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Lowes sought soccer refuge
The World Cup has softened the blow of missing two Bulls games for Jimmy Lowes. The veteran hooker has been forced to sit out the recent victories over London and Salford, but has consoled himself with a seat in front of the box for the unfolding events
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Guiseley gears up for a fantastic festival
THE ANNUAL two-week festival celebrating the many community and voluntary groups in Guiseley will take off tomorrow. The third Guiseley Festival will host a variety of events for all sections of the community, starting tomorrow with entertainment at the
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Lettrers to the Editor
Jubilee 'a splendid British knees-up' SIR, - I had long ago concluded that in our unsettled and unsettling age many had forgotten how to enjoy themselves, unless the high jinks had some connection with either pop stars or footy. You know - "Long Live
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A feast of fun as Pool revives an old tradition
THE REVIVAL of a traditional feast in Pool-in-Wharfedale saw hundreds of residents flock to the village recreation fields for games, stalls and entertainment. Around 400 people are thought to have joined in the festivities on Sunday, ranging from a five-a-side
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Royal chance for Burley youth to get a new club
A new youth club is to be created in Burley-in-Wharfedale as part of an ambitious three-stage revamp of the Queen's Hall. Details of plans to convert the historic building into a more modern focal point for the whole village were unveiled at Burley Community
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Youngsters are feeling good
A FEEL-GOOD day designed to help assess health needs in Aireborough attracted young people and parents. The Aireborough Health Initiative partnership between health service staff, Leeds City Council and other organisations, put on its Family Feel Good
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Parents hopeful in school battle
ANGRY parents fighting to get their children into Otley's Prince Henry's Grammar School are optimistic they will be admitted. The parents of eight children from Bramhope went to the local government ombudsman after claiming appalling treatment from Education
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Army that deserves its medals
There was widespread admiration and support for the so-called "Mums' Army" when the women of Manningham took it upon themselves to patrol the streets in the weeks after the rioting last July in a bid to curb the anti-social behaviour of children and youths
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On This Day
In 1844, founder of the Mormon church, Joseph Smith, was murdered. In 1954, the first nuclear power station was opened at Obninsk in the USSR. In 1976, Palestinian terrorists hijacked an Air France aircraft and forced it to land in Entebbe, Uganda. From
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Crowds enjoy bugs festival fun
BARNOLDSWICK was bristling with more bugs than MI5 at the weekend, for the second Barlick Bugs festival. The community arts event offered well over 30 attractions, activities and entertainments, all based around a "bugs" theme. The festival involved groups
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Volunteers help to restore tower to its former glory
A THREE year project to restore a Sutton landmark is due to be completed this weekend. The restoration work on Lund's Tower, also known as the Salt Pot and Ethel's Tower, has cost almost £22,000 and countless hours of time put in by volunteers from the
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Priest retires after distinguished career
A DEVOTION to the Catholic Church has taken retiring priest Basil Loftus across the world. Monsignor Loftus performs his final mass at St Boniface Church, Bentham, on Sunday before moving to Scotland. During his long and varied career he has been much
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Craven businesses nominated for tourism 'Oscars'
FIVE Craven hotels and self-catering holiday accommodation have been shortlisted for this year's White Rose Awards for Tourism. Regarded as the "Oscars" of the region's tourism industry the awards are designed to recognise excellence in tourism. This
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Rachel wins top teaching award
NEWLY qualified teacher Rachel Hayes turned an empty room into a stimulating classroom, open to the scrutiny of Ofsted inspectors, just days into her first post. Rachel rose to the challenge and children at Hellifield Primary are thriving in her care.
