Bradford's school's reorganisation could be set back by a year unless a decision is reached within seven days, teaching unions have warned. Vital staffing arrangements to re-deploy 1,400 teachers from closing schools to new schools are due to start on
A councillor is calling for a parcel of land to be protected from housing and saved for a school to cope with a likely increase in children in Steeton. Councillor Eric Dawson is demanding that a plot of land adjoining a site off Halsteads Way, Steeton
Labour MP for Ilkley Ann Cryer is writing to local firms and employers' organisations to stress the importance of using people of all ages. "Your much-too-old, much-too- young attitude will be a thing of the past in the company of tomorrow," said Mrs
A 16-year-old boy died and two other teenagers were injured when a car plunged 40ft down a railway embankment. The accident in Heckmondwike last night happened after police saw the vehicle being driven erratically in Tong Street, Dudley Hill, Bradford
More than 50 homes in historic Saltaire have had unlawful work done on them in the last 10 years. Now legal action could be taken against the owners if they refuse to put right the alterations to the former mill workers' cottages. Most of the breaches
Horse tack valued at almost £6,000 has been grabbed in raids on three stables. Detectives believe the burglaries over six days on livery stores in Addingham, Harden and Eldwick could have been carried out by the same gang. In the first swoop on a livery
A bid to create more large-scale development sites in the district is being made by the city's Chamber of Commerce. One of Bradford's major problems in attracting new companies is the shortage of large enough sites to accommodate a new business. The Chamber
Amateur Rugby League: West Bowling were the only Bradford side to make it through to the third round of the BNFL National Cup. But the draw has again been unkind handing them another away draw against Conference side East Leeds Bowling did well to overcome
Richard Sutcliffe writes: Glenn Hoddle discovered last night that people do sometimes reap what they sow when his two-and-a-half year tenure as England boss came to an inglorious end. The former Tottenham and Monaco star was forced out of Lancaster Gate
Saltaire is a tremendous asset to Bradford. The mill village built by Sir Titus Salt pulls in tourists by the thousand every year. They come to admire and explore the mill, but they also come to wander the streets and savour the atmosphere of the place
Feeling a bit peaky, a little mid-winterish, in need of a boost? How about a medicated vapour bath? You sit in a cabinet and are gently scalded with steam containing iodine, or chlorine, or even nice, healthy hydrochloric acid. It may sound less than
A Bradford-based scheme to train police officers and community workers about domestic violence will be launched this week - with the backing of Crimewatch UK presenter Jill Dando. The innovative project will also be used to instil confidence into victims
Lesley Howie is feeling far from brassed off after being appointed the first female brass player in the 144-year history of the world famous Black Dyke Band. At just 21, Lesley has joined the all-male team after wowing them with her musical ability at
A father-of-two found hanged in his cell was helping his unhappy cellmate overcome his problems, an inquest jury was told. Gareth Tate, who shared a cell with Anthony Forrest at Armley Jail, Leeds, said he had no idea that he was planning to take his
Otley Chamber of Trade may launch a petition against Government proposals to charge food retailers £90 a year to fund a new Food Standards Agency. It is feared small traders could be driven out of business because they will be forced to pay the same as
A Baildon man who lived to ski has died in an avalanche in the French Alps. Mark Wilson, 29, who lived for two years in Keighley as a child, was skiing off-piste in the resort of Val d'Isere with two other men when they were swept away yesterday. Mr Wilson
So, you've found the ideal location to start your new business, or you're moving an existing business to a better site. You've agreed the rent terms with the Landlord and all you need do is sign the weighty (and dull-looking) lease in front of you. So
Motor Sport: Dougie Lampkin takes on the arena trials stars this weekend in round three of the world arena championship series. And barring disaster, he should increase his lead in the title chase over the unfortunate Davide Cobos who now faces three
Bradford Bulls medical staff will decide in the next couple of days whether Paul Anderson and Danny Peacock are ready to put their knee reconstructions to the test. Both players are desperate to resume after a lengthy rehabilitation but Matthew Elliott
Paul Jewell has warned his Bradford City side they must bounce back from their defeat at Birmingham and avoid the complacency which followed the last unlucky reverse on their travels. The Bantams slipped to a heartbreaking 2-1 loss against promotion rivals
Former Bradford City boss Chris Kamara believes Howard Wilkinson should lead England in their Euro 2000 qualifying campaign if he inspires victory over France in next week's friendly at Wembley. The 55-year-old yesterday took charge of the England side
Police divers were today re-searching the river at Otley as fears mounted for the safety of missing man Jonathan Danskin. Mr Danskin, 28, fled into the Wharfe after the car he was travelling in was stopped by police concerned about the way it was being
Senior bosses at a Bradford double glazing firm have been arrested during a raid by Customs and Excise officers involved in a VAT inquiry. More than 15 members of the National Investigation Service accompanied by police arrived at the Wharfe Street headquarters
A grandmother of a man accused of murdering his best friend told a jury how he gave her a tearful account of the stabbing. Shirley Sykes said her grandson Ricky Sykes , 23, arrived at her daughter's flat and told her: "I can't believe what I've done grandma
The partners behind one of Bradford's top Asian restaurants must pay almost £400,000 for fiddling the taxman after their appeal was thrown out by a VAT tribunal. The owners of the Mumtaz Paan House, which ranks Harrods as one of its customers, have been
A cousin of Everton striker Danny Cadamarteri decided it would be a good joke to send his family the red shirts of the club's arch Merseyside rivals - Liverpool. But Craig Cadamarteri, of Otley Road, Bradford, did not buy the football shirts. He stole
