25 years ago: The world famous Box Tree Restaurant in Ilkley was sold. After 25 years the award-winning restaurant, patronised by showbusiness personalities and aristocracy, owners Malcolm Reid and Colin Long have sold out to former Ilkley man Eric Kyte.

50 years ago: 100 tons of hay valued at bout £1,500 was lost in a barn blaze at Carr House Farm, Cockin Lane, Clayton, Bradford, which kept firemen busy all night.