Wharfedale Observer

Stories for 24 September 2007

Bradford Telegraph And Argus Business

'One-in-four firms planning to recruit'

More than one in four employers in Bradford plan to take on more staff over the next three months.   more...

TV tycoon signs up to Girlie Gardening

Two mothers who started a gardening equipment company are being backed by a leading entrepreneur.   more...

Bradford Telegraph And Argus News

Daffodil Ball tickets go on sale

Today sees the launch of tickets being sold for Marie Curie's annual Daffodil Ball.   more...

Emmerdale's Verity is a real tonic for hospice

Emmerdale star Verity Rushworth hit the right note with patients and staff at Bradford's Marie Curie Hospice.   more...

Man due in court over knife

A man will appear in court on Friday accused of possessing a kitchen knife in Skipton town centre.   more...

Polling stations come under review

Bradford Council is reviewing the locations of all its polling districts and polling stations to establish how suitable a venue is for electors.   more...

Car overturns

A car was flipped on its side when it collided with another vehicle in Queensbury, Bradford, last night.   more...

Albert takes the biscuit

A five-year-old Collie cross is top dog after scooping a national award.   more...

Witness appeal over fatal crash

Police need motorists to come forward with information about a head-on collision, in which a van driver was killed on the A6068 at Cowling.   more...

Mechanic ordered to stand trial

A Skipton mechanic has been ordered to stand trial over the alleged theft of Aston Martin parts worth £151,000.   more...

Support for tougher penalties

The Government's decision to introduce tougher penalties for driving offences has been backed by road safety campaigners.   more...

‘Angelic’ scheme to be launched

A new angelic' scheme to make Bradford a safer place to be at the weekends is to be launched.   more...

Former Stage pupil scoops top TV award

Pudsey-born actor Jack Shepherd is the toast of the Street after clinching a top TV award.   more...

Will you help city make a connection?

Bradford is set to get a £3 million bridge over Manchester Road - if enough people vote for it.   more...

Snacks shops turn Halal

Fast food chain Subway has converted two of its Bradford outlets into Halal stores.   more...

Restaurant is in line for top award

A Bradford restaurant is rubbing shoulders with some of the finest eateries in the country after being nominated for a top award.   more...

Young people to quiz politicians

Local political representatives will be grilled by up to 100 young people at a seminar to be held at Bradford's City Hall next month.   more...

Matthew goes back with a bang!

Harry Potter star Matthew Lewis tried his hand at marksmanship as he revisited one of his former haunts.   more...

Appeal is made over fatal crash

Police are appealing for information following a fatal road accident near Cowling on Thursday, September 20.   more...

Man injured in crash

A male driver was taken to hospital today with concussion and lacerations to one arm when his van overturned after colliding with a lorry in Odsal.   more...

MP blasts Labour 'arrogance'

A Conservative MP has hit out at Labour's "arrogance" after it said it was robbed of the Shipley seat at the last general Election.   more...

Force praised for work on crash scams

West Yorkshire police have taken the lead in tackling the growing number of fake car crashes, according to an insurance boss.   more...

Children call for action on poverty

Three pupils from Buttershaw Business and Enterprise College were today set to meet some of the country's movers and shakers at the Labour Part Conference in Bournemouth.   more...

Pay-as-you-go car scheme is backed

Councillors have given the green light to a car club scheme in the Aire Valley in a bid to ease traffic congestion.   more...

Businessman to stand trial over crash death

A 72-year-old businessman has pleaded not guilty to causing the death of a mother-of-two by dangerous driving.   more...

Bradford Telegraph And Argus Sport

Pullans in Uniroyal triumph

Former Ilkley Motor Club president Nick Pullan from Otley, in his £500 Nissan, won the long-established Uniroyal Trophy Trial in tandem with his son.   more...

Nathan is tops

Cowling builder Nathan Wrigglesworth dominated the Craven Club's Championship Trial, beating Skipton's James Duxbury and Barnoldswick engineer Anthony Ayrton.   more...

Craven Herald News

Woman charged with murder

A WOMAN has been charged with the murder of an off-duty police officer who died after being stabbed at his home.   more...

Woman in court over murder

A WOMAN accused of murdering an off-duty policeman has been remanded in custody.   more...

Van driver killed in crash

POLICE need motorists to come forward with information about a head-on collision, in which a van driver was killed on the A6068 at Cowling.   more...

Attempted robbery at off-licence

A MAN has been arrested for trying to rob a Skipton off-licence with a kitchen knife.   more...

Ilkley Gazette News

Ilkley Rugby Club's bold plans get the go-ahead

Ilkley Rugby Club has been granted planning permission for its futuristic looking new grandstand and clubhouse.   more...

Highways chiefs apologise for Manor Park delays

HIGHWAYS engineers have apologised for the inconvenience caused to drivers on the busy A65 by work on damaged kerbs.   more...

Commuter turned away by rail staff and threatened with £1,000 for not buying a ticket first

A COMMUTER was turned away from a rush-hour train and threatened with a £1,000 fine for not arriving in enough time to queue for a ticket.   more...

Spin doctor Campbell to make festival bow

BIG names of the literary and political world will begin arrive in Ilkley this week as the 2007 Ilkley Literature Festival opens.   more...

Ilkley Gazette Sport

Ilkley repel Scarborough onslaught

Ilkley 27 Scarborough 12   more...

Keighley News News

MP calls for end to drink ads

Keighley MP Ann Cryer is calling for alcohol advertising on TV to be banned before the watershed to combat binge drinking among young people.   more...

Benefit cheats at centre of crackdown

A campaign to crack down on benefits cheats in the district is being re-launched.   more...

Keighley News Sport

Albion match reigning league champions

Keighley Albion 32 Drighlington 32   more...

Wharfedale Observer News

Otley pub chain puts Ilkley bistro on its menu

AN Otley-based pub company is planning to take its bistro concept to Ilkley.   more...

Guiseley man suffers serious injuries in car crash

Police are appealing for witnesses after a Guiseley man was injured in a crash.   more...

Cash boost for youth services is welcomed

Funding for youth services in areas throughout North Leeds will be given a boost following changes in the way money is allocated.   more...

  
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