progress report of a strategy to deliver the district's ambitious 2020 Vision. more...
Death camp man's `live in peace' plea
A Holocaust survivor who has spent 60 years telling his horrific experiences in Nazi concentration camps urged children in Bradford to live peaceful lives. more...
Driver `shot in head' by gang
A driver narrowly escaped death when a gunman's bullet passed through his temple, eye and nose before hitting his passenger in the leg, a court heard. more...
£200,000 facelift for city corridor
A rundown corridor to Bradford city centre is set to be transformed after the green light was given to a £200,000 cash injection for regeneration. more...
`I just need to know who is responsible'
A woman today urged a hit-and-run driver who caused an accident which left her cyclist partner badly injured to come forward. more...
Land plan branded commercial suicide
The UDP allocation of land for employment at Cullingworth was branded `commercial suicide' at a public inquiry. more...
Heidi is on course for freedom
Student Heidi Karaba goes up to the ticket office, asks for a return to Ilkley and hands over £1.05. more...
On This Day
In 1924, former US President George Bush was born. more...
Let's shout about our museums
It would be a mistake to read too much gloom into the failure of Bradford's libraries and museums to meet the annual targets set for them under the 2020 Vision strategy. It is disappointing, certainly, that both of them have under-achieved, with the museums appearing to have done particularly badly. more...
Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport
Aussies rule, says Withers
Your Origin Series is a joke! That is the view of Bulls full back Michael Withers, just a day after 52,000 crammed into Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, to watch the Australian version of the clash. more...
Future is bright at Valley Parade
City's managing director, Shaun Harvey, today gave the Bantams the long-term thumbs up. more...
Fleming jets in to make Tykes debut
New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming looks set to make his debut for Yorkshire in their opening Twenty20 Cup match against Derbyshire at Headingley on Saturday. more...
Bradford elite on course for glory
Bradford are on course for a second successive Yorkshire Inter-Union League title - if they can overcome Sheffield at Sickleholme on June 22. more...
Ilkley,Otley News
Letters to the Editor
`Humps road is for everyone's use' more...
Anti-cruelty protesters target Ilkley KFC office
ANIMAL rights campaigners delivered a mock funeral wreath to a food company in Ilkley to highlight alleged cruelty to chickens. more...
Work on skatepark begins on Monday
THE diggers are poised to move in on Ilkley's East Holmes Field ready to create what is hoped to be one of the best skate parks in the area. more...
Hospital consultation due amid fears of decision already made
HEALTH bosses are believed to be on the verge of producing a new document outlining the fate of Ilkley's Coronation Hospital. more...
June has the `perfect' day on her 100th birthday
AT 100 years of age June Miall likes to keep smiling - and she followed her own advice when she celebrated her milestone birthday surrounded by family. more...
Sunshine all the way for fun run
Sunny weather drew people out in their hundreds for the 2003 Ilkley Fun Run last weekend. more...
Fireworks Bill likely to bring music to Ilkley people's ears
ILKLEY residents may hear some news that is sweet to their ears in the not too distant future. more...
Artists make pilgrimage to exhibition
THOUSANDS of artists and art enthusiasts are making the pilgrimage to Ilkley's King's Hall this week for the major summer art exhibition. more...
Tributes paid to parish council stalwart Molly
PEOPLE in Ilkley are mourning the death of a woman who led the parish council three times. more...
Coroner in warning after baby suffocates
A CORONER is calling on health chiefs to make it clear that babies could die if they share a bed with their parents. more...
Protest groups sprout in the warm weather
ILKLEY has been blessed with some seasonal warm breezes, yet far from having a calming effect, it seems that protests are very much in the air. more...
Ilkley,Otley Sport
Seven man side no match for cup holders
WADDILOVE Cup holders Guiseley had an easy passage when their delayed tie ran into Tuesday night and Follifoot were only able to provide seven batsmen. more...
Stefan Macina triumphs in the White Wells Fell Race
The third running of the White Wells Fell Races was witness to some great competition from local athletes, especially in the junior categories. more...
Rhydding see plenty of tennis action
Over the last two weeks teams from Ben Rhydding Tennis Club have been in action in local leagues. more...
Aire-Wharfe League Scoreboard
Division A more...
Career best for Rhydding bowler Smith
Once again Ben Rhydding crashed to defeat having meekly submitted to the Woodhouse slow bowlers after being in a position of dominance. more...
Bilton narrow gap as leaders Menston are held by Guiseley
BILTON narrowed the gap at the top of Division A of the Airedale and Wharfedale League League with a superb win over Steeton. more...
