ILKLEY'S Ghyll Royd School has been saved from closure thanks to the determination of parents. The Ghyll Royd Association, a charitable trust, was formed several months ago when the school's owners announced they would be retiring at the end of the summer
PROVING she's a sailor worth her salt is Sarah Aynesworth who has powered her way straight into the record books by circumnavigating the world in under 80 days, beating a world record which has been standing for almost 40 years. Sarah, who lives in Burnsall
Residents have welcomed new measures by Bradford Council to clean up the city's streets. Yesterday the Telegraph & Argus exclusively revealed that Bradford will become a cleaner and greener district as we reach the Millennium with the introduction
SUPPORTERS of Otley's former Beech Hill Cinema have reluctantly come to terms with the fact the building will eventually be reduced to rubble - but are fighting on to keep it open in the short term. They have refused to be put off by an independent survey
YEADON traders are uniting to beat thieves and shoplifters with new security systems. A new drive to crack crime and vandalism has come from the Yeadon Traders Association with the assistance of the Weetwood Division Crime Prevention Panel. The assistance
A LOTTERY bid to turn Otley's former magistrates court into a 150-seat cinema and arts venue, while also increasing the capacity of the Civic Centre, could be on the cards. The former court buildings, which were closed more than a year ago, are owned
PLANS to charge junior sports club to use school halls and pitches have been dropped in the face of widespread opposition. City council chiefs have backed down over the proposal after groups said the costs could put them in crisis and cut down on numerous
THE once hugely-popular Otley river festival has been condemned to a watery grave for the foreseeable future due to a lack of willing organisers to plan and stage the event, writes Lisa Adlam. The same problem forced the event to be scrapped last year
FRIENDS of a Rawdon teenager who lost a leg after being buried alive for more than 12 hours when a trench collapsed on top of him believe he may be walking again within months. And members of the religious order to which 18-year-old Jed Christie belongs
FURTHER games have been played in the Wharfedale and Aireborough Bowling Association. WASS Monday Singles, Division One - Farsley A 205 (27), Littlemoor A 127 (3); Woodside A 198 (24), Bramley Libs A 145 (6); Rufford A 201 (26), Ilkley A 129 (4); Rawdon
SKY Television has used Skipton to illustrate how drugs misuse is largely ignored in rural communities. In a news item broadcast across Europe, Skipton was painted as typical among many pretty market towns which create facades behind which lurk drug problems
Bradford education chief Susanne Rooney says the council has no intention of 'forcing' Keighley parents to change their school preferences. But Cllr Rooney, the council's deputy chairman of education, admits the council would like to see more parents
Bradford's longest serving councillor has escaped prison after his wife forgave him for beating her. Councillor Tim Mahon, who admitted the offence, was yesterday given one year's probation by Bradford Magistrates' Court. The court had previously heard
Keighley & District Travel's new breed of low-floor easy-access bus was unveiled to local businessmen at Keighley Business Forum's lunch meeting on Friday. The new bus is proving especially popular with the elderly, disabled people and mothers with
AS part of the 'National Junior Sports Programme' St Mary's has received a Challenge Funding Award of £1,000 to further joint partnership work with local sports clubs. St Mary's has a long history of working closely with a wide variety of local sports
THE 102nd Ilkley Open Tennis Tournament takes place at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club from Saturday, July 25, to Saturday, August 1. The tournament this year is co-sponsored by OHS and again includes the Satellite Men's and Ladies' singles and doubles
MICHAEL Handley, who once took the wicket of Learie Constantine, the great West Indian batsman and fast bowler during a Priestley Cup match, died in hospital on Tuesday, aged 79. Mr Handley, of Glenmere Mount, Yeadon, a noted cricketer in his younger
YOUNG Pakistani all-rounder Naeem Khan played a big part in Yeadon's six wickets win over Bankfoot on Saturday. The 20 year-old who has represented Pakistan at under-19 level and plays for the National Bank of Pakistan as well as Lahore District, took
FOR a long time now, people have been trying their best to stop the demolition of the former Beech Hill Cinema. Many different groups in the town have argued that the old cinema, if restored, would provide Otley with a much needed large venue, seating
BURLEY-in-Wharfedale's footbridge campaigners have vowed to win their battle for planning approval. The village footbridge committee is delighted Bradford Council has approved its' plan for a footbridge across the River Wharfe at Leatherbank. However,
NEW bus services, park and ride, residents' parking, quiet lanes and gateway schemes could be introduced into the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The park authority and North Yorkshire County Council have co-operated to produce a £340,000 package of measures
Keighley's police chief says the introduction of drug courts are the way forward in the battle against drugs. Supt Steve Priestley says drug courts, like the one planned for Wakefield, will help the police take addicts off Keigh-ley's streets and put
Campaigners in Bingley are urging residents to bombard Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott with postcards in a last-ditch attempt to put the brakes on the town's traffic problems. Philip Smith, chairman of the Better Bingley Campaign, is urging as many
