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Two and a half Hinches puts Ilkley into the Sulzer final
Ilkley A 21, Wharfedale B 12 Andy Hinchliffe, Ilkley's battering ram centre, bagged two tries and laid on a third for Charlie Cudworth to put Ilkley into the Aire-Wharfe Cup final for the first time since 1985. Christopher Hems, Ilkley's stalwart back
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Fair Play award for Guiseley
Guiseley AFC may not have won any silverware this season but they have picked up a cheque for £1,000 by winning the UniBond League's Division One Fair Play Award. Guiseley's good behaviour, they have had only former Bradford City winger Mark Stuart red
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - It makes me furious to hear those witless, spineless people who refuse to admit that they are from Bradford. How arrogant these people are. Do they assume that they themselves are paragons of virtue deserving of something better? What are they doing
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Election defeat ends a proud record
OTLEY and Wharfedale councillor Graham Kirkland losing his seat on Leeds City Council was greeted with shock not only by his colleagues but also by those on opposition parties. Coun Kirkland had been a member of the city council for 36 years and was the
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Jewel of a show at the Kings Hall
John Douglas reviews Copacabana at The King's Hall, Ilkley until Saturday. The Ilkley Operatic Society must be congratulated for presenting Barry Manilow's Copacabana, which has to be one of the most colourful and exciting shows seen on the King's Hall
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Law has no time to waste
Nicky Law has begun drawing up his City blueprint for next season. The Bantams finished their current campaign only four days ago with a 5-0 thrashing by Portsmouth but Law is already well advanced with his plans to replace the senior players who have
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Wharfedale stalwart Kirkland loses his seat
OTLEY councillor for 36 years, Graham Kirkland, has lost his seat on Leeds City Council. A former Lord Mayor of Leeds and twice Mayor of Otley, Coun Kirkland was re-elected to Otley Town Council, but will no longer represent Otley and Wharfedale on the
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All square, so parties agree to work together to help the town
NO one political party has gained overall control of Otley Town Council - for a second term. Although the makeup of the council has changed slightly, Labour and the Liberal Democrats remain with an equal number of seats with six each. The remaining three
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Rombalds goes for a touch of youth
At district level the situation in Bradford Council following last Thursday's elections remains virtually the same - with Labour and the Conservatives still neck and neck. The two largest parties won 36 seats each, both down two from the 38 secured in
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New faces ready to take up challenge
Polling booths were conspicuous by their absence in Adding-ham last week. The village was one of the few areas in the district where, because not enough candidates came forward to fill all the vacancies, no election was held. Instead, several new faces
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Liberal Democrats stay in control by eight seats
The Liberal Democrats held on to the control of Horsforth Town Council. The party has 12 seats, while there are four Conservative seats and two Independent seats, as well as two Indep-endent Friends of Hall Park seats. But there were casualties along
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Conservatives retain power but Independents gather strength
The local elections have left the Conservative party still firmly in control of Ilkley Parish Council - but with chinks beginning to appear in its armour. While the Tories comfortably won 14 of the 21 seats up for grabs last Thursday, Labour found a way
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Mission of colour and caring
AS you walk through the pretty towns and villages of Otley, Ilkley, Guiseley, Addingham and Hawksworth, it is easy to take for granted the flower beds, gardens and hanging baskets that adorn the shops and public places. And even easier to forget the people
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Villagers urge bikers to stop the 'Wharfedale TT'
FED up residents have taken action against motorcyclists who speed through their village. Villagers in Farnley fear it is only a matter of time before someone is killed by one of the motorcyclists who they claim use their peaceful village as a race track
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Plans 'blunder' to create road chaos, says councillor
A councillor believes a decision by planning chiefs to open up two major roads to more development will be disastrous. Coun Brian Cleasby (Lib Dem, Horsforth) claims planning officers have made a blunder by removing a clause which protected the A65 and
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Liquor licence raises concerns
Under-age drinking could spiral out of control in Horsforth if a liquor licence is passed, according to one councillor. Councillor Chris Townsley (Lib Dem, Horsforth) is opposing an application for a liquor licence at the Esso snack shop on Broadway.