Binks crashes century to defeat Olicanians
A SUPERB century from opener Chris Binks saw Horsforth overcome the Olicanians' total of 237-7 with six wickets in hand. more...
A day at the races for Harriers as ladies are third
Saturday was a day at the races for 22 Ilkley Harriers. Not at Epsom for the Derby but more importantly at a picturesquely sunny Horton-in-Ribblesdale Gala for a British, English and Yorkshire Championships 5.5 mile fell race up and down Pen-y-Ghent. more...
Cup matches underway
THE Airedale and Wharfedale team cup competitions continue this weekend and on Friday the second round of the Ronnie Collins Cup will be played. more...
Keighley,Bronte Country Features
Ayckbourn's journey through time
Two members of Sutton Amateurs go time travelling next week as they perform with Skipton Little Theatre. more...
Festival talent showcased
Songs, sketches, suits, sofas and spectres feature in the stage entertainment planned for this year's Keighley Festival. more...
Tall tales from Johnny's band
Johnny and the Poorboys hit the road today for a two-month Trailer Park Sweethearts tour. more...
Carry on caravanning
Perfect Pitch more...
Hisorical novel is promising debut
A Man of Stone -- His Life and Loves more...
Keighley,Bronte Country News
Role model for young peopld
Watch out for the name of Simmy (Simerun) Akhtar. The 26-year-old is staking her claim to become a success story in the business world. more...
Down Memory Lane
The Menfolk of Exley Head used to run evening coach trips, one of which in the 1930s is illustrated here, probably at Grassington. more...
Letters to the Editor
SIR - I am a frequent visitor to the pet stall in Keighley Market and am amazed at other people's total disregard for the health of the pets held there, not to mention the young children, asthmatics etc passing through. more...
Camera scheme for taxis
`Spy' cameras could be installed in Keighley's taxis . more...
DIY bid to be a business tycoon
A young Asian woman from Keighley has taken the first step on the ladder towards her ambition of becoming a business tycoon. more...
Secrets of 'hidden' street revealed
The truth behind a famous hidden street is to be revealed. more...
Hair-care firm set to expand
A hair care company which has used a unique product to create a £30 million turnover in just 18 months is set to move into Silsden and create up to 25 new jobs. more...
Matthew chips in for Disney
A Silsden teenager will be presenting the delights of fish and chips to the world this summer. more...
Former KN journalist dies suddenly
Former Keighley News journalist Barry Ayrton died suddenly this week. He was 51 years of age. more...
Park is a 'danger zone'
A group of youths have placed the lives of other youngsters playing in Cross Roads Park in danger, according to a parish councillor. more...
Search continues for missing man
Police this week continued their search for missing Cullingworth pensioner Peter Butterfield. more...
More than one for the pot
Scouts had their camping and cooking skills put to the test at the weekend. more...
Conspiracy accused had no ill feelings towards victim
A man accused of conspiracy to murder had no animosity towards the victim, Leeds Crown Court heard this week. more...
Dementia sufferer missing
Police are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of a Sutton man who set off to walk to Airedale Hospital and hasn't been seen since. more...
Show your yellow streak
Fundraising is blooming at Manorlands. more...
MP's paintings net a small fortune
Paintings sold at at auction by a former Keighley MP have fetched more than quarter of a million pounds. more...
Festival is ready for the off
Nine days of festival fun begin tomorrow in Keighley with an outdoor performance by a host of local groups. more...
Diary of Festival Events
Saturday, June 14 more...
Town hosts historic vehicle rally
West Yorkshire's biggest annual public display of vintage and veteran vehicles is being staged in Keighley on Sunday. more...
All the fun of the fair
A summer extravaganza is planned on a Keighley estate. more...
Young footballers head for dry land
Junior footballers can look forward to fewer postponed fixtures next season after work began to drain their pitches. more...
Pilot is on a high with pupils
A teacher who turned student, was on cloud nine when he earned his wings. more...
Sybil is a worthy winner
A stalwart worker with Keighley and District Association for the Blind has won a coveted award. more...
Special 'K' puts Keighley on Sporting map
Nowadays, virtually every strategy or initiative, be it for the environment, health, planning, funding, economic regeneration, sport or education, places heavy emphasis on "partnership working" and "joined up thinking". more...
Wealthy woman keeps her secrets
A Manchester woman is trying to reunite this Victorian photograph with the subject's descendants -and has turned to Haworth for inspiration. more...