The fight to save Keighley's Bronte Middle School is being stepped up. Hundreds of parents are being asked to write to Keighley MP Ann Cryer about the issue. The plea came from Oakbank School head-teacher John Roberts and its chairman of governors Mark
A WOMAN who is believed to be the oldest resident in Craven celebrated her 106th birthday in fine style this week with a party in her honour. Gladys Shackleton was joined by friends and family, who presented her with a special birthday cake and toasted
A lively wet wicket proved too much for Long Lee as they struggled to get to grips with Cullingworth's bowlers. J Robinson looked sharp for Long Lee with some unpredictable bounce causing problems for the Cullingworth batting attack. He captured the vital
THIS Saturday sees us travelling up to Scotland for the Super League Roadshow. I watched the Leeds Rhinos versus Salford Reds game on the television and I was very disappointed with the crowd. I have some friends in the North East and they said there
Goalkicking winger Jamie Benn goes straight into the Keighley Cougars side tomorrow when they travel to Whitehaven Warriors. Coach Lee Crooks has acted quickly after the midweek defeat against bottom club Rochdale Hornets by bringing the promising 21-
BOTTOM slapping, snuff taking and beer drinking might sound a little debauched for a town-twinning visit but it was all in an evening's fun for the Germans. For the traditional games were all part of a cordial exchange visit to Simbach-Am-Inn by 14 members
Britain's best-known bear will be celebrating his 50th birthday today as well as saying goodbye to his closest friend. Matthew Corbett, son of Sooty's Bradford-born creator Harry, has announced he has ended his partnership with the famous glove puppet
Leigh 18, Cougars 26 In the end the scoreline looked comfortable enough, but this was a tough match and a tight encounter. The Cougars took the lead for the first time with just 12 minutes to go, up until then they'd looked shaky to say the least. Leigh
Malcom Birks, a former pupil at South Craven School in Crosshills, has been awarded his cricket 'Blue' for playing for Cambridge University against their traditional rivals Oxford in the Varsity match. Malcom, a fourth year architecture student at Jesus
ATHLETES from Oakbank school smashed the world marathon record last week -- but it took nearly 60 runners to make their mark. The school was taking part in the Vimto Challenge to raise money to send British athletes to the Commonwealth Games in September
THE fifth and final Harrogate and District Summer Road Race League eventwas held last Thursday. The race, hosted by Thirsk and Sowerby, was over a fast and very flat six-mile course finishing on the edge of Thirsk race course. Otley's Ian Fisher completed
FURTHER games have been played in the Wharfedale and Aireborough Bowling Association. WASS Monday Singles, Division One - Farsley A 205 (27), Littlemoor A 127 (3); Woodside A 198 (24), Bramley Libs A 145 (6); Rufford A 201 (26), Ilkley A 129 (4); Rawdon
THE 102nd Ilkley Open Tennis Tournament takes place at Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club from Saturday, July 25, to Saturday, August 1. The tournament this year is co-sponsored by OHS and again includes the Satellite Men's and Ladies' singles and doubles
Oakbank student Sian Griffin has been chosen as a regional finalist in BBC Radio 5 Live's 'Passion for Sport' award scheme. Sian, who lives in Oakworth, was chosen as one of twelve regional finalists from over 2,000 entrants across the UK. The award recognises
PAULINE Foreman's determination to have her walking exploits published has paid off only weeks after making a plea through the Ilkley Gazette. From worrying whether her Land's End to John O'Groats epic would ever hit the book shelves, Mrs Foreman now
Specially designated parking for coaches bringing tourists to historic Saltaire is set to be introduced. And village tourism chiefs are hoping the move will help bring even more visitors into Saltaire, which already attracts thousands of people a year
A WOODLAND near the centre of Settle could be opened to the public under a new access scheme being devised by the owners, the Tot Lord Trust. The two-and-a-half acre plantation, full of deciduous trees, stretches from a boundary with Castleberg wood to
A two-year project to raise awareness of drug and alcohol abuse among Bradford's Asian and Afro-Caribbean communities has revealed the problem is no worse than in other racial groups. The No to Nasha project aims to challenge stereotypes and to educate
with Tom smith Two items of interest on the traffic front caught my eye this week. Each in its own way could affect life in West Yorkshire: a quiet revolution shaping the way our major towns and cities operate. The one concerns White Van Man (or Woman
Public relations professionals in the Bradford district are again aiming to bombard the London media with positive local success stories - and Keighley area companies are being invited to take part. Bradford PR Group is spearheading the flag-flying exercise
There were some sparkling performances with eight teams scoring over 200, two centurions and three players having scores in the 90s in the Craven Cricket League. First Division leaders Oakworth had few problems on their travels to Cowling. The home side
COUGAR coach Lee Crooks made a dramatic 'blame me' plea to fans after his side's shock 18-20 defeat by Rochdale Hornets on Wednesday evening. The shell-shocked coach was devastated by the performance of his carefully collected squad of all-stars, and
A literacy course introduced into Holy Family School has raised reading levels by up to six years. Children aged 11, but with a reading age of below 8, now have a reading age of 12-13 - above their actual age - thanks to the innovative 15-week course.
