Health Secretary Frank Dobson has handed Bradford and Keighley a chance to make significant inroads into the serious ill health of thousands by making the district a Health Action Zone. Health Reporter Mike Waites looks at the problems and how health
Books aren't just for reading. They're for sharing. On National Books Day, Mike Priestley reports on Bradford's pioneering role in the rise of reading groups. The circle of people in a room at Bradford Central Library, eight women and three men, were
What's the reaction to the guidelines on homework issued by Education Secretary David Blunkett? Jim Greenhalf reports. Rachel Ward's day at Thorpe Middle School, Idle, starts at 8.45am. It ends at 3.30pm. But even after a six-and-a-quarter-hour day, 13
The most boring thing about the attacks on Tony Blair is their predictability, their intellectual laziness. Blair, we are told, is a man of shadow without substance. When Blair took over the leadership of the Labour Party from the late John Smith, various
David Behrens chats to the two unknown actors chosen from thousands to star in a revival of West Side Story. In the musical 42nd Street, the star breaks her ankle and it's left to the young chorus girl Peggy Sawyer to save the show. "Kid, you're going
Famously, Woody Allen has spent the greater part of his adult life in psychoanalysis of one form or other. And as time starts to overtake him, it's becoming increasingly hard to tell whether he's sitting in the director's chair or on the psychiatrist's
For many of us, I suppose, the Saturday Lottery draw is like making love. You look forward to it all week and then it's over in 30 seconds. That climactic half-minute, and more particularly the anticipation which precedes it, is the inspiration for a
A shopping survey in West Yorkshire is to take place to discover what people shop for and where. What are the trends in Bradford's central shopping area? Jim Greenhalf reports. Cities and the people who live and work in them are not static entities. Both
As decades go, Polly Slade tells us, the Eighties had an unfairly bad press. On the one hand there was Mrs Thatcher; on the other, the fall of the Berlin Wall and the demise of the Soviet Union. It was a time of political swings and global roundabouts
When maths wizard Jake Waddington has finished his school work for the day he likes nothing more than to catch up on the latest movements in the stock market. The nine-year-old, of Clayton Heights, is a self-confessed number cruncher, who would rather
Kerry Page - the Cleckheaton woman who could face up to 25 years in a Kenyan jail - has suffered a major blow in her fight to clear her name. A magistrate in Nairobi, stung by coverage of the case in British newspapers, has turned down an application
Two Bradford residents are to petition the National Lottery Board in what they hope will become a national campaign to channel money away from "useless inanimate objects" into more worthy causes. Alan Hudson, 72, of Eccleshill, and 62-year-old Trevor
Pupils from two Bradford schools have used the appliance of science to engineer their way to national recognition. Teams of six-formers from Bradford Girls Grammar School and Bingley's Beckfoot Grammar School have won through to the final of an engineering
A romantic silver wedding cruise turned into a nightmare holiday for Bradford couple Sheila and Mick Hargrave. They had saved up for the luxury transatlantic cruise from Athens to Florida as a special present to each other. But the 18-night voyage across
Fans of Bradford yesterday leapt to the defence of Bradford and confessed their love for the city. Movers and shakers from industry and the community packed a hall at Bradford University for Something To Shout About! Their aim was to give people plenty
A revolutionary presentation package devised by a company from Bradford's 'Silicon Valley' is set to put the city's computer skills on the world map. Advance Multi-media's PresentationPro software system has been picked by electronics giant Panasonic
Bulls coach Matthew Elliott has denied any bad blood with Glen Tomlinson as the former Odsal scrum-half prepares for his first clash against his old club. Tomlinson was effectively shown the door by Elliott in favour of Shaun Edwards despite figuring
Rugby Union: Baildon have named a full-strength squad for their crucial Yorkshire Division Four clash at home to Knottingley tomorrow. A win or a draw will be enough to give the Jenny Laners promotion, but defeat would mean Heath and Knottingley would
David Behrens hears from actress Imogen Stubbs that her past returned to haunt her for her latest role. The 37 years of Imogen Stubbs' life to date weighed heavily upon her as she read the script of Ben Elton's new play .... suddenly her youth seemed
April brings showers, the London Marathon and a steady stream of wedding invitations. Your married friends have all settled down to life with Mr Right, while your unmarried friends grit their teeth and sift through "Mr Right then, who's left?" Time and
A member of a Bradford school band which had a moment of glory almost 60 years ago when it performed at the Royal Albert Hall in front of Royalty is trying to trace his fellow band members. Joe Burnall, who emigrated to Australia in 1966, was part of
Community workers spreading the regeneration message to thousands of residents on Bradford estates have unveiled a unique addition to the team - a "Thunderbird" bus. The specially-adapted bus will hit the road next month to promote the achievements of
A national roadshow aimed at inspiring people with ways of celebrating the new millennium comes to Bradford on Monday. National and local speakers will be there to fill the minds of local groups with ideas of what they could do to mark the event. Now
Liberal Democrats on Bradford Council have called for the resignation of the district's education chief Councillor Jim Flood over his handling of the school review. The education committee chairman has been the figurehead for the most important shake-up
The future doesn't hold much fun for those who take predictions seriously. Mike Priestley dips into a new book, Nostradamus, The Final Reckoning (Piatkus, £6.99), which claims to have put dates on the predictions of the 16th century French prophet Books
