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Fireworks ban is coming closer
BAN. It's a horrible word and goes against the British concept of a liberal society. Yet there are occasions when a ban is unavoidable. One would not, for example, want guns to be freely available over the counter as they are in America. Pressure is now
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Davis chalks up third T&A appearance
Two of the greatest players in the history of the sport are coming to Bradford on Saturday, January 31. Steve Davis and Stephen Hendry, who between them have won 62 world ranking tournaments, will be taking part in the Telegraph & Argus Snooker Classic
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Salem's biggest test of season
Bradford Salem, surprise packets in Yorkshire Division Two so far this season, face a moment of truth tomorrow. The second-placed Heaton side meet unbeaten leaders Beverley at Shay Lane. Having gone up last season as runners-up, a season of consolidation
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Great of '48 urges Avenue to go all out for victory
Former Bradford Park Avenue and Manchester United star Johnny Downie is urging Trevor Storton's battlers to go all out for a win on Sunday. The 78-year-old, who played for Avenue in the 1948 FA Cup fourth-round tie against Manchester United at Maine Road
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Law's the man for the job, says Lee
Colin Lee today stuck up for rival boss Nicky Law as he prepared to stoke up the pressure on him. A Walsall win at the Bradford & Bingley Stadium would push Law closer to the edge. But Lee, who watched City buck the losing trend in midweek, believes
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Council changes aim to foster closer ties
BY summer next year yet another system of local government is likely to be in place. If everything goes to plan, responsibility for street cleaning, mending pot-holes and youth services across Otley, Aireborough and Horsforth could all be handled at a
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Helping hands for a head start
AN ILKLEY teacher has returned from Egypt to take up the post of head at a Burley-in-Wharfedale school. Irene Connor has taken over as head teacher at Ghyll Royd School following the recent retirement of Jennifer Bonner. She is returning to the area after
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Why we can show some real interest in Europe
THE United Kingdom office of the European Parliament has launched a major drive to try to increase the turnout in next year's European elections. It has been holding a series of briefings with local people, politicians and the media in an attempt to raise
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Million pound extension is a tribute to governor
A SCHOOL governor who died tragically is set to be remembered as part of a £1 million refurbishment project which will benefit the whole of Horsforth. Leeds City Council has confirmed its backing plans by Education Leeds to provide much-needed new classrooms
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Burley is on fast track to secure home rule in 2004
The process which could bring a separate parish council to Burley-in-Wharfedale has begun with legal experts predicting it could be in place within a year. A proposal to split Ilkley Parish Council area into three separate bodies is now going out to consultation
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Relative issues a heartfelt appeal to grave thieves
THE ONLY living relative of an Otley teenager who died tragically 60 years ago has made a heartfelt appeal to his grave robbers. Owen Snowball, the only son of Cathy and George, drowned in an accident at Otley Swimming Pool in 1943. His devastated parents
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End of an era for demolished school
IT WAS the end of an era last week as the former Thomas Chippendale Primary school in Otley was pulled down. But it was not a dignified end for the building which closed at the end of the summer term last year and this year would have celebrated its 50th
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Firework yobs target phones
FIREWORK attacks by 'yobs' which destroyed two Horsforth telephone boxes this week could end in tragedy, a Town Councillor has warned. A phone box in Broadgate Lane was left melted and bent out of shape after being targeted by firework wielding vandals
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Protesters win support for town lorry ban
ANTI-LORRY protesters in Otley believe they have won an HGV ban. Following Tuesday's high level meeting with council leaders in Leeds, they are confident a 7.5 tonne weight limit will be imposed on the town centre. Members of action group Safety on Otley's
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Fireworks must be licensed
The changes proposed to the law on fireworks are welcome as far as they go. Unfortunately, though, they don't go far enough. The fireworks situation has got too far out of hand to be made acceptable again by merely tightening up the rules. A ban on the
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On This Day
In 1917, forces lead by Lenin overthrew the provisional government of Russia. In 1960, missiles appeared for the first time at the annual military parade in Red Square, Moscow. In 1990, shots were fired as President Gorbachev reviewed a parade to mark
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Colourful fundraiser
Children at Cavendish Lodge Day Care Centre, in Keighley, had a colourful time with a series of "blue and yellow" days. The fundraising week saw toddlers and pre-school children dress in blue and yellow clothes, and wear specially-made blue and yellow
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Pupils snappy success story
Pupils at Worth Valley Primary School have been getting ahead in the digital age with their photography project. Year six children have just completed an 18-month project which involved them using the latest camera equipment and computer software to create
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Charlotte wins battle of the Brontes
