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Stories for 23 September 2005

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Features

'Mill plan a catalyst'

The ten-year programme to rejuvenate Lister's Mill will be a catalyst for the wider regeneration of Manningham, according to the man leading the project.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Letters to the Editor

No wonder there's so much flytipping  more...

Death toll blamed on 'boy racers'

Reckless driving by young men in `souped-up' cars is costing lives on Bradford's roads, safety experts warned today.  more...

Cash help for young jobless

Bradford is set to receive millions of pounds to help pay jobless teenagers who sign a contract agreeing to go back into education and training.  more...

Aimee 'regularly bullied at school'

Tragic Aimee Wellock was threatened, bullied and assaulted at school "on an almost daily basis" a court has heard.  more...

'Gwennie was such a caring matron'

Tributes were today paid after the death of a Bradford matron who pioneered the early transfer home of mothers and babies.  more...

Ghetto claims firmly denied

Bradford community leaders today refuted claims by the head of the Commission for Racial Equality that the district's residents are in danger of becoming segregated.  more...

Teacher is banned from the classroom

A teacher with 30 years' experience whose classroom control was so poor that pupils' behaviour deteriorated to the point of violence has been banned from teaching.  more...

Public outcry at `rubbish' service

Missed bin collections accounted for two thirds of all complaints against Bradford Council last year.  more...

Concert tribute to tragic lead singer

A concert is to be held in memory of popular Bradford musician Patrick Sherry.  more...

Roofer lied about trade memberships

A Bradford roofer lied about being a member of two trade organisations, a court heard.   more...

Review of drinking laws is welcomed

Plans for an early review of the controversial new drinking laws have been welcomed.  more...

Can you help to save lives?

Volunteers are needed to offer life saving care in the Great Horton area.   more...

Help is at hand for worried residents

A new police contact and volunteer point has been opened for people in Ravenscliffe.  more...

Turbines all set to light up flats

Eco-friendly wind turbines will light up high-rise blocks in Bradford from next week.  more...

Still time for a drink law U-turn

It is welcome news, in a way, that the Government appears to be shifting its ground at least slightly over the controversial new drinking laws by announcing that there will be a review of the Licensing Act three months after it comes into force. However, it is a very strange, back-to-front way of going about things.  more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

We must respect Broncos

Colin Todd admits City should be doing better.  more...

Todd tells City to keep believing

Colin Todd admits City should be doing better.  more...

I cannot afford to fluff my Lynes

Junior Witter will gladly put everything on the line against Colin Lynes next month.  more...

Yorkshire staring defeat in face

Yorkshire's spinners failed to exploit helpful conditions at Northampton yesterday, so putting their side in danger of falling at the last hurdle in their bid to complete the championship season without being beaten.  more...

Hats off to Busby as Salem prosper

Their current coach Craig Busby and his predecessor Robin Kay may have contrasting styles but the end result has been much the same - Bradford Salem keep on winning.  more...

Keighley,Bronte Country Features

What's On This Week

Local:  more...

Island boys are back

Montauk Island are cementing their comeback by releasing a five-track CD of new songs.  more...

Am-dram favourite uses his nine lives

Little Me has lots of admirers -- and in Keighley all nine will be played by the same actor.  more...

Theatre Review

Annie Get Your Gun -- Bradford Alhambra  more...

Live Review

The Mission -- Victoria Hall   more...

Keighley,Bronte Country News

Common sense coupled with conservation

When it comes to our local landscape, achieving a balance between protection and progression often poses a major problem.  more...

Down Memory Lane

The picturesque hamlet of Braithwaite was an obvious favourite with Edwardian postcard photographers, who usually attracted the attention of curious locals.  more...

Letters to the Editor

SIR -- Did you see the football game on Wednesday night, September 7?   more...

Financial hit squad threat to hospital

Airedale Hospital has been warned by the boss of the NHS that a hit squad will be sent in unless it slashes crippling debts.  more...

Is Jip oldest dog in the world

He might have cataracts and rheumatism but at 175 years old it's anything but a dog's life for a pampered Corgie from Sutton.  more...

