Wharfedale Observer

Stories for 13 September 2007

Bradford Telegraph And Argus Business

'Cattles well placed'

Personal finance company Cattles is well placed to continue the strong rises in profits it has enjoyed in recent years.   more...

Air industry attacks Tory’s green ideas

Airline bosses have hit back at Tory proposals to stop proposed expansion at Leeds-Bradford International Airport and impose additional taxes, branding it a "slap in the face" for the region.   more...

Queen’s Award is icing on the cake!

The famous Bettys & Taylors' tea room, which operates a branch in Ilkley, received royal recognition with a visit from the Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Lord Crathorne.   more...

Gas firm takes on apprentices

United Utilities has appointed two Bradford teenagers as gas mains apprentices.   more...

Helen joins WorldEvents

Cleckheaton-based WorldEvents has appointed Helen Capelin as account director. Mrs Capelin will be responsible for managing a team of specialists to deliver high-profile client events worldwide.   more...

Society helps charity

IndependentAge, a national charity that helps over 65s on low incomes to remain independent, has received a donation of £1,250 from Yorkshire Building Society Charitable Foundation.   more...

Arabs visit city

Members of the Bin Seddiq group were in Bradford yesterday to speak to business chiefs about investment opportunities.   more...

Negotiation briefing

Bradford University's School of Management is holding a free negotiation seminar and executive education breakfast briefing at Heaton Mount today, from 8am.   more...

Firm wins tinting deal

Newly-established Bradford firm Ultimate Tinting West Yorkshire has won a contract with Miriam Lord Community Primary School in Manningham to reduce UV rays entering the building.   more...

Engineers build business and team

Skipton consulting engineers Paul Waite Associates is boosting staffing levels following a clutch of new contract wins.   more...

Bradford Telegraph And Argus News

Girls up for top awards

Two talented Bradford girls are set to race into the spotlight with this year's launch of the Sport England Yorkshire Awards.   more...

Refugee project needs help

Bradford Action for Refugees is looking for volunteers to help in a refugee integration project.   more...

Church centre talks held

Residents fighting to stop Cononley Church Centre being sold off are to meet for last ditch talks with the church.   more...

Welcome for home warnings

A campaign group formed to oppose a 60-home building scheme on Otley's flood plain has welcomed new warnings from the insurance industry and Environment Agency.   more...

‘We’ll help you find a new job’

Bradford's 25,000 long-term unemployed will be given packages to help them back into work.   more...

Fun run to help charity

Bradford Council's b-active campaign is supporting a charity fun run in Lister Park on Saturday.   more...

Crisis looms as foot and mouth returns

Farmers are facing a financial crisis as the latest foot and mouth outbreak hits at one of the busiest times in the agricultural calendar.   more...

MP opens block of flats

Shipley MP Phillip Davies was on hand for the opening of a housing block built for retired people using years of donations.   more...

Work on schedule

Skipton's traffic woes should be eased on Saturday.   more...

Cafe rewarded

The famous Bettys & Taylors' tea room, who operate a branch in Ilkley, received royal recognition with a visit from the Lord Lieutenant of North Yorkshire, Lord Crathorne.   more...

£3,000 raised for quake appeal

A charity fashion show has raised more than £3,000 for the Kashmir and Pakistan earthquake appeal.   more...

Long-term unemployed get extra help

Bradford's 25,000 long-term unemployed will be given packages to help them back into work.   more...

Tyres burst on plane after pilot put brakes on in flight

An experienced pilot, initially praised for landing a plane safely at Leeds-Bradford Airport when its tyres burst, caused the incident by accidentally applying the parking brake beforehand, an investigation has revealed.   more...

Lister Park stages a great finish for Tour of Britain riders

The eyes of the cycling world were trained on Lister Park, Bradford, today as the first contenders flashed past the finishing line in the Yorkshire leg of the Tour of Britain.   more...

£5,000 is raised for hospice

A couple raised £5,297 for the Manorlands Hospice in Oxenhope with a fundraising party.   more...

Birthday present for scouts

Bradford Council is donating £10,000 to Bradford scouts to mark the centenary of the scouting movement.   more...

Pedestrian hurt in collision

A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after a collision with a car today.   more...

