Fly-tippers dumped rubbish just hours after a massive clean-up operation on land nominated as a "grot spot" by Telegraph & Argus readers. The T&A's Bin It for Bradford campaign was launched to encourage communities to take pride in their areas and
THE news is pretty grim. Despite Ilkley's upper and middle class affluent reputation, the rates of childhood tooth decay in the town have been described as 'horrific' by a local dentist. Youngsters are having to have their decayed milk teeth extracted
Woodhouse Grove pupil Simon Harris has showed he is no foil by winning through to the National Age Group Fencing Championships in February. The 13-year-old from Menston took part in an under-14 foil competition in Harrogate and was placed second, earning
Bradford Park Avenue 1, Runcorn FC Halton 1: A lapse of concentration cost Avenue two points as they returned to action in the UniBond League Premier Division three days after their FA Cup run ground to a halt. Avenue were aiming to leap three places
Bulls half-back Paul Deacon must be promoted to the starting line-up and handed the goal-kicking duties if Great Britain are to square the Think! Road Safety series at Hull on Saturday. Deacon's solid defence, exceptional tactical kicking and prolific
Stuart McCall has urged City's fans to rally round the new boss - even though he stresses it won't be him. As exclusively revealed in later editions of yesterday's Telegraph & Argus, McCall will not be applying for the vacant job. Although chairman
Bryan Robson today announced that he was a genuine contender for the City job. The former England skipper has given Gordon Gibb the green light to approach him about the vacancy. Robson confirmed: "I would be very interested in talking to the chairman
AN outspoken villager has stepped aside from his campaign to reopen a derelict train station - and is calling for a Wharfedale Observer reader to take up the torch. Ken Shaw, 85, has been leading a campaign to get Arthington Station reopened in a bid
A SENIOR city councillor is calling for an outright ban on fireworks - to stop 'yobs' terrorising the community. Leeds City Councillor Chris Townsley (Lib Dem, Horsforth) says that following yet another incident-packed bonfire week he has come to the
'PROUD as punch!' - that's how Otley girl Danielle Skilbeck is feeling after being named Youngster of the Year. The five-year-old, from Weston Park View, captured the heart of the country after she was struck down by meningitis B in July, 2002. Surgeons
WAR veterans and schoolchildren shared a moment of quiet contemplation across Wharfedale and Aireborough on Remembrance Sunday. In Otley, the Town Mayor, Councillor Nigel Francis, was joined by ex-servicemen and fellow councillors for a parade from the
YOUTHS in Guiseley have been blamed for damaging one of the town's most prominent landmarks. The clock tower at Morrison's supermarket had the arms of three of its four clock faces damaged on the night of Tuesday, November 4. The vandals had not only
THERE was standing room only at Otley Civic Centre last week as people flooded in to take part in a £36,000 project which could decide the future of the town's riverside. More than 100 people aired their views on what should happen to a two kilometre
A STRIKE by firefighters will not stop this year's Victorian Fayre in Otley from going ahead. The 2002 event had to be cancelled due to safety fears sparked by the national industrial dispute in the fire service, which saw the army being called in to
ONE of Horsforth's oldest public buildings could face closure - if a refurbishment funding plan falls through. Horsforth Social Club, which dates back to 1918, has applied for permission to sell off part of its car park to housing developers. The club
A pioneering Guiseley-based company with a team of just seven staff has been named the most innovative firm in the UK at the National Business Awards. MetalFX, which has revolutionised the printing industry by developing a way to create millions of metallic
AN intrepid Addingham lady used to climbing peaks has reached an impressive milestone with her 100th birthday. Elsie Freer was born in 1903 in Tadcaster, the fourth of nine children of Mary and Thomas Freer, a blacksmith. After an early education at the
THE Remembrance Day wreath laying ceremony in Ilkley was attended by the town's MP Ann Cryer and the Lord Mayor of Bradford Allan Hillary. But for Ilkley Parish Council chairman Kate Brown, the highlight of the event was the presence of so many youth
CAMPAIGNERS against the plan to turn Ben Rhydding's last public house into homes have received support from ramblers. The walkers, from the Long Distance Walkers' Association turned up in around 70 cars last Saturday morning hoping to use the pub as a
HEATED scenes broke out in Ilkley town centre yesterday as animal rights protesters targeted an Ilkley shop selling real animal fur. Members of protest group Fur Free Yorkshire set up banners and began leafleting outside 5th Avenue fashion store at the
TOOTH decay in Ilkley was described as 'horrific' by a dentist this week. And a shocked Ilkley father has backed a campaign for fluoride to be added to the town's drinking water after discovering that his eight-year-old son is suffering from decayed teeth
A trader who opened a designer menswear shop only eight weeks ago is considering her future after an attempted break-in and a ram-raid within days of each other. In the most recent incident, a Mitsubishi Shogun stolen from Low Moor, Bradford, was rammed