Town leading anti-racist battle

Anti-racism campaigns held in Keighley during the run-up to the General Election are being adopted as a national blueprint.  more...

Coucillor charged with racially aggravated conduct

A BNP councillor has been accused of racially aggravated disorderly conduct.  more...

Olivia is our baby of the year

If at first you don't succeed, try again.  more...

George is a real angel!

A Stanbury man who wore a 1-12th scale replica of the Angel of the North for the Great North Run achieved his aim of "getting noticed".  more...

Lesley hits the bestselller trail

author Lesley Horton will be pitted against the crime writing kingpins with her fourth book next year.  more...

Sandra set for Great Wall trek

After retiring from working at Airedale Hospital in June, Sandra Carter could have been forgiven for putting her feet up and enjoying the easy life.  more...

Garden's officer goes green - with bus pass

A new allotments officer has been given a helping hand to get around the area's 480 plots -- a bus pass!  more...

Debbie bases novel on family life

Keighley's assistant town clerk has written a novel based on traumatic events in a family's life.  more...

Tributes after US death crash

A former Keighley man has died in a road accident in America.  more...

92-year-old burgled for drug cash

Two callous burglars who raided the home of a 93-year-old woman and stole money to buy drugs have both been jailed for 18 months.  more...

Casey's corner gets thumbs up

In an overwhelming display of community spirit, the people of Keighley have come together to ensure a memorial play area will be built in the town.  more...

Fight is on to reclaim estate from rowdy yobs

Action is to be taken to stop yobs terrorising residents on the streets of Braithwaite and Guard House.  more...

Keighley,Bronte Country Sport

Athletics: Yorkshireman records tumble

Near perfect conditions for long distance running saw records fall in the Yorkshireman off road Marathon a tough marathon this Sunday.   more...

Cycling: British trials champions

KEIGHLEY-based bikers have taken the new sport of cycle trials by storm.  more...

Soccer: Melissa aims for the top

MELISSA HOULDSWORTH is aiming for a place in Yorkshire's girls football team.  more...

Cycling: Northing takes third

Rounding off his season Brian Northing (Team Stephen Roce) finished third in the North Lancs Road Club's 44-mile road race held over four laps of the testing Bashall Eaves circuit near Clitheroe.  more...

Bowling: Ten-pin stars

Young Keighley bowlers have won Ten-Pin Bowling's summer junior scratch tour.  more...

Cricket: Season ends on a ahigh

The curtain closed on Keighley's epic season with a winning draw against Esholt at Lawkholme Lane on Saturday.  more...

Cricket: Craven go close

The Craven Cricket League side gave an exceptional account of themselves against a Nidderdale League side at Pateley Bridge on Monday.  more...

Rugby Union: Keighley into cup second round

Keighley 11  more...

Bowls: Cross Hills win title

AS the leagues wind down Cross Hills have clinched the Aire-Wharfe Division One title, crushing Knaresborough in the final match.  more...

Cricket: Stars of the future celebrate

The 2005 UAJCL Presentation Night was a resounding success with almost 300 people attending.  more...

Soccer: Silsden search for win

Silsden 0 Salford City 1 - SILSDEN seem to have lost the spark that brought them promotion thanks to a flurry of top performances at the end of last season.  more...

Soccer: Hills take 'six-pointer'

Milnthorpe 1 Cross Hills 2 - ALTHOUGH it is only six weeks into the season Cross Hills are already involved in `six-pointer' clashes.  more...

Soccer: County Amateur League

Steeton A.F.C. 1 Lower Hopton 2 - Steeton suffered their second defeat of the season, losing to a well organised Lower Hopton side containing many new faces from their encounter two weeks earlier, when the Summerhill Lane side ran out comfortable 4-1 winners.  more...

Soccer: Craven League

The Premier Division of the Craven League looks to be developing into a three horse race although it is early in the season.  more...

Soccer: Keighley Alliance

Premier Division Eastwood Tavern 0 AC Victoria 3 - AC Victoria were held by Tavern until the last 15mins of the first half, when Tony Cooper, D Moriarty and A Lonsdale scored with P O'Neil instrumental in all three goals. Free scoring Vic couldn't add to their tally thanks to committed defending from the home side and another fine goalkeeping display. Ian Dodgson was Man of the Match for Tavern.  more...

