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Bradford & District | Archive | 2002 | June

Stories for 21 June 2002

Bingley,Bradford,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Barn is under threat

The future of a Bingley barn built without planning permission could be under threat. more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Business

Banks saves £200,000

A charity fundraising effort which a Bradford business took part in was given a helping hand by football legends Peter Shilton and Gordon Banks. more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley News

Letters to the Editor

SIR - Mary-Jo Daly (T&A, June 14) does not seem to be fully aware of the facts regarding council involvement in providing very substantial funds to Bradford Bulls Holdings Ltd. more...

Cup of woe!

There were cheers and tears across Bradford as England crashed out of the World Cup today at the hands of Brazil. more...

Man attacked building society manager

A 50-year-old man struck a Keighley building society manager on her shoulder, magistrates were told. more...

Mill will be kept for health trusts

The former home of the now defunct Bradford Health Authority is to be retained for NHS use, in an apparent U-turn by health chiefs. more...

Award for life-saving nurse

A school nurse who has been responsible for teaching resuscitation to more than 2,000 pupils in Bradford has been honoured with a top award. more...

Councillor branded 'killjoy' in film row

An attempt by one of Bradford's biggest cinemas to change the censor's rating to let younger children see the film Spider-Man, pictured, has failed. more...

Burglars snatch keys and cars

Burglars who broke into a house in Oakenshaw stole two cars after taking keys from inside. more...

Rockin' in the chapel at Elvis night

Visitors to a church will be "all shook up" as they see the King making a comeback - and it's all for charity. more...

Comrades honoured at last

A battalion of Bradford soldiers killed in the Battle of the Somme finally have a memorial dedicated to their names - 85 years after their deaths. more...

Youngsters compete to perform for Bulls fans

More than 500 Bradford children are lining up to audition for a chance that could set them on the road to pop stardom. more...

Give a child a chance, says Gareth's mum

Wendy Gates, mum of Bradford's favourite son Gareth, today urged parents to give a young person a second chance by taking up fostering. more...

Focus on city's eyesores

A burnt-out car, discarded sofas and huge piles of litter have all featured in a photography competition looking at Bradford's environmental problems. more...

I am impotent, says hypnotist

A hypnotherapist accused of raping one of his patients told a court he had been physically incapable of having sex for 20 years. more...

Pair who fled crash scene plead guilty

Two teenagers pleaded guilty in connection with a crash which left an elderly widow seriously injured. more...

Head to head

Two bidders were today going head-to-head in the battle to snatch control of debt-ridden Bradford City. more...

40 jobs go as city firm shuts

Bradford-based Westbrook Lanolin is set to shut, with around 40 job losses. more...

On This Day

In 1675, construction of St. Paul's Cathedral began. more...

For every happy child you see, there is inevitably one whose lot has not been such a lucky one. Many youngsters come from backgrounds in which, for one reason or another, they've been unable to have the family life we'd all want for our children. more...

Bradford,Bingley,Shipley,Spen Valley Sport

Players put off by injury fears

Andy Myers today poured cold water on suggestions that City's sacked players may return for pre-season training - because they would not be insured. more...

Test stars to miss date with Wildcats

The Bulls are set to play a Super League fixture without up to six Test stars. more...

Cleckheaton out to stop Congs charge

There might not be a lot of cricket played at Cleckheaton tomorrow. more...

Star pupil Fielden hails former mentor

Stuart Fielden wishes Salford coach Karl Harrison all the best in his new job. more...

Doctor boosts Vanzie hopes

It's all systems go for Bobby Vanzie's world title dream. more...

Office pair set for big kick-off

Two martial arts experts are set to kick their way to the top this summer. more...

Keighley,Bronte Country News

Put trees before parked cars

One of the greatest legacies of earlier town planners was to plant trees to line wide avenues, often leading to town centres. more...

Down Memory Lane

After the death of Edward VII in May, 1910, the Privy Council authorised a Proclamation of his successor, King George V. Here, following a memorial service at Haworth Church, the chairman of the Haworth District Council, J Ackroyd, reads the Proclamation from the churchyard steps. more...

Letters to the Editor

SIR - Brian Verity would wish to eliminate a tier of control in the planning process as a means of speeding up building applications. more...

Drama teacher set to marry behind bars

A woman teacher whose prison love affair has sparked a top level investigation is planning to marry her sweetheart in a ceremony behind bars. more...

Landlord and cash disappear

A village pub landlord has vanished -- along with £10,000 of Queen's Golden Jubilee weekend bar takings. more...

Workers get on their bikes

people from the Keighley area have turned in their droves to pedal power as part of an annual district-wide cycling promotion. more...

