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Criminals keep key to drugs market
THE decision to relax the laws on cannabis is long overdue but should go that extra step further. The announcement that possession of the drug will no longer be an arrestable offence effectively legitimises what many police forces have put into practice
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Airport chief's security scare at bus launch
A NEW airport bus service was launched on Friday - despite a security scare that forced the airport chairman to abandon her car and walk. Luckily Councillor Denise Atkinson, who heads the airport board, had only walked a short distance before being picked
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Town in tribute to Aubretia
A packed day of events is in store for guests at Horsforth's 60th anniversary celebrations of HMS Aubretia's achievements in the 1939-45 war. Preparations are almost completed for this Sunday's celebrations when guests of honour will assemble at midday
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Speed cameras call for the deadly bends
HIGHWAY bosses want to put speed cameras on the Manor Park bends following the latest head-on smash. Part of a Government grant of nearly £500,000 will be used to pay for the scheme if it can be introduced. Highway officials, and Bradford's environment
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Birthday girl Ethel is 100!
CLARENCE House's oldest resident turned 100 last week, and family and friends were all there to join in the celebrations. Ethel Wadman, who lives at the residential home in Horsforth was treated to a special visit by the Deputy Lord Mayor and Lady Mayoress
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The Best in Britain
A Pudsey based print finishing giant has been named the Best in Britain by winning a national award. Scorpio Print Finishing won through from a field of hundreds to pick up the print industry accolade at the 2001 PrintWeek awards in London. The business
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Firm bucks trend with a welcoming attitude
Bradford toiletries manufacturer Harmer is defying a prejudice that affects one in four British job-seekers. In launching a recruitment drive for 110 new jobs, the Thornbury-based company has been actively welcoming applications from older candidates.
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On This Day
In 1872, officials of the Japanese government visited Bradford. In 1911, the Bradford Technical College extension was opened by Lord Rotherham. In 1921, the Freedom of the City of Bradford was conferred on Sir James Hill. From the Telegraph & Argus
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Wharfedale's Quakers are saying give peace a chance
WITH the eye of the world fixed firmly on war at the moment it is easy to forget about a group of people who are, and always have been, working for peace. There are some 28,000 Quakers, or Friends, in Britain, and, in Wharfedale, a sizeable number are
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Worried Rolls workers await their fate
A DARK cloud was hanging over Rolls-Royce's two plants in Barnoldswick this week as workers wait to hear how the company's 3,800 job cuts will affect them. John Boardman, union convenor for the Barnoldswick sites, said an announcement wasn't expected
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Residents object to planned 24-hour freight operation
RUMOURS that a 24-hour freight business could be established in Cross Hills have angered residents, concerned about traffic congestion and noise. Local firm Joda Freight has expressed an interest in a site on the Crossings industrial park near Kildwick
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Traders mobilise opposition
SETTLE traders are once again rallying opposition against plans to expand the retail area at the Yorkshire Dales Falconry Centre. The Settle and District Chamber of Trade has distributed posters throughout the area asking people to write to the planning
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Campaign to halt speeding bikers
A CAMPAIGN to try to stop the growing number of "menace motorbikers" that plague the Dales has been launched. Horton-in-Ribblesdale Parish Council members are leading the way with a new campaign to try and cut the number of motorcyclists who race around
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Bats come to roost in Craven
THE caves and abandoned lead mine shafts of the Dales provide vital shelter to thousands of bats new research has discovered. While it was previously thought that bats were fairly uncommon in this area, in fact of the 16 species of bat found in the country
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Farmer rescued from blazing barn
FARMER Neil Caton was rescued from a fire at his holiday bunk barn by blacksmith David Clements last Thursday. Mr Caton, 59, had gone to help the blacksmith who was working on a fire escape in another part of the Hornby Laithe barn at Stainforth. But
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New houses and shops will help fund local bus service
MASSIVE changes are on the cards for a private coach company, which may not only see houses replacing the village bus depot, but also 26 more shops for Skipton. Norman Simpson, a partner of Pennine Coaches in Gargrave, has lodged plans with Craven District
