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Bradford & District | Archive | 2005 | July

Stories for 8 July 2005

Bingley,Bradford,Shipley,Spen Valley News

`We need a bridge'

A school is battling to get a footbridge built over a busy main road. more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Burns chief helps bomb victims

Bradford's top burns specialist worked through the night treating victims of the London bombings after finding himself on the frontline of the terror attacks. more...

Faith's leaders speak in one voice

Bradford's politicians and faith leaders were united today in offering their condolences to those affected by the London bombings and in condemning the horrific act of terrorism. more...

People tell of the horror of a city under attack

Yorkshire Water's PR and campaigns manager, David Simister narrowly escaped the locations of two of bombs as he headed back to Bradford. more...

Letters to the Editor

Lack of respect for the deceased more...

Burns chief helps bomb victims

Bradford's top burns specialist worked through the night treating victims of the London bombings after finding himself on the frontline of the terror attacks. more...

Faith's leaders speak in one voice

Bradford's politicians and faith leaders were united today in offering their condolences to those affected by the London bombings and in condemning the horrific act of terrorism. more...

People tell of the horror of a city under attack

Yorkshire Water's PR and campaigns manager, David Simister narrowly escaped the locations of two of bombs as he headed back to Bradford. more...

Cancer drug victory too late for Dot

A pensioner battling cancer has won the right for NHS patients to have a powerful new chemo-drug - but it is too late for her. more...

Public have their say on our parks

Park-goers are being offered the chance to decide how they would spend £150,000 to improve services. more...

Fewer cars dumped on city's streets

More than 1,000 fewer cars were dumped on Bradford streets last year, the majority of which were removed within 24 hours. more...

Veterans are given biggest thank you

Old and young from across the district will unite to salute the heroes of World War Two. more...

It's official - Lister's Mill is still `at risk'!

Bradford's magnificent Lister's Mill is still officially "at risk" despite a multi-million-pound project to transform it. more...

Heads' fear for surplus cash

Headteachers today reacted cautiously to plans by Bradford Council to claw back surplus cash to bail out schools in deficit. more...

`Joke' e-mail didn't breach conduct code

The former Lord Mayor's chaplain has escaped an investigation after sending a "joke" e-mail to fellow councillors. more...

Reed-ing is perfect for breeding

It's only a load of old reeds but it's the future for the fish in a Bradford lake - because they have nowhere safe to breed. more...

The attacks on London that have left so many dead and injured and the capital in disarray is the work of cowards. They hide beneath the cloak of slyness, secrecy and stealth and make political gain from wreaking havoc and ending innocent lives. more...

`We'll expand our drug project work'

A safe-house project for drug users wants to open a third property to help reformed addicts move on and make new lives for themselves. more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

100 not out for Parker

Rob Parker is happy just to get the chance to make his 100th appearance for the Bulls tomorrow afternoon. more...

Kearney's long wait finally over

Tom Kearney will play his first game for eight months tonight. more...

Witter is pushed to back of the queue

Junior Witter admits his chances of snaring Ricky Hatton are now smaller than ever. more...

100 not out for Parker

Rob Parker is happy just to get the chance to make his 100th appearance for the Bulls tomorrow afternoon. more...

Kearney's long wait finally over

Tom Kearney will play his first game for eight months tonight. more...

Witter is pushed to back of the queue

Junior Witter admits his chances of snaring Ricky Hatton are now smaller than ever. more...

`Silvers' is back for Bierley test

The SDS Bradford League season may only be a week past its halfway point, but the importance of tomorrow's clash between East Bierley and Pudsey Congs at South View Road cannot be overstated. more...

Iqbal offers rock-bottom Windhill hope

Sixty points separate the two teams clashing at Busy Lane tomorrow - a huge gap considering we are only halfway through the season. more...

Critical fortnight as Park battle to stay up

Tong Park can go a long way towards securing their Divi-sion A status over the next two weeks with games against two of their nearest rivals in what looks like being a four-team battle against relegation. more...

Parkinson's `come and get me' plea

Danny Parkinson has challenged conqueror Gary Woolcombe to a re-match - in his own backyard. more...

Hand injury sidelines Siddique

Nadeem Siddique has been ordered to take a rest after an old injury flared up again. more...