Rachel Patti, 11, a pupil at St Anne's First School in Keighley, outlines the virtues - and tricky bits - of Guide camp This was no ordinary camp, but the advanced camp. We had to pitch our tents at the start and strike them at the end. We had to light
Young people will be kept busy during the six-week holidays as Keighley launches its biggest ever vacation activity programme. A wide range of activities has been organised by Bradford council's community recreation unit. These include visits by sports
Two members of Keighley's Salvation Army celebrate their golden wedding today. Andrew and Edna Pickles, of Aireworth Grove, have both played in the Army's band. Edna's grandfather, Eilja Whittaker, was Keighley's first Salvationist and she was herself
A founder member of the Keighley branch of the Royal Naval Association has died at the age of 79. Robert Alfred Woodhead, better known to his friends as Alf, died recently in the Airedale General. He was a founder member of the local branch of the Royal
A vintage car used for a wedding 25 years ago was brought out of mothballs for the marriage of Emma Elizabeth Stell and Paul David Catton. The couple, who are both from Ingrow, were driven in style to Skipton Register Office last Saturday in the 1954
Married at St Stephen's Church, Steeton, were sales manager Anthony Wilson and office secretary Victoria Cridland. Anthony is the younger son of David and Iris Wilson, of Eastburn, and Victoria is the only daughter of Peter Cridland, of Batley, and Mrs
Riddlesden author Frances Hutchinson believes she has the key to financial success. In her latest book - What Everybody Really Wants to Know About Money - Mrs Hutchinson explains the benefits of a basic income and fewer working hours. The 56-year-old
Image is all-important when it comes to promoting a company - large or small, an established or new business. Yes, product quality and service provision are vital. And, yes, customer satisfaction is paramount. But no matter how successful a company may
DESPITE the threat of rain there was a good turnout for the annual sports and fun day at Ben Rhydding Pre-School playgroup. Attractions included a fire engine, bouncy castle, stalls, tombola and a variety of races. The results were as follows: Three Day
Inspector Bob Robinson from Keigh-ley Police was present to hear what residents felt were the most important issues in terms of crime, the fear of crime and what measures were needed to reduce it. Issues put forward included: speeding, drug dealing and
Pupils at Keighley' Holycroft First School are enjoying a standard of teaching higher than the national average, according to Ofsted inspectors. Their report praised teachers for bringing younger pupils with attainment levels below the national average
Elderly and disabled residents in a Bradford block of flats have been put at risk, it has been claimed, after the Council sold their access road in a £1.3 million deal with a developer. And today a leading councillor admitted there had been an oversight
Keighley's MP Ann Cryer is backing government moves to tackle traffic congestion. Mrs Cryer welcomes the Road Traffic Reduction (National Targ-ets) Act which has received Royal Assent. The Bill requires the government to make an assessment of how its
The boss of two window companies wound up owing thousands of pounds has been banned from acting as a director for eight years. Keighley-born Alec Holmes was a director of Otley Window Centre Ltd, of Westgate, Otley, and Preferred Window Systems (UK) Ltd
Hundreds of care trainees descended on Airedale Hospital for its annual parents' evening this week. The event - in its tenth year - was for new trainees aged 16-18 starting a two-year training programme with the hospital in September. Their parents were
A university student has had two years of valuable work wiped off his computer after he took it to a Keighley shop for repair, it is claimed. Ian Littlewood, of Haworth, thought he had protected the work when he took the equipment back to Look Micros,
A zebra crossing could be provided at an accident blackspot on Skipton Road, Keighley, near the Spring Gardens Lane junction. Zebras could also be installed on Kirkgate in Silsden and Oakworth Road, Keighley, as part of a programme of new crossings across
A proposed housing development in East Morton has caused uproar. Residents are protesting against the planned building of 35 detached houses with garages and parking spaces on a site next to Street Lane. But the company building them pledges the houses
A move into Keighley town centre by the Citizens' Advice Bureau (CAB) has led to more people seeking help. Local manager Caroline Long says clients are also presenting advisers with more complex problems. Speaking at the CAB's annual meeting, she said
The new Highfield Action People's Group has elected officers to oversee activities. Chairman is businessman Abid Hussain while Charlie Bhowmick has been elected secretary. The Rev Norman Daniels is vice-chairman and David Emmott treasurer. Seventeen people
A local councillor has pledged to work with Woodhouse and Spring Bank residents to ensure that the estate's community centre can reopen. Steve Thomas hopes to link his efforts with plans to revitalise the next-door site of the former Rover's Return pub