Charlotte Bront has come out on top in a debate of sibling rivalry -- as a foretaste to the nation's decision on their favourite books. The debate -- to decide whether Charlotte's Jane Eyre or her sister Emily's Wuthering Heights was best -- was run by
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Hallowe'en village horror show
Witches, giant bats and even Dracula converged on Haworth at dusk on Saturday. More than 50 residents and visitors dressed up in Hallowe'en costumes to attend a lantern-lit procession in Main Street and the churchyard. Jacqui Purlan, chairman of Haworth
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Schhols to twin with Manzini
Schools across Keighley could be twinned with their counterparts in Manzini, Swaziland, as part of the campaign to twin Keighley with the African city. Keighley Town Council and rotary club last week launched their campaign to twin the two places and
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Heartless thieves steal crash site tributes
A DESPERATE plea has been made to callous thieves by the partner of a woman who died in a car accident last week. Louise Adel Thomas laid flowers and a card for Tracey Taylor at the scene of the crash in South Street. When she returned with her children
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Woman pays tribute to 'Sharpe' hero
A woman has made her annual remembrance week trip to Utley Cemetery this week to decorate the grave of a famous war hero. Marion Aston, 49, from Cross Hills, has been tending the grave of Napoleonic War veteran Christopher Ingham for a number of years
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MP aims to calm Lund Park fears
Keighley's MP is to give a written assurance to residents who say their lives are being blighted by verbal and physical attacks. Ann Cryer is writing to all householders in the area around Lund Park to reassure them that action is being taken to stamp
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Remembrance: Poppy garden unveiled
A remembrance Garden was unveiled in Keighley Town Hall Square yesterday. Those who attended included the Lord Mayor Cllr Allan Hillary, the Rev Peter Mott, of the Shared Church, the Royal British Legion and members of the public both young and old. Crosses
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Village hall's future looks bleak as repair list grows
THE future of Cowling Village Hall will have to be decided soon as issues of health and safety come to the fore. The state of the hall has long been a thorn in the side of the committee which for many years has been trying to decide what its future could
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Soldier awarded MBE for services in Iraq
THE son of an Ickornshaw family has been made a Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services during the recent war in Iraq. Captain David McGinnis, 42, served during the conflict as the garrison engineer in charge of constructing the massive
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End of the road for health watchdogs
AIREDALE'S health watchdog which has discussed and deliberated issues concerning patients' health services in the district for almost 30 years held its last meeting this week. Set up by the Government in May 1974, Airedale Community Health Council became
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Cancer heroine lights up town for Christmas
CANCER heroine Jane Tomlinson is to switch on Settle's Christmas lights. Jane won the admiration and respect of the nation after completing two London Marathons, two Great North Runs, two London Triathlons, the Half Ironman UK Triathlon and a John O'Groats
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Children welcome improved facilities
PUPILS at Kirkby Malham School have moved into a purpose-built annexe. The new building contains a classroom, disabled toilet facility and medical room /office. There is also an outside feature providing a seated quiet corner and shelter for children
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Loyal workers get their reward
TWO employees at a Skipton company have notched up 82 years of service. Reward Manufacturng despatch manager Bruce Blackburn has just achieved 40 years service, an anniversary that sales liaison Ray Bewick reached two years ago. Few might know where the
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Helping hands for a head start
AN ILKLEY teacher has returned from Egypt to take up the post of head at a Burley-in-Wharfedale school. Irene Connor has taken over as head teacher at Ghyll Royd School following the recent retirement of Jennifer Bonner. She is returning to the area after
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Why Alan prefers to be down to earth
He's not being morbid but Alan Titchmarsh has already chosen his epitaph. And it isn't prompted by his dramatic experiences scaling a 90ft rockface and dodging a crashing helicopter during filming of his latest TV series. But rather, the words he jokingly
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District celebrates £5m sporting bonanza
A RECORD £5 million plus is being invested in the development of new flagship sports facilities across Craven in 2003. The figure is equivalent to £100 for every man, woman and child in the district and puts Craven at the top of a Yorkshire league table
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Ilkley people needed to sit on new hospital foundation trust
CONSULTATION over changes which could give Ilkley patients a hand in running two major hospitals ends tomorrow. Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust hopes to hand over the management of Bradford Royal Infirmary and St Luke's Hospital, Bradford to local
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Be prepared for flooding, residents told
RESIDENTS in Ilkley have been warned that they need to be prepared to combat the growing threat of flooding in the area. This stark message was given by the Environment Agency - formerly the National Rivers Authority - last week at a flooding information
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Campaigners enlist 'Lord Kitchener' to save pub
CAMPAIGNERS against a new bid to turn Ben Rhydding's last public house into a housing development have reproduced an icon of a previous conflict to help them try to win their battle. Members of the 'Save Us Pub' (SUP) group have used the famous First
