Thousands of people have paid their Poll Tax arrears to Bradford Council. But bailiffs have vowed that they will catch up with those trying to avoid payment. The Council and Manchester-based Madagans have jointly recouped £500,000 of arrears after a major
One of the largest campaigns ever mounted in West Yorkshire against bogus callers was launched today. The Doorstep Code - a list of easy to remember checks when someone calls at the door - was unveiled by West Yorkshire's Chief Constable Graham Moore.
Emmerdale fans will get a different perspective on the Yorkshire farming soap when a new funeral directors opens in Pudsey this weekend. The "villagers" have been through a harrowing time over the last few years with many tragic deaths in their TV community
A family lost everything they possess when their farmhouse was destroyed in a blaze caused by a freak lightning strike. Virtually all that was left in the charred ruins of their home was a singed photograph of their wedding day in 1959. Kenneth and Gwen
It's that time of year again when we should turn our thoughts to the completion of forms P11D, the annual return for notifying directors' and employees' benefits to the Inland Revenue. Preparation of the forms requires careful consideration to disclosure
Utility man Nathan Graham has jumped to the top of the queue for Bradford Bulls stand-off role against Hull Sharks at the Boulevard on Sunday. Skipper Graeme Bradley is still unavailable with a broken nose while Robbie Paul is in his native Auckland preparing
Golf: The second Yorkshire Order of Merit is up and running, but moves into top gear this weekend with the Hawksworth Trophy and Cleveland Salver on successive days. A strong field at Bradford shows how this tournament is taking off after being introduced
Two of Bradford City's brightest prospects have signed four-year deals at Valley Parade - to become the youngest professionals in the club's history. Gareth Grant and Andrew Patterson, both 17, are first year YTS trainees and have enjoyed prolific seasons
Bradford schoolchildren are finding that it is good to talk - and are spreading the word across the world. Pupils at Woodroyd Middle School, West Bowling, are developing invaluable skills for the future by using new technology to communicate with other
Women faced another health scare yesterday with news that the country's smear-test screening service as at risk of failing in some laboratories. How are Bradford's health services coping with 40,000 smear tests a year? Jan Winter reports. Having a smear
Bradford's world famous Mela will be moving to a new home in Peel Park, it was revealed today. The multi-cultural event, the largest of its kind outside Asia, has been based at Lister Park since it started in 1987. Organisers were forced to look for a
Government spin doctor Peter Mandelson will start building work of the National Faith Heritage Centre in Bradford. Mr Mandelson, the Minister Without Portfolio, has accepted an invitation to attend the ceremony to start the £2 million development in front
Cybernetics experts at Bradford University have devised a system for "baa-coding" sheep to thwart would-be rustlers from stealing farmers' flocks. University boffins set about the task to combat the escalating problem of sheep rustling which is now putting
Hero neighbours saved a woman, a teenager and a toddler from almost certain death after fire broke out at their Bradford home today. They were seen hanging out of a bedroom window screaming for help with smoke bellowing out at just before 9am. Two neighbours
Work has started on phase two of a £1.75 million business park in Bradford which has already created extra jobs for the city. The Enterprise Court site off Tong Street will contain a total of 11 units for small businesses when the second stage is finished
Athletics: Bingley Harriers international Steve Green leads the local challenge in Sunday's Flora London Marathon. The 27-year-old, from Utley, Keighley, who has produced some top class performances over the half marathon distance during the past season
Bradford's magnificent mongrels will help out their traditional enemies when they take part in a dog show to raise cash to build a £100,000 RSPCA cattery. Building work is due to start on the home for abandoned and abused moggies at the Bradford RSPCA
Jubilant caf owners picked to appear in a good caf guide have been left dismayed after a trading standards warning about the book's publishing company. Eateries throughout the Bradford district received letters from Rosenberg Publications telling them