Motorists are driving along pavements in Bracken Bank, Keighley, to avoid speed humps on the estate's roads. Community volunteer Vaughan Ingham says the reckless drivers are using wide paths that have been asphalted to allow car parking. He says he recently
Street lighting could be improved in central Keighley, Ingrow and Denholme thanks to the mild weather of last winter. Bradford council spent £250,000 less than expected on keeping roads clear during the winter months. It plans to use the surplus to boost
A Haworth rate collector's book from 1817 is among historic local documents being surveyed by archivists. Experts from West Yorkshire Archive Service have listed rate books, and valuation and other financial records kept at Keighley Town hall. Following
More than 800 council houses and flats in Woodhouse, Guard House and Bracken Bank will be improved over the next nine months. A £1.7 million grant from Bradford council will be boosted by £375,000 from Keighley's Single Regeneration Budget. Tenants' groups
BURLEY-in-Wharfedale residents are determined to prevent the village from being labelled as a 'load of rubbish'. Members of the Village Design Statement (VDS) team believe it is time for a co-ordinated assault on litter. Mike Harris, secretary of Burley
PERFECT golfing weather set the scene for the Lady Captain's Day medal competition. The clear winner with an excellent score was Pam Blackburn 98-18-70. In the Silver Division first was Elizabeth Webster 91-18-73, second was Sue Wood 91-17-74, and third
KEIGHLEY gained four welcome points, but will be disappointed not have cleaned up all six against mid-table Manningham Mills. After losing the toss acting captain Tim Burnley, deputising for the injured Steve Mitchell, was soon at the crease as Birkett
Schools in Keighley which are hit by vandals would benefit from hiring private security, says the town's police chief. Supt Steve Priestley says police believe schools which are subject to vandalism should take more responsibility for their property.
EARBY could be on the brink of a business boom, with a site in the town shortlisted as ripe for development. The land, adjoining the town's existing Wardle Storeys plant, is already earmarked for industrial/business development and has been optimistically
A YEADON pensioner claims a large tree which is growing outside his front garden is casting a shadow on his quality of life. Clifford Teale, left, of Rufford Crescent, says the tree, a 40ft Canadian Maple, planted by Leeds City Council between 12 and
A NINE-year-old girl was dramatically rescued by police helicopter after falling down a bank at a Rawdon dam. The girl, whose name has not been released by the authorities, injured herself at the side of Larkfield Dam, off Canada Road, at around 7.40pm
PERSONAL attack sprays, smoke machines and hidden security cameras could be employed in Otley's fight against crime. The use of high-tech gadgetry was revealed at the launch meeting of the Otley Town Watch scheme to make the town a tougher target for
BRADLEY booked their place in the Upper Airedale Under-18 cup final with a 46-run victory over Ingrow St John's. Pete Wrathmell (34) top scored as Bradley set a total of 99-6. St John's always looked in trouble and were dismissed for 53. The match between
WORK to convert the derelict Low Mill in Addingham into a modern wool processing plant has met opposition from residents who only come out at night. They were spotted leaving their home at dusk by a troop of Addingham Brownies who will continue to monitor
A BARNOLDSWICK councillor is calling for a reform of the licensing system after magistrates gave the green light to a scheme to convert Barnoldswick's old town hall into a pub. Magistrates at Reedley overruled objections voiced by Pendle's senior police
WET and windy weather spoiled the highlight of the local scene when contestants in the Yorkshire Parks Merit Final got a real buffeting from the elements at Lund Park. County Star Hedley Kettlewell of Brighouse won the event, narrowly beating Chris Hatton
Hard-working students at the Russell Street Project were on the right wavelength when they received their exam certificates. Amateur radio enthusiasts who studied the subject at the centre were presented with their City and Guilds certificates. The ten
Rail authorities are keen to establish a freight terminal in the Aire Valley and develop new opportunities for local companies to send their goods by train, businessmen have been told. Alan Marsden, market research manager for the English, Welsh and Scottish
In a new series of monthly features, James Wills talks to local businesses to discover something of their past, present and future. In this first feature he focuses on Garnetts, one of Otley's oldest and biggest employers. For centuries, the fast-flowing
DOUGIE LAMPKIN extended his lead in the British Trials championship after bad weather threatened to wash out the fourth round. He beat challenger Graham Jarvis and cormer team mate Steve colley had to pull out when he aggravated an injury picked up in
AN Ilkley school is shutting its doors to senior pupils only months after opening a £1 million teaching block built for their benefit. From July next year the Senior school and all boarding facilities at Clevedon House School will be closed. It will become