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Soccer ace to light up Burley
Football legend Peter Lorimer will add a little sparkle to Burley-in-Wharfe-dale when he switches on the Christmas lights. "Hot-shot" Lorimer, 56, made his mark as part of the great Leeds United side of the sixties and seventies. He holds the all-time
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Corrie starlet will join family act to open top exhibition
ONE of Coronation Str-eet's youngest actors will be part of a star-studded family line-up opening a top art exhibition in Ilkley. Fourteen-year-old Richard Fleesh-man, who plays Craig Harris in the long-running ITV soap opera will be at the launch of
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Big roads scheme is off track
FRUSTRATED residents are still waiting for major traffic and transport improvement work to be completed - more than two and a half years after plans were drawn up. Although some work has been carried out, such as traffic calming on Bolling Road and the
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Letters to the Editor
Benefits of footbridge are for everyone SIR, - I write in response to Pat Asquith's recent letter. The campaign for a bridge over the River Wharfe at Burley is strongly supported by the Ramblers' Association. The stepping stones on the bridleway at Leatherbank
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Sounding Out
Stoner pop can be heard in Keighley tonight as Brand New Analogues perform at the Victoria Hotel. Skipton punk band FAQ, Leeds "emo rock" outfit Itch, and a rock and ska DJ also appear at the Cavendish Street venue. The event, entitled 3Some, runs from
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Theatre Reviews
Sillouhette -- Bingley Little Theatre Laura Judge stole the show for me at Bingley Little Theatre last week. She was a commanding presence as actress Celia Wallis (above) in Simon Brett's whodunit Sillouhette. Edward Cowen was an equally strong character
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Dalesfolk: David Horton
IN the field at the other side of the busiest main road in North Craven stands a now well-known sign saying: "59 per cent of people support hunting." Outside the front door, a bulldozer is clearing up the mess caused when a heavily laden lorry crashed
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Priced out of my local village
SIR - I am writing in response to the letters from Mr Donald Wilcox ('Affordable homes', Craven Herald October 31) and others previous. I think they have missed the point of affordable housing completely. It isn't housing meant for the poor, it is, as
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Bus driver in gun scare
A bus driver was threatened with what was believed to be a handgun by a youth demanding cash. The 219 bus was being driven from Heckmondwike along Leeds Old Road at Six Lane Ends. The incident happened as the youth - thought to be aged 15 or 16 - flagged
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Robin Hood bow out of cup as Trojans arrow to victory
Burley Trojans 4, Robin Hood Athletic 3 (after extra time) BURLEY Trojans once again showed their resilience as they won through in extra- time for the second time this season. On this occasion it was the West Riding County Cup and the victory over Leeds-based
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Otley set for return to league action
OTLEY RUFC return to league action on Saturday with a game against lowly Coventry at Cross Green (2.15 pm). After a week's inactivity due to Powergen Cup games Otley will be looking to continue the good start they have made to this season's National League
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Down Memory Lane
Mr Derek Longbottom, now of Embsay, has supplied this group of Keighley Home Guard dispatch-riders photographed at Lawkholme towards the end of 1940. He is standing fourth from the left -- his motorbike had broken down at the time, but the photographer
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Families tell of hotel fire smoke terror
An island holiday turned to terror for two families when fire broke out in a multi-storey hotel. Smoke spread to the top floor of the 11-storey Thomson hotel in Gran Canaria as a large cupboard blazed five floors below. Publican Michael Roper and his
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'Louts turned our park into a dump'
A park has been blighted by fly-tipping in an area notorious for its "grot spots". Piles of rubbish were today discovered in Bradford Moor's well-used park, off Silverhill Road. Councillor Ghazanfer Khaliq (Lab, Bradford Moor), pictured, who discovered
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60 children in need of adoption
Bradford Council is calling on people to offer permanent homes to the 60 children on its adoption list. The Adoption and Fostering Unit, based in Saltaire Road, Shipley, has found permanent homes for 40 children this year but is still trying to place
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'Firework law just not tough enough'
Anti-firework campaigners in Bradford today demanded that the Government toughens up its Fireworks Act. The Act, parts of which will come into force by Christmas, is designed to combat the noise and nuisance which can be caused by fireworks. Among its
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130 now affected by food poisoning
A total of 130 people have now been affected by a massive outbreak of food poisoning in Bradford. The outbreak, believed to have been caused by a virulent form of salmonella, has seen 49 people admitted to hospital in the last four days. Twenty-three
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Two in court on Tarquin killing
A man and a youth were today due to appear before Bradford magistrates, charged with the murder of care worker Tarquin Turner. The pair, aged 20 and 17, were charged last night after questioning by a team of detectives led by Detective Superintendent
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'We'll balance school books'
