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Stories for 22 September 2003

Bingley,Bradford,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Dancing dream for ballet boy Sam

A Bingley district boy is dancing his way to stardom after being selected by a top ballet school.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Business

Morrisons decision `will not affect HQ'

Morrisons today confirmed it will push ahead with plans to build a new Bradford headquarters, regardless of whether it wins the battle to take over rival store Safeway.  more...

Old tramshed just the ticket for Dave

An historic Saltaire tramshed which is set to be reborn as a bar and restaurant was today hailed as further evidence of the village's economic resurgence.  more...

Medal firm set for honours in the US

Haworth firm Wyedean Weaving could be about to play a role in the global fight against terrorism.  more...

Builders win three deals worth £16m

Bradford construction giant Totty has won three contracts in West Yorkshire worth more than £16 million.  more...

Centre's aim is to help new arrivals

A Pakistani engineer has embarked on a new career as a Home Office interpreter, thanks to a ground-breaking new initiative by a Bradford-based charity.  more...

Making an Impact on the life of many

Princess Diana had a profound effect on the lives of many people, but she would never have known how her untimely death helped trigger the creation of one of Bradford's most remarkable business success stories.  more...

Matchmakers hit the city

Match-makers Jane Gledhill and Chris Cunningham are rushing ahead with plans to launch Bradford's first ever speed dating night.  more...

Group in £575,000 swoop

Bradford-based vehicle weighing specialists PM Group today announced the acquisition of two rival companies in Holland and Germany.  more...

New fleet boost aids expansion

An impressive new fleet of 150 transit vans will hit the road between now and Christmas to ensure Bradford-based Safestyle UK meets its ever-increasing window of opportunity.  more...

Designer David is runner-up

Baildon teenager David Hird might have missed out being crowned young designer of the year, but he still returned home from the prestigious final in buoyant mood.  more...

Law firm boosts Prince's Trust

Bradford law firm Last Cawthra Feather is helping volunteers with The Prince's Trust get online after donating seven PCs to the group.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Letters to the Editor

SIR - On September 13, the T&A reported that Education Bradford claimed the reason there are problems in the success rates of Bradford pupils is down to poor people and pupils from Pakistani backgrounds.  more...

Ambulance staff stretched to the limit

Exhausted ambulance staff are being stretched to the limit keeping emergency vehicles on the road due to a staff shortage crisis, it was revealed today.  more...

Pals put on a show for brave Niamh, 3

A drama school is using its first public performance to support one of its youngest pupils who has cancer.  more...

Health centre plans for riot attack club

The site of a social club burned down during the Bradford riots could be used to boost health services in the area.  more...

Ducketts' day of glory at exhibition

A footballing family was among the crowds at the official opening of an exhibition celebrating Bradford City's centenary.  more...

`Rowdy drinkers making lives hell'

Fed-up residents in Wibsey say drinkers are making their lives hell.  more...

Group's £800 bill for putting the kettle on

Pensioners' club members blew a fuse after receiving electricity bills for more than £800 - for putting the kettle on during twice-weekly games of bingo.  more...

Councillor cleared in bigotry row

A senior councillor whose controversial comments sparked an outcry has been cleared of misconduct by an independent watchdog.  more...

`We won't send son to a failing school'

A couple are keeping their son off lessons in protest after he was allocated a place at a "failing" school.  more...

Camera appeal to slow the speeders

A campaign has started to get speed cameras and pedestrian crossing improvements on a six-lane highway in Bradford.  more...

On This Day

In 1962, Bob Dylan made his first appearance at Carnegie Hall.  more...

Emergency treatment is needed

The extent of the staffing crisis at West Yorkshire's ambulance service WYMAS should be cause for concern for everyone. Exhausted staff are having to work overtime and managers are being brought to the front line just to keep the service propped up. It is clear that the pushed service is not covering the district as fully as it should be and that there is potential for disaster.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

One Hull of a punishment

Nicky Law is threatening to dump his players in the reserves as punishment for rolling over at Burnley.  more...

Match report: It could have been worse!

Burnley 4, Bradford City 0: The pessimists in the home stand saw Marlon Beresford warming up and thought the worst.  more...

Pryce junior hungry for more

Karl Pryce was handed his first-team opportunity during the win against St Helens and is now keen to grab a further piece of the action.  more...

McGrath: We're not as good as we think

Captain Anthony McGrath made no excuses and pulled no punches when bad light and then rain put paid to Yorkshire's chances of beating Gloucestershire at Headingley on Saturday and condemned them to another season in Division Two of the championship.  more...

Proud is one run short of milestone

Undercliffe opener Chris Taylor has become the fourth batsman this season to reach 1,000 runs in the Bradford League.  more...

Power pack is Wibsey's bonus

Wibsey 14, Seaton Carew 43: Wibsey coach Ian Gregson was upbeat after this first-round Powergen rugby union Junior Vase defeat at Northfield Road.  more...

Simpson and Sutcliffe take their chance

Bees 80, Yarnbury 13: A resolute Yarnbury side kept the Bees scoreless for 20 minutes and led 3-0 thanks to a Steve Galbraith penalty in this Powergen Intermediate Cup first-round North tie - that was until prop Mark Heap barged his way over in the corner to put the hosts in front.   more...

Salem in need of lesson in possession

Ripon 17, Bradford Salem 24: Fly half Matt Booth was an instant hit on his debut for Bradford Salem in this Powergen Junior Vase tie.  more...

Avenue's `ridiculous' home run continues

Bradford Park Avenue 2, Stalybridge Celtic 3: Shades of Wednesday night were all too obvious at Horsfall Stadium as Bradford Park Avenue snatched yet another defeat from the jaws of victory with a one-goal loss after twice taking the lead.   more...

Super Silsden thrill bumper crowd

Silsden 2, Thackley 0: Silsden were in today's lunchtime draw for the first-round proper of the FA Vase at the expense of Thackley, and the Northern Counties East Premier Division outfit can have no complaints about it.  more...

Ramshaw basking in Cougars glory

Keighley Cougars 35, Barrow Raiders 26: The Cougars played some of their best football of the season to stroll into the minor semi-final play-off next week at Chorley Lynx.  more...

Shipley,Bradford,Bingley,Spen Valley News

Four generations of Salts are reunited

Four generations of the Salt family gathered in a building constructed by their ancestor to mark a festival celebrating Sir Titus Salt.  more...

Skipton,The Dales News

Skipton parking is at crisis point

SIR - The town is impeded because of inadequate parking for workers, resident shoppers, visitors and tourists.  more...

  
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