Birdwatchers from around the country gathered near Gilstead at the weekend to get a first sighting of a species rarely seen in the UK. Up to 50 twitchers, armed with long lens cameras and binoculars, flocked to a grassy hill behind Primrose Lane and
Police are warning residents in the Wyke and Brighouse areas to beware of a thief who poses as a charity collector. Officers have received 11 reports of thefts from homes this month, all thought to have been committed by the same man, who claims to be
A flying ballet, lanterns from Hong Kong and a Chinese Dragon are some of the attractions at this year's Glusburn Institute pantomime, Aladdin. Aladdin is played by Rebecca Thompson in her first role as a principal boy. Joining her are Rowan Brunswick
Three Keighley College students have proved they care about going to lessons - and have won cash for their efforts. Lorna Taylor, Louise Snow and Cristabel Hanson won a draw open to students with the highest attendance record since the beginning of term
Edna Grant will be having a huge family gathering on Monday, January 29, to celebrate her 90th birthday. For many of her seven children, 36 grandchildren, 82 great grand children, and 27 great great grandchildren will be travelling to Bradford to join
Amarya Asif has become the first of Keighley's trailblazing health apprentices to find a replacement job. She has become one of Keighley's 19 new health trainers after qualifying with Airedale Primary Care Trust. Amarya will be based at Keighley's Sure
There will be a Valentine Dance at the Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley, at 7.30pm on Wednesday, February 14. Admission costs £5 and there will be a bar available.
Entries have been invited for a children's competition organised by the Airedale Writers' Circle. The closing date is March 12. For further information telephone the secretary, Maureen O'Hara, on (01535) 601119.
People in Menston can quiz a health boss over the future of services at Wharfedale Hospital in Otley. Gavin Boyle, director of operations at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, will be at Menston Neighbourhood Forum on Wednesday, February 7, to provide
A determined schoolgirl is hoping to raise £1,000 through a sponsored walk for charity instead of having a tenth birthday party. Elizabeth Kayley, of Haworth, has already raised more than £900 for Manorlands hospice in Oxenhope. She trekked the hills
Staff at two post offices are at loggerheads after one manager sent out letters across the district in a bid to drum up business. Sutton postmasters Chris and Vivien Hotte were "gobsmacked" when Cross Hills postmistress Sharon Latta sent letters detailing
Bradford Council's series of roadshows asking people to back its campaign for manufacturers to reduce unnecessary packaging on goods reaches Ilkley's South Hawksworth car park on Tuesday. The Council is lobbying the Government to restrict the packaging
A group of 15 people found begging in Bradford city centre have been warned about their future conduct by police. Officers tracked down the large group at Bradford Interchange following reports from the public about their activities over the previous
Motorists have been warned that extra delays are inevitable as essential water works are carried out at one of Bradford's worst congestion hotspots from next month. People who live and work in and around Saltaire are being asked to a meeting to discuss
There is some additional interesting history to the Ripley Almshouses referred to on this page a couple of weeks ago. Philip France worked first as plant engineer and later as estate manager for Ripleys and their successors for more than 40 years until
Researching one bit of interesting history can often lead to the discovery of another. The other day I was searching through the pages of Idlethorp, a book written in 1950 by Wright Watson, then deputy headmaster of Thorpe Secondary School and widely
How did a pair of drumsticks bearing the name of John Bonham, legendary drummer of rock band Led Zeppelin, come to be found in a skip outside the Priestley (then Bradford Playhouse) in Chapel Street in the 1980s? That was the question raised by an item
Whatever happened to hopes and dreams, to widespread yearnings for a better tomorrow for everyone and to strident protest at the injustices of today? How did we let ourselves lose our collective conscience and sense of righteous indignation and find
SIR - January 22 was nominated as the most depressing day of the year, cold and wet, Christmas financial hangovers and the New Year diet resolutions broken. Well think back to January 22, 1879, when 1,000 British soldiers were massacred on the slopes
SIR - I was disgusted and annoyed when I read about the e-mail sent by Conservative Party activist John Hawkesworth to Bradford Council leader Coun Kris Hopkins (T&A, January 20). His cripple' comments made about Labour opponent Mark Taylor were both
SIR - In reply to J Hall (T&A, January 18), thanks for reiterating the bulk of my letter for those who missed it first time, and thanks for the subsequent pedantic rant which reinforced all I said! A seeker of asylum is by definition an "asylum seeker
SIR - A fundamental question has arisen over the Government's determination to apply its legislation around homosexuality and adoption rights concerning the conflict that exists between individual faith and political compromise. Ruth Kelly, a member
SIR - Why should the rise in the number of people being caught driving over the current limit of alcohol encourage reducing the present limit? If it were lowered, more people would be caught! I just do not understand the logic of some people. It's like
Almost two years ago Tony Blair was left speechless when he was challenged on the Question Time TV show to do something about the problem of GPs refusing to allow appointments to be made other than on the day. Speechless because Mr Blair seemed blissfully
A cancer charity need volunteers to help with Bradford street collections. Marie Curie Cancer Care's annual Great Daffodil Appeal raises money for cancer patients nationwide. The charity, which has a hospice in Bradford, is holding collections in the
A cycling club named sports club of the year in national awards has been honoured. The Bradford Bandits BMX Racing Club, which won the Foundation for Sport and the Arts Sports Club of the Year 2006, was given a civic reception at Bradford City Hall.
