THE man in charge of England's prosecution service has promised a better deal for victims of crime to help them cope with the trauma of their court experience. It will be welcomed by the public and, from a much narrower perspective, by newspaper editors
Yorkshire went into today's top-of-the-table Championship clash with Durham at Riverside determined to exact revenge for Sunday's defeat by 51 runs to the same opponents on the same ground in the Totesport League. And although director of cricket David
Danny Fletcher is aiming to make it a family hat-trick at next week's junior ABA finals in Nottingham. The 16-year-old hopes to bring more glory back to Bradford's Karmand Amateur Club - and complete an amazing treble for the Fletcher clan. His older
Colin Todd may ditch plans to sign a left-sided player if he can land two centre forwards. The Bradford City manager said: "I am concentrating on trying to get a centre forward, or two centre forwards, and they are probably going to cost a little bit
Bradford home credit giant Provident Financial believes an exhaustive inquiry by the Competition Commission will not lead to a major shake-up in doorstep lending. The inquiry into the £2 billion home credit market was launched last December and is due
A showcase of Keighley businesses is being planned to celebrate the 700th anniversary of the town's market charter. Keighley Town Council is holding a day of events in October to mark the historic event. Rather than a street market, which is a regular
A leisure trail for walkers, cyclists and horse riders will open in Cullingworth on Monday -- after a little dry-stone walling help from a real rock expert. The first section of the Great Northern Trail -- a defunct railway line which has been turned
Silsden Town Council has selected a new mayor and deputy mayor. Former mayor Cllr Alan Edwards handed over the chain of office to his deputy, Councillor Michael Elsmore, after he was unanimously elected to take over the top role. Cllr Liz Trainor was
Hats off to an art student from Silsden who has won the chance to attend the opening day at Royal Ascot. Hannah Walbank, of Tufton Street, took the first prize in a Radio York and BBC Look North competition to design a hat for York Races, in June. Hannah
A house which has trebled in value in four years has been put on the market - for just £15,000. The reason for the low price is simple - Little Dorrit is reputedly the smallest house in England. In August 2001, the one-roomed property in Denholme Road
BUDGET limitations are beginning to have an effect on the ability of smaller schools to plan long-term for the future. Threshfield Primary School has had to start to take steps to limit the money spent on so-called "extras". Although the school has not
A FRESH look at Skipton's bus station has been recommended by the retiring chairman of the Renaissance Management Team. In a parting message to team members, Mike Doyle urged them to call for a review on the bus station and look at relocating it from
The famous story of a young boy raised in the jungle by a family of wolves is at Bradford Alhambra this week. The Jungle Book follows Mowgli's adventures as he flees a vicious tiger with the help of Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. Danger and
WELL, it's nearly there. Maggots Moneygrubber's new trout fishery in the old quarry is finally due to open next weekend, three months later than planned. Quite how that ceremony will go is, however, open to question. One would expect such an event to
SIR - Once a year, in May, the Flag Crackers of Craven, Skipton's Border Morris side, dance outside a local hostelry in Sutton. There are not many flat areas in the hilly village and therefore the dancing is performed outside the pub, in the road. The
Youngsters at a Bingley school were so moved by the death of a fellow pupil they organised a charity concert in her memory. Emma Allender lost her fight against leukaemia in March just months after a bone marrow transplant on her 16th birthday had given
These members of the Keighley Vocal Union were photographed in 1925, probably after winning the first prize and trophy at the Todmorden Musical Festival that March. The annual Todmorden Festival, promoted by the local Co-operative Society, brought together
A former Bradford publican who escaped a six-year drug smuggling jail sentence in Thailand will soon be on his way home. Kevin Quill, who spent time in the notorious Chonburi jail for attempting to smuggle amphetamine pills back to England, is still fighting
Real nappy campaigners in Bradford have rubbished findings of an Environment Agency report which says there is little or no difference environmentally between reusable and disposable nappies. Judy Connor, of The Bradford Real Nappy Project, said the Government-commissioned
Organisers of this year's Shipley Stride have been overwhelmed by the "unbelievable" number of people wanting to take part. Although walkers do not necessarily have to register beforehand, 672 people have already signed up for the charity walk, which
A dog owner left his badly injured pet suffering without taking it see a vet despite repeated warnings from the RSPCA, a court heard. Akbar Malik's seven-year-old German Shepherd, Oscar, had been in pain for several months and had to be put down when
Parents of a profoundly deaf girl are pushing the boat out to say thank you to a Bradford charity. On Sunday they will join 100 people for a 21-mile row on Windermere in Cumbria to raise cash for the organisation helping four-year-old Jodie Ounsley cope
Bradford Council's controversial £160 million computing systems contract has been thrown into last-minute disarray after workers again moved to ballot for strike action. The Bradford-i project would see a private partner take over the management and upgrading
Hundreds of pubs and restaurants across Bradford could be barred from serving alcohol amid growing chaos over new licensing rules. All pubs, clubs, restaurants and late-night takeaways have to apply for new licences from Bradford Council by August 6.