Sutton school mates reunited
Schoolmates from over 40 years ago have been reunited. more...
Pupils are over the moon
Rare pieces of moon rock and meteorites have landed at a Keighley school. more...
Street art moves into classroom
An artist who is involved in refurbishing an area of Keighley has run a series of school workshops to include children in the scheme. more...
It's howdy pardners!
Year six pupils at St Joseph's Primary School were treated to a day of activities this week. The pupils were joined by children from other primary schools around the Keighley area for a day of activities based around a wild west theme. more...
Going up the wall
Pupils at a Keighley school have been given the chance to reach for the sky with a new playground activity. more...
George calls in - after 65 yeras
A former student of Parkwood Primary School returned for the first time in 65 years. more...
Gala goest with a bang
The 127th Keighley Gala has been declared a grand success, on a grand day, with a grand in cash. more...
Wedding: Welsh - Welsh
Married at St Stephen's Church, Steeton, were Steven and Stephanie Welsh. more...
Birthday wish for charity
A Keighley woman's 70th-birthday bash has boosted a child charity. more...
Plea to dig for victory
The organisers of Haworth in Bloom are urging potential sponsors and volunteers to pitch in to help the village entry blossom. more...
Flower festival success
A flower festival to raise money for leukaemia research and Silsden Methodist Church's building fund was hailed a great success. more...
Village to celebrate 30th gala
Harden is gearing up for its annual children's gala. more...
Beavers learn bricklaying
Beavers are famed for their dam-building prowess. more...
Keighley,Bronte Country Sport
Cougars: Heading for seventh heaven
COUGARS will be selecting from a full squad as they plan to claim their seventh league victory, against Gateshead on Sunday -- with Jason Ramshaw having a late fitness test on bruised ribs. more...
Badminton: Kara lifts top award
SIXTEEN-YEAR-OLD Kara Harris has been named best Under-21 player in the Bradford Badminton League. more...
Cricket: Lift off for sportKarnival
STUDENTS at Oakbank Sports College warmed up for the town's sportKarnival with a girls cricket tournament on Wednesday afternoon. more...
Soccer: Five-a-side dates
A FIVE-A-SIDE soccer tournament is to part of the sportKarnival held at Oakbank School on Sunday. more...
Karate: Call-up to GB squad
MEMBERS of the Bismilah Karate Club enjoyed success at the recent SKKU National Championships with two first places, four seconds and three in bronze medal position. Jo-Anne Robinson and Khuram Ilyas were also selected to represent Great Britain in an Under-16 international against Spain. The award winners were (from left): Mohammed Ais (1st), Tracy Lewis (2nd), Umar Majeed (2nd), Khuram Ilyas, Carly Robertson (1st), Naleem Ilyas (3rd), Nusrat Ali (2nd), Jo-Anne Robinson (2nd). Not Pictured: Mark Pearson (3rd) Akeel Khan (3rd). more...
Cricket: Denholme team picture
Denholme CC -- back (from left): Jack Greenwood (scorer), Robert Taylor, Oliver Fortes, Adam Taylor, Lee Cottier, Phil Pool, Geoff Fisher. Front: Lindsey Taylor, David Taylor, Shaun Haigh, Dave Wear (captain), Ashley Blyth. more...
Cricket: Craven League round-up
Batters came to the fore as several teams scored over 200 on a day made for run-getting. more...
Cricket: Cowling Cup
Only one game started on Sunday, that at Denholme where Oakworth were the visitors. more...
Cricket: Manorlands Plate
Sunday sees the playing of the Manorlands Plate game between the Craven League and the Bradford Central Cricket League. more...
Cricket: Keighley denied victory
KEIGHLEY CC could not dislodge the final pair as Brighouse held out for a draw at Lawkholme on Saturday. more...
Rugby League: Academy see Red!
Cougar Academy 22 Salford City Reds 22 - Although a draw was in the end a fair result the Academy must look back at the 10 minutes before half time, when they let the game slip. more...
Golf: Around the clubs
West Bradford have opened up a seven point lead at the top of the Bradford Scratch League's First Division after a 4-4 result at Bingley St Ives on Friday, but the Chellow Dene club have played a match more than the rest. more...
Bowls: Devonshire's cup success
There were contrasting fortunes for several clubs in Round One of the Clarkson Cup when all three Sutton teams were eliminated in one night whilst Devon A, B and C all progressed to the last sixteen on June 23. more...
