Wharfedale Observer

Stories for 5 September 2007

Bradford Telegraph And Argus Business

JCT600 buys site

The IMO Car Wash on Sticker Lane, Bradford, has been sold to JCT600.   more...

New airport boss is named

The new chief executive of Leeds-Bradford Internation-al Airport has been unveiled.   more...

Belgravium ready to expand abroad

Computer company Belgravium hopes to expand into foreign markets with America and Europe among its priorities.   more...

Bradford Telegraph And Argus News

House damaged by smoke

A bedroom fire caused extensive smoke damage at a terraced house in Bradford on Tuesday night.   more...

Transplant survivor names a new date

A bride who was forced to postpone her wedding when she was called into hospital for a rare double transplant can now go ahead with her big day.   more...

Cricket comes to car park

Cricket in the district is set to take a giant leap away from tradition today as the guardians of the game continue to explore radical ways of promoting the sport.   more...

Future of moors under discussion

A series of workshops will be held for residents or businesses interested in the future of moorland in the Aire Valley.   more...

Record numbers seek place to stay

An organisation that provides emergency accommodation for homeless young people has been dealing with a record number of cases.   more...

Cab firm is back on the road

A minicab firm taken off the road by Bradford Council is back in business after a new proprietor's licence was issued today.   more...

Residents get a say

Craven Distrct Council is to hold a series of meetings where people can have their say about services.   more...

Remploy workers to be balloted

Workers at factories which employ disabled staff are to be balloted for industrial action in protest at closure plans.   more...

Forum dates

Residents are invited to raise local concerns at Ambler Thorn and Queensbury Neighbourhood Forums next week.   more...

Guns seized in drugs raid

Six shotguns and a pistol were seized during a police drugs raid at a house in Keighley this morning.   more...

Aakash gets refurbishment permission

The Aakash restaurant at Bradford Road, Cleckheaton has been given listed building consent for the redecoration of the converted 19th century chapel where it is based. Dubbed the largest curry house in the world, it reopened last month under new management after its former owners went into administration last October.   more...

Top sportsmen in salute to Paul

Some of Britain's leading sportsmen will be among guests at the second Paul Hunter's Big Night Out.   more...

See Floyd play on the big screen

Fans of Pink Floyd will have the first chance to see, on the big screen, a song from the band's 2005 Live 8 reunion concert at Bradford's National Media Museum tomorrow.   more...

Lottery cash could restore setts

Bradford Council is seeking funding to repair Haworth's stone-setted Main Street.   more...

Stepping out

An open day is being held next week for people who have difficulty getting the correct shoes.   more...

Strings attached!

The second Skipton Puppet Festival runs from Thursday, September 20, to Sunday, September 23.   more...

Bantams prepare for poignant game

Bradford City play Lincoln City tomorrow night in a league fixture for the first time since the disastrous fire at Valley Parade 22 years ago which claimed 56 lives.   more...

Father and son to run for charity

Father and son Pete and Oli Chambers will be pounding the pavement to raise hundreds of pounds for heart research in this year's Great North Run.   more...

Hospice in plea for backer

Manorlands fundraisers are appealing to businesses to sponsor the hospice's annual winter draw.   more...

Invitation to share your memories

A multi-faith event delving into the cultural history of part of Bradford will be held on Saturday.   more...

Stallholders take fight to London

Stallholders who have been threatened with eviction have taken their fight for survival to London.   more...

Single soars thanks to votes

Telegraph & Argus readers have helped a Bradford band climb 13 places in a US radio chart. Internet votes have helped the single Snowblind, by Into the Souls, make it to number 24 from number 37 of the New Artist Radio top 40. The band includes in its line-up original New Model Army bass player Stuart Morrow, of Baildon. Band spokesman Nigel Newsome had appealed for votes via the T&A and encouraged fans to continue voting. He said: "Thank you Bradford." To vote for the band visit www.newartistradio.net   more...

Do you know some heroes?