Forum meetings

Two area forum meetings will take place next week. They have been organised by Craven District Council and allow residents to question representatives from various agencies.   more...

Post office petition sent off

A campaigner fighting moves to close up to 21 post office branches in the Bradford district is preparing to send a 2,000-signature petition to Downing Street.   more...

Major roadwork set to start

A £550,000 road reconstruction scheme is to start on Monday on the A643 Westgate in Cleckheaton between the junctions of Greenside and St Lukes Close.   more...

Outrage as fantatics target judges

Activists from the controversial Fathers 4 Justice group have been condemned for revealing the home addresses of senior judges in a name and shame' campaign.   more...

Railways boss makes station pledge

Low Moor will get a new £3 million railway station, residents were assured tonight.   more...

Police search for car crash youths

Police are investigating after two teenagers fled an overturned vehicle after it had knocked over a telegraph pole and lamppost in Buttershaw.   more...

Race abuse claimant accused of lying

A Bradford man who claims he was racially abused and physically attacked by work colleagues for years was accused of lying, an employment tribunal heard.   more...

Bradford Telegraph And Argus Sport

Palomares wins Bradford stage

Spain's Adrian Palomares won a three-man sprint as the Tour of Britain wheeled into Bradford this afternoon.   more...

Angling Lines

BRADFORD CITY AA:   more...

Craven Herald News

Help for the 'silver surfers'

SILVER surfers have been learning internet skills courtesy of Cross Hills Library.   more...

Special guests at Ladies' lunch

THE fundraising Ribble Valley and White Rose Ladies will begin their autumn programme of events next week.   more...

Changing face of Skipton unveiled

DEVELOPERS have unveiled their vision for key sites in Skipton.   more...

Farm kicks up a stink with residents

A SILSDEN farmer is accused of ruining his neighbours' weekends and bank holidays by stinking out the town with persistent manure spreading.   more...

Kitty celebrates centenary

CENTENARIAN Kitty Lang celebrated her 100th birthday with family and friends on Monday.   more...

Petition launched against new homes

A WILDLIFE meadow, remembrance garden and allotments would all be better uses for land off Skipton's Burnside estate, local residents believe.   more...

Skipton Music announces new programme

SKIPTON Music is back for its 61st season and its programme will be bigger than ever before.   more...

Veterans unite for plaque unveiling

VETERANS from HMS Vesper visited Skipton at the weekend to witness the unveiling of a commemorative plaque.   more...

Setback for trial bike campaigners

TRIAL bikers in the Steeton and Silsden area have suffered yet another setback.   more...

Methodists reveal plans for new church

SILSDEN Methodists have revealed their plans for a new church and community centre.   more...

New minister for Methodists

FORMER army wife Charlotte Common is looking forward to a new life as Methodist minister for South Craven.   more...

Views sought over £100,000 windfall

WARD councillors are calling on the residents of Silsden, Steeton, Eastburn and Addingham to suggest what a one-off £100,000 grant should be spent on in the area.   more...

Travellers may hold key to mystery death

POLICE now believe rail travellers could hold the key to a three-year investigation into a mystery death of the "Lady of the Hills".   more...

Meeting called on future of school

THE future of Langcliffe Primary School will be put under the spotlight next week.   more...

Peace project up for award

AN international peace project spearheaded by Hetton woman Antonia Young has been nominated for a top award.   more...

Sunflower success for Ella Mae

FIVE months of hard work and talking to plants has paid off for Burnsall Primary School pupil Ella Mae Gibson, who has won Manorlands' tallest sunflower competition.   more...

Thousands take flight to festival

PERFECT flying conditions saw thousands of people flock to Pendle's first Festival of Flight at the weekend.   more...

MP defends dental provision

PENDLE MP Gordon Prentice has defended NHS dental provision in West Craven as the issue spills over in a party political row.   more...

Thumbs up for youth group

A YOUTH group was given the thumbs up by residents and police officers during a packed public meeting.   more...

Woman conned banks out of £17,000

A BARNOLDSWICK woman with low self-esteem conned banks out of more than £17,000 by pretending to be members of her family to obtain credit, Burnley Crown Court heard.   more...

Cheeky Monkeys raise £500

CHEEKY Monkeys have donated money to Manorlands following a successful scooter rally.   more...