Some schools in Bradford have huge six-figure deficits while others are sitting on massive surpluses, new figures reveal today. Startling disparities are revealed between schools which have run into the red by up to £843,000, and others with as much as
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Soccer: Oaks are cocks of the North
OAKWORTH JUNIORS has been named the best Charter Standard club in the north of England. The go-ahead club have picked up a string of awards and last year received the FA's Charter Standard Award, but this year they have gon on to reach a higher level,
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Rugby League: Laura launches points spree
Milford 16 Cougar Cats 26 - With a depleted team, Keighley played Milford who opened the scoring from a break at the half way line, crossing for a converted try. Leanne Ludlum's early exit from the game due to injury left Keighley with 10 players but
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Rugby Union: Crusaders romp home
Keighley 41 Selby 6 - Tries in the first minute and the last minute, with five more in between properly reflects Keighley's overall domination of this Yorkshire League One encounter and, after a dismal start to the league campaign, hoists the Utley men
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Soccer: Minors suffer defeat
Keighley Minors suffered their first defeat in the West Riding Minor Cup on Wednesday evening. The Keighley side were beaten 4-0 by the Heavy Woollen district who are in second place in the group stages of the competition. An early goal gave the visitors
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Equestrian: Ice cool Alex shows style
RIDER Alexandra Ahern has enjoyed a successful season in the saddle. Alexandra, 15, a pupil at south Craven School, reached the Horse of the Year show at the NEC in Birmingham and captured a third in class award on her 13.2 hands show pony. She qualified
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Golf: Club set for centenary
KEIGHLEY GOLF CLUB is busy preparing for its centenary next year - and is keen to attract new players to share the celebrations. The club was launched in 1904 when a group of ice skaters wanted a sporting activity they could enjoy during the summer months
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Dalesmen's wininng sequence ends
SIX months ago Wharfedale, staring relegation in the face, produced the performance of the season and the prelude to the rich vein of form which saw them escape relegation with a run of ten consecutive League successes with a win at Nottingham. But on
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New soccer coach is major boost for Craven
FOOTBALL in the Craven area will receive arguably the biggest boost in its history with the imminent appointment of a Football Development Officer for the district, (writes Tony Simpson). The new post, advertised for the first time in today's Craven Herald
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A strong performance gives Ilkley Thirds a win
Heath B 17 , Ilkley B 33 A strong performance from Ilkley saw them overcome a Heath side including five of their second team. Tries from Chris Weatherby, Simon Ince and Steve Earnshaw, plus two conversions from Andy Matthews saw Ilkley hold a 10-19 lead
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Addingham concede victory in last minute
Harold Styans 1, Addingham 1 Addingham's battle for points was a minute away from claiming all three when Styans struck to earn a deserved draw and leave Addingham feeling like they had lost. Having battled so well and defended superbly Addingham's frustration
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Robin Hood bow out of cup as Trojans arrow to victory
Burley Trojans 4 , Robin Hood Athletic 3 (after extra time) BURLEY Trojans once again showed their resilience as they won through in extra- time for the second time this season. On this occasion it was the West Riding County Cup and the victory over Leeds-based
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llkley struggle but go third after victory
Heath 14,Ilkley 25 Coach Richard Midgeley was mightily relieved as his side came away from Halifax with two more league points having turned in what was probably their least impressive performance of this season. The Dalesmen move up to third in the table
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Genuine problem
THERE can be few more emotive high street issues than that of 'commerce versus charity'. For most neutrals, an organisation dedicated to helping others will always be regarded more sympathetically than a business simply trying to make a profit. So when
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Craven through the years
100 years ago THE opening of the sanatorium at Eastby was a first for the area. It was the first time a local authority had paid for the treatment of paupers suffering from tuberculosis. There were private sanatoriums around the country, but the Eastby
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Return our courts
The verdict of West Yorkshire's magistrates' courts chief on calls for Keighley to have its own courts again should be challenged. The "if it ain't broke why fix it" argument put forward by Patrick Traynor, the justice's chief executive, along with his
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European vote
IT'S all very well the UK office of the European Parliament trying to raise the profile of next year's elections but people must be made more aware of how their vote will count. The European Parliament is responsible for extremely important legislation
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'Winners, not whingers' plea
Nicky Law wants battlers not sulkers in his dressing room. The City boss believes Nicky Summerbee's performance at Coventry typified the fighting spirit and determination that the team need to pull clear of trouble. Summerbee was axed by Law after a few
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Anderson is top of the props
It's not often that one of the first names down on a team sheet is a reserve. But the form of Bulls impact specialist Paul Anderson this season has made him an automatic selection for tomorrow's first Think! Road Safety Ashes Test - even though he was
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The family who fell in love with Ilkley's stone bridge