Nominations are invited for adults or young people who have made a difference to their community in the Shipley area.   more...

Woman injured in motorcycle crash

A woman in her 40s has been seriously injured after her motorcycle crashed into a car near Keighley. The accident happened on Wednesday on Wesley Place, Ingrow, just after 3.30pm, when the black motorbike collided with a grey Suzuki Swift.   more...

Traders are warned over GM ‘scandal’

A quarter of pubs, cafes and restaurants in Bradford could be breaking the law by not telling their customers they are using GM cooking oil.   more...

Three-tier schools could be scrapped

Parents, schools, staff and governors are to be consulted on the future of education in the Spen Valley to scrap the three-tier middle school system.   more...

Unnamed woman is buried

A woman, whose body was found three years ago on the slopes of one of Yorkshire's peaks, has been buried without a name.   more...

No more colly wobbles for Bramble!

A porky pooch took the title of top doggie dieter when she shed a third of her bodyweight.   more...

Drugs raid cabs taken off roads

Council bosses have suspended the operations of a minicab firm after the licence owner was arrested on suspicion of possessing Class A drugs and handling stolen property.   more...

Water works to begin

Work starts on Monday on a water mains refurbishment scheme in Keighley.   more...

Calf is short and sweet

She may only be two feet tall but a newborn calf at Esholt Farm Park is making her mark in a big way.   more...

The battle to wipe out the mink

The water vole, one of the country's most loveable native species made famous by Kenneth Grahame's Wind in the Willows, is seriously under threat. But Bradford Council's wildlife team believes it has turned a corner in its fight against the mammal's arch enemy - the American mink. T&A Reporter Mel Fairhurst investigates.   more...

Parked cars blamed for bins problem

Double parking has led to missed bin collections in a Bradford street, says the Council.   more...

Firearms found in raid on home

A stash of firearms found by drugs squad officers in a raid on a house in Keighley are being examined to see if they have been used in crime.   more...

Firefighters tackle major blaze

Up to 55 firefighters are tackling a major blaze at Monoplas Industries, Badger Lane, Hipperholme.   more...

Bradford Telegraph And Argus Sport

Waite heads for Portugal

Bradford's Paul Waite has qualified for the Dulux Decorator Centres golf grand final in Vila Sol, Portugal, this month after coming second in a regional qualifier at Ilkley. York's Arthur Woodhouse won the event.   more...

Hollins win Rabbits title

Hollins Hall mastered the tough   more...

O'Neill shines for juniors

Keighley Golf Club's Liam O'Neill was the best scorer for Bradford Juniors when they finished fifth in the Yorkshire Team Championship at Pike Hills.   more...

Bradford cede title to York

Bradford won their final match of the season 23-13 at Teesside but it was not enough to hang on to their Yorkshire golf crown.   more...

Five former champions in players lists

Right on Cue   more...

Lucky 13th for ace Colbeck

Nigel Colbeck holed in one at the Celtic Manor last week - his second ace at just 14 years old.   more...

Shipley B are best in Yorkshire

Shipley's ladies   more...

Craven Herald News

Death crash court case is put back

A COURT case against a driver involved in a road accident in which a Skipton Girls' High School pupil was killed when she stepped off a school bus has been adjourned.   more...

We won't sell off Skipton hospital, pledges PCT

SKIPTON Hospital is to remain a quality community service for Craven and will not be sold off.   more...

Dales schools earn healthy eating plaudits

FIVE Craven primary schools have been rewarded for their exemplary commitment to promoting healthy food and eating.   more...

Cancer prevention scheme extends to Craven

A LIFE saving cancer screening programme is being offered to older people in Craven.   more...

Mercury music prize winner heads for Skipton

MERCURY Music Prize winner Eliza Carthy is coming to Skipton.   more...

Keighley News News

Regeneration scheme gets green light

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

Guns found in raid

Six shotguns and a pistol were seized during a police drugs raid at a house in Keighley this morning.   more...

  
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