Following a struggle with illness and a near break-up, Bradford stalwarts New Model Army are back on the music scene - five years after the release of their last single. Simon Ashberry reports. It's been a long time coming but the New Model Army bandwagon
A huge amount of upset has been generated by the Council's plan to scrap middle schools and revert to the sort of two-tier system most members of the Who's Counting? generation grew up with - though, of course, without the selection procedure which allocated
"What do celebrities carry in their handbags?" Magazines and newspapers are obsessed with the question. What items do they see as vital for everyday life, and the odd emergency, should it arise? Their answers always intrigue me. Things like "Super matt-finish
Bradford has just over 21 months to finalise its Millennium celebrations. What, if anything, is being considered? Jim Greenhalf reports. On Monday, January 1, 1900, the Bradford Daily Telegraph (price a half-penny) welcomed its readers to the Twentieth
History of the transport discovery park: March 1983 - West Yorkshire County Council officials gather on disused railway land in Low Moor to unveil a £15 million blueprint for the museum. 1986 - West Yorkshire County Council closes but leaves £1m in trust
Seventeen vehicles at Transperience clocked up a staggering 9.9 million miles when they were in service. The motor buses, trams and trolley-buses have transported 9.9 million people around the region and have a combined age of 552 years. And the oldest
The Telegraph & Argus today launches a campaign to save Bradford's historic vintage bus collection from being lost to the city forever. The collection of 17 buses - one of the best in Europe - is under threat after the closure of the beleaguered Transperience
I am flying to Dublin on Saturday for a couple of days break and it has come to my notice that this could be one of my last chances to buy duty free goods within the European Union. It looks as though 1999 will see the end of the travellers' perk which
Cricket: Yorkshire were again frustrated by the weather at Headingley today. Only 23 balls were possible on the opening day of their championship match against Derbyshire yesterday. And it meant further anguish for Yorkshire who were hoping to build on
Bradford Bulls ace Robbie Paul, pictured above, helped New Zealand pull off a shock 22-16 Test win over world champions Australia in Auckland today. Former Wigan and Leeds centre Kevin Iro scored two tries as the Aussies were sent reeling. Australia,
Bradford City have been given a huge boost by talented defender Andy O'Brien signing an extension to his contract to keep him at Valley Parade until 2003. The 18-year-old has confirmed his immense promise this season with some superb displays at the heart
Simon Ashberry meets Boy George and finds out how the man who topped the charts with Culture Club is adapting to life as a radio DJ. For most of us, a leopard skin hat might be considered a trifle ostentatious for everyday wear. But on Boy George it borders
Simon Ashberry reports on a band who'll be bringing their radical message to Bradford next month. Radical Asian dance outfit Fun-Da-Mental will be back on home territory as part of Bradford's May Day celebrations. The group have a gig lined up at Bradford
Health Service managers have had a big pay rise, but should they and others like them follow the example of self-sacrificing Vauxhall boss Nick Reilly? Jim Greenhalf reports. A few years ago the phrase "fat cats" became common currency in this country
A pioneering scheme in Bradford is helping break down barriers between the young and elderly - thanks to a community-minded police officer. Ashley Broadley looks at the scheme and talks to both sides. A gang of youths is patrolling an area outside a residential
In a week in which two vegetarians have died prematurely, including Linda McCartney, what are we to make of the claim that a vegetarian diet is the healthiest? Jim Greenhalf reports. Generations of British children were exhorted to eat up their greens
They laughed last night when Tony was gunned down by a rival gang member. It's one of the most poignant and dramatic moments in all of musical theatre, inspired by Romeo and Juliet, no less. And yet the audience laughed. Perhaps it was the suddenness
Trigonometry, geometry and algebra will form part of the equation for Windhill youngsters who have volunteered to join a new maths group in their spare time. A six-week maths revision workshop is in full swing at Windhill Community Centre in Church Street
A pioneering project aimed at letting youths shape the lives of their peers has been launched in Bradford. Eighteen Community Safety Workers will form the Inner City Youth Team and act as mentors and role models for young people. The group, from all walks
Hundreds of people have rushed to find out about council houses put up for grabs for the first time by Bradford Council. The Council is trying to attract more tenants - even though it has a waiting list of more than 1,000 people. Occupants are needed
Cyclists say they dice with death because of thoughtless motorists on a busy main road. The riders using the new Manningham Lane cycle route between Shipley and Bradford say they are pushed out into main traffic streams because of cars parking along the
Campaigning residents worried about the possibility of homes being built on the site of a disused reservoir are bombarding Yorkshire Water with letters in a bid to highlight their concerns. The letter-writing campaign has been launched by the West Lane
History buffs in Heaton are fuming because they are still waiting to receive copies of a book about the area months after they paid out for them. Police are now warning Bradford residents to be on their guard after the villagers paid £4.50 each to a man
Police are to get tough with teenage yobs in Cullingworth, Wilsden and Denholme. Bingley Inspector David Druquer has vowed to crack down on the hard core of teenage troublemakers after a series of incidents over the past few months. Insp Druquer said:
