Jim Greenhalf talks to one of the stars of the musical Smokey Joe's Cafe, heading for the Alhambra next month. "They're a bit fruity in Bradford, aren't they!" exclaimed Hannah Waddingham, and laughed like Joanna Lumley in Absolutely Fabulous. The green-eyed
A new showpiece mosque is set to be built in the heart of Keighley. The striking development will be on the site of the existing Jamia mosque in Emily Street. The present building - which has served the local community for more than 20 years - will be
Keighley Education Action Group is strongly urging School Standards Minister Estelle Morris not to overlook the town. The campaigners are inviting the minister to visit Keighley next month. Mrs Morris will be visiting Bradford next month to look at the
Owners of an Italian restaurant in Brighouse claim building work on a new Sainsbury's store is crippling their business. Rita and Franco Massimo, who run La Romantica in Phoenix Street, plan to take legal action against the supermarket chain for loss
Teachers and pupils across Wharfedale and Aireborough are toasting exam success today as they celebrate one of the best years ever. Guiseley School students set a record with the highest number of top grade results in its history. Over 43 per cent of
Hopes were today fading for the honeymoon couple feared drowned in the River Wharfe. The search was resuming today for the pair described as a "lovely young couple." But police, who have been searching since Monday for Lynn and Barry Collett, said they
With the holiday season now in full swing, you may find time to stop and think about the rest of your life. Do you feel trapped in your existing job? Is your boss getting you down? Maybe you had such thoughts while lying on the beach? Perhaps you considered
Cricket: Leaders Baildon could take an important step towards their first Bradford League First Division title for 46 years this weekend. For they play one of their two main rivals - third-placed Farsley at Red Lane - not only aiming to boost their own
Rugby Union: Bradford and Bingley start their season tomorrow in the grand manner, entertaining Edinburgh Academicals in the 100th meeting of what is one of the sport's great club rivalries. And what's more the Revival Trophy will be at stake for the
After watching Bradford City's new £2.3 million strike force in their first two games, manager Paul Jewell is confident Lee Mills and Isaiah Rankin will prove a real handful to First Division defences. The City boss smashed the club record transfer fee
Simon Ashberry previews a fund-raising event with a difference. Cafe bosses hope to serve up an extra dimension to Bradford's music scene by launching a new venture. They are running a new venue at Caf Kino - kicking off with a charity event called Orient
A gas company trying to boost sales in the Bradford area has been condemned for persuading a 97-year-old to sign a supply contract. And - after the company was contacted by Rights and Wrongs - its representative has been suspended without pay and now
Two men who callously burgled the home of an elderly widow as she lay dead in the bathroom have been jailed at Bradford Crown Court. Sentencing 22-year-old Roy Ambler to four years, Recorder Graham Hyland QC told him: "This was a callous and despicable
A 23-year-old man who had been questioned by police in connection with the death of a Pudsey pensioner has been released without charge. The man was arrested on Monday at his home in Leeds by detectives investigating the death of John Nutter after an
A father spoke of his fear for his 15-year-old son who jumped into murky waters in an heroic attempt to save four disabled people trapped in the sinking narrowboat Drum Major. Teenager David Grimm and his dad Stephen shrugged off the dangers as they jumped
Residents are to have their say on plans for a giant new dumping ground. Denholme Town Council has called a public meeting to allow people to air their views on the controversial scheme for a landfill site at Buck Park Quarry. Humberside-based company
An innovative scheme to produce electricity from rubbish has sparked over 15 calls to the fire brigade in just five days. For conscientious passers-by, mainly motorists using mobile phones, are dialling 999 when they spot what they think is a burning
A taxi driver was recovering today after a terrifying "road rage" attack at a set of traffic lights. Mahroof Hussain was attacked by two men with baseball bats after he sounded his horn at a set of traffic lights. He described today how the men jumped
A Bradford-based charity which aims to bring safe drinking water to families in South American shanty towns is planning to launch a second project in Peru. Water for Kids was set up by two Bradford Council environmental health officers and has already
Estate managers have ruled out fencing off the notorious Strid area at Bolton Abbey, following the feared loss of honeymoon couple Lynn and Barry Collett. Although there have been tragic accidents, thousands of people walk there every year without incident
Youngsters hoping to set up an Otley skate park are bursting with fund-raising ideas after seeing how another group achieved their dream. Members of the Space to Grow project visited Earby, near Skipton, where skaters have raised thousands of pounds for
A garage close to the heart of Ilkley could soon make way for a £1,500,000 sheltered housing complex. Plans have been submitted to Bradford Council for permission to demolish Station Garage in Springs Lane and replace it with the four-storey complex.
One of the district's most famous landmarks is today shrouded in scaffolding as work on a £500,000 restoration project begins in earnest. But despite spoiling the view of Saltaire United Reformed Church, trustees think the "cage" round the 19th century
Bosses at troubled Bradford exporting firms are being given a helping hand by the city's Chamber of Commerce. Companies throughout Bradford are suffering at the moment because the strong pound abroad is crippling their traditional export bases. Among
Lee Crooks is looking for his side to reward Keighley Cougars' fans for their loyalty with victory over Featherstone Rovers tonight. The Keighley fans have stuck by their side, despite an awful start to the season which saw Cougars lying bottom of the
Bradford Bulls say they will switch their attentions to controversial Aussie Julian O'Neill if moves for Henry Paul hit the rocks. The T&A revealed yesterday that the Bulls had been in talks with Paul this week but his contract demands could be a
The fine of £27,000 imposed on a Mexborough firm after one of its trucks crashed into a Bradford house sends a firm signal to all those who own and operate heavy vehicles. It was very fortunate that no-one was injured when the six-wheeled dumper truck
Bernard Stubbs, a former chairman of Baildon Civic Society, has died. Described by fellow society members as a "true Baildoner," Mr Stubbs helped the late Arthur Saul - Bradford Council's first conservation officer - draw up plans which led to the designation
Bradford's multi-cultural atmosphere is an inspiration, say two Muslim campaigners for peace who have visited the city for the first time. Muhammad Ijaz Noori and Shakeel Younis, of the Pakistan Council for Social Welfare and Human Rights, work to bring
A top specialist has warned a nine-year-old Bradford girl's days are numbered unless a life-saving bone marrow donor is found. A special testing session will be held on Monday to find a bone-marrow match for Mubinah Akram, of Scotchman Road, Heaton, who
An aspiring young Bradford dancer has won a place at a prestigious London theatre school - despite being turned down for a grant twice by Bradford Council. Ballet girl Laura Pollard, 17, of Creskeld Way, Allerton, said she was ecstatic after being offered
A firm has been fined £27,000 after a court heard how one of its trucks went out of control and smashed into a Bradford house. The six-wheeled dumper truck, weighing 27 tons, careered backwards across a road and ended up embedded in the living room of