Liberal Democrat group leader Jeanette Sunderland has complained that a vital paragraph to protect vulnerable people from cuts in services is missing from a Bradford Council resolution. It follows a meeting of the social care improvement committee in
Firefighters are calling for a derelict mill to be demolished amid heightened safety fears. Fresh concerns have been raised about the arson-hit building in Rouse Fold, East Bowling, Bradford, after another major blaze, which is believed to have been
A man was taken to hospital with multiple injuries after jumping from a bedroom window to escape a blaze. The cause of the fire, at a terraced house in Alban Street, East Bowling, Bradford, is under investigation. Keith Mullaney, aged in his 40s, was
The new member of Bradford's regeneration team has arrived in the city with the pledge: "It's time to deliver." Stephen Talboys was unveiled today as the new director of regeneration for Bradford Centre Regeneration, filling a role vacated when Marc
In 1886, the first successful petrol-driven motor car was patented by Karl Benz In 1947, a nationwide power cut took place because temperatures hit a low of minus 16 degrees Fahrenheit and even Buckingham Palace had to be lit by candles. In 2001, Leeds
Calls were made today for tougher action to be taken against housing developers who build shoddy homes. Gerry Sutcliffe, MP for Bradford South, said he was very concerned about the growing numbers of complaints from householders about problems with their
Fears that a health trust's crippling debt could plunge Airedale NHS Trust into the red have been voiced by one of its directors. North Yorkshire and York Primary Care Trust - which has been revealed as having the worst NHS debt in the country at £45
Scouts are appealing for support to build a new activity centre to mark the movement's centenary year after a major environmental cash body turned down their funding request. Wharfedale District Scout Council had a funding bid for tens of thousands rejected
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Patrick Joseph McBride, aged 45, of Watmough Street, Great Horton; using threatening or insulting words or behaviour, £45 costs, 12 months' conditional discharge. Alvin Lewis Cross, aged 42,
The chief nurse of Bradford Teaching Hospitals has admitted: "MRSA is a bitter disappointment to all of us." Rose Stephens was speaking to a board of governors meeting held at Bradford Royal Infirmary this month. In November there were six cases and
Hospital bosses in Bradford are conducting a local inpatient survey to find out what people think of its services. It follows the publication of the results of a national survey which revealed Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foun-dation Trust scored
Historic railway watchdogs have issued a nationwide alert after more reports of theft from heritage steam lines have come to light. The Heritage Railway Association has called on its members to review security following the theft of station signs at
The Ilkely Antique and Collectors' Fair will take place at the Clarke Foley Centre, Cunliffe Road, Ilkley, on Sunday, February 4, between 9.30am and 4pm.
An appeal has been lodged over plans to build three homes in Haworth. The scheme is at Midgley Drive, Lees Lane, and was refused by Bradford Council planners in October.
An appeal has been lodged over plans for a home and garage in Wyke. The scheme is at Knowle Lane and Bradford Council planners turned it down in September.
Plans to demolish a cottage in Shelf to build three homes have been approved. The scheme for Valley Farm, South Lane, was passed by Calderdale Council's planning committee.
An elderly pedestrian suffered serious injuries when he was in collision with a car. The 87-year-old local man collided with a silver Toyota Avensis in North Street, Keighley, near to the junction with Alice Street, at 12.45pm on Friday. He was taken
Danny Adams today issued a "come and get me" plea to City. The tough-tackling left back is in the market for a new club after leaving Huddersfield and he is begging the Bantams to make him an offer after talking to Colin Todd. Adams said: "I really
In 1931, Sunday opening of cinemas was declared illegal In 1945, Auschwitz concentration camp was liberated by Soviet troops. In 1995, Eric Cantona was banned for the rest of the season and fined £20,000 for attacking a fan. 25 years ago From the
