A multi-million pound cinema due to open next month will devote two screens to Bollywood, it was announced today. Odeon's biggest multiplex on the Phoenix Park leisure scheme in Thornbury also wants to recruit a Bollywood film fanatic who will give
A former Lord Mayor has hit out at the sudden closure of Otley's Tourist Information Centre. Councillor Graham Kirkland (Lib Dem, Otley and Wharfedale) says he has been swamped with complaints about the closure of the Boroughgate office. He says he was
The idea of a computer network linking ten Bradford community centres, to be set up under the supervision of an organisation run by experts, is an excellent one for more than one reason. Primarily, it will make it easier for the staff and users of these
Craftsmen and women are being given the chance to set up in business thanks to a £190,000 European grant. The Artefact Scheme was set up after the cash boost from the European Regional Development Fund. Based in the newly-opened £4 million Yorkshire Craft
A cancer patient has been left distressed and angry after she claims her treatment at a Bradford hospital was delayed without explanation. Samina Mehr, 33, says she should have received chemotherapy for her breast cancer at Bradford Royal Infirmary. First
The trial of four men accused of kidnapping Bradford toddler Daniel Grimshaw started this afternoon. Daniel, now 21 months old, was snatched from his mother Amy Grimshaw as they walked home through Wrose on November 9 last year. The four men, including
Sneak thieves launched an audacious daylight raid on valuable works of student art - as part of an elaborate exam scam. The raid has seen a string of Bradford students lose works of art they had sweated months over - with some paintings carefully sliced
A £5,000 price on the thug raiders A Bradford businessman has offered a £5,000 reward to try to catch two burglars who left his autistic brother tied up for two hours after they ransacked his home. Michael Hyland said he was so revolted by the attack
A multi-million pound cinema due to open next month will devote two screens to Bollywood, it was announced today. Odeon's biggest multiplex on the Phoenix Park leisure scheme in Thornbury also wants to recruit a Bollywood film fanatic who will give customers
The owners of a Saltaire restaurant are claiming a culinary coup after capturing one of London's top chefs. Head chef Wayne Brimicombe, 24, has waved goodbye to London's most fashionable kitchens for the lure of Beeties restaurant. Wayne, who was trained
We're bowled over with £90,238 grant Saltaire Cricket Club members are celebrating after being awarded a huge grant to improve their pavilion. Sport England Lottery Fund will provide £90,238 towards improvements - costing £108,678 in total - at the pavilion
Villagers to march against tip plans Villagers have vowed to carry on their fight against a landfill tip opening near their homes. More than 100 villagers attended a meeting organised by the Denholme Residents Action Group (DRAG) held at the village's
Paul Jewell, the man who took Bradford City to the top flight of English football for the first time in 77 years, has quit. Just a month after winning a desperate relegation battle to keep the club in the Premier League, Mr Jewell said: "I feel I have
The distraught mother of a 23-year-old woman who suddenly died at her Bradford workplace is still waiting to find out exactly what killed her. Claire Tewkesbury collapsed and died at her desk at the offices of holiday company JMC at Aldermanbury. It is
SIR - I was saddened to read in the T&A of June 6 that once again our firefighters were subjected to an onslaught by a bunch of stone-throwing yobs. The firefighters of this country are trained to protect life and property and when they turn out to
An inquest into the death of Jonathan Danskin, whose body was recovered from the River Wharfe five weeks after he went missing, is to be resumed on July 5. The inquest on the 28-year-old self-employed joiner, who lived at Guiseley and was known as Jono
A boss at Bradford firm Pace fears progress on developing the hi-tech home of the future could be delayed if technology does not keep ahead of the game. Andy Trott, the Saltaire firm's director of technology and strategic development, outlined the firm's
A 58-year-old woman is recovering after being attacked in her bed by a man. The victim, who has not been named by police, was sleeping at her home in Cliffe Lane, Gomersal, when the attacker burst in through a front window at about 1.30am yesterday. He
A former jobbing printer is moving into brand new markets now it has the ability to use a hi-tech digital press. Wheelden Print, which started in 1946, has just spent £150,000 installing some of the latest 21st century technology which gives the Wakefield
A Bradford head teacher was speaking on German radio today about raising standards in education. But Tony Thorne, from Hanson School, was not wringing his hands about failure in the district during the Question Time-style debate. He had a positive message
People across the district are being given the message "on your bike" as the district's first cycle map is launched tomorrow. And the Marie Curie cancer charity racing cycle team will be trying it first hand with a slow cavalcade from Keighley to Waterstone's
Bradford is set to become home to the headquarters of Yorkshire Water as it announced shock plans today for its 4.5 million customers to own the company. Its Buttershaw site is believed to top the list of potential HQ sites of the new company which is
The family of a 90-year-old woman who was locked out of her new home just as she was about to move in today admitted defeat. The daughter of Mary Thompson had threatened to take legal action after she was locked out in a row over the home's decoration
Criminals with drug problems are committing crime in a bid to get treatment, a member of Bradford's health watchdog committee claimed today. Les Vasey, vice-chairman of Bradford Community Health Council, who works with drugs users, said the city was suffering
Fans of the Airedale Terrier will converge on Bingley from all over the world next weekend - to the valley where the breed began 150 years ago. More than 1,000 owners and breeders are expected to attend the Airedale 2000 event at the Jarvis Bankfield
Tradesman needs Council help SIR - I am writing to express my displeasure at the attitude of Bradford Council regarding a proposed £5,000 bill to Darren Todd, a Bingley businessman. This is for lifting a 70-odd year covenant which disallows the selling
Captain Stuart McCall is among three of Bradford City's most experienced players to be on holiday when the club makes it European debut. Manager Paul Jewell has confirmed that McCall, striker Dean Saunders and defender David Wetherall will all be missing
Paul Jewell's resignation means Bradford City will soon have to start the search for their 33rd manager with skipper Stuart McCall an early favourite. The news that Jewell wants to quit Valley Parade has thrown City's plans for next season into disarray
Craven Council may transfer responsibility for its 1,700 properties to a housing association. The authority warns it is becoming increasingly difficult to find funds to ensure homes have modern kitchens and bathrooms and that repairs are done. The council
Skeletons and spacemen, Buzz Lightyear and Bart Simpson...they all came out to play for the Lord Mayor's Parade. The Telegraph & Argus-backed event was bigger and better than ever with a record 2,000 participants. Crowds enjoyed the colourful costumes