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Burgers, large fries and a bucket of cash, please!
FRIENDS of a Guiseley special school treated themselves to hamburgers and boosted the school's funds. For everyone ordering a meal from McDonald's, Guiseley, at lunchtime on Saturday, £1 was donated to Greenmeadows School. And together with the spare
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Tenants launch group to improve homes
Tenants in a Guiseley sheltered housing complex have formed a residents association to upgrade their facilities. Residents in the Shakespeare Sheltered Housing complex have formed the new association to tackle maintenance problems. The first problem the
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Dawn dancers greet May Day on the Chevin
MORRIS dancers greeted the dawn at the traditional start of their dancing season high on Otley Chevin. Otley's two sides, the Buttercross Belles and Otley Wayzgoose were joined by Leeds Briggate to dance in the dawn on May Day. Celebrations started at
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Campaign issues 'save our children plea' to council
CHILDREN are at constant risk from heavy traffic thundering through Otley, it is claimed. Campaigners fighting for lorries to be banned from taking short cuts through the town fear it is a matter of time before a child is knocked down and possibly killed
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On This Day
In 1899, Bradford Town Clerk Mr George McGuire died. In 1921, the death penalty was abolished in Sweden. In 1955, victims of the Hiroshima atomic bomb arrived in the USA for plastic surgery. From the Telegraph & Argus of May 8th, 1978... Going, going
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Chance to win a garden prize
Ilkley residents, businesses and care homes are being urged to enter their gardens into this summer's Ilkley in Bloom Garden Competition. Trophies will be awarded this year to the top three entrants in each of four categories covering private front gardens
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Pastor praises community for heartwarming help
An Addingham church is celebrating an amazing public response to an appeal for a desperately needed new heating system. The congregation of Mount Hermon Chapel has had to rely on just one, ageing heater since the other half of the system was condemned
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Trust finds itself on the other side of the fence
A PRESERVATION society has found itself on the other side of the fence after submitting plans to change the windows of an historic chapel. For Ilkley councillors are opposing the proposal by Bradford Building Preservation Trust to insert in the listed
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Ilkley to pick its own pop idol
Ilkley's answer to Gareth Gates will be named at the finals of Wharfedale Music Festival's Pop Star competition this weekend. Five teenage finalists will battle it out for the musical crown by performing just one song each at Ilkley Grammar School on
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Lots of colour on a dull day
CROWDS donned their waterproofs and took to the streets in numbers for Ilkley Carnival's big parade through town on Saturday. Uncertain weather failed to dampen the enthusiasm of those who took part and the people who turned out to watch. The chosen theme
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Battle begins over plan for houses on pub site
A DEVELOPER has submitted plans to replace Ben Rhydding's only public house with a housing complex. The Wheatley Hotel closed last summer and since then rumours have been rife that it was being lined up for a lucrative sale to property developers. Owner
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Letters to the Editor
Tory pays tribute to beaten Lib Dem SIR, - During any election campaign all the parties fight their corner to try to win the day and defeat their opponents. Nevertheless there was an air of personal sadness after last Thursday's count when Graham Kirkland
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Letters to the Editor
School rolls claims do not add up Sir, - In five years, the total rolls of children aged five to 18 in the Ilkley area has fallen by 23 despite the increased number of new homes and enrolments of children from outside our area. Altogether there are 2,836
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Darren's trip is sheer magic!