Players scrambling for first-team spots

The warm-up games in this pre-season are far more than mere friendly fixtures for the huge pool of players assembled at Horsfall Stadium to battle for the few squad places available. more...

Celts aiming to woo the supporters

The club's fan base increased last season as interest grew towards the end of a very eventful season and boss Lee Sinnott is determined to keep those new supporters on board. more...

Team spirit is shining through at Sedge

The team spirit at Liversedge is such that three men could not be separated when the votes for the player's player of the year were all cast. more...

Keighley,Bronte Country News

Fight to keep Keighley at top of the agenda

A number of people have been burning the midnight oil for the best part of two years to make sure the plan for a new £23 million Keighley College goes ahead. more...

Refreshing gift for garden party

A packed programme of activities is lined up for the Manorlands garden party on Sunday. The annual event, in the grounds of the Oxenhope hospice, is in its 29th year. Last year it raised a staggering £20,000. more...

Anglers given all-clear to catch crayfish

Anglers can help in the fight to rid a river of a crayfish interloper threatening to wipe out the native species. more...

Village is in line for new £50,000 play area

PLANS have been unveiled for a new £50,000 play area in Cullingworth. more...

Campaign to protect teenagers against mumps

Health workers are launching a campaign to target teenagers in Keighley who may be at risk from mumps. more...

Police to set up interim helpdesk

Keighley police must provide a contact point in the town centre, it is claimed. more...

Mission possible for Gemma

A young Cross Hills soldier has a new hi-tech role that could take her anywhere in the world within hours. more...

New head relishing challenge at school

The new head teacher of a school recently brought out of special measures has outlined his priorities as he looks forward to taking up the position. more...

Fight is on to retain telephone boxes in villages

Villagers are to tell BT to keep their hands off their telephone boxes. more...

Faiths unite for friendship walk

More than 200 people of different religions took to the streets of Keighley on Saturday for the town's annual walk for friendship. more...

Nine arrests as police swoop on area

Police arrested nine people and executed 20 warrants for fines during a two-day operation in Keighley last week. more...

Road closure hitch fails to halt race fun

It was fun in the sun for the participants in this year's Oxenhope Straw Race as organisers celebrated a bumper turnout. more...

Drivers use rat run to avoid speed cameras

Speeding motorists are using a rural road as a rat run following the introduction of cameras on a main road. more...

Keighley,Bronte Country Sport

Cougars: It's Crunch time

"TALK is cheap -- it's time to start walking the walk rather than talking the talk." more...

Alex stars for England

ENGLAND rounders star Alexandra Hall has further cemented her place in the national squad. more...

HAWORTH Conservative Club have gone snooker loopy in celebrating their historic Bradford Conservativ

HAWORTH Conservative Club have gone snooker loopy in celebrating their historic Bradford Conservative Games League Division One title. more...

Back Chat

So, the 2012 Olympic Games will be held in London after all. more...

Skipton,The Dales News

Across the Years

100 Years Ago more...

Traffic calming measures are poor

SIR - We feel strongly that neither of the options for proposed "traffic calming on the Greenacres and Regent estates in Skipton" given to residents by the planners would be suitable. more...

Revised plans envisage car park development

PLANS to develop key areas of central Skipton have been unveiled and will be presented to the public next week. more...

Architect saves `dream' house from total collapse

AN architect is set to turn the historic Hellifield monument he dreamed of buying as a child into his family home. more...

Crowds support Sheep Day

SHEEP, terriers and ducks replaced the traffic on Skipton High Street for Sheep Day on Sunday. more...

Officers back controversial affordable housing plan

A CONTROVERSIAL planning application to build eight affordable homes in Grassington has been recommended for approval by planning officers at the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority. more...

Therapy helps siblings overcome dog phobia

SKIPTON siblings Lucy and Thomas Huxley who became terrified of dogs after being attacked are learning to love canines again with the help of a pet therapist. more...

Bid to put businesses on the map

ENTREPRENUERS in South Craven are striving to put businesses across the district on the map. more...

Solution found over hospital complaints

PRESSURE from Steeton residents has forced a mental health hospital to provide a meeting place for its patients. more...

Memorial rededicated

THE rededication of a memorial cairn at Ribblehead viaduct took place this week, organised by The Friends of the Settle-Carlisle Line and Network Rail. more...