A CHILDREN'S home in Skipton has been temporarily closed following complaints of alleged "riots" by youngsters staying there. Social Services has moved the residents of Burnside House to other parts of the county after staff were faced with a group of
The head-teachers of Cullingworth and Denholme first schools say Bradford council has mismanaged its extensive schools review. Although both heads claim to be happy with their individual proposals, they believe the council has handled the huge operation
A woman today paid tribute to her "caring, courageous" mother who has died after a month-long struggle for survival. Barbara Brown, 57, of Thornton Road, Bradford, was taken to hospital on Friday, June 19 after a gas blast ripped through her home. The
A CLUB which offers a life line to busy working parents has been saved from the threat of closure. South Craven After School Club had just six weeks left to find funding, otherwise it would have had to close its doors on September 1. But organisers were
FROM an organisation calling itself the Planetary Aid Network (PAN) - it's amazing how something as simple and basic as the name of an organisation lets you know immediately you are dealing with a bunch of weird ones - comes a missive informing me that
Cougars 18, Rochdale 20 If the performance at Leigh was bad then this was worse -- much worse. It's hard to put your finger on just what is wrong, perhaps the loss on Tuesday of Chris Robinson was significant if for no other reason than the loss of his
100 years A NEWLY imported industry to Ingleton, the Carbide Company, was causing many people to complain. The chimneys were frequently seen to belch out black smoke and cause a nuisance to nearby houses. A public health inspector was asked to obtain
AS part of the 'National Junior Sports Programme' St Mary's has received a Challenge Funding Award of £1,000 to further joint partnership work with local sports clubs. St Mary's has a long history of working closely with a wide variety of local sports
THE Finals of the Grove Hill Tennis Club comopetitions take place on Sunday at their courts in Ilkley Road. The junior finals start at 1 pm and the senior finals at 2 pm with events concluding around 5.30 pm. Everyone is welcome to go along and watch
POOL Mills Cricket Club was formed in 1947 after the Whiteley family, who had established Pool Paper Mills, bought the Cartref estate and created a new cricket pitch and bowling green for the benfit of mill employees.' The bowling green is now the car
A SPECIAL sporting partnership has been announced between Woodhouse Grove School and Leeds Rugby Football Club, which will benefit promising young sportsmen in the locality. A scholarship will assist rugby playing students to join or stay on to the Sixth
THIS Saturday sees us travelling up to Scotland for the Super League Roadshow. I watched the Leeds Rhinos versus Salford Reds game on the television and I was very disappointed with the crowd. I have some friends in the North East and they said there
ANDREW Arundell is a real high flier and although it does not seem five minutes since I was reporting his exploits with England Schools in India and Australia in fact a lifetime has passed. He has finished his service in the RAF and is now a commercial
FROM an organisation calling itself the Planetary Aid Network (PAN) - it's amazing how something as simple and basic as the name of an organisation lets you know immediately you are dealing with a bunch of weird ones - comes a missive informing me that
ILKLEY Lawn Tennis and Squash Club have won the Yorkshire region of the Rover Under-15 National Boy's Tennis League. Forty teams from clubs within the whole of the Yorkshire region entered the competition and Ilkley beat Upper Armley, Chapel-Allerton,
There were excellent performances in the Ribblesdale Cricket League by Earby, who beat Baxenden by eight wickets, and Settle, who beat Oswaldtwistle Immanuel by five wickets, but Barnoldswick lost by 35 runs to Edenfield. For Earby pro Jonathon Harvey
I'd better congratulate Graham Bradley on the birth of his bouncing baby daughter, that's Bradley of the Bulls. He's a good mate of mine and he is certainly in my thoughts right now, because I'm sitting in the maternity ward with the mobile phone glued
BURLEY-in-Wharfedale residents are determined to prevent the village from being labelled as a 'load of rubbish'. Members of the Village Design Statement (VDS) team believe it is time for a co-ordinated assault on litter. Mike Harris, secretary of Burley
ANOTHER four members of Craven District Council, including its chairman, have quit the Liberal Democrats to join the Independents. Chairman Janet Gott, council leader Carl Lis, former chairman Joan Ibbotson and last year's chairman Ken Hart made their
A dingy tower block is being transformed into a homely, stylish 'des res' for 11 young people under a pioneering new project. The flats in Park Road, Little Horton, Bradford, had become so run down that the council found it impossible to rent them out
A Keighley group which provides annual holidays for children affected by the Chernobyl disaster is asking people to donate unwanted children's clothes. Organisers of the Chernobyl Children's Project need clothes to fit children aged between 9 and 14.