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Skateboard park bid gets backing
A TEENAGER'S bid to see a mini skateboard park built in Addingham has received the backing of the village's parish council. Jason Brown, 13, of Hodgson Fold, told a meeting of the council that a small-scale skating area was desperately needed in the village
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Speed cameras may follow latest crash on notorious Bends
HIGHWAY bosses want to put speed cameras on the Manor Park Bends after another head-on smash this week. Part of a Government grant of nearly £500,000 will be used to pay for the scheme if it can be introduced. Highway officials, and Bradford's environment
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Bold plan to safeguard our heritage
ILKLEY'S historic character could be further safeguarded by plans to more than double the town's conservation area. This proposal has been put forward by Bradford City Council, as part of an assessment of the 56 conservation areas in the district. The
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Passing the buck for road safety unacceptable
SIR, - The management of the A65 between Burley in Wharfedale and Ben Rhydding by the Highways Agency is unacceptable as your recent report about the faulty street lights on this section of the road illustrates. Your headline said eight lights were out
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Why not go MADD and offer your help
Hundreds of volunteers from across the district are expected to go MADD this weekend as part of a national campaign. Saturday is Make a Difference Day, (MADD) sponsored by Barclays and The Woolwich, when people are urged to volunteer some time to make
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Understrength Otliensians lose to leaders
Heath 21 Otliensians 0 Otliensians, without skipper Richard Smith and several other key players, visited Yorkshire League Three leaders Heath anticipating a difficult game but with the knowledge that they had been successful in the same fixture last season
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Silver and bronze medals for Dawn at badminton
DAWN Johnson, representing England at badminton, played in the Danish Junior Cup 2001, an international Under-19 tournament, the most prestigious tournament in the yearly calendar for the world's top players. She gained a bronze medal in the doubles event
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Otley clinch a bonus point in close game
Coventry 47 Otley 41 THERE was all the excitement and drama you might expect from this high-scoring game, six tries for Coventry to five from Otley, all converted by Simon Binns from all angles. The Midlanders, anxious to reclaim their former glory, are
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Danny's birthday treat is sub's role for Bradford City
BURLEY-in-Wharfedale soccer trainee Danny Forrest has made a rapid rise after joining Bradford City as YTS player in the summer. The youngster who had a reputation as a hot shot striker from an early age when he started out playing for Burley Juniors
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Young ones step up pace for new look Guiseley
Guiseley 2 Harrogate Town 1 A RUN of poor performances has seen Guiseley manager Neil Parsley re-think his strategy and a new formation has seen his side notch two wins within three days - a rarity in itself but even more so when one of those wins was
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Controversial housing plan goes to appeal
A public inquiry is to be held into controversial plans to build a sheltered housing complex in Nab Wood. Developers McCarthy and Stone have appealed against Bradford Council's failure to approve the demolition of a 100-year-old house and construct 32
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Besieged old folk in plea for police help
Volunteers running a club for the elderly have called for greater police protection, saying some frightened members are staying away. They said the latest attack on the Hindu Community Centre in Shearbridge, Bradford, saw fireworks tossed through a letterbox
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Pop Idol singer a hit with fans
Bradford singer Gareth Gates has received hundreds of fan mail letters after getting through to the latest stage of ITV's Pop Idol, despite having a speech impediment. The 17-year-old has soared to fame thanks to his appearances on the show which is searching
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Football academy plan to go ahead
A businessman is preparing to forge ahead with plans for a multi-million pound indoor soccer academy - after the Government decided not to order a public inquiry. The plan has the support of Bradford City Football Club, which says it may use the indoor
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Jessica's plea for a safer bonfire night
An artistic girl is spearheading a campaign promoting firework safety among children. Clayton Primary pupil Jess-ica Foulds will see 5,000 copies of her poster distributed to schools throughout West York-shire after winning a fire service competition.