Children stopped in truancy sweep

Keighley has been targeted in a truancy blitz. more...

Bronte paintings go on show

There will be a rare opportunity to view some of the Brontë sisters' artwork next month as the Parsonage Museum opens its doors for a special watercolour day. more...

Historic street is under threat

A world-famous cobbled street trodden by millions of tourists is under threat, it is claimed. more...

Footballer, 32, dies from brain tumor

A 32-year-old father has died after a nine-year battle with cancer which forced him to give up his amateur soccer career. more...

Flash floods cause havoc

Heavy rain caused severe flooding across South Craven last Friday, leaving business premises flooded and some roads impassable. more...

Dedication to justice brings MBE

A Keighley woman has been awarded the MBE in the Jubilee Honours List. more...

Healthy eating plan sweeps country

A health promotion for men that began life in Keighley has been adopted across the country. more...

Sheepdogs mourn owner

A dying man's last wish was that his beloved sheep dogs should be among the congregation at his funeral, joining family and friends in their last farewells. more...

Town crier's new role

Keighley's town crier was installed as steward to the mayor at a meeting of the town council last week. more...

Royal visitor goes bump in the night

A shopkeeper is hoping that unearthly visitors might make an appearance for the re-opening of a shopping arcade. more...

Doris now wants to live in peace

A pensioner who won an 18-month-long legal battle to keep her home against a loan company now says she wants to get on with her life. more...

Historic rally success

Keighley Historic Vehicle Rally was a huge success this year, with 50 per cent more visitors than last year. more...

Guides tour the Commonwealth

Guides went on a tour of the Commonwealth to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. more...

Celebrating with Royal greeting

Keighley's older people had a very special greeting from the Queen in time for their Golden Jubilee street party-style celebration. more...

Rocking to the sound of the 70's

Children at Lees Primary School have turned back the clock as part of their Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations. more...

Mug's game delight for Elizabeth

Oxenhope Primary School pupils made a mug of the Queen to celebrate her Golden Jubilee. more...

Garage saved the big day

Keighley people's memories of the Coronation celebrations are continuing to come in. more...

Forced marriage woman held at gunpoint

SIR - I was delighted to read Khadim Hussain's condemnation of forced marriages. more...

Building boss - We've done nothing wrong

During this exclusive interview, Mr Verity spoke of the difficulties he encounters in running a £14m a year business. more...

St Joseph's are the champions

A five-a-side school football tournament culminated with a nail-biting final last week. more...

Carving out a bright future

A sculptor who has created art for royalty and politicians has been helping young artists at Greenhead High School to carve out new skills. more...

It's a real toddle

Pupils at St Mary's Primary School, Riddlesden, are pictured putting their best foot forward to help other children. more...

Pupils put a spell on Mencap

A spell in the classroom enabled a charity worker to take away a cheque for £333. more...

Cash appeal to meet author

Children at St Andrew's School, in Keighley, are hoping that people will sponsor a trip to meet their favourite author. more...

Showers fail to dampen Harden spirits

The heavens opened but Harden Children's Gala wasn't a washout on Saturday. more...

Cononley Gala is a success

The previous night's bad weather didn't cast a cloud over Cononley Gala on Saturday. more...

Clear-up operation saves Sutton's day

The sun came out in force on Sunday for Sutton Fun Day. more...

Wedding: Harden - Roberts

A couple had double cause for celebration on their wedding day. more...

Wedding: Roberts - Gaskell

Married at St Stephen's Church, Steeton, were Jonathan Ewan Roberts and Janine Gaskell. more...

Wedding: Dryden - Megson

Married at St John's Church, Ingrow, were Dale Andrew Dryden and Deanna Megson. more...

Wedding: Duncan - Lambert

Married at Hall Green Church, Haworth, were sales assistant David James Duncan and nursery nurse Jenny Caroline Lambert. more...

Golden delight for teenage sweethearts

Annie and Roy Buxton began courting within weeks of starting work at the same mill at the age of 15. more...

Obituary: Peter Hall - Court Clerk

A moving ` memorial' tribute has been paid to former court clerk Peter Hall, who died from cancer aged 55. more...

Comic Christmas capers

A spot of midsummer madness has gifted Manorlands hospice with a very early Christmas present. more...

Keighley,Bronte Country Sport

Cougars: Hornets feel the heat

Cugars 21 - Rochdale 32 - Cougars continued to impress against the leading teams but again failed to show that killer instinct to finish off after dominating. more...

Cougars: We must win mind games

COUGARS took Rochdale Hornets to the limit for 60 minutes of their game last weekend - but then crashed to defeat. more...