THE owners of the Ilkley campus of the Bradford and Ilkley Community College must feel like they are fighting a losing battle. Their objection to a Tree Preservation Order placed on woodland on the site looks likely to be overruled today. Bradford and
SIR - As you walk through Aireville Park, along the path that leads from the War Memorial gate to the swimming baths and Aireville School, you pass on your right nine or ten rhododendrons. A few of them bloomed beautifully last month but all except one
Charlie Vyvyan is the new captain of Wharfedale. The North of England, Yorkshire and Barbarians' No 8, who was elected at the players' annual meeting, last led the Dalesmen during one of their championship winning seasons in 1993/4. This January he returned
WHERE are all the volunteers who keep the wheels of local sporting organisations turning? The Sports Council has launched a search for volunteers -- with cash prizes for the clubs -- but only six organisations in the whole of Yorkshire have come forward
A TEAM of 15 Round Tablers from Ilkley completed a three-day challenge by canoeing from Liverpool to Leeds. They were greeted with a wonderful reward - a smile from three-year-old Robert Sime. Robert's eyes lit up when he recognised his father, Harry,
One of the oldest women in Keighley celebrated her 106th birthday in fine style this week with a party held in her honour. Gladys Shackleton was joined by friends and family who presented her with a birthday cake, and toasted her long life. The icing
THE daughter of a stroke victim has criticised an Ilkley sheltered housing complex after her sick father was left alone for 30 hours without help. Police and an ambulance crew had to rip a metal emergency key safe off a wall so Frank Shaw, 79, could be
POLICE on a mercy mission with a man needing a heart transplant were involved in a crash at Broughton on Tuesday. Brian Ellis was being driven to Skipton to rendezvous with a private paramedic ambulance which was to take him to the Northern General Hospital
A row between a local labour party and a senior councillor flared yesterday on the eve of the deadline for comments on the controversial schools review. Cllr Susanne Rooney, Bradford council's deputy chairman of education, issued a statement 'adamantly
POLICE chiefs are hoping to put into operation the next stage of their action plan to tackle Sutton's problems of drugs and underage drinking. But they need the help of the villagers to form a series of Neighbourhood Watch Schemes to pass on information
Bradford's bus drivers are on the verge of strike action which could mean chaos for travellers. Union leaders believe its 400 members at the city's First Bradford bus company - formerly Bradford Traveller - are about to endorse strike action over changes
A plaque paying tribute to the victims of war is to be placed on Keighley's cenotaph. Bradford council has given the OK for the plaque which will be placed on the cenotaph in the year 2000. Now Keighley Royal British Legion is seeking people's views on
Keighley Golf Club professional Mike Bradley's hopes of qualifying for The Open for the second year running were dashed at gale-swept Hesketh on Monday, when his second round 77 proved not quite good enough. Mike, who qualified for last year's Open at
THE forecast of gales across the region was all too accute for the Regatta and several of the usual races were blown away. The Le Mans start took place before the wind reached gale proportions, it was won by Dennis Parkin. The Ladies' Race was next. Stella
CAPTAIN'S Day was held at Ilkley Golf Club where in windy conditions Peter Richardson entertained 127 members. The Captain's Day competition winner was Tom Burns 67 with Kelvin Dobson runner-up with 68 and Andrew Armishaw third with 69. The prize for
TIM SUGDEN turned on the style to help keep Silsden in second place-- as they chase promotion to the first division. He produced a solid innings of 46 as the Cobbydale club set neighbours Addingham a total of 206-8. Sugden provided the anchor as the quick
Silsden had a winning draw at home to Addingham in the Aire-Wharfe Cricket League, with a good solid batting performance by Tim Sugden helping them reach a very good score of 206-8. He was aided by quick scoring middle order batsmen John Akrigg, 52, Andy
Menston schoolboy Joe Sayers has been chosen for England Schools under-14s. Joe received the news in a letter from the Schools Cricket Association yesterday. The Menston St Mary's School student, a left hand bat who also bowls, can now look forward to
EXHAUST emissions in Skipton could be monitored by Craven District Council following a campaign to cut down on car pollution. The campaign, backed by the South Craven Road Action Group (SCRAG), was launched by Skipton councillor Jan Gordon after she got