A young magician is aiming to do a disappearing act... and be crowned the best illusionist in a national competition. Darren McDonald will appear with seven other hopefuls from around the country at the Magic Circle's Young Magician of the Year Competition
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Ladies combine competitions at Otley
OTLEY: The ladies combined two competitions incorporating the County Foursomes into their Coronation Foursomes. A strong wind helped to make the general conditions very tricky although the Ladies' captain, Mrs J Hodgson, figured prominently in both sets
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Third placed Rangers' season ends in defeat
Catterick Village 3, Menston Rangers 2 Menston Rangers lost their final game of the season to a Catterick side playing for fourth place in the league. Menston started with the attitude this was a meaningless game following the securing of third place
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Young athletes show up well in National Junior League
AT the National Junior Athletics League (Pennine Division) Match 1 at Mansfield there were several outstanding performances from local under-17 age group athletes. Contesting the league, which is for athletes from the under-20 age group, but in which
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Davey inspires Burley to victory over Calverley
IN the Second Teams League rain was again the winner in most cases. Despite constant drizzle at the end of Burley's innings the umpires tried to ensure that play continued. Burley were chasing a Calverley total of 165-8 of which N Thornton had made 60
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Woodhouse's Golati stars against Mills
ALL-ROUNDER Sandeep Golati dominated the Wood-house performance against Pool Mills. He took three for 37 as Mills were dismissed for 140 on a slow and difficult Woodhouse wicket. Mills recovered from a poor start thanks to a third wicket stand of 56 between
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Rain disrupts the programme as only two games are finished
THE Airedale and Wharfedale Cricket League programme was badly disrupted by wet weather on only the second week of the season. Only two sides managed to defy the weather and forge victories and these were newly promoted Hall Park in Division A and Woodhouse
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Come and join us!
When Diana and Peter Jenkins organised a charity walk in memory of their granddaughter, little did they imagine the way the event would develop over 11 years. But, during that time, the number of people taking part has grown beyond their own family. And
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Jungle book has Linda top
Bradford's Linda Barker is the bookies' favourite woman to win TV hit show I'm a Celebrity - Get Me Out of Here. William Hill's were today offering odds of 11-4 for the 41-year-old Shelf-born interior designer being crowned Queen/King of the Jungle. Cricketer
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Accused had threatened to kill man, court told
One of the six men accused of being connected with the death of Keighley security guard Qadir Ahmed had previously threatened to kill him, a court heard. Witness Saghir Younas said he heard Mohammed Iqbal, whom he knew as Nipper, shout something along
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Missing man - fresh appeal three years on
The best friend of a man who vanished without trace three years ago has made an emotional plea for information about him. Street drinker Alan Crabtree, 44, was last seen in Keighley in September, 2000, and, despite an extensive police investigation, it
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One giant leap for children in hospital
Two thrill-seeking Bradford workers are preparing themselves to take a giant leap for charity later this month - 13,000 feet to be precise. Alison Bradley and Tony Collins, pictured, who both work for the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS
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Witness appeal as man fights for life
A man was still fighting for his life in hospital today as police stepped up their inquiry into a brutal attack. The critically ill victim - 47-year-old dad Ian Warburton - received head injuries after being attacked in a street shortly after 10pm on
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Wool, I never!