Firefighters tackle moor fire

FIREFIGHTERS tackled a moor fire on Wednesday when controlled burning got out of hand.   more...

Traffic chaos set to ease

SKIPTON'S traffic woes should be eased on Saturday.   more...

New foot and mouth blow for farmers

SKIPTON Auction Mart has cancelled all future livestock shows and sales until further notice in response to the recurrence of foot and mouth.   more...

M&S set to open before Christmas

MARKS & Spencer should be open in Skipton by Christmas.   more...

‘Maddy parents did not kill her'

A SKIPTON relative of Kate and Gerry McCann has said the couple had nothing to do with their daughter's disappearance.   more...

Circus hits back at accusers

A CIRCUS has put up a robust defence against claims it is cruel to animals.   more...

Fears for future of Remembrance day

WAR veterans fear Skipton's Remembrance Day parade could slowly be obliterated.   more...

Finance crisis for radio station

CASH-strapped Fresh Radio struggled to pay its wage bill last month.   more...

Temporary reprieve for stallholders

STALLHOLDERS are breathing a sigh of relief that they will not be kicked off Skipton High Street immediately.   more...

Gold for Japanese-inspired garden

AN Eastby couple are feeling blooming marvellous after winning a top award for their holiday cottage garden.   more...

Lecturers to vote on strike action

CRAVEN College lecturers are poised to go on strike over pay.   more...

Tobacco sellers given age warning

TOBACCO retailers in Craven are being warned that they face prosecution if they do not do more to stop young people buying cigarettes when the legal age limit rises to 18 in a few weeks' time.   more...

County helps migrant workers

COUNTY councillors are looking at ways to help migrant workers integrate into life in North Yorkshire.   more...

Ilkley Gazette News

Burley-in-Wharfedale choir hits low note because of shortage of boys

A boy's church choir is dwindling in numbers because potential new recruits aspire to be more like Wayne Rooney than Gareth Gates.   more...

Menston club left without water as thieves twice steal pipes

Thieves have left users of a popular social club in the cold after stealing copper pipes used for water and heating.   more...

Addingham chef in line for national award

A CHEF from Addingham has been shortlised for a Hotel Catey award as Hotel Chef of the Year.   more...

Stars will make a splash at glittering Ilkley Lido charity ball

Snooker legend Willie Thorne will be right on cue when he acts as compere at the second Paul Hunter's Big Night Out.   more...

Ilkley councillor praised for backing Tesco protest

A CAMPAIGN group opposed to plans for a new and bigger Tesco store in Ilkley has welcomed the support of a local councillor who broke ranks with her colleagues to oppose the supermarket.   more...

Stray snake slithers into Ben Rhydding

STAFF at Ashlands Veterinary Centre are hoping that the owner of a snake found in an Ilkley garden can be traced so they can collect their pet.   more...

Ilkley mum who cheated death giving birth plans thank-you run

A mother who narrowly escaped death giving birth to her first child is to take part in a charity run to raise money for the hospital staff who saved her.   more...

Ilkley Gazette Sport

Dalesmen almost slip up against visitors Sheffield

Ilkley 31 Sheffield 28   more...

Keighley News News

Residents terrified by anti-social youths

Keighley's MP has intervened in a bid to nip in the bud an upsurge of anti-social behaviour which has terrified residents in the Fell Lane area of the town.   more...

Village shops are hit by vandalism

Vandals have caused thousands of pounds of damage after smashing shop windows in Oxenhope.   more...

Arson attack at disused works

Firefighters tackled a blaze started deliberately at a disused building.   more...

Town ‘safe place to live’ despite killing

Police chiefs have issued a message of reassurance to Keighley's public following the fatal stabbing of a teenager.   more...

Youth admits stabbing three men

A teenager arrested after three men were stabbed at a house in Keighley pleaded guilty yesterday to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm.   more...

Dubious history of Haworth!

The owner of a shop, in Main Street, Haworth, has published a quirky history of the village.   more...

Spy base protestors’ case adjourned again

A judge has adjourned for the third time the trial of two peace campaigning grandmothers who were the first to break new anti-terror laws.   more...

Would-be workers go shopping

A treasure-trove of job and career opportunities was found in Keighley's Airedale Shopping Centre.   more...