The husband of Oxenhope parish council clerk Julia Kitchen has hit back at allegations that he made additions to letters sent out by the parish council. John Kitchen had allegedly been accused by Cllr Mike Ellis of adding to official parish council letters
BOLTON Abbey village hall was transformed into an Australian sheep station this week. Pupils from the Wharfedale Montessori School presented The Day The Rains Came - a production they dreamed up themselves. The children have been working hard for the
Calls have been made to close a footpath which has been turned into a no-go area by gangs of youths. Residents claim youths are drinking, using drugs, and taking part in other anti-social behaviour on the footpath between Charlton Grove and Claymore Drive
by Dave Howell, a member of St mark's, Utley "I do hope you have a lovely holiday." This was the oft-repeated refrain we received from family and friends as my wife and I prepared to leave England earlier this year. In fact, we were setting off to work
SIR - How delighted we were to read in last week's Keighley News that Haworth had won Upper Airedale's U15s cup. As our house overlooks the cricket ground we are well aware of all the hard work and enthusiasm put in by the young team and especially their
SIR - I was astonished that you printed the article casting an outrageous slur on Greenhead's character (Keighley Education Action Group: Friday July 3). It was quite evident that members of the afore-mentioned group did not enjoy a Greenhead education
I asked for it - and you gave it to me - all barrels firing! Your reaction to last week's double crossword was brief and to the point to put it mildly. Now that we have sorted out the technical difficulties we have brought back your old favourite, the
Holycroft First School is rightly delighted with its report from Ofsted Inspectors. Teachers are praised for bringing younger pupils with below national average attainment levels into line with the rest of the country by the end of the first year. It
In a new series of monthly features, James Wills talks to local businesses to discover something of their past, present and future. In this first feature he focuses on Garnetts, one of Otley's oldest and biggest employers. For centuries, the fast-flowing
Just what is it that makes some motorists behave like morons? Millions upon millions of pounds are spent on road safety issues aimed at cutting accident rates and making people feel safe. One measure which undoubtedly works are speed humps. Thanks to
AT the Settle Hills Fell Race, a Yorkshire Championship event, Tracey Ambler had a superb run finishing third lady in 62.54, winning a silver medal as the second Yorkshire lady to finish and not far behind winning lady Jo Prowse's 60.58. Good runs too
Eight teams scored over 200, with two centuries and three scores in the nineties -- as the batsmen finally got to grips with the 'summer of 98'. Leaders of the First Division, Oakworth, had few problems on their travels to Cowling. The home side made
ANDREW Arundell is a real high flier and although it does not seem five minutes since I was reporting his exploits with England Schools in India and Australia in fact a lifetime has passed. He has finished his service in the RAF and is now a commercial
Shaun Edwards has fired a bitter verbal blast at his former Bradford Bulls' skipper Graeme Bradley, accusing him of having 'no class' just hours before facing him at Edinburgh tonight The former Bulls half-back has been involved in an angry war of words
Lady Ingrow, the wife of former Timothy Taylor brewery head Lord Ingrow, has died aged 74 from cancer. The former Keighley mayoress had an eventful life even before meeting the man who became one of the town's most foremost figures. As a young woman she
Married at Skipton register office on Saturday were Ian Andrew Wray-Feather and Rebecca Cheryl Thompson. Ian - a joiner - is the eldest son of Keith Feather of Back Caister Street, Ingrow, and Gillian Brown of Guard House Road, Keighley. Rebecca is the
Married at St John's, Ingrow, were Kevin Greenwood and Janette Elizabeth Ely. Kevin, an extrusions operator at Derek Lamberts in Bingley, is the younger son of Sheila Greenwood, of Westburn Avenue, Keighley, and the late Dennis Greenwood. Janette is a
Benches, fences, play equipment and flower tubs could be provided in Keighley and surrounding villages with Area Panel cash. Footpath repairs and handrails for disabled people are among other proposed uses for the £21,500 environmental improvements budget
For anyone thinking of having windows replaced or double glazing installed, a short trip over the hill to Otley could save you pounds. "We won't be beaten on price or quality," is the proud claim of Otley Windows general manager Alec Holmes, who set up
They say the first 12 months in a new business are the hardest, but Andrew Hay has never looked back since deciding to branch out and launch his own specialist, independent car service and repair operation - Steeton Grove Autocare. In fact, the business