A hundred years ago Bradford's beautiful Wool Exchange resounded with dealings of bowler-hatted haggling merchants. The lavishly-decorated hall was the centre of the district's thriving wool trade. These days it merely hums with the chink of coffee cups
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Girl, 14 injured in road horror
A 14-year-old girl was seriously ill in hospital today after an accident as she crossed a busy dual carriageway in Bradford. The youngster, who has not been named, was with a group of school friends when the incident occurred on Rooley Lane, opposite
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Ilkley Reserves celebrate a double success
Ilkley Reserves 4, Sherwood 1 Having been pipped to the league title last year by Sherwood in a last game decider the Guyson sponsored Ilkley Reserves were keen to avenge their disappointment by taking the trophy from their close rivals in another winner
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Airienteers compete against international orienteers
Over 50 members of local orienteering club Airienteers competed at one of Britain's premier events in Berkshire. The event, which is held over three days, drew competitors from all over Europe including Norway, Sweden, Germany and Ireland so the competition
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Aire-Wharfe League Scoreboard
Division A BILTON V NORTH LEEDS Bilton.- D Murray c sub b Richardson 5, M Corish b Hudson 30, S Phillips c sub b Valentine 65, I Malik lbw Valentine 0, M Emmerson c Velentine b Richardson 46, C Heptinstall run out 39, A Burton c sub b Wales 3, M Rassool
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Freeman in driving seat as rain comes
RAIN stooped play at Addingham where the home side were 56 for one in reply to Upper Wharfedale's 144 all out when rain ended play for the day. Opener Ian Austin hit a fine 64 for Upper Wharfedale to hold their innings tohether in the face of some good
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Ilkley's batsmen fail to make it to the crease
IN Division B of the Airedale and Wharfedale League Ilkley's batsmen never got to the crease in their game at Bardsey. The home side batted first and after 41 overs rain stopped play with them on 119 for seven. They has struggled somewhat aginst Anthony
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Harker-Bell calls on his reserves
Bradford golf captain Neil Harker-Bell has had something of a selection headache this week. His side are due to take on York on May 18 in the Yorkshire Inter-Union League - the first match of the season. And five of his front-line players are missing.
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Wood hits Trophy ton for Yorkshire
Yorkshire soon warmed up in the sunshine after new England captain Michael Vaughan had been dismissed cheaply by a 34-year-old fridge freezer salesman at March yesterday and they became hot enough to set Cambridgeshire a 300 target in the third round
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Bulls seek action over Halifax jibe
Halifax have apologised to Bradford Bulls, who were branded retards, cattle and whingers in the latest Halifax programme. The Shay club's acting chief executive officer Stephen Pearson said: "The piece was intended to be taken in a light-hearted and jocular
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Expansion possibility for new hospital
OTLEY'S new £15 million hospital will not be private, a health chief has stressed. Wharfedale Hospital, on schedule to open in September next year, could, in addition, expand to take on more than the planned services, including more surgery. It could
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Stage school debut leaves audience asking for more
John Burland reviews Oliver at Guiseley Theatre. Consider yourself well entertained! This could be a new line from one of the songs in this spectacular musical performed by the Dbut Theatre School. This stage school, catering for young performers, meet
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'Good life' family get TV series
A family who struggled to transform a derelict Tuscan farmhouse into a successful holiday business have been given a new television series. Richard Turnbull and his wife Sarah Fraser swapped life in Wharfedale last year to create an idyllic Tuscan hideaway
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Strike a light as Sir Jim fixes it for Leeds fans
An Otley tobacconist fixed it for football fans to celebrate Leeds United's famous win over Arsenal in true Sir Jimmy Savile style. James Barber, owner of Barber's Wholesale Tobacconists, on Kirk-gate, had a run on Sir Jimmy cigars after Leeds United
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Active school wins sports recognition
Horsforth School is celebrating after receiving a prestigious Sportsmark for its dedication to PE and sport. Head teacher Steve Jex has praised the pupils at the school for being committed to sport. He said: "News of the award has given the school a real
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Yeadon firm merges with US media company
A Yeadon IT firm has announced its merger with an American media company, in a bid to expand its sales team. IT firm Logcom Solutions Ltd has now merged with MICG, a cross platform media company based in London and Texas. The two companies aim to combine
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Schools' sporting winners
Congratulations to Beckfoot, Salt Grammar and Hanson schools as well as the Girls' Grammar School, Bradford, on joining the list of local schools which have qualified for the Sportsmark Gold award recognising commitment to sport in the curriculum. Bradford