Soccer: Junior round-up

Cowling Under-10s beat Guiseley 2-0 after a hard fought game. Scorers were Jason Hough and Josh Wood with George Sellars named man of the match.  more...

Skipton,The Dales Features

The art of business success

OVER the years, I have met scores of artists and a stimulating bunch they are. They can be passionate or withdrawn, driven or laid back, committed to the edge of craziness or lethargic to the point of laziness, hilariously funny or sunk into self-isolation.  more...

Skipton,The Dales News

Across The Years

100 Years Ago  more...

A curious visitor to a Dales farm

SIR - We live in Eldroth, the middle of good farming country and the garden frequently suffers from rabbit invasion.   more...

Report puts future of police force in doubt

FEARS that North Yorkshire Police could be submerged into a new "super force" have been raised in a report by Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary.  more...

Young engineers scoop award

FOUR Skipton schoolgirls have picked up a top engineering award for an invention inspired by their visually impaired classmate.  more...

Theatre group brings famous thriller to the stage

SIR Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective thriller The Hound of the Baskervilles is being performed by Theatre North, Settle's professional theatre company, in a new adaptation by Martin Lewton.   more...

Town's bonfire night spectacular fizzles out

SKIPTON'S biggest bonfire and fireworks display has had cold water poured on it.  more...

Residents celebrate floral success

THE winning entries in the Skipton in Bloom competition have been unveiled.  more...

Inspector delivers a harsh verdict on school leaders

AN Ofsted inspection at a South Craven school has severely criticised its leadership and management - but praised the standard of teaching.  more...

Gladioli takes top honours at flower show

A GREEN-FINGERED Cross Hills man has come up smelling of roses after scooping a top prize at Harrogate's prestigious flower show.  more...

Police fear early hours boozing will lead to trouble

POLICE are opposing plans to extend the opening hours of two of Skipton's night spots, including the town's only club.  more...

Renewed appeal brings new leads

POLICE are pleased with the response to a renewed appeal to help identify an oriental woman found dead at Horton-in-Ribblesdale a year ago.  more...

College lays the foundations for the construction industry

CRAVEN College is raising its trowels, paintbrushes and chisels to toast its new construction centre.  more...

New police station plan agreed

PLANS to build Craven's first joint base for emergency services in Settle have moved forward.  more...

Institute could be sold to resolve church dilemma

CONONLEY'S Institute could be sold off and its facilities moved to the village's Church Centre.  more...

Lollipop confusion sparks protest

A LOLLIPOP lady of 20 years was left devastated after having her stick taken off her because she was confusing motorists.  more...

Knives are out to blunt attacks

POLICE will be working with youngsters in West Craven as part of a countywide Crimestoppers campaign against knife crime.  more...

Parish raises £14,000 to join the digital revolution

RESIDENTS of Austwick parish have proved that small is beautiful when it comes to getting on the information superhighway.  more...

Craven will suffer under police plans

THAT dreaded word which should strike fear into the heart of any Craven resident has raised itself once more: reorganisation.  more...

Skipton,The Dales Sport

Dale need to be clinical in Yorkshire derby

JOHN Lawn wants Wharfedale to show a more ruthless and more disciplined approach when his side take on Halifax in the Yorkshire derby at the Avenue tomorrow.  more...

Giggleswick win local bragging rights

GIGGLESWICK School started out on the road to Twickenham with a 29-5 win over local rivals Ermysted's on Wednesday in the under-18 Daily Mail competition.  more...

Mounsey is Harewood speed champ

CRAVEN racing driver Jonathan Mounsey has won the British Automobile Racing Club's Harewood Speed Hillclimb Championship for the first time.   more...

Stocker sets course record at Ghyll

OFTEN Daleyesque in distance if not in direction off the tee, 18-year-old Gavin Stocker, a former junior captain and the fourth generation of his family to play at Ghyll, broke the record for the Tudor course at Ghyll on Sunday.   more...

  
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