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Conference planned in homes fight
Protesters have stepped up their campaign to keep the district's 27,000 Council houses under the control of the local authority. The Defend Council Housing campaign has linked with trade union organisations to stage its first major conference on Saturday
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Church a-peal for a new bell frame
The bell of a historic church is silent for the first time in almost two centuries - as over-enthusiastic bell ringers broke its old oak frame. The crunch came at St Paul's Church, Manningham, as the bell belted out the old favourite "Hail Thou Everlasting
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Mina's hello to real talent
Thin Blue Line star Mina Anwar said hello, hello, hello to Bradford to help launch a new television writing scheme. The actress, who starred as PC Habib in Rowan Atkinson's police comedy, was at the Alhambra Studio to start the BBC's Northern Exposure
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Murder hunt leads
Murder detectives were today following up dozens of leads from the public over the cold blooded slaying of a Bradford taxi driver. Officers investigating the shooting of father-of-four Mohammed Basharat said they had received a "very pleasing" response
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Former C&A staff opening own store
Redundant staff from shopping giant C&A have decided to go it alone - opening up their own clothing company in the famous former Brown Muff store. Managers have ploughed their redundancy money into the new Lostboys company and opened the Market Street
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Addingham survive loss of 'keeper to win through
Addingham 6 Salts Old Boys 3 (after extra-time) ADDINGHAM blasted their way into the next round of the Wharfedale Challenge Cup with one of their finest performances, against a very strong side from the West Riding County Amateur League. They refused
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Our Comment
RISING levels of crime are always likely to cause strong feelings and increasingly desperate calls for action against the criminals. For some of those present at the recent Horsforth, Aireborough and Otley Police Community Forum, the sight of Horsforth's
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Bucking the bypass
HOW many more people are going to be killed or injured on the Manor Park Bends before something is done to stop the sickening parade of accidents? Every motorist or passenger must now experience a feeling of dread as they approach the area, unsure if
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A Noble gesture 'saves' Naylor
Scott Naylor today gave a big vote of thanks to Brian Noble and his coaching staff for helping to save his career. The 27-year-old centre, who signed a new two-year deal with Bradford Bulls last week, has admitted he was in crisis midway through the summer
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Y viva Northcliffe
Northcliffe's talented young golfers have made it to Spain for the second time in two years. They defied atrocious weather at the Old Thorns golf and country club in Liphook, Hampshire to beat off nine rival teams and take the English final of the Sunday
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Bradford stroll in league but not cup
Bradford 3, Hull YPI 0 - In their fourth Yorkshire League Division One fixture of the season, Bradford comfortably saw off newly promoted Hull YPI. In the first seven to ten minutes the Bradford defence had to cope with a couple of menacing probes but
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Costin signs Bulls deal
Bradford Bulls have signed Brandon Costin from Huddersfield Giants, as was exclusively forecast in the Telegraph & Argus on Wednesday, October 3. The 29-year-old, who has signed a one-year deal, has been touted in some quarters as a replacement for
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Jefferies in bid to land Juanjo
Bradford City were today trying to persuade Juanjo to bring a dash of Spanish flair to Valley Parade. Jim Jefferies and chairman Geoffrey Richmond were due to meet the Hearts winger and his agent, hoping to reunite him with the manager who took him to
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Place your order now for Otley's Victorian ale
FANS of Otley Victorian Fayre's specially brewed ale are being urged to place their orders now. The town's own Briscoe's Brewery is starting to make the ale now in time for the December pre-Christmas shopping event. And after last year's sellout success
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High level promises made on Menwith Hill consultation
HIGH level promises have been made that consultation will take place before any increase in status at Menwith Hill. But the promises made by the Ministry of Defence to Harrogate councillors have been rubbished by Otley peace campaigner Helen John who
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Mark wows millions on talent show
AIRPORT worker Mark Kerins wowed the nation to win a television talent show - and booked himself a slot with top pop band Steps. On Saturday, Mark, 24, who works at Leeds Bradford International Airport, managed to beat off the opposition on BBC's live
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Councillor calls for sprinkler
FIRE sprinklers should be fitted to Otley's newly extended primary schools, says a city councillor. Councillor Graham Kirkland (Lib Dem, Otley and Wharfedale) wants to see sprinklers fitted to Ashfield Infants, All Saints Infants and Westgate Infants
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Leader is needed to pilot village youth centre drive
AN UPSTANDING member of the community is being sought to pilot the drive for a new Bramhope youth centre. Frustrated members of Bramhope Youth Development Trust have been trying for more than a year to give away thousands of pounds to a scheme they feel
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Elderly driver fined for motor cycle death smash
AN ELDERLY driver admitted he did not double-check the road was clear before attempting a u-turn on a by-pass, which led to the death of a motor cyclist. Alan Wood, 74, said although he checked in both the rear view and wing mirrors of his silver Rover
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£960,000 shake-up may be just the ticket for bus passengers
A £960,000 bid to give bus services in and around Otley a complete makeover has been submitted to the Government. As well as improved services between Otley and the surrounding communities, the bid includes the laying on of 'yellow' school buses and an
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New chairs are a crowd pleaser
PERFORMERS treading the boards at Guiseley Theatre hope to get more bums on seats - after buying scores of new chairs for their audience. Guiseley Amateur Operatic Society, which manages and takes care of the theatre, enlisted the help of local businesses
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Anger at town's 'unacceptable' crime figures
POLICE officers for the Horsforth area are having to spend their time in other areas despite 'unacceptable' crime levels on the beat, angry councillors have claimed. Three ward councillors claimed the community is losing out on valuable police presence
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Pool Bridge work will take 15 extra weeks!
