Bradford & District | Archive | 2004 | March


Stories for 18 March 2004

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Letters to the Editor

Easy pickings for the unscrupulous  more...

Two killed in road smash horror

Two Bradford men died in horrific circumstances in separate crashes  more...

Baby for mum who learned to walk again Baby for mum who learned to walk again

A woman who had to learn to walk again after being struck by a rare  more...

Warehouse move creates 300 jobs

Struggling catalogue giants Grattan and Freemans are to create 300 new  more...

Heat is on Council for curry contest

Councillors are being urged to curry favour for their home city this  more...

Minister gives new twist to post vote saga

A fresh row has broken out between the Government and the Electoral  more...

Culinary crown we must win

Bradford needs to develop a different, more positive image on all sorts  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

'I'm back'

Robbie Paul's injury nightmare is almost over.  more...

City SOS to league for new keeper

City today pleaded with the Football League to allow them to sign a  more...

Avenue crash to penalty shocker

A gift of a penalty in the fourth minute handed victory to Alfreton Town  more...

Ilkley,Otley News

Letters to the Editor

Motor Club is on same track   more...

Mystery backer moves in at last minute to secure bid

EXCITING times are ahead for Ilkley Grammar School after a mystery benefactor ensured it was able to submit a last minute bid for `Special School' status.  more...

Safety fears are scuppering bid to save historic building

EFFORTS to save an historic Ben Rhydding house gutted by fire are being hampered by safety worries.  more...

Grove to close when new trees arrive

RESIDENTS and visitors worried about the removal of much loved cherry trees on The Grove have been reassured that their replacements will be arriving next week.  more...

Family mourns for tragic teacher after car crash

A dedicated teacher and devoted mother has died in a head-on smash just days before her 51st birthday.  more...

Words worth charity cash

BECKIE Cove and Vikki Waring are both well versed in the poetry of William Wordsworth.  more...

Factory switch is up for discussion

RESIDENTS' views are needed before planners can make a decision on the proposed conversion of a Ben Rhydding factory to apartments.  more...

Lights lifting the traffic gloom in Ben Rhydding

HIGHWAY engineers and councillors are hoping that new traffic lights on the A65 through Ilkley will ease traffic problems.  more...

Villagers urged to turn out in force at mill meeting

VILLAGERS concerned about the massive housing development planned for the former wool scouring plant at Low Mill have been urged to attend a public meeting next week.  more...

Group in talks with top health officials

ILKLEY Coronation Hospital campaigners have secured a face-to-face meeting with top health officials in a bid to reassure staff and patients that interest in rebuilding the facility has not waned.  more...

Andy's surprise Beatle gift

THE FORTUNES of an Ilkley look-alike musician took a new twist when he linedup against talent from all over the country in the live television final of Stars in Their Eyes.  more...

Does the switch to lights by-pass the real problem?

NOTHING is ever as bad as it seems and when something dreaded finally comes to pass, a sense of relief often rides in its wake.  more...

Ilkley,Otley Sport

Golf star Lizzie aims to drive her way to the top

WHEN both your parents have been professional golfers there is some pressure to succeed in the sport for a child who follows in their footsteps.  more...

Ben Rhydding's Ladies share the spoils

Ben Rhydding Ladies 2  more...

Setback for Ilkley in their bid to retain Harrogate League title

Spa Athletic 1 , Ilkley AFC 0  more...

Addingham emerge from dark period with victory

Addingham 3, Pannal 0  more...

Goodison's late show wins it for Burley Trojans

Northallerton Town 1, Burley Trojans 2  more...

Ilkley grind out victory over the relegated Skipton side

Skipton 14,   more...

Ilkley Harriers compete in the 31 mile Wuthering Hike

In Saturday's Wuthering Hike, over 31 miles with 4400ft of ascent, Ilkley Harriers included Roy Ruddle 23rd in 4h58, Heather Maud, Iain Mann, Chris Porritt, and Amanda Parnaby.  more...

Ilkley Ladies enjoy their Bring and Take event

ILKLEY: The opening event of the year, The Bring and Take, was held in dull but dry conditions. The competition was a greensome stableford held over 11 holes.   more...

Ben Rhydding boys are crowned Yorkshire champions

Ben Rhydding Boys Under-12s were finally crowned Yorkshire Champions after a superb season.   more...

Otley,Ilkley News

The price to pay for a lack of free parking

ANYONE who works or lives in Otley Town Centre knows only too well that free off-street parking is a rare commodity.  more...

Letters to the Editor

Lack of facilities to blame for hooliganism  more...

Parking chaos fears over new library proposals

OTLEY Town Centre could be plunged into `parking chaos' this summer if plans for a new public library go ahead.  more...

Otley in running to be a top town

OTLEY is in the running to pick up a regional award at a conference in Beverley tomorrow.   more...

Bike fan gets his final wish

A LIFELONG motorcycling fan from Otley had his final wish fulfilled on Tuesday when he was carried to his funeral service in a motorbike hearse.  more...

Family mourns for tragic teacher after head-on crash

A dedicated teacher and devoted mother has died in a head-on smash just days before her 51st birthday.  more...

Upstairs, downstairs

Harewood's old servants' quarters may be new territory for the public - but it's all familiar ground for Princess Anne.  more...

`Last minute' school plan changes anger residents

LEEDS planners are set to face fresh criticism from Rawdon residents today as they debate proposals for a replacement Littlemoor School.  more...

Planning bungle leads to apology for woman, 86

LEEDS City Council has apologised to an 86-year-old Bramhope woman who has been fighting to have a planning bungle corrected for three years.  more...

Villagers flock to have a say on their future

HUNDREDS of villagers turned out to take part in Bramhope and Carlton Parish Council's first ever Open Day last weekend.  more...

Painter is Rick's guiding light

Rock star Rick Wakeman is offering to take part in a Yorkshire gallery's centenary celebrations after being inspired by the work of an Apperley Bridge artist.  more...

With a little bit of luck it's `bin' great so far...

IT'S `bin' great so far - but now we need your help.  more...

Otley,Ilkley Sport

Golf star Lizzie aims to drive her way to the top

WHEN both your parents have been professional golfers there is some pressure to succeed in the sport for a child who follows in their footsteps.  more...

Disappointing Guiseley losing their grip on a top 13 placing

Guiseley 1, Bishop Auckland 1  more...

Henley Hawks fight back but Otley hold on to valuable points

Otley 28, Henley Hawks 21  more...

Dire display but Pool still have all to play for

Upper Armley OB 2, Pool AFC 0  more...

Goodison's late show wins it for Burley Trojans

Northallerton Town 1, Burley Trojans 2  more...

Otliensians thwarted by bottom placed club

Halifax Vandals 16, Old Otliensians 10  more...

The junior members are our future says Skyrac chairman

"Skyrac has a history of success going back 30 years," said Chairman Graham Breeze at Friday's Awards Evening, "but it is the junior members of Skyrac who represent its future and that is why the Presentation Evening is so important to the club."  more...

  
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