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Jubilee baton makes its way to Craven
FIVE lucky people from Craven are gearing up to become part of the country's biggest sporting event this year. They have been chosen to run a leg of the Queen's Jubilee Baton relay as part of the 60,000-mile journey through 24 countries on five continents
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All guns blazing as Texas link-ups boost charities
SEVERAL thousand dollars were raised for two charities at a spectacular Texas Party in Ilkley at the weekend. Guests, ferried in from the Railroad Inn (alias the Station Hotel) by stretch limousine, wore fancy dress and took part in a host of Texan activities
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Packed meeting vows to save Ilkley hospital
PEOPLE in Ilkley showed their determination to save the Coronation Hospital from closure at a packed meeting at the Town Hall last week and already the campaign is picking up pace. Parish councillors, health care professionals, social services representatives
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Community battles to stop its hospital becoming a casualty
ON the face of it the Government's stated health policy is to provide local services to local people but the financial constraints hospital bosses have to operate under often mean something very different. The cheaper option of putting all services under
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Volunteers praised for sacrificing their free time to help others
TYPICAL teenagers' hectic schedules of exams, parties and sports leave little time for anything or anyone else. But for devoting just a "few minutes" a week to helping others, two local youngsters have been hailed a lifeline by their elderly neighbours
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Flood prevention work is needed
SIR - I refer to the recent flooding in Sutton and Coun Stephen Place and Coun Philip Barrett's letter. A lot of what they say I go along with. Sutton does need action to be taken by the authorities to prevent the flooding which occurs from time to time
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Tightlipped over fundraising efforts
Two 12-year-olds have kept quiet for a full day at school - and raised at least £75 for the Telegraph & Argus Bradford Can...Cancer Research Appeal. Laura Baldwin and Sophie Boocock, pupils at Beckfoot School, Bingley, stayed silent from 8.30am until
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Ladies' Pairs Competition
THE Leeds and District Ladies' Pairs Competition takes place on Sunday, June 30. Greenbottom and Yeadon Park are the local venues for the preliminary rounds. Local bowlers taking part are: B Chaffer and J Crosland (Horsforth Woodside), who play at Greenbottom
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Past X1 beat Present as Hawksworth CC celebrate Golden Jubilee
HAWKSWORTH Cricket Club celebrated its Golden Jubilee with a match between Past and Present sides at Guiseley Cricket Club on Sunday. The match, played in glorious conditions, was followed by a buffet at which past and present members mingled to reminisce
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Guiseley's HandyAndy pockets four top Wharfedale titles
WHARFEDALE billiards and snooker titles have been decided with Andy Blamire of Guiseley Conservative Club picking up four titles, three individual and one team. In the snooker open final Blamire beat Martin Kaye (Yeadon Liberal Club) 4-1. Kaye got off
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Culture bid aided by 'hidden jewels'
Bradford's City of Culture bid has been boosted by an auction of work by one of the district's most renowned artists. Paintings and sculptures by Govinder Nazran, pictured, went under the hammer at the charity event held to coincide with the reopening
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Labour names its cast of shadows
Labour councillors have set up their own shadow cabinet in City Hall to challenge Tories and Liberal Democrats on the hung Council. The move follows criticism that the Labour group has "taken its bat home" by refusing to accept portfolio jobs after it
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Girl hurt after being dragged 15ft by bus
A nine-year-old girl suffered serious leg injuries when she was struck by a double deck bus as she tried to cross a guided bus lane. She was dragged about 15ft along the enclosed lane in Manchester Road, Bradford, at about 3.15pm yesterday. Odsal firefighters
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Have-a-go hero, 79, beaten up
A brave pensioner who tried to stop an armed raid on a post office was in hospital today after being beaten up. The 79-year-old have-a-go hero was caught up in the robbery at Heights Lane Post Office in Heaton at 9.30am after a shop assistant had had
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - As a lifelong Bradford Bulls supporter I felt compelled to write regarding the latest twist in the Odsal saga. At last we Bradfordians have some clarity on the issue. It is now apparent that without a sizeable retail element no private investor
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School fences sad but necessary
THE day when fences go up around our schools' playing fields is a sad day for everyone in the community. It is now the turn of Tranmere Park School to look at fencing off its fields and buildings, and some living in the area are unhappy. Even if the fence
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Craven through the years
100 years ago THE residents of Low Bentham decided to mark the Coronation of Edward VII by building a market cross with their own hands. The site was an old watering place known as the tip, and the idea was to ultimately convert the site into a recreation
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Raise a glass to 'our boys'
IN this day and age it is not always easy to relate to those who lay down their lives for their country. We have become a selfish society, only concerned about ourselves and those closest to us, something so clearly illustrated in the problems rallying
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Praise and admiration
THE Ilkley Gazette has nothing but praise and admiration for the police who are on the front line of society's battle against crime, anarchy and mayhem. The job of a police officer is difficult, demanding, often dangerous and deserving of all the support