LONG suffering residents of Pool-in-Wharfedale are being advised to take a long holiday to avoid nine months of traffic chaos. Work costing £360,000 to stengthen the Grade Two listed Pool Bridge is due to start next month but it will now take 15 weeks
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There's growing fury over the 'tide of human waste'
A TIDE of human waste has been flowing into the River Wharfe from an Otley sewage works for the past two years, anglers and environmental health bosses have claimed. They say that disposable nappies and toilet waste have been found overflowing into the
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The lesson youngsters won't learn
The latest warning from drugs counsellors in Bradford that children as young as 12 are using hard drugs supplied by teenage dealers is shocking and depressing. It suggests that the considerable effort and money which has been invested in recent years
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Hi-tech drive
Bradford's leading employers are backing a fair aimed at encouraging more people into joining the district's hi-tech boom. Bradford-based electronic components producer Filtronic is among the firms taking part in a major recruitment drive on Monday. Organisers
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Life begins at 70!
A partnership of five equals who have little time even for formal titles, Gizmo is a place where someone's age is an irrelevance. The Greengates-based training materials producer has enjoyed rapid growth since it started up in 1997, and expects to hit
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Shy Coupland wows the crowds with his words
IT'S not every day you get the chance to meet one of your all-time idols so when I heard that Canadian writer Douglas Coupland was coming to the Ilkley Literature Festival I was, to say the least, rather excited. For those that don't know, Coupland, 39
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Locals face roadworks hell
EXTENSIVE roadworks in Silsden and Farnhill are deterring customers and disturbing residents, traders claim. The town and village have been littered with roadworks for several weeks, and Silsden has received a double-whammy of 'holes in the road' with
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Magistrates' court office could close
SKIPTON Magistrates' Court office has been earmarked for closure. The office's future has been listed in a consultation document which could result in a radical shake-up of the justice system throughout North Yorkshire. If the office is closed, fines
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Apathy forces forum to be postponed
RESIDENTS are being urged to attend the rescheduled Skipton and West Craven area forum after the last one was cancelled because no members of the public turned up. Last Thursday's meeting, organised by Craven District Council, was due to start at 7pm
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Resident calls for action after accidents
TWO accidents in which young girls were knocked down and injured on Skipton's Gargrave Road were inevitable, it is claimed. Resident Margaret Rouse blames the accidents on a chaotic mix of children, buses, cars and other pedestrians. The latest victims
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Taxi drivers appeal against bus station ban
MORE than 70 taxi drivers have lodged appeals before Skipton magistrates against a decision to stop them vying for trade in Skipton Bus Station from 11pm. Craven District Council decided to stop hackney carriage drivers waiting in the bus station until
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Tributes paid to brave Playhouse stalwart
ONE of the leading lights of Ilkley's amateur dramatics scene has died, tragically, at the age of 53. Lynn Coleman, known to all as 'Dooley', lost her four-year battle with cancer on October 13 and was buried on Monday at Brimham Rocks, near Nidderdale
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Ex-matron's work earns award from Guyana
A WOMAN who helped many of Ilkley's residents come into the world has picked up an accolade from the Guyanese Government. Daphne Steele, of Grange Close, was awarded a certificate from the Guyanese High Commission, in London, in recognition of her professional
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Damning report lambasts toilets
PUBLIC toilets in Ilkley's Riverside Gardens have won the dubious accolade of the most vandalised in the whole district, according to cleansing bosses. And the loos near Ilkley swimming pool on Denton Road are being used as a doss house by tramps at night
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Sparkling show to mark 25th anniversary
THE sky above Ilkley was alight with a multitude of colours on Saturday night as the local Lions club staged their 25th annual bonfire and fireworks display in aid of local charities. All the colours of the rainbow -- and many more - were there as the
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Wharfedale travellers fear the worst over rail timetable cuts
RAIL commuters in Wharfedale are bracing themselves for a winter of discontent with the expected announcement today of swingeing cuts in the timetable. Train operator Arriva has been in crisis talks with the West Yorkshire Transport Authority Metro amid
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Opinion hung on any hook available
SIR - I share with Malcolm Naylor (letters page, October 11) his disquiet at the danger of militarism being given free rein. Nobody can really believe that missiles and tanks are going to affect the minds and hearts of the radicals in Islamic countries
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The Curmudgeon
IT'S that time of year again. The nights are closing in, the days are wet and misty, most of the work has been done in the garden and the visitors have gone. This was the season, just a couple of years ago, when Mrs C and I would lie late abed on a Saturday
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Why bother if local views are ignored?