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Car repair centre in buy-out by bosses
A car repair centre in Bradford has opened under a new name following a £5 million regional buy-out. Just Car Clinic has taken over Dixon Car Clinics in Canal Road in a move which guarantees the future of the site and its 29 staff. Barry Whittles, chief
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Carnival creates a green and pleasant environment
WHARFEDALE people of all ages gambled on good weather as they came out to enjoy the fun at the fifteenth Ilkley Carnival. The event on Bank Holiday Monday saw families flocking onto East Holmes Field to enjoy the funfair and carnival entertainment, and
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30 firms join new chamber
Representatives from many of the village's key businesses are expected to attend the next meeting of Burley-in-Wharfedale Chamber of Trade. The recently formed group has attracted wide support from local traders and already has members from around 30
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Skate park work will go ahead
CAMPAIGNERS for a skate park in Ilkley have finally declared victory - but need a last generous donation within the next fortnight. After an intensive five months of fundraising within Ilkley and beyond, charity Pipedream has announced it is to commission
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Man oh man, the Manfreds are back
Film crews will be in Ilkley this weekend to catch behind the scenes footage at a concert by one of the legendary bands of the Swinging Sixties. Famous for a string of Top 20 hits, including 5-4-3-2-1 and Mighty Quinn, The Manfreds (formerly Manfred Mann
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Pub-goers to be quizzed on their tree knowledge
An Ilkley pub is playing a key role in a new national survey aimed at shedding more light on the relationship which exists between people and trees. The Cow and Calf Inn, on Hangingstone Road, will be asking willing customers to fill in short questionnaires
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The inside story of a Probus Club member
THE chairman of an Ilkley club for retired professional men and businessmen aims to portray the average member in a book celebrating more than 30 years of the society. Retiring chairman of The Probus Club of Ilkley, Ron Shaw, has written a history of
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Soldier's mother urges Ilkley to boost Gulf fund
THE Ilkley mother of a military policeman serving in Iraq is asking Ilkley residents to contribute to a fund helping servicemen still on duty in the Gulf. Former Ilkley Grammar School pupil Corporal Darren Harvey-Hill, of the 1st Regiment Royal Military
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Aire-Wharfe League Scoreboard
Division A BILTON V NORTH LEEDS Bilton.- D Murray c sub b Richardson 5, M Corish b Hudson 30, S Phillips c sub b Valentine 65, I Malik lbw Valentine 0, M Emmerson c Velentine b Richardson 46, C Heptinstall run out 39, A Burton c sub b Wales 3, M Rassool
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Skipper Soames leads way as Yeadon snatch cup win
AFTER the disappointment of being skittled for a mere 49 on a badly affected wicket on Saturday Yeadon pulled off a Priestleuy Cup victory on Sunday. It was a day of cup shocks with cup holders Pudsey Congs and neighbours Pudsey St Lawrence both going
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Ilkley cricketers bridge the generation gap
Ilkley CC U-14s player Alex Bailey made a good start to the season with his maiden century in the club's opening U-15s game against Rawdon. Opening the batting he made an unbeaten 115, ably supported by captain Andrew Rhodes (23) and Sebastian Owen (37no
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Andrew stars with bat and ball
Young Ilkley CC cricketer Andrew Rhodes took seven wickets for just one run in an Airedale Junior League Under-15 match against Otley on Monday. He followed this with his maiden senior century, 105 not out, for Ilkley Third XI against Calverley in the
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Percy makes welcome return for Rawdon
IN Division B of the Airedale and Wharfedale League Bruce Percy made a welcome return for Rawdon. He signalled his return with a knock of 57 from the number three spot as Rawdon forged a total of 224 for seven against Thackley. He had excellent support
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Darby provides a classy finish for Yorkshire
Yorkshire 36 Warwickshire 21 OTLEY winger Will Darby had an excellent game for Yorkshire when they opened their County Championship campaign at Harrogate's Claro Road on Saturday. He was one of six Otley players who saw county action in a side that showed
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Fair Play award for Guiseley
Guiseley AFC may not have won any silverware this season but they have picked up a cheque for £1,000 by winning the UniBond League's Division One Fair Play Award. Guiseley's good behaviour, they have had only former Bradford City winger Mark Stuart red
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Presentation night for young RL stars
OVER 120 people attended Guiseley Rangers Amateur Rugby League Club's end of season presentation evening last Friday at the Fairfax Club, Menston. Players and parents from the Under-8s and Under-10s along with senior players were rewarded with individual
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Getting ready to shake a leg
Dance enthusiasts are getting in the swing for Saltaire's Day of Dance. The village will come alive to sounds of music from across the globe with workshops on offer in a variety of moves and grooves, ranging from African to Samba and Ceroc to Tai Chi.