A century ago lovestruck George Petty proposed to his sweetheart Emilia Pedley in one of Ilkley's most scenic spots. The couple settled in Liverpool where they enjoyed a long, happy marriage and had five children. But the memory of the bridge where they
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Celebration of head's life
Former pupils and teachers turned out in force to say their final farewells to dedicated school head Anne Bell. The former head of what is now Burley and Woodhead Church of England Primary School passed away peacefully at Airedale Hospital on October
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Villages on line for broadband
The broadband revolution has reached Burley and Addingham with the launch of a campaign to improve internet access throughout the District. Just months ago the two villagers were told they did not qualify for the service but now after a innovative business
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Many hands will make lights work
With Christmas only weeks away residents of Burley have been rallying round to help to decorate their village. But the community council needs more volunteers to put up the lights and it is also making a last minute appeal for a Christmas tree. For the
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Why Alan prefers to be down to earth
He's not being morbid but Alan Titchmarsh has already chosen his epitaph. And it isn't prompted by his dramatic experiences scaling a 90ft rockface and dodging a crashing helicopter during filming of his latest TV series. But rather, the words he jokingly
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Soccer ace to light up Burley
Football legend Peter Lorimer will add a little sparkle to Burley-in-Wharfe-dale when he switches on the Christmas lights. "Hot-shot" Lorimer, 56, made his mark as part of the great Leeds United side of the sixties and seventies. He holds the all-time
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Danielle is in line for top award
A COURAGEOUS five-year-old from Otley will today find out whether she has been named Yorkshire Youngster of the Year. Danielle Skilbeck, who last year had both legs amputated from the knees down because of meningitis, will be rubbing shoulders with actresses
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Bridge would 'wow' visitors
A NEW river bridge with the 'wow' factor would put Otley on the map, say councillors. They want to restore the original look of 230-year-old Otley Bridge by removing the 50-year-old footbridge tacked on to its side. And they hope the replacement footbridge
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Rural bus will unite villages
A DEDICATED community bus linking Otley and surrounding villages could start in the new year. The 20-seater, low floor bus, part of Metro's £962,000 Transport for All project, will aim to help commuters getting to and from Leeds and bring people into
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Rate rise 'a threat to firms'
The decision to raise interest rates by a quarter per cent could have damaging implications for Bradford's struggling manufacturers, it was claimed today. The EEF, which represents hundreds of Bradford manufacturing employers, warned that yesterday's
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Rockets fired at horse riders
Horse riders Claire Poole and her sister, Alison, were shot at with rockets as they rode in a beauty spot near Haworth. Claire, 26, and Alison, 23, were terrified as one firework exploded about 15ft above their heads. It was one of three rockets fired
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Student award in memory of Claire
An award is to be presented in memory of an inspirational student who died aged 20 after a lifetime's battle against disability. The Claire Yarnold award will go to the top student at Keighley College studying beauty therapy. Claire, who had suffered
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Tests go on after body is found
Forensic tests were being carried out this week on a man's remains found in woods near Silsden. They are believed to be those of an adult, aged 18 to 40. The grim find was made in a wooded area in the hills above the town. Police confirmed tests were
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Break turns into holiday horror
An island holiday turned to terror for two families when fire broke out in a multi-storey hotel. Smoke spread to the top floor of the 11-storey Thomson hotel, in Gran Canaria, as a large cupboard blazed five floors below. Publican Michael Roper and his
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Magistrates chief rules out return of courts
West Yorkshire's magistrates' courts chief has dismissed hopes of Keighley once again having its own courthouse. Justices' chief executive Patrick Traynor said the move would be a "gross waste of public money". But Keighley MP Ann Cryer -- who is spearheading
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Remembrance: Asian priest to take part in service
An Islamic priest will for the first time take part in a service at Keighley's main Anglican and Methodist Church. The imam will say a prayer for peace during the Remembrance Day service at Keighley Shared Church. Old soldiers from Keighley's Asian community
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Remembrance: Iraq boys return home
Territorial Army soldiers from Keighley have returned home safe and sound from a tour of duty in Iraq. The men from the Keighley Platoon of Ypres company Duke of Wellington's Regiment were among 30 soldiers drawn from the region's East and West Riding
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Post Office opens in church centre
RESIDENTS in Salterforth showed their support for their new village post office this week, queueing up to use the service in the Baptist Church Centre. A new home had to be found for the post office after parish councillor Fiona Hanson moved out of the
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Residents win frist battle in takeaway fight
RESIDENTS living in Earby have won the first stage of a battle to stop plans to convert a redundant town centre solicitor's office into a takeaway. An application by KC Chung to change the use of 49 Victoria Road into a hot food takeaway was refused by