SIR - Skipton and West Craven Area Forum Meeting, which was supposed to take place on October 18, had to be cancelled because, other than councillors and officers, only one parish representative attended. It has now been rearranged for October 31 (Hallowe'en
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Patients may take part in new HRT trial
Breast cancer patients at Airedale General Hospital could soon be taking part in Britain's first trial to find out whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is safe for them to take. Until now menopausal women with a history of breast cancer have been
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Ilkley GS U-19 squash team in last 32
ILKLEY Grammar School's Under-19 boys' squash team played in the last 32 of the National Schools Squash Championship. Ilkley will play four schools from the North of England in the group stage of the competition. Ilkley Lawn Tennis and Squash Club have
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Hard-earned point for Trojans' Reserves
Trojans Res 3 Helperby 3 A last minute goal from substitute Tom Maidment salvaged a draw for Burley Trojans Reserves in the top- of-the-table clash with Helperby Hotspurs. With time running out Trojans mounted a final attack and player manager Gary Shankland
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Town blast Ilkley out of the Challenge cup
Otley Town 7 Ilkley AFC 1 Ilkley were the visitors to the Old Showfield in this Wharfedale FA Challenge Cup first round match and found the experience all a bit too much. In the first half Ilkley's defenders found it difficult to cope with the pace of
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Pool AFC net five but shoot high and wide
Pool 5 Park Row Associates 0 THIS was Pool's first cup game of the season and possibly the most one-sided game they are likely to be involved in. The football in most parts was a joy to watch with every player being involved in neat build-up play and
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Cup holders St Margaret's make progress
THE Wharfedale FA Airedale International Challenge Cup first round matches were played on Saturday and sprung few surprises. Cup holders Horsforth St Margaret's were again far too physical for Guiseley Reserves to handle. Bad challenges were allowed to
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City youth 'can now speak up'
Bradford's young people are being given a voice through a new multi-cultural magazine. Entitled 'The Youth of Today", it is designed to enable youngsters across the city to speak out about their needs and issues affecting their lives. The 16-page glossy
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Green Flag man Ernest, 55, dies
A former Bradford boss who helped build up Pudsey-based Green Flag breakdown company has died suddenly in London, aged 55. Ernest Smith joined the company in 1973 as technical director and became Group Managing Director in 1982. He was named Britain's
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Theatre seeks pledges for free seats
The Priestley Centre for the Arts is offering free seats for its next main stage production to people who pledge donations to the troubled theatre. And the venue has unveiled a corporate package for businesses which make an annual contribution. The cash
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Developers striking while the iron is hot
A batch of luxury flats built in a former ironmongers could ignite city centre living in the Little Germany area of Bradford. The 20 loft-style one and two-bedroom apartments and three houses have gone on sale in the refurbished Silens Works in Peckover
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Now train firm fined £2m
Arriva Trains Northern was today hit with a £2 million for cancelling up to 1,000 services a week which left passengers facing travel misery. The fine by the Strategic Rail Authority is the largest single penalty imposed on a train operator for its poor
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - Enough is enough! My car has just been vandalised for the third time. Fireworks have been exploding all around me all year and getting louder and more frequent as November 5 approaches. Cars are always being set alight on our streets, the last time
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Craven through the years
100 years ago SKIPTON Cricket Club celebrated a successful season at its annual dinner at the Ship Hotel. The batting averages had shown a great improvement on the previous year and in total the teams had played 59 matches, winning 24, losing 19 and drawing