Tyersal 1, Otley Town 0 Otley's recent misfortunes continued on Saturday when they visited high flying Tyersal who went top of the table after this encounter. Otley had a late call off and then young full-back Lee Coonan failed a late fitness test. Anthony
Guiseley 2, Rossendale 1 IN this rehearsal for their FA Trophy second round tie at the end of the month Guiseley took the points with a late late winner from midfielder Jeremy Illingworth. Simon Parke was unavailable due to a groin problem but fellow
The distraught children of a woman who died four days after her beloved husband believe their mum died of a broken heart. Jean Bailey, of Salcombe Place, Holme Wood, died at Bradford Royal Infirmary at 12.45pm on Tuesday - the same time of day as her
Bradford's social services is halfway up the National League table after being awarded a two-star rating for the quality of its services. The Social Services Inspect-orate, which judges social services departments across the country, found it was serving
Brassed-off southerners lumbered with unseasonally brown Christmas trees have been begging the boss of a Bradford garden centre to send them his left-over stock. Tony Andrews, pictured, who runs Yorkshire Christmas Trees at Denholme, said his phone has
Five Junior Ilkley Harriers tackled the Kelbrook Fell Race for the first time on Sunday morning, on a perfect day for racing. All the juniors enjoyed a well-organised event with some stiff competition. Alice Munnoch was 19th (10th girl) in the U-14 race
Ilkley 38, Knottingley 7 It took just five minutes for Ilkley to stamp their clear authority on this game. Knottingley had had to re-organise their chosen side during the morning and were late arriving. Not the best preparation to meet third in the table
SIR - It was very depressing to read in the T&A that the Royal Infirmary was having difficulty recruiting radiographers and other specialists because people are not prepared to come to Bradford with our image being so poor in the aftermath of the
SO how was Guy Fawkes Night for you? For some, the allure of Bonfire Night, with its promise of spectacular firework displays, or even the more gentle thrill of sparklers, will always stay fresh. But for more and more of us the weeks surrounding November
For three nights only Yeadon's Town Hall is set to become a Chicago Night Club. The Grove and Rawdon Theatre Company presents Chicago Night, a cabaret including songs such as All that Jazz, a very unusual rendition of Take Back your Mink and many more
When Paul and Rosie Tudge lost their baby daughter they overcame their grief to offer the chance of a family to two disabled children. Little Iona had been born with a severe chromosome disorder and was just 18 months old when she died. But despite their
At first glance it might appear to be just another scenic calendar - but there is more to Burley's Beauty Spots than you might expect. The outside looks innocuous enough with pretty views from the locality. But turn the page and Burley becomes synonymous
RAILWAY stations and tracks across the area look set to become homes for controversial new 100ft radio masts. Network Rail is planning to put up a total of 2,000 new masts around the country by 2010 - and Horsforth and Guiseley Stations and Bramh-ope
THE ENVIRONMENT Agency is investigating repeated dumpings of meat waste into the River Wharfe at Pool-in-Wharfedale. Residents say they have come across large quantities of meat and fat floating in the River Wharfe in recent weeks - and fear it could
There must be occasions when those who are working towards a cleaner, tidier Bradford hold their heads in despair. It appears at times to be such an uphill struggle. As part of our Bin It! campaign we asked readers to nominate the "grot spots" they felt
In 1715, Jacobite rebels were defeated at the battle of Preston. In 1815, a telegraphic service was inaugurated between London & Paris. In 1914, the " backless brassiere " was patented. From the Telegraph & Argus of November 13th, 1978... Prices
THE first Ilkley Summer Festival has been officially declared a success. The Festival Company, which was set up to run the event in August, has announced that it successfully achieved all its aims this year - and unveiled some of the plans for the follow-up
A FED-UP Ilkley shop owner says boarding up her business may be the only option left to foil ram raiders. Owner of lingerie shop Xqisit has been campaigning for Bradford Council to fit barriers or bollards on Leeds Road to protect shop fronts from being
At first glance it might appear to be just another scenic calendar - but there is more to Burley's Beauty Spots than you might expect. The outside looks innocuous enough with pretty views from the locality. But turn the page and Burley becomes synonymous
FOR one Addingham parish councillor the laying of the wreath at the village Memorial was a particularly poignant event this year. Sheila Hamilton has spent 2003 delving back into the mists of time to trace the history of a war hero who captured her mother's
Firework morons were born too late SIR, - Having just proudly purchased my poppy this year, I drove home and reflected on why I had bothered. Like thousands of others in this country, I wear my poppy with pride in remembrance of those who fell during
