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Stories for 10 July 2003

Bingley,Bradford,Shipley,Spen Valley News

'Back our bike protest'

Cyclists are being urged to join a mass pedal-push along the A650 between Cottingley and Crossflatts - to highlight the need for a cycle lane.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Business

Fitting tribute for PEC

Bradford-based PEC Building Services was named Yorkshire Asian business of the year last night.  more...

Police and T&A come under fire

Controversial businessman Mike Firth used the Yorkshire Asian Business Convention to launch an attack on the Telegraph & Argus as well as what he called the "breakdown of law and order" in Bradford.  more...

Don't lose out on senior expertise

Companies uneasy about taking on workers over the age of 50 could be dismissing a wealth of talent and experience, a leading employers' federation warned today.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Letters to the Editor

SIR - I recently had prostate cancer surgery at Bradford Royal Infirmary with recovery on Ward 24. The National Health Service is often criticised, some of it no doubt justified, but praise should be given where due, and I have nothing but praise for the NHS and Bradford Hospital NHS Trust.  more...

Jobs boost at the Abbey

Banking giant Abbey National today gave Bradford a jobs boost as it revealed it was creating more than 100 new posts in the city.  more...

Final farewell to `a fine officer'

A lone police drummer led the final emotion-charged farewell to tragic Bradford officer David McHugh.  more...

50 police claim for injuries in city riot

Around 50 police officers have sought cash compensation for injuries and trauma suffered during the Bradford riots, it was revealed today.  more...

645 pictures of child porn on computer

More than 600 pornographic images of children as young as four were found on the computer of a Bradford man when police raided his home.  more...

Officials disagree on fluoride plans

Green Party councillors in the Bradford district have condemned a Government proposal which could pave the way for fluoride to be added to drinking water.  more...

New row over plans for children's homes

Families were today planning to step up their fight against proposals for a children's home in the midst of their tiny community.  more...

Bosses can't agree college merger plan

The plan to merge the University of Bradford and Bradford College has been stalled while bosses at both places decide if they are still in favour, an education chief said today.  more...

Help cut the risk of Alzheimer's tragedy

People across Bradford are being urged to become more aware of Alzheimer's disease.  more...

Villagers offered a say in play scheme

Cottingley residents are being asked for their ideas about plans for play equipment for the village.  more...

A singing start to new friendships

Hundreds of children raised the roof on Odsal's main stand with a loud celebration of a school twinning scheme.  more...

Tributes are paid to war hero Harry

A flying hero, who won one of the highest military honours for his service in the Second World War, has died aged 81.  more...

Kamran Ijaz named as man on the run

Police today took the unusual step of naming a wanted Bradford criminal currently on the run from justice.  more...

Clean up your act!

Bradford needs to clean up its act if it wants to attract tourists, says the city's new street warden service.  more...

On This Day

In 1984, the Nigerian authorities tried to smuggle their kidnapped foreign minister out of London in a diplomatic bag.  more...

Dumpers must be hit hard

Rubbish and fly-tipping is a blight on Bradford that does nothing to help the efforts of all those who are working hard to improve the image of the city.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

Ward: don't write me off

Ashley Ward wants to show the City public he is no injury crock.  more...

Colchester want Myers

Andy Myers is mulling over a move to Colchester.  more...

Bridge is not too far away from start

Youth will be given a chance tomorrow as the Bulls head to Halifax.  more...

Bresnan shows all-round class

Michael Lumb and Tim Bresnan both weighed in with half-centuries at Headingley yesterday as Yorkshire struggled to make a respectable score against India A's nicely balanced attack.  more...

Roche plotting to land treble

To putt badly and still win the Bradford Strokeplay Championship is quite a feat.  more...

Great times for Carey

City of Bradford swimmer Carey Senczyszyn recorded a personal best time in the Girls' 200m freestyle event at The North Eastern Counties ASA Bagcat Championships and in doing so registered her fourth national qualifying time.   more...

Shipley,Bradford,Bingley,Spen Valley News

Hoe-down invitation for big gala day

Line dancers are being called upon to help Baildon Gala go off with a bang on Saturday.  more...

Skipton,The Dales News

From the archives of the Craven Herald

100 Years Ago  more...

Misgivings over setts policy

SIR - Whilst I can only welcome the fact that both parking restrictions on market days and the rules relating to requirements of the market stallholders are going to be enforced, I must say that I find it incredible that the overworked North Yorkshire police force is going to be responsible for enforcing the parking regulations.   more...

Residents asked to shape town's future

SKIPTON High Street will come to life this weekend when it is filled with music, dance and acrobats.  more...

Josh wins top beaver award

YOUNG Beaver Joshua Beech has been showing the rest of his colony how it's done when it comes to earning awards.  more...

Ancient skeletons unearthed in housng developlment

ARCHAEOLOGISTS working in Gargrave have unearthed two skeletons which could be older than Christianity itself.  more...

Moscow Circus wants a date in the Dales

THE world famous Moscow State Circus has asked Craven District Council whether it can perform in Skipton's Aireville Park.  more...

Craven's going beer crazy!

JUST like buses, there are none for ages and then three come along at once.  more...

Calendar girls film set for glittering premiere

SKIPTON will be rolling out the red carpet hoping to welcome a glittering array of stars to the premiere of the Calendar Girls film.  more...

Health authority sees smokers flock to quit

MORE than 500 people in Craven and Harrogate stopped smoking over the past year - almost twice the target number of 274.  more...

Owner's offer to provide 'affordable' homes

A FORMER Embsay resident has offered to provide land to meet an identified need for "affordable" housing in Embsay.  more...

Roads boss is prepared for a soaking

THE man in charge of recent roadworks in Gargrave will get a soaking on Sunday when the villagers get the chance to duck him in the river.  more...

Grammar school blames Government for cash shortfall

ERMYSTED'S headmaster and governors have blamed the Government for a funding deficit this year.  more...

Advertising boards drive council up the pole

A-BOARDS cluttering up Skipton town centre streets are a hazard to pedestrians and must be removed say the town councillors.  more...

Head teacher moves on after achieving his goal

AFTER achieving his ambition to create a new primary school for Settle, headteacher Ian Parker has announced he is leaving.  more...

Waitress clocks up 50 years at pub

LOYAL waitress Mary Coates has clocked up half a century of service at the Royal Oak in Settle.  more...

Old village hall faces demolition

VILLAGERS in Tosside are preparing for the demolition of the old institute and looking forward to its replacement - a state of the art £440,000 stone building.  more...

Bed blocking problem at hospital deepens

ELDERLY patients that may not need hospital treatment are taking up beds at Airedale, members of the trust board were told.  more...

Gravestones could cost village dear

DILAPIDATED gravestones in Cononley will be laid flat and fenced off to keep the churchyard safe - but funds are desperately needed to pay for the work.  more...

Foster parents are in short supply

A SHORTAGE of fostering families in North Yorkshire has resulted in local childcare agencies struggling to find foster homes for children.   more...

Spen Valley,Bradford,Bingley,Shipley News

Bid to scrap charge for collection

Kirklees Tories calling for Council charges for the collection of bulky items to be scrapped are urging people to voice their opinions.  more...

  
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