Soccer: Young coaches launch careers
CHRIS REYNOLDS and Adam Hewitt have become two of the youngest qualified football coaches in West Yorkshire. more...
Otley,Ilkley News
Enthusiasm for Otley should not be wasted
WHATEVER people's views of Otley's Town Mayor, Coun Nigel Francis, they cannot doubt his enthusiasm and concern for Otley. more...
Village adjusts after frenzy over Saddam's cousin
NOW the media circus has packed and gone, the quiet village of Bramhope is adjusting to the news that they are home to the cousin of the world's most feared dictator. more...
Councillors take to streets to tackle town's eyesores
LET'S clean up Otley - that's the plan for Nigel Francis in his first year as Town Mayor. more...
Observer praised for path victory
RESIDENTS in Yeadon said a `thank you' to the Wharfedale Observer this week after Leeds City Council announced it was revising its plans for a footpath. more...
Camera praise is criticised
Praise lavished on crime fighting measures across Leeds has been criticised by a Horsforth councillor. more...
Flooded path leads to misery
CHILDREN in Yeadon are missing out on countryside walks due to serious flooding over a footpath. more...
Guiseley FM is back on the local airwaves
Guiseley FM was back in business with catchy tunes and popular presenters during its successful first week on the air. more...
Mandy tucks in for a flat tummy
ABOUT 18 months ago it would have been impossible for 47-year-old Mandy Vickerman to imagine having the figure she possesses now. more...
Bramhope's historic message
BRAMHOPE and Carlton Parish Council reenacted a piece of local history to mark the 50th anniversary of the Queen's Coronation. more...
Campaign for river bridge hits stumbling block
A seven-year campaign to reclaim a right of way across the River Wharfe hit a hurdle after the proposed bridge was declared too low. more...
Building delays are a threat to play scheme
A SUMMER play scheme for Otley children is in danger of being cancelled if essential building work isn't completed in time. more...
Flower Festival gives centenary celebrations a colourful lift
The St Giles, Bramhope Mothers' Union celebrated their 100th birthday with a Flower festival. more...
Train horns may be toned down in `tunnel' wrangle
RAIL chiefs have promised to investigate ways of reducing disruption caused by train drivers sounding their horns on approaching and leaving Menston Railway Bridge. more...
Fascinating tales from 6,000-mile bike ride
Otley,Ilkley Sport
Seven man side no match for cup holders
WADDILOVE Cup holders Guiseley had an easy passage when their delayed tie ran into Tuesday night and Follifoot were only able to provide seven batsmen. more...
Lawrence wins the 24th Clearview Chevin Fell Race
Skyrac, who organise the Clearview Windows Otley Chevin Fell Race, joke ruefully that it always rains on their race although at least in 2003 the showers held off until after the race was over. more...
Adam wins bronze at Willesden
AIREBOROUGH and Wharfedale Judo Club's Adam Firth got on the medal rostrum at the Willesden Cadet Interna-tional with entries from most European countries. more...
Otley Ru have five picked for Counties
OTLEY RUFC have five players currently touring Europe with the England Counties squad. more...
Yeadon notch first league win of the season but Idle take revenge in cup
Yeadon gained their first league win of the season when they faced Idle in the first of two clashes between the sides at the weekend. more...
Aire-Wharfe League Scoreboard
Division A more...
Bilton narrow gap as leaders Menston are held by Guiseley
BILTON narrowed the gap at the top of Division A of the Airedale and Wharfedale League League with a superb win over Steeton. more...
A superb Binks century wins it for Horsforth
A SUPERB century from opener Chris Binks saw Horsforth overcome the Olicanians' total of 237-7 with six wickets in hand. more...
The second defeat of season for Crompark
Crompark suffered their second defeat of the season, this time at the hands of New Farnley. On another hot Saturday, New Farnley were put into bat. Things started well with four straight maidens. more...
Otley's Caroline takes silver in British Masters
OTLEY Athletic Club was represented by Caroline Marler in the British Masters Championships at Derby and she picked up a silver medal. more...
Cup matches underway
THE Airedale and Wharfedale team cup competitions continue this weekend and on Friday the second round of the Ronnie Collins Cup will be played. more...
Shipley,Bradford,Bingley,Spen Valley News
Mum's horror as dog savages son
A mum today spoke of the horror of hearing her son's screams of agony after he was mauled by a ferocious dog. more...
Spen Valley,Bradford,Bingley,Shipley News
Teenager in bike tragedy is named
The teenage rider of a motorcycle who died when it crashed minutes after being stolen has been named. more...
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