The famous story of a young boy raised in the jungle by a family of wolves is at Bradford Alhambra this week. The Jungle Book follows Mowgli's adventures as he flees a vicious tiger with the help of Baloo the bear and Bagheera the panther. Danger and
CHRIS MEEHAN just missed out on his century as Silsden handed out a seven wicket defeat to Ilkley. Meehan was caught going for his 100th run and suffered the cricketing nightmare of being dismissed on 99, but his innings was enough to see Silsden to victory
There were a couple of shocks on Sunday as two lower division sides saw off First Division opposition. Second Division leaders, Denholme entertained Foulridge, who are languishing at the foot of the top flight, and rattled up 234-9 in their innings. P
COWLING ran into the might of league leaders Barrowford who rattled up 213-5 with Ratnesh Misra scoring a stylish 86 and Ajmal Choudry 58no. The latter then claimed 5-21 to help dismiss the South Craveners for 130. Occasional bowler Nigel Hargreaves chipped
GIRLS rugby league teams from Holy Family, Oakbank and South Craven schools recently battled it out in a competition at Cougar Park. South Craven's team went on to win the North Yorkshire finals and go forward to the 'Rest of Yorkshire' finals next week
BRANSHAW Golf Club professional Simon Jowett and 13-hanicapper Peter Thorn will carry the local flag in the North West regional final of the Lombard Trophy, Europe's biggest pro-am tournament. They will tee up at Hesketh Golf Club near Southport, next
Cougars 28 London Skolars 16- YES -- it was the Phil Bentham show -- and it was not that entertaining! Not content with begin the man responsible for Keighley's defeat by York, and antagonising every Sheffield Eagles fan with his handling of their game
COUGARS face a tough test when they take on Swinton Lions in a battle of the 'big cats' on Sunday. After clocking up victories over Sheffield Eagles and London Skolars coach Gary Moorby knows this weekend's game will be a real test of his team's progress
CRAVEN produced their best ever haul of gold medal positions at the sixth annual North Yorkshire Youth Games at Ampleforth College earlier this month. They won four competitions in the event which attracted 1,400 youngsters from all eight districts in
Face the facts about cross-rail SIR - It is difficult not to admire the tenacity and singlemindedness displayed by the campaigners for the cross-Bradford rail link. In their regular series of letters they tirelessly describe the advantages which the scheme
John Philip Graham is a misfit. In reality he is more than that -- he is one of the more serious examples of anti-social behaviour that you will find. By his own admission he has breached almost fifty different types of orders in the last twelve years
While Menston languish at the bottom of Division B, two of their former players are helping Otley challenge for honours in the top flight. Richard Taylor and Gary Thompson had Division A experience at Menston but following last season's relegation they
Struggling sides Salts and Windhill are desperate for a win tomorrow. The two clash at Windhill and Salts are hoping star signing Kashif Raza will be the big difference. The opening bowler, who can also produce a few quick runs, replaced the super-quick
Cleckheaton are nowhere near where they want to be in the SDS Bradford League First Division table. Early-season defeats against Idle, Saltaire and East Bierley mean the Moorenders are a mere ninth in the table with 11 points. Former Spen Victoria skipper
Ben Harris admitted to some first-day nerves after heading straight from Manchester airport to his first training session at Odsal yesterday but he is already looking forward to his debut against Warrington on Sunday. "I was a bit nervous but all the
There is nothing wrong in principle with the change in the way alcohol licences are to be granted, switching the responsibility from the courts to the local authority, or in asking pubs, clubs, restaurants and other premises affected to fill in a detailed
House prices in the Keighley district -- like those across the country - have rocketed during the past few years, but one unique home has trebled in value in just four years. The appropriately-named Little Dorrit -- a tiny detached house and reputedly
A lorry driver and his colleague had a narrow escape when a brick hurled by youths struck just centimetres from the windscreen. The brick, which was thrown from a bridge over a busy dual carriageway, smashed against the front of the refuse wagon. Andy