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Combe: I want to keep at City
Alan Combe is still hanging on for Bradford City's call despite joining Dundee United to start pre-season training. Combe lined up today with his former Tannadice team-mates as they began building up for a Scottish campaign in which he will not feature
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Peacock targets Saints
Jamie Peacock has dismissed Great Britain from his mind and is determined to put one over on St Helen's tomorrow night. The second-rower has cast aside concerns about picking up injury ahead of the Test against Australia and his mind is on nothing more
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O'Leary exit stuns fans
Leeds United have announced that manager David O'Leary has left the Premiership club by mutual consent. The former Arsenal and Republic of Ireland defender joined the club four years ago and had spent millions in search of success including a staggering
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Bishop blesses new suite
A SCHOOL'S high-tech new computer suite received its official blessing from a bishop. The Bishop of Leeds, David Konstant, was greeted by pupils when he visited St Joseph's RC Primary School on Tuesday, to open the school's new computer suite. Two pupils
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Traders air market grievances
DOZENS of Otley market traders are looking forward to better relations with Leeds market chiefs after voicing their grievances at a summit in the town. Leeds City Council market officers heard worries about traffic congestion and a lack of publicity for
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Grieving mother lays son to rest
A GRIEVING Otley mother has spoken of her relief after finally being able to lay her son to rest. Bryan Smith, 41, who had learning difficulties, died at Bradford Royal Infirmary from a blood clot six days after he was attacked near his flat in Windhill
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Campaigners in landmark legal victory
CAMPAIGNING parents are claiming a landmark victory in their fight to stop the closure of an Otley primary school. In London's Appeal Court last week they won the right to challenge the decision to close All Saints Junior School, North Parade. And although
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£200,000 deal
Bradford based Atlantic Global has signed a deal worth £200,000 a year. Norwich Union has signed a contract with the firm to use its Adeo management software to allow it to streamline its business processes. The contract covers licenses, consultancy,
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Get-tough warning to companies
A Bradford-based accountant is urging employers and employees to return P11D forms to avoid financial penalties from the Inland Revenue. Nigel Westman, a partner at chartered accountants Clough & Company, is warning firms that if they miss the July
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Inner-city aid
A scheme which aims to recognise booming inner city firms was launched last night at the Royal Armouries. The Inner City 100 Index, which is in its second year, is supported by a variety of organisations including the Bradford-based Asian Business Development
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Warriors seek help after pitch snub claims
A JUNIOR rugby league club claims it is being squeezed out of facilities at Barnoldswick's Rolls-Royce sports grounds. A delegation of young players and members of the West Craven Warriors' management committee attended the latest meeting of Pendle Council's
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Concerned residents fail to stop nursery plan
PLANS to extend an outside play area at a nursery in Cowling were given the go-ahead this week despite meeting with strong objections from neighbours. The owners of Small Ways nursery, Dick Lane, had their application to build a garage and use part of
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Farmer launches new venture
A FARMER who lost his 160-strong herd to foot and mouth is now offering riders a unique equestrian experience. The Craven Country Ride is the innovative idea of farmer David Coates, of Haughfield Farm, Coniston Cold. Together with his father Joe, he has
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Trust's ambitious plans to halt station's decline
A RAILWAY trust concerned at the deterioration of Hellifield Station is hoping it might soon have a definite say in its future. The Settle and Carlisle Trust - the charitable arm of the Friends of the Settle Carlisle Line - is anxious that the Grade II
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Local police officers win awards
A FORMER JCB driver turned police officer has been recognised for his outstanding dedication to crime fighting in Skipton. PC Alan Mason has averaged 67 arrests a year, a figure described as "second to none" by Skipton Inspector Tad Nowakoswki. He was
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Graham makes church history
THE minister of Grassington Congregational Church, Graham Adams, has been elected president of the Congregational denomination of churches for England, Scotland and Wales. The one-year appointment commences in May 2003. Mr Adams is the only person in
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Biker dies pursuing his hobby
MOTORCYCLIST Richard James Hopwood lost his life pursuing the hobby he loved on his favourite route through the Dales. Mr Hopwood, 53, of Foredale Cottages, Helwith Bridge, died when his yellow Suzuki bike was in a head-on collision with a blue Peugeot
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Builders unearth arms cache at old petrol station
A TICKING time bomb under Otley Road, Skipton, could have exploded at any time during the last 60 years. But builders averted a major disaster when they uncovered the live ammunition, rifles and hand grenades at the former JET petrol station site before
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Drain anger as traders blast council
CLEANSING bosses in Bradford will be given a list of Ilkley streets and roads which need their drains cleaned after recent heavy rains resulted in flooding. Traders and parish councillors in Ilkley have lambasted Bradford Council, claiming that some street
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Women picked to pass the baton