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Sculptor transforms village poplar tree
A POPLAR stump on Salterforth play area has been saved from the axe and will be transformed into a unique work of art. The 14-feet tree, next to the Leeds and Liverpool canal, will be turned into a sculpture to provide a way marker on the National Cycle
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Museum wins grant to complete restoration work
HERITAGE Lottery funding of £181,000 has been secured by the trustees of Earby's Museum of Yorkshire Dales Lead Mining to complete the second phase of its refurbishment. The museum, which is housed in the historic Old Grammar School, on School Lane, is
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Farming community raises £14,000
THE farming community around Bentham has raised almost £14,000 in just a few days in celebration of the auction mart's centenary. The cash will go towards the North West and Yorkshire Air Ambulances and other charities. A special centenary show and sale
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Struggling business plans to import foreign staff
A MUSHROOM farm in Wigglesworth plans to employ 15 Philippino women in an attempt to increase productivity and stave off an employment crisis. James Hemingway, who bought the Willowbeck Mushroom Farm three months ago, is planning to import a labour force
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Putting the great into Greatwood
GREATWOOD Community Primary School, the first post war school in Skipton, marks its 50th anniversary today. The school was officially opened on Saturday November 7 1953, even though it had been operative since August 24. Chairman of the West Riding education
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Vicar takes on mission to the high seas
A CRAVEN vicar who is as much at home on the water as on dry land has set himself a tall task. Rev Michael Heslop is being sponsored to go sailing on a tall ship to raise funds for The Mission to Seafarers. Mr Heslop, a kayak enthusiast who teaches the
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73 rescuers battle to free trapped caver
MORE than 70 cave and fell rescuers battled through the night to save a man who was trapped in a cave at Kettlewell for 15 hours after a boulder fell on him. Alan Cross, 40, from Leeds, was in the Dowber Gill Passage, near Providence Pot, at around 6pm
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Tannery plans spark concern
A MAJOR development planned for Embsay could bring up to 70 new homes to the village. A property developer from Burley-in-Wharfedale is set to apply to the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority to redevelop a contaminated "brownfield" site in the village
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Villages on line for broadband
The broadband revolution has reached Burley and Addingham with the launch of a campaign to improve internet access throughout the District. Just months ago the two villagers were told they did not qualify for the service but now after a innovative business
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Firemen condemn strike action
THE trades union which represents Craven's firefighters has condemned the unofficial strike action which has hit large parts of the country. The Retained Firefighters Union (RFU) represents those who carry out their duties in their spare time, often leaving
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Many hands will make lights work
With Christmas only weeks away residents of Burley have been rallying round to help to decorate their village. But the community council needs more volunteers to put up the lights and it is also making a last minute appeal for a Christmas tree. For the
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Report uncovers Craven's hidden homeless
A UNIVERSITY report has found that the number of homeless people forced to sleep on floors with friends or relatives is relatively high in Craven. The new research reveals that "sofa surfing" is more common in rural areas than in cities and urban locations
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Quarry campaign turns sinister
POLICE are investigating threats and anonymous letters sent to people who have called for a ban on quarry wagons in Settle. The opponents of quarry wagons say their opinions are being shouted down and a campaign of intimidation is threatening the workings
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Town centre streets become booze-free zone
A BAN on drinking alcohol in Skipton town centre will be in place by Christmas. The crackdown on public drinking was given the green light by Craven district councillors this week. The council has liaised with Sgt Kevin Wilson to draw up the areas which
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Why we can show some real interest in Europe
THE United Kingdom office of the European Parliament has launched a major drive to try to increase the turnout in next year's European elections. It has been holding a series of briefings with local people, politicians and the media in an attempt to raise
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Ben Rhydding to be conservation area
BEN Rhydding has won special status which could protect the area from high-density housing developments and out-of-character new buildings. Bradford Council's Keighley Area Committee has agreed to make Ben Rhydding a conservation area as a place with
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Mayor set to join Remembrance Day service
REMBRANCE Services will be taking place all over Wharfedale on Sunday as people come together to commemorate the sacrifices made in the country's past wars. In Ilkley, Bradford's Lord Mayor Allan Hillary will join Parish Council chairman Kate Brown in
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Burley is on fast track to secure home rule in 2004
The process which could bring a separate parish council to Burley-in-Wharfedale has begun with legal experts predicting it could be in place within a year. A proposal to split Ilkley Parish Council area into three separate bodies is now going out to consultation