The former Keighley man who starred in the original Star Wars trilogy returned this week in the final film in the series. Peter Mayhew, who moved from Wheathead Lane, Keighley, to the States five years ago, appears in Revenge of the Sith. The gentle giant
A family has relived the moment of terror when they realised the aircraft they were on board was crash-landing. The six holidaymakers were among 171 passengers on an A320 Airbus which overshot the runway at Leeds-Bradford International Airport on Wednesday
RESIDENTS in Kelbrook have vowed to stand firm and fight plans to build a giant horticulture firm in the village. Colne-based LBS Horticulture has submitted an outline planning application to Pendle Council seeking permission for a 4.3 hectare industrial
A FOUR-HUNDRED name petition has been handed over in protest at cuts to an award-winning bus service. Residents from the Forest of Bowland presented the petition to Lancashire County Council, after it was revealed cuts were to be made to a daily bus service
LAND in Bradley could be developed to accommodate a nursery for 50 children, five homes, a football pitch and car parking. Plans for the development, next to the village's playing fields off Matthew Lane, have been submitted to Craven District Council
A SKIPTON mum is fundraising for a baby unit which saved her children's lives. Jane Shaw, of Rockroyd Farm, Keighley Road, is set to hold a fun day to raise money for Airedale Hospital's special baby care unit. Mrs Shaw, who runs Little Angels nursery
FRIENDS, family members and workmates teamed up to take part in Craven's 2005 Race for Life. The event, held at Broughton Hall estate, saw 3,000 women lining up on the starting line of the five kilometre run, jog or walk with one aim - to raise vital
PROPOSALS to extend the Yorkshire Dales National Park boundary to include Cold Cotes, near Ingleton, have been approved. A period of consultation will now start on the proposals, which will also see the Lake District National Park boundary extended. At
PLANS for a Skipton construction centre to train a new generation of skilled workers are taking shape. Work is going on to turn a huge shed at Millennium Business Park, Snaygill, into a place where Craven College students will be able to learn the tricks
A HELLIFIELD boy missed three days of school because his recently pierced ear contravened school rules. Callum Carine, 11, of Park Place, who attends Settle Middle, was told he could not go to school wearing a stud in his ear because of safety risks to
PARENTS of children with special educational needs have spoken out about a bullying problem they say needs addressing at Aireville School, Skipton. They claim that the school has failed to address continual bullying, but they accept that specific incidents
TWO children, aged eight and 11, have been interviewed about a fire at a Skipton salvage yard, which caused damage estimated at £30,000. The fire broke out shortly after 8.20pm on Sunday at Greens on Engine Shed Lane, prompting the owner to step up his
Skeletal Family -- Sakura Despite disappointing opener Faithless Whore, the remaining 11 songs of the Skeletal's new album are an audio treat. There is no denying the band's Gothic rock roots but the influences heard on this album reach out far further
David Ralph Martin -- Dead Man's Bay A detective goes undercover on the coast to try and discover why the disembowelled body of a young woman has been found in the water. Was it drugs and if it was who is trying to smuggle it in? Turks, Yardies, Afghans
Spirit of the Horse: A New Dawn -- Skipton A superb show with a fusion of music, song, dance and horsemanship giving a totally memorable experience. Commencing with an introduction to horses, their wildness and their supplication to man, this was a visual
Out of town: Bradford Alhambra: family show The Jungle Book (tonight/tomorrow); Gaby Roslin and Johnny Wrather in romantic comedy When Harry Met Sally (Tuesday-Saturday). Phone 01274 432000. St George's Hall, Bradford: tribute show One Night in Vegas
Keighley woman Jools Parker and fellow members of Waking the Witch finish their three-month national tour next weekend. The acoustic quartet, which is promoting a new album, can be seen at the Love Apple Cafe, Great Horton Road, Bradford, this Sunday.