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Appeal bash will be 'far out, man'
Fundraisers will be digging out their retro clothes and taking a trip back to the Swinging '60s at an event in aid of the Lord Mayor's Appeal tonight. Students and staff in the hospitality department at Bradford College have organised a 1960s-theme charity
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Fusion stars are all ready to shine
Bradford International Festival is gearing up for the 2003 Fusion Awards following the huge success of the event last year. Four overall winners of this year's awards will play live on stage at the Bradford International Mela, the largest in Europe, attracting
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Work on big sports field is suspended
Work on a big new sports field for a Thackley school has been suspended by Bradford Council's planning department because it would create an "alien" landscape. Idle Liberal Democrat ward councillor Jeanette Sunderland, pictured, stepped in after receiving
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Drink-drive man sent back to jail
A drink-driver is back behind bars after admitting his third offence of driving while over the limit. A judge at Bradford Crown Court heard that Martin Maguire also had six previous convictions for driving while disqualified and an offence of dangerous
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Culture bid boss resigns from job
The man who spearheaded Bradford's Capital of Culture bid has resigned from his job on the Council. After announcing he was stepping down from the high-profile post, Paul Brookes insisted the failed campaign had put the district "on the national map"
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Child porn fiend is spared jail
A former Inland Revenue worker who paid to download 90 sickening child porn pictures from the internet has been spared jail. But John Sunderland was warned that if he hunts out the images again he will go to prison. The 40-year-old admitted 19 charges
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Young athletes show up well in National Junior League
AT the National Junior Athletics League (Pennine Division) Match 1 at Mansfield there were several outstanding performances from local under-17 age group athletes. Contesting the league, which is for athletes from the under-20 age group, but in which
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Ilkley cricketers bridge the generation gap
Ilkley CC U-14s player Alex Bailey made a good start to the season with his maiden century in the club's opening U-15s game against Rawdon. Opening the batting he made an unbeaten 115, ably supported by captain Andrew Rhodes (23) and Sebastian Owen (37no
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Andrew stars with bat and ball
Young Ilkley CC cricketer Andrew Rhodes took seven wickets for just one run in an Airedale Junior League Under-15 match against Otley on Monday. He followed this with his maiden senior century, 105 not out, for Ilkley Third XI against Calverley in the
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Triumphant Ben Rhydding make it to National League
Ben Rhydding ladies deservedly took their place in hockey's National League after a nailbiting climax to the play-off competition at Belle Vue, Manchester last weekend. Ben Rhydding faced the remaining three games in the competition knowing that after
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Davey inspires Burley to victory over Calverley
IN the Second Teams League rain was again the winner in most cases. Despite constant drizzle at the end of Burley's innings the umpires tried to ensure that play continued. Burley were chasing a Calverley total of 165-8 of which N Thornton had made 60
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Rain disrupts the programme as only two games are finished
THE Airedale and Wharfedale Cricket League programme was badly disrupted by wet weather on only the second week of the season. Only two sides managed to defy the weather and forge victories and these were newly promoted Hall Park in Division A and Woodhouse
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Ilkley clinch the title and make it double joy
Ilkley AFC 7, Beckwithshaw 0 A great result for the Booth's sponsored Ilkley FC that placed them in pole position to win the Harrogate Senior League Premier Division championship. This was confdirmed when their nearest rivals Pannal lost 4-0 at Pateley