Six Ilkley women will be joining the 5,000 people specially selected to carry the Queen's Jubilee Baton next weekend. The women are members of Ilkley Soroptimists International and have been chosen to carry the Jubilee Baton when it passes through the
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Gazette brought into crime wrangle
A POLICE chief under fire over an increasing number of burglaries in the Ilkley area has criticised 'the local media' for being unhelpful in its reporting of crime. A meeting of Addingham Parish Council was told that Det Chief Insp Roger Gasson made the
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Grammar school boosted by glowing Ofsted report
PUPILS and staff at Ilkley Grammar School are celebrating after receiving a glowing report from an Ofsted inspection team. According to the report: "Ilkley Grammar School is a very effective school. Pupils' attainment is high. Results in external examinations
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Veterans travel to Germany for regiment's 300th anniversary
A CONTINGENT of Craven people travelled to Osnabruck in Germany for the Duke of Wellington Regiment's 300th anniversary celebrations The focal point of the celebrations was the presentation of the new colours to the First Battalion on Saturday morning
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The Curmudgeon
WELL, I didn't get one - again. More importantly, neither did the Rev Rupe, the Vicar, nor the Doc. But, thanks to Jon Snow, I now understand why. I have in the past had cause to make the occasional critical remark about today's TV: I remember the days
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'Think again' call on hospital plan
SIR, - I am writing to you because I feel very strongly about the proposed closure of the Coronation Hospital. I have had many years, going back to the 50s, association with this hospital. As a child I had my tonsils out there and my father spent many
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In the running to be best in White Rose area
A popular event which brings music and dance to Cleckheaton is one of the frontrunners in the equivalent of the tourism Oscars. The Cleckheaton Folk Festival has been nominated in the Tourism Event of the Year category in Yorkshire Tourist Board's White
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Five local athletes are off to the English Schools
Many anxious local young athletes gathered together at Cleckheaton's Princess Mary Stadium to contest the West Yorkshire Schools' AA Championships. Not only was the honour of being county champion at stake but the additional achievement of selection for
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Troubled Yeadon are forced to give Soames a spin as captain
YEADON'S new vice-captain Grant Soames has quickly had to step up and take control of the first team. The young spinner becomes the third man to captain the relegation-threatened club in as many weeks. First, Australian skipper Damian Shanahan controversially
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Kirkstall and Hall Park battle for the top spot
THE race for promotion in Division B of the Airedale and Wharfedale League is starting to hot up with Hall Park and Kirkstall Educational battling it out at the top each with 41 points. Just seven points separate the first six teams while the bottom two
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Rowe's seven wicket haul for Green Lane is in vain
AUSSIE Daniel Rowe bagged a seven wicket haul for Green Lane but it was all in vain. They lost their Airedale and Wharfedale League Division A match to visitors North Leeds. Rowe returned seven for 59 as North Leeds made 146 but Lane gave a poor batting
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Downing powers to victory in Town Centre Cycle Race
Otley town centre was packed once again on Tuesday night for the 17th annual staging of the Chevin Cycles Town Centre Road Race. Russell Downing (unattached) romped home to victory in his first win at the event. Leading from the outset Downing easily
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Alan lands top award on quiet
Gardening guru and housewives' favourite Alan Titchmarsh has been honoured with the highest award available to former students in further education. The Ilkley-born TV star studied at Shipley College after leaving school. He is now among a group of high-fliers
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Family plea over Thai drug jailing
The family of a Bradford publican are calling on the Government to help after he was sentenced to six years jail in Thailand for drug smuggling. Kevin Quill received the sentence in May. He was arrested with 100 amphetamines hidden in cartons of cigarettes
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Daphne's three big reasons to be proud
When Daphne Steel carries the Queen's Jubilee Relay Baton through Shipley next week she will represent her community, her country and the Commonwealth country of her birth. And that will triple her pride in the event. She came over to Britain alone from
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Steam clean!
Size does matter to Mike Squires - and the smaller the better. The 42-year-old, pictured, is in charge of the smallest heritage steam railway station in the country - a voluntary job he has done for 20 years. In that time he has transformed Damems Station
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Teen gang steal car at gunpoint
A pensioner was held at gunpoint by a gang of teenagers who stole his car early today. The carjackers climbed into the 66-year-old man's Proton car and demanded the keys when he stopped at traffic lights near Thornbury roundabout, Bradford. The pensioner
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Ilkley Harriers
Ilkley Harrier Andrea Priestley is the British Fell Running Champion for 2002. Nine Ilkley Harriers (a men's and a ladies' team), plus supporters, travelled to Melrose in the Scottish Borders for the Eildon Two Hills fell race, 4.5M with 1500ft of climb
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It's good news as tennis tournament nets sponsors
It was good news for tennis in Ilkley as OHS, the Bradford based occupational health and safety consultants, and Skipton Building Society confirmed their sponsorship of this year's Ilkley Open Tennis Tournament. This year will be 106th tournament, and