When Paul and Rosie Tudge lost their baby daughter they overcame their grief to offer the chance of a family to two disabled children. Little Iona had been born with a severe chromosome disorder and was just 18 months old when she died. But despite their
Parish must monitor hospital progress SIR, - This last week's examination of the proposals for the Coronation Hospital by the Bradford Council Health Overview and Scrutiny Committee underlines Councillor Hawksworth's concerns about how well the new committee
Bingley mum Karen Webster is campaigning to send 1,000 Christmas presents to the soldiers in the Gulf. She is appealing for people to make £10 donations to send a box to troops still stationed in the Middle East. She said: "Christmas is fast approaching
Seventeen year-old Leeds teenage motor-cycle trials starlet James Dabill has been recruited into the top Italian Beta satellite team Top Trial Team, based near Florence in Italy for 2004. He will follow the footsteps of seven times world trials champion
"Skyrac is not a club that operates out of the car boots of its members" was how the Chairman opened his address at the club's AGM because during the past year they have organised the Yorkshire and West Yorkshire Cross-Country Championships and a Aireborough
Yarnbury 16, Scarborough 6 It's now four wins on the bounce for Yarnbury after a dogged performance saw off bottom-of-the-table Scarborough. Yarnbury were again forced to make changes to a winning line-up. Kris Lilley replaced Steve Mather at full-back
Otley 27, Coventry 11 IN years past it would have been inconceivable that Otley would ever have been disappointed with a 16 points margin win over Coventry but there was some regret, especially amongst the players, that a bonus point did not accompany
Guiseley AFC has announced plans to develop a fourth generation, all-weather soccer training and five-a-side facility in conjunction with Aireborough CIT, Leeds City Council and the Football Association Community Fund. It is hoped that the facility, which
IF Otley RUFC is to maintain its status in the higher echelons of the rugby world in this country then the local public must get out and support them by attending matches and digging into their pockets. To continue playing rugby union at the high levels
People and businesses around the Shipley area are being asked to play Santa again this year to help fill the sacks of disadvantaged children living in Windhill. It is the 15th Toy Appeal organised at Windhill Community Centre to make sure children from
Children in Bradford, Calderdale and Kirklees could be travelling to school in American-style big yellow buses by next September if a bid by Metro is successful. The bus giant has submitted an £18.9 million bid to the Department for Transport to buy 150
A Bradford man has urged everyone to visit their dentist regularly after a routine check-up saved his life. David Barrett, pictured, was diagnosed with mouth cancer after suffering intense pain when his teeth were being cleaned. Now, during Mouth Cancer
The 1911 FA Cup final medal won by goal hero Jimmy Speirs could be coming home to Bradford. Bradford Museums are attempting to raise enough money to bid for the medal, awarded to the player after City's only FA cup triumph. It is for sale on the e-bay
Fly-tippers dumped rubbish just hours after a massive clean-up operation on land nominated as a "grot spot" by Telegraph & Argus readers. The T&A's Bin It for Bradford campaign was launched to encourage communities to take pride in their areas
It is only crude oil in a lab at Bradford University. But it could hold the key to a $130 million dollar compensation claim - against Saddam Hussein. Experts are working to prove that oil - from when Iraq smashed the wells in Kuwait in 1990 - has had
Ram raiders have put the career of a young go-karting champion in jeopardy after his helmet, engines and race suit were stolen. The items - along with other karting equipment worth about £5,000 in total - belonged to 13-year-old Scott Jackson and were
The controversial Second World War works of Bradford's JB Priestley are to be read on radio next week by Hollywood superstar Patrick Stewart. The Postcripts series was the idea of the Mirfield-born actor as a tribute to Priestley who he regards as a local
Two young sisters were seriously injured last night after being struck by a car as they ran across a busy road. The girls, aged six and 13, who were with two older teenage sisters, were in collision with a grey BMW as they ran across the northbound carriageway
Menwith Hill 12, Ilkley Thirds 25 Ilkley Thirds visited their American friends at the military base with a squad of 24 but had to lend the visitors a few players to begin with. Ince and Burns kindly shared refereeing duties with a half each as the US
Northallerton Town 3, Addingham 2 This was a cracking match more akin to a cup tie than a league match, both sides at the wrong end of the division and desperate to try pull them selves up the table, but both more than capable of playing some quality
Killinghall N 0, Ilkley Reserves 0 The last time these two sides met, four weeks ago, Ilkley Reserves ran out winners by the odd goal in 13. It was perhaps ironic and, some might say, predictable that this keenly contested return encounter should finish
Ilkley 7, Harold Styans 0 An emphatic victory for the Booth's sponsored Ilkley FC, with in-form striker Jamie Barrow scoring five goals against an increasingly bewildered Harold Styans team. The win keeps Ilkley in the top three of the Harrogate Premier