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Hats off to Baht'At in bid to get tourists heading here
THE NEW tourist 'brand name' for the Ilkley area has attracted attention from businesses and tourism bosses at its official launch. The Baht 'At Country Tourism Partnership was launched with a mad hatters tea party-themed meeting at the Craiglands Hotel
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Ilkley cautious as health chiefs push on with plan for centre
THE future of Ilkley's Coronation Hospital is likely to be decided before the community is satisfied that health services will not be harmed. At a meeting this week, health bosses outlined a plan for a new three-storey medical centre to replace the 100
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More 'specials' and a better police station service on the cards
ILKLEY Police Station could open its doors seven days a week and recruit more special constables under the town's new police inspector. Inspector Tony Walker wants to introduce weekend opening hours for the station's front desk and ensure its doors are
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Union of voices in Requiem
Around 60 members of Keighley Vocal Union will be among 300 singers performing Verdi's Requiem next weekend. They will join four other choirs at the prestigious Bridgewater Hall in Manchester to present the famous choral work. The Requiem will be played
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The Curmudgeon
WELL, it didn't take long. We had expected it but we thought it would take a month or two at least. But in just three weeks, the balance of power in Beggarsdale has taken a hard list to port (or the Left for those who do not understand maritime allusions
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - Nearly every day I receive letters or phone calls telling me I have won money. Today I received one from a firm in Leeds saying I have won £50,000 if I call the phone number. Yet, the call would cost me at least £1.50 per minute and then I would
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£80,000 puts 'trail' on track for the future
An ambitious project to transform a defunct railway line and three viaducts into a leisure trail has received a cash boost. The Railway Heritage Trust has handed over £80,000 to help renovate Cullingworth, Hewenden and Thornton viaducts on the Queensbury
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Wharfedale aces get it right on the night
A REVISED Wharfedale team of Richard Brooke, Lee Ross and team captain Andy Blamire travelled to Castleford to play the second match in the Yorkshire Inter-District Snooker League. Playing first was Richard Brooke against John Arnold. Both players shared
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Deakin snatches victory after close encounter at Nunroyd
A glorious rainbow appeared over Nunroyd Park, home of Skyrac AC, on Sunday afternoon just before the starting gun sounded for the final race in the second round of the West Yorkshire Cross-Country League sponsored by The Complete Runner. And why not?
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Otliensians overcome the setback of an early try
OldOtliensians 18, Hessle 8 OTLIENSIANS overcame the shock of a try against them in the first minute to beat visitors Hessle on Saturday. The victory in this hard-fought league game by a goal, a try and two penalties to a try and a penalty, pushed them
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Stuart is on the mark as Guiseley march on
Guiseley 2, Gainsborough Trinity 0 GUISELEY did not exactly get the draw they might have wished for after defeating Premier Division side Gainsborough Trinity in Saturday's FA Trophy tie with an ease that suggests the good times may be about to return
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Three thousand worried residents back fight to save fire engine
Thousands of worried residents have thrown their weight behind a campaign to save one of Shipley's fire engines. Firefighters in the town have been overwhelmed by support from people who do not want to see the town's second engine moved to Bradford, leaving
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Michaela puts health on the £1m menu
A healthy living co-ordinator will go to bingo sessions to canvass ideas for a £1 million healthy living centre in Allerton. Michaela Howell has decided to get out to places where people socialise to get public input on the Caf West scheme, which aims
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Fraudsters exploit 'terrorism' boom
Bradford investors have been fleeced for thousands of pounds in an elaborate scam exploiting people's fear of global terrorism. Fraud police warned people to be aware of the con in which victims are urged to invest in US security-based companies currently
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Drive to buy a playroom with a difference
Two mums behind a care scheme for special needs children in Bradford aim to raise thousands of pounds for a state-of-the-art sensory playroom. So far funds have topped the £1,000 mark but help is urgently needed to raise the final £3,000 if youngsters
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Vandals throw bricks at signs
A Bradford businessman has condemned vandals who attacked his parade of shops causing thousands of pounds of damage. Keith Waters described the scene at his Park Road shops as being "like the third world war" when he arrived for work yesterday. Five illuminated
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Demand for probe into festival cash
An investigation into the financial management of Bradford Festival has been called for by the Council's Labour group. It is contacting external auditors KPMG asking them to examine what has happened to the running of the city-wide cultural event which
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Children go back in time
Children enjoyed winding back the clock for a day of historic activities to mark a special anniversary. Pupils at Netherleigh and Rossefield School in Parsons Road, Heaton, had some fun writing on slates, using quills, and taking part in special playground
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Avenue on road to FA cup glory!