THERE is a small, crowded and busy office-cum-shop opposite Bentham Town Hall where you can log onto the internet via broadband - or pick up a few dog poo bags supplied by Craven District Council. Services like this may seem to represent a swing between
SIR - I wonder if the person who distracted, jostled and then stole the purse of my 83 year old mother-in-law last Thursday, May 12, in Marks & Spencer, Keighley, feels proud of the way he earns his living. Fortunately there was little cash, and the
An ambitious multi-million pound regeneration scheme is being revealed to breathe new life into Pudsey and its surrounding area. Improved housing and transport facilities will be part of the package council bosses believe could kick-start massive private
A serial shoplifter serving a jail sentence for regularly breaching an anti social behaviour order has been given another ban. Heroin addict Abad Matloob has breached an interim ASBO eight times, is serving a two-year jail sentence and yesterday was banned
Residents fearful of vandalism and loss of privacy have had a face-to-face with builders of a leisure trail along a defunct railway at the rear of their homes. With just three days before the opening of the Great Northern Trail, villagers, councillors
Pupil power hit the streets of Bradford as children marched on City Hall in a last-ditch bid to save their school. More than 50 children walked from St Mary's Catholic School and nursery on Jermyn Street to the city centre to hand over a petition to the
The first phase of a projected £1.3 million refurbishment of Bradford's Kirkgate Market is to begin on Monday. The work will see the indoor market within the shopping centre transformed. But market stalls will remain open to encourage shoppers to keep
The man heading Bradford Council's investigation into alleged postal voting fraud has welcomed new safeguards but says they must be put in place within a year. Philip Robinson, returning officer for the Bradford district, said the system needed to be
A Bradford man whose son has been in a vegetative state for the past eight years has hit out at the Government after it claimed the NHS should not have to provide life-prolonging treatment to every patient. Derrick Wilson, 77, of Buttershaw, is considering
Education bosses are set to unveil a radical action plan to improve Bradford's failing schools. It will include proposals which aim to take all schools across the district out of special measures and make governors more effective at holding teachers to
WORTH Valley rivals Oxenhope and Oakworth are setting the pace in the Under-17s League. Oxenhope scored 126-4 against Long Lee with Liam Dyson (50) and Nivard Trowers (42), Long Lee reached 36-8 as Scott Mallinson picked up 4-16. Steeton scored 95-3 against
JOE INGHAM clinched the Cross Hills and District Individual Handicap final in a tense final with Alan Speak. They shared the first four frames to go into the final decider which led to a safety battle with the last two reds on the table. They each potted
DAVID CADWALLADER of Sutton became the third local qualifier to book his place in the finals of the A Bairstow Classic that are to be held tonight at Keighley Bowling Club, starting at 7pm. Yorkshire Champion, G I Wilson from Oldham, also reached the
Keighley continued their impressive start to the season with wins in both their league and Heavy Woollen Cup fixtures. Saturday saw Keighley in league action at Salts and apart for a few brief interludes the home side never really got to grips with the
SUPER ATHLETE Mark Hartnell completed the gruelling Fellsman Hike after 10 hours of constant effort. The even which is run by the Keighley Scout Service Team covers 61 miles and 11,000ft of climbing from Ingleton, across all the major fells of the Yorkshire
Fourteen-year-old Sam Neal recently got his first taste of action in the National Windsurfing Wave and Freestyle British Championships. The event was held at Rhosneigr in Anglesey, a renowned high wave location. Sam was faced with howling winds of 25
OAKBANK athletes smashed eight school records during te Bradford Schools Athletics Championships. The school team took second place behind Bradford Gammar School at the Princess Mary Stadium, Cleckheaton after picking up a string of medals. The school
MIKE Scothern produced a match-winning display on his return to the Barnoldswick side as they beat reigning champions Read in a thrilling contest last Saturday. Having missed the start of the season due to a leg injury - sustained whilst playing rugby
A BRILLIANT record-breaking triple title triumph by Skipton Athletics Club's Chris Gemmell was the highlight of an impressive performance by local athletes at last weekend's Yorkshire Athletics Championships (writes Roger Ingham). The rising 12-year-old
ANDY Baggett will continue in his role as Wharfedale skipper next season (writes Mike Crowther). The 23-year-old centre became Dale's youngest captain since Michael Harrison last season and new head coach John Lawn wants him in the same role for the next
100 years ago AT a meeting of Skipton Urban District Council, councillors asked if there was anything which could be done to stop cars speeding through the town before someone was seriously injured. Coun Kay said the people of Broughton Road needed protecting
