In 1954, food rationing finally ended in Britain, nearly nine years after the end of the Second World War.

In 1967, ITN's News At Ten began. It was the first regular half-hour news programme.

In 1969, Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones drowned at the age of 27.

25 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of July 3, 1982...

Early sunshine graced the start of the 37th annual Birkenshaw show today.

Organisers were keeping their fingers crossed for showers to stay away.

Competitors were taking part in a day-long horse competition with entries from Harvey Smith, John Whittaker and Graham Fletcher.

50 years ago

Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of July 3, 1957...

Baildon Council has been recommended to make a contribution of more than 2,000 to help maintain a street. The Council's highways committee met last night to recommend that a contribution of 2,356 should be given towards the cost of private street work at Coach Road.