Bid to stop hospital privatisation backed

Mark Taylor, assistant to Keighley's MP Ann Cryer, called on the town council to support efforts to stop Airedale Hospital privatising its catering service.   more...

Youngsters have bottle to stop

A message on a bottle is guiding bullied Keighley youngsters in the right direction.   more...

Trials set to continue for bike enthusiasts

Trial bikers in the Steeton and Silsden area have suffered yet another setback.   more...

Council seeks your views on spending 100k

Ward councillors are calling on the residents of Silsden, Steeton and Eastburn to suggest what a £100,000 grant should be spent on in the area.   more...

Public debate called for over centre

A lifeline has been thrown to the threatened Cononley Church Centre.   more...

Director is remanded

A 24-year-old company director has been remanded in custody by magistrates charged with possession of ammunition.   more...

Ready for new life

FORMER army wife Charlotte Common is looking forward to a new life as Methodist minister for South Craven.   more...

iPods on show

Residents of South Craven are being warned against leaving valuables in their cars.   more...

Livestock are lacking but show is a success

Good weather helped to bring in the crowds at Lothersdale Young Farmers' Club show on Saturday, which went ahead without any livestock entries.   more...

Library runs sessions for ‘silver surfers’

Silver surfers have been learning Internet skills courtesy of Cross Hills Library.   more...

Boyfriend with knife chased his rival

A jealous boyfriend wielded a kitchen knife in an attempt to frighten off a rival, magistrates were told.   more...

Rider hurt in crash

A motorcyclist was seriously injured when she lost control of her machine and collided head-on with a car.   more...

Ramadan exercise advice

A GYM is advising members who are fasting during the Muslim holy month of Ramadan how to incorporate exercise into their religious obligations.   more...

A blooming community spirit at heart of success

Members of the Haworth Primary School Gardening Club have been praised for their dedication following their classy performance in this year's Yorkshire in Bloom competition.   more...

Green scheme is ‘go’

A scheme to regenerate the historic heart of Keighley has been given the go-ahead.   more...

Action group is formed

CULLINGWORTH Parish Council was unanimous in its decision to oppose a "bus box" in the centre of the village at its latest meeting. The box, which would have been painted on the road, was an attempt to improve access for buses hampered by parking problems.   more...

Show turns into record breaking day

Harden Beck Horticultural Society's 46th annual show on Sunday was a record breaker.   more...

Drink-drive man hit lamp-post

A Cross Hills man drove into a lamp-post after spending the evening drinking wine with a friend.   more...

Carnival cash boosts appeal

Keighley's mayoral charity is set to receive a major boost following a hugely successful carnival.   more...

Russell Street Project closes

A project described as a lifeline for disadvantaged people has closed it doors.   more...

Gala is finally a big success

The organisers were nervous about the rescheduled Cross Roads Gala on Saturday and the cloudy start to the day didn't help.   more...

Neighbour kick up stink over muck spreading

A farmer is accused of ruining his neighbours' weekends and bank holidays by stinking out the town with persistent manure spreading.   more...

Keighley News Sport

Marathon records set on a hot day

Concerns of a hot day like Saturday were unfounded and conditions proved ideal, leading to a number of new course records in the Yorkshireman Off-Road Marathon and Half Marathon held at Penistone Hill on Sunday.   more...

Inconsistent Cougars end season on a high

The Keighley Cougars wrapped up their season with a 26-12 win at Hunslet Hawks on Sunday.   more...

Double vision of cricket stalwart

After their big win in the Keighley Cup on Sunday, Cullingworth Cricket Club now have their sights set on a Craven League title and a Wynn Cup final double this weekend.   more...

Kali excels in Ironman triathlon challenge

AN optician with a hankering for tough sport has just returned from an Ironman triathlon in Germany.   more...

Back Chat

Now that the Keighley Cougars have finished another season, it's time to talk about how they did.   more...

Cross Hills teen earns trophy at BMX Championships

Thirteen-year-old Michael Cummins of Cross Hills (left) finished fifth in his age group at the British BMX Championships finals held at Burnham on Sea in Somerset.   more...

Silsden advance in FA Vase but are knocked out of cup

Silsden 4   more...

Haworth relegated but title goes down to last day

There was another twist in the First Division title race on Saturday as leaders Thornton lost and Cullingworth won to go back to the top. At the other end - possibly the shock of the season - Haworth lost and are relegated.   more...