Commentator John Helm will be at one of the biggest games in British football on Sunday. But while he's sat behind the microphone at Anfield for Liverpool versus Manchester United, he could be forgiven if his mind wanders 70 or so miles along the M62
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Heads say hoarding claims don't add up
Head teachers today spoke up to defend their bank balances against criticism that they were hoarding cash meant for pupils. While official figures show some schools apparently sitting on six figure sums, and others overdrawn, they say there are a host
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Table Tennis: Keighley & District League
Lothersdale's David Adams and Keith Wilkinson looked to have the odds stacked against them when the club was unable to field a full side against Embassy A. However, the underdogs rose to the challenge and dispatched the Bingley team with aplomb. Wilkinson
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Rugby League: Amateur round-up
Dudley Hill Eagles 28 Keighley Albion 37 - A confident Keighley Albion were lucky to scrape a victory in extra time against Dudley Hill Eagles in the first round of the Pennine President's Cup. The Eagles took an early lead from a penalty goal after five
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Rugby Union: Second string storm home
Selby 2nd XV 5 Keighley 2nd 64 - Keighley scored 10 tries - seven converted - as they secured an emphatic victory against Selby who had only suffered one other defeat. The first ten minutes gave no indication of how the game would turn out, with both
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Soccer: Wharfedale Sunday
Due to County Cup and Trophy, the only game to survive in the Premier Division of the Wharfedale Sunday League was between AC Victoria and Angel FC. After a hard fought game Angel held out to win 4-3 In the County Sunday Cup Crossflatts failed to capitalise
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Soccer: Junior round-up
Silsden Under-9s A were simply superb as they beat Otley 6-1. Josh McNulty opened within two minutes, followed by Bethany Millgate in the first half. Robert Matthews, Ryan Narey and Zachary Conway scored in the second half and Josh McNulty's second goal
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Soccer: Ladies round-up
Silsden Ladies bounced back from their disappointing result the previous week with a 7-4 victory over Hebden Royd. In the first half both attacks were on top. Silsden lost Grace Duffy early on to injury with substitute Carrie Paley replacing her. This
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Soccer: Alliance League
Keighley Athletic 5 Long Lee Victoria 1 - If Athletic performances have stagnated in the past few weeks then here was a display to dust off the cobwebs. The home side were on top form against a competent Long Lee Victoria side and built on a strong defensive
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Soccer: Champs continue County campaign
SILSDEN have kept up their campaign to retain the Challenge Cup trophy - after a 3-0 derby victory over Keighley Shamrocks. The eagerly anticipated tie at Cougar Park saw the Cobbydale club use their forward power and rock-solid defence to secure a victory
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Soccer: School gets charter award
OAKBANK SCHOOL has been granted the FA Schools Charter Mark Award in recognition of the standard of football education throughout the school. To qualify the staff have gained coaching qualifications and the school has clubs at all age groups - for boys
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Cougars: Simeon's new deal
SIMEON HOYLE has pledged his future to the Cougars despite tremendous interest from throughout rugby league. The young hooker was seen as a ripe target by other clubs after an outstanding season which was capped by top a man of the match performance in
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Finalists progress in County FA Cup
WEST Yorkshire Premier League leaders Carlton Athletic visited Cross Hills sporting a replica Leeds United kit, but unlike their professional neighbours, they went away with a 4-2 victory given to them by their generous opponents. Cross Hills tore into
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North Ribblesdale deserve derby success
An injury-time try by South African No 8 Korsten Kriel finally killed off Skipton's hopes on their first league visit to Grove Park and although the winning margin slightly flattered the home side, there was no doubting their right to victory. The advent
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Pears, Hodgson back for Wharfedale
WHARFEDALE welcome back skipper Andy Hodgson and fly-half David Pears for tomorrow's visit of Moseley to The Avenue, the Dalesmen needing to get back to winning ways after their fall from grace at Nottingham last weekend. The first defeat of the season
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Mixed fortunes in West Riding Cup draw
LAST season's West Riding County FA Cup finalists Silsden and Barnoldswick Town have had contrasting fortunes in the Round Three draw, with holders Silsden travelling to Halifax Irish Club and the West Close men having home advantage against Bay Athletic
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Deakin snatches victory after close encounter at Nunroyd
A glorious rainbow appeared over Nunroyd Park, home of Skyrac AC, on Sunday afternoon just before the starting gun sounded for the final race in the second round of the West Yorkshire Cross-Country League sponsored by The Complete Runner. And why not?
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A scratch Reserves impress for Ilkley
Ilkley Reserves 5, Harlow Hill 1 Following some indifferent form and results Guyson sponsored Ilkley AFC Reserves returned to winning ways in some style against unbeaten divisional leaders Harlow Hill. The Reserves welcomed back to the fold goalkeeper
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Barrow at the double in away triumph
Beckwithshaw 1,Ilkley AFC 2 With their regular pitch out of commission for maintenance work to be carried out this season Beckwithshaw are playing their home games on the smaller pitches on the Stray in Harrogate. As has been the case in the past, such
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llkley struggle but go third after victory
Heath 14, Ilkley 25 Coach Richard Midgeley was mightily relieved as his side came away from Halifax with two more league points having turned in what was probably their least impressive performance of this season. The Dalesmen move up to third in the
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Ben Rhydding miss out as they slip to defeat
Ben Rhydding 0, Aldridge 4 Ben Rhydding Ladies are still looking for their first National League win, after suffering defeat at the hands of Aldridge on Saturday. The Ilkley side failed to capitalise on a number of goalscoring opportunities and were left
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Letters to the Editor
SIR - Having spent 35 happy and rewarding years in teaching I find recent media reports most disturbing. Twice as many schools are failing, said the T&A on October 27. Why? In my last 21 years I taught in a happy and stress-free environment - surely