Fell running: Classick Burnsall win

IAN HOLMES clinched his fifth victory in the Buckden Pike fell race, after a stride-for-stride battle with Robert Jebb. more...

Swimming: Schools reach gala final

Nine primary schools took part in Bingley Swimming Club's annual schools gala on Saturday. more...

Netball: Girls show talent

Rising netball stars, Krista Royston and Emma Clarke have been selected to take part in a programme to find England's stars of the future. more...

Trials: Lampkin bounces back

Dougie Lampkin returned to his familiar position at the head of the World Trials field on Sunday, after a disappointing performance the previous day. more...

Cricket: Heavy Woollen Cup win

KEIGHLEY reached the quarter-finals of the Heavy Woollen Cup with a four-wicket win over Bankfoot. more...

Cricket: Craven League round-up

CRICKETERS have been making preparations for the England soccer team beating Brazil in today's World Cup game. more...

Cricket: Cowling Cup

There were shocks in the second round of the Cowling Cup when two fourth division teams made it through against third division outfits. more...

Cricket: Keighley Cup

OXENHOPE snatched a thriling Keighley Cup victory in their derby clash with Harden. more...

Bowls: Potts collects Hebden crown

RICHARD HARGREAVES saw the second Merit title slip from his grasp in the space of two weeks, despite being red-hot favourite. more...

Golf: Around the clubs

Heavy rain may have spoiled some of the golf, but a charity Am-Am at Branshaw on Friday raised a massive £5,190 for Manorlands, the Sue Ryder Care home at Oxenhope. more...

Shipley,Bradford,Bingley,Spen Valley News

Jail threat to man in fake gun case

A 46-year-old postman has been told he could be jailed for using a cigarette lighter shaped like a gun during an incident at a Shipley sorting office. more...

Skipton,The Dales Features

The Curmudgeon

IT was, I believe, the British army which came up with the catching but somewhat brutal phrase, "Get your retaliation in first." more...

Dalesfolk: Ian Patrick

THERE have been a lot of highly depressing surveys in the past year or so about the British state of mind in the 21st century. more...

Skipton,The Dales News

Craven through the years

100 Years Ago more...

South Craven's flood woes ignored

SIR - Friday June 14 will live long in the memory of the folk of South Craven, the day the area resembled the Ruhr Valley after the Dambusters successful raid, the day we were left to fend for ourselves without outside help or emergency assistance. more...

CVA loses battle for new £1.2m `one-stop' centre

CRAVEN Voluntary Action has lost its battle to build a £1.2 million resource centre in Bay Horse Yard, Skipton. more...

Craven hit by flood chaos

CRAVEN residents were evacuated from their homes after torrential rain caused flooding in many parts of the district on Friday. more...

Filming due to start on WI movie

FILMING is due to start on Monday on a new movie charting the amazing story of 11 WI members who shot to fame after posing naked for a charity calendar. more...

Queen honours two Craveners

TWO Craven people have received awards in the Queen's birthday honours list. more...

Craven mourns death of inspirational headteacher

PUPILS at Upper Wharfedale School were in tears when they were informed of the death of popular headteacher Roger Kennedy. more...

Keighley waste could be dumped in Craven

WASTE from Keighley could be transported over to Skipton and dumped in the landfill site on the outskirts of the town. more...

Concern grows over 'eyesore' pub

HELLIFIELD residents are becoming increasingly concerned about the closure of their village pub. more...

Matron could miss essential training due to funding delay

A NURSING home deputy matron desperate to start an essential NVQ course is being held up by problems over funding. more...

Residents force u-turn over replacement doors

ELDERLY and disabled people in Silsden have won their battle to have their decaying front doors replaced by Bradford Council. more...

Encouraging news for Rolls workers

WORKERS at Rolls-Royce's two aerospace plants in Barnoldswick drew some encouragement from the company's annual general meeting. more...

Improvement works sparks concern from residents

MAJOR improvement works lasting up to 80 weeks are set to take place at the sewage works on the edge of Barnoldswick. more...

Bigger questions than McDonalds

COMPLAINTS still flood in about the decision to allow McDonalds to build a site at Snaygill. While many of an older generation would sooner eat this newspaper than a Big Mac, the fact is that for most children, McDonalds is a huge treat. more...

Skipton,The Dales Sport

Wynn Cup test for Craven minnows

ONLY three points separate third and fifth placed Barrowford and Haworth at the sharp end of the JP Mewies Craven League Division One table, which makes their meeting at Bull Holme on Sunday in the quarter-finals of the Wynn Cup the most evenly balanced pairing. more...

Spen Valley,Bradford,Bingley,Shipley News

Man died after falling downstairs

A father-of-two died after falling downstairs, an inquest heard. more...

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