A Bradford amateur rugby star who lost his leg in a car smash is about to reveal his new high-tech false leg today - decorated in honour of the Bradford Bulls. Former Dudley Hill hooker Stuart Tighe lost his leg in a road accident last year. But he's
A pioneering Bradford-based project aimed at helping young people with Sickle Cell disease was today being held up as an example of the type of worthy cause which can benefit from lottery grants. The project, run by the Al-Falah Youth and Community Centre
Gutsy father-of-three Ron Tinsley has hit on a novel way to thank medics for treating his wife after a heart attack. He was so grateful for the treatment which his 34-year-old wife received at the Bradford Royal Infirmary that he has formed his own Full
Quick-thinking neighbours leapt into action to help a pair of terrified teenagers escape unscathed from a blaze at their home. Special Police Constable Phil Edmondson had just got home from his shift at Odsal when the drama unfolded in King's Road, Crossflatts
The family of a missing pensioner who they believe has gone on a bizarre survival mission have joined police combing local woodland as fears grow for his safety. Peter Butterfield, a former soldier who served in the Malaysian jungle, went missing from
British Telecom's decision to close their logistics service centre in Bradford with the loss of thirty jobs has been condemned by the Communications Workers' Union. Mark Elwin, from the CWU's Leeds and Bradford branch, said its members were genuinely
It was like Wembley 1996 re-visited as the Bulls indecision under the high ball handed the opposition an escape route. This time Nathan Graham was watching from the bench as Odsal old boy Glen Tomlinson and half-back partner Gary Lester assumed the role
In September, around 30 of Bradford's rising stars will get together to learn about what makes the city tick. Drawn from industry, the arts and public services, the trainees on the Common Purpose Scheme will learn about each other's jobs and embark on
A luxury housing development that residents say will destroy wildlife could get the go ahead, despite massive opposition. Angry families have collected 286 signatures on three petitions objecting to the development, next to Croftlands and Green Lane,
Florists in Bradford have become the latest target for a publishing company, under investigation by trading standards officers. Letters arrived through the letterboxes of two shops from Rosenberg Publishing, telling them they'd been selected to appear
Bradfordians have given their backing to our campaign to save Bradford's classic buses. In a straw poll, many Bradford people - particularly those old enough to recall trolley buses on the city streets - endorsed the Telegraph & Argus Save Our Classic
Bradford MP Terry Rooney today branded the city "the heroin capital of the country" and called on police chiefs to "go public" about the drugs crisis which he claims is spiralling out of control. The Bradford North Labour MP claims the city offers the
When Paul Jewell ordered his Bradford City side back on to the field just two minutes into the half-time break, their humiliation was complete. The Bantams' performance in the final 25 minutes of the first half had been disgraceful as they badly let down
Bradford Bulls will be grateful of next weekend's break for the Challenge Cup final as their injury jinxed squad prepare for a showdown with title rivals St Helens on Sunday week. Skipper Graeme Bradley is already struggling with a broken nose and they
Paul Jewell will kick several players out of Bradford City this summer if he is handed the manager's job. That was his damning assessment after watching his side's "embarrassing" performance in the 5-0 thrashing at Crewe Alexandra. The City boss was so