Mobile phone specialists MB Connections opened in East Parade (opposite Sainsbury's petrol station) in March this year, and features the full range of Orange telephones and accessories. Since its opening, MB Connections has gone from strength to strength
COME the autumn term the retiring headmaster of Ermysted's Grammar will be out of the country - on holiday in France. "It would hurt too much to be around to see the kids going back to school," said David Buckroyd, who will end 16 years of devoted duty
Martin Mawson has become the second fastest outrigger in Australia - not a bad achievement for someone who only took up the sport two years ago. The 6ft 5ins former St Joseph's and Holy Family Family school pupil has taken to the Aussie surf like a duck
A village playgroup praised by Ofsted inspectors may be forced to close because of a dwindling number of children. Cullingworth Pre-School Playgroup may have to shut down its provision for children between the ages of three and a half and five. Such a
A teenager was mugged by two older men in the subway of Hard Ings Road near the Victoria Park roundabout, Keighley, on Sunday lunchtime. The men, aged around 35 and described as white, stole £15 from the 16-year-old boy then hit him and escaped in what
Teenage hotshot Michelle Smith is the first nominee in our latest junior sporting superstar contest. For the third year running we are joining Taywood Homes to honour the tremendous sporting achievements of our young people. Michelle, 15, a Greenhead
Planners have approved the latest Taywood Homes scheme for 400 new homes on a 50-acre site at Swine Lane, Riddlesden. Councillors and planning officers on Keighley's planning sub-committee yesterday said they needed to pay a site visit before making any
Winner of the Keighley News' boating competition is Mrs j Roast, of Grafton Road, Keighley. She wins tickets to the 1998 South-ampton International Boat show in September and a Henri Loyd Punta jacket. Runners-up are: Jill Whieldon, of Laythorpe Terrace
Two neighbouring companies have failed to resolve a row over access to one of their premises. Textile firms Weavestyle and Belmont Silks have been in dispute for some time over a piece of land which Weavestyle used to help gain access to its premises
Unemployed business consultant John Barry Walker has been found dead in a garage next to his home in Sleningford Road, Crossflatts. Single man Mr Walker, 58, was found in a car in the garage on Saturday. There are no suspicious circumstances. An inquest
An Utley woman discovered two men walking down her stairs in the dark when she investigated a noise during the night. The burglars fled from the house in Woodville Road with a video recorder, ornament and cash, in the early hours of Tuesday morning. The
Fifty years of Land Rover will be celebrated at Keighley show on Saturday, September 5. Keighley and District Agricultural Show Society is busily organising the 42nd event, one of Yorkshire's largest one-day shows. Other new attractions will include a
Christian Allan Pearson, of 20 West Bank Close, Keighley, was put on probation for 12 months after admitting stealing two bottles of whisky from Sainsbury's supermarket and two bangles from Boots. Dean Anthony Robinson, of 15 Broster Avenue, Braithwaite
An internet site designed to promote Bronte countryside has been a big hit across the globe. Bronte Country Tourism set up the web pages in April, and since then 1,700 people from 38 countries across the world have accessed the site. The website was launched
Two Keighley busmen who went on holiday with their own bus have returned. Charles Hall and Andy Rawnsley took the 1938 double decker bus to the Isle of Man for the first time in three decades. The men took along 30 fellow members of Keighley Bus Museum
More people are fleeing the country to escape the summer weather, say local travel agents. "We have been busier than usual," says a spokesman for the Keighley branch of Altham's travel agency. Keighley's Lunn Poly branch also reported a late rush, because
An almost-new Community Transport mini-bus has been badly damaged by a vandal who apparently went berserk last Thursday night. Hundreds of pounds-worth of damage were caused to the vehicle, which was left outdoors when the driver arrived back at the Knowle
THE planned closure of emergency services at Wharfedale General Hospital moved a step nearer this week after winning support from Leeds City Council. The community services group committee said it reluctantly accepted the proposal by the Leeds Health
A BRAMHOPE dairy farmer has been told to remove a gate following complaints by horse riders. For more than a year now, horse riders and Donald Heron, of Grove Farm, The Sycamores, have locked horns over the closure of a country green road. He has secured