Keighley pipped for promotion by Esholt

Keighley did everything they could but missed out promotion to the First Division after Esholt pipped them by two points to finish second in Division Two.   more...

Steeton seconds win title for third year on the trot

Steeton's second team have won the league championship for the third consecutive time with an incisive eight-wicket victory over second placed Adel.   more...

Decimated Keighley lose opener to Selby

Keighley 7 Selby 22   more...

Decisive Cougars end campaign with a bang

Hunslet Hawks 12   more...

Wharfedale Observer News

Fairtrade status turns out to be a somewhat heady brew

Some might call it a storm in an ethically traded teacup but justice for Third World farmers has been the subject of some surprising disputes at Ilkley Parish Council.   more...

Plan for Horsforth sign and flagpoles brings instant opposition

CAMPAIGNERS in Horsforth are preparing to start a new battle over a bitterly fought sheltered housing scheme.   more...

Burley-in-Wharfedale choir hits low note because of shortage of boys

A boy's church choir is dwindling in numbers because potential new recruits aspire to be more like Wayne Rooney than Gareth Gates.   more...

Menston club left without water as thieves twice steal pipes

Thieves have left users of a popular social club in the cold after stealing copper pipes used for water and heating.   more...

Pat retires after 50 years at Guiseley factory

A woman who has worked for the same company for 50 years was given a special presentation by management and colleagues.   more...

Guiseley textile company buys Baildon firm and saves 14 jobs

A Guiseley-based manufacturer has announced that it has saved 14 jobs by buying a Baildon company from administrators.   more...

Two sent for trial over cyclist's death at Pool-in-Wharfedale

TWO men have been sent for trial on charges arising out of the death of a 59-year-old cyclist struck by a van near Pool-in-Wharfedale.   more...

Bramhope's high lights will have to be replaced with low lights

A SCHEME to install heritage style street lights in Bramhope has been frozen to sort out a wrangle over their height.   more...

Otley church's plans for change stir up worldwide debate

MODERNISATION plans for Otley's Parish Church have drawn a strong reaction from readers across the world.   more...

Resident launches fight to save giant Horsforth tree

People in Yeadon are being urged to rally round to save a tree which is threatened by a proposed development.   more...

Scrutiny Board widens scope of Otley river fence inquiry

THE SCOPE of an inquiry into the decision to fence off some of Otley's riverside has been widened - and a call has been made for work to be suspended.   more...

Pool-in-Wharfedale campaign for safer road goes on despite official rebuff

A CLOSE shave in which a pedestrian was hit by a lorry's wing mirror has encouraged Pool-in-Wharfedale councillors to drive forward with a road safety campaign.   more...

Swiss students help to break language barrier in Guiseley and Menston

Swiss students made their mark on Guiseley and Menston and experienced the worst of the British weather during a week-long exchange trip.   more...

Otley pupils have fruitful and healthy week

ENERGETIC Otley pupils notched up the equivalent distance of a run from Otley to Spain during a week dedicated to being healthy.   more...

Ilkley school has outstanding SATS results

PUPILS and staff at Ilkley's Westville House School certainly had plenty to celebrate over the summer.   more...

Otley mart cancelled as foot and mouth restrictions bite

THE farming community in Wharfedale is reeling yet again from a new outbreak of foot and mouth disease.   more...

Wharfedale Observer Sport

Leeds City’s Needham wins Ilkley Incline Race mile race

Ilkley Harriers staged its own Ilkley Incline, one mile up the steep Keighley Gate Road. This short, sharp race attracted 60 competitors and was won by Chris Needham of Leeds City AC. Ilkley were well represented in the prizes sponsored by The Bicycle Shop, Skipton, and Complete Runner, Ilkley.   more...

Good start for Otliensians

Airedale 1st X1 2   more...

Brothers line up for German national team

IT is unusual for brothers to represent a national team although we have had the instances of the Charlton brothers and the Neville brothers on the international soccer scene and the Bedser twins at cricket among others.   more...

Thwaites boys dominate Isle of Man event

The Isle of Man End to End Challenge attracted its biggest ever field with over 400 riders looking to take on one of the toughest mountain bike races in the UK.   more...

  
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