Lincoln United 2, Bradford Park Avenue 2 - Park Avenue's eight-game run of UniBond Division One wins came to an end when they surrendered a two-goal lead in the final 15 minutes at Ashby Avenue. The draw saw their lead at the top reduced to six points
Huddersfield YMCA 13, Cleckheaton 42 - What was 99.9 per cent inevitable became reality on Saturday - Cleckheaton are champions of Yorkshire Division One. However, thoughts are not straying too far towards next season's campaign in North Two East. "We
In 1921, the last dramatic performance took place at the Theatre Royal, Bradford. In 1923, the first Easter Walk to Dick Hudson's was won by F. Holt in a time of 59 min. 20sec. In 1982, Argentinian forces invaded the Falklands Islands. From the Telegraph
The man who turned the small Bradford engineering firm he founded into an international market leader has stepped down after 40 years in charge. Tony Clegg, 78, finally severed his links with transport engineering group Syltone plc on Saturday, after
West Yorkshire Fire Service is proposing radical changes to its structure which could increase fire safety and save money. The shake-up relates to its fire safety work and could see non-uniformed staff carrying out essential fire safety checks, freeing
It's back to business for flood-ravaged firms in Bingley which were wrecked when the River Aire burst its banks in the deluge five months ago. Hundreds of thousands of pounds have been spent to sort out the damage at buildings including the Bradford and
Farming and community leaders today welcomed the Prime Minister's decision to postpone local and general elections, but warned a month may not be enough. Tony Blair bowed to pressure from groups caught up in the disease outbreak and announced today that
Newly-refurbished council houses in Allerton, Bradford, are set to be demolished to make way for a new sheltered housing scheme. Plans by the Anchor Trust housing association to build a 27-bungalow complex would see numbers ten and 12 Woodford Close knocked
A foot and mouth expert has warned the country faces a 'national meltdown' if the Government does not implement a vaccination programme soon. Dr Richard North, of Bradford, said the spread of the disease had become so severe that vaccinations were needed
First Bradford bus company chiefs are threatening to withdraw a bus service only four weeks after starting it. The new 683 service, which runs between Bradford city centre, Odsal and Woodside, began in February. It was started after pressure from residents
Students are going head to head in a bust-up over the front page of their magazine. The editorial team at the University of Bradford publication Scrapie is kicking up a stink over the student union's decision to ban a picture of a cleavage from the front
Police across West Yorkshire today launched their biggest ever crime-busting initiative . More than 150 officers in newly-formed arrest squads, pictured as they set out this morning, swooped on addresses in a series of early morning raids. As suspects
SIR - I was so fed up with people complaining about the retail choice in Bradford city centre that I decided to walk the city's shopping streets and compile a list of all the shops. A rather silly thing to do, some may say, but it needed to be done. Bradford
Bradford Schools 4, Cambridge Schools 1- Two goals apiece from Danny Davies and Anthony Doherty sent Bradford Under-15s into the final of the English Schools FA Heinz Ketchup Trophy. The margin of victory at the Horsfall Stadium suggested an easy ride
Andy O'Brien paid tribute to Bradford City fans as he returned to Valley Parade just nine days after his £2 million transfer to Newcastle. The 21-year-old defender admitted it was a strange experience, turning out at Valley Parade against City, but said
A 75,000 Twickenham sell-out seems assured after the Bulls set up a grudge match with old rivals St Helens in the 100th Challenge Cup final. But Kiwi ace Henry Paul admits it will take a massive improvement on yesterday's 39-22 semi-final win over Warrington
The activities of a relatively small number of persistent criminals cause a great deal of disruption and distress to very many people. Because of them, whole communities are blighted by crime and the fear of it, and the perception is that the police are
Environmental good practice will be the theme of a half-day seminar for Bradford firms at the Business and Innovation Centre tomorrow. Bradford Business and Environmental Forum, a partnership involving Bradford Council and the European Union, has joined
Jeff Taylor, pictured, is hoping to prove he is the cream of the crop after making it to the final of the milkman of the year competition. Jeff, 44, of Smith Street, Cottingley, will try to prove he has got more bottle than 11 other finalists from around
Thousands of frustrated homeowners were without TV and telephones after workmen sliced through a major cable in Bradford city centre. People across Bradford and Keighley awoke yesterday to find their phones and televisions were not working. And they had
Funfair owners have accused Bradford Council of using false reasons why they couldn't stage an Easter extravaganza in a city centre car park. Marshall Amusements claimed Bradford Council said the Victoria Hotel had objected to the funfair plans in Vicar
A state-of the-art learning centre opened its doors at Bradford's Carlton-Bolling College today. The college can now offer cutting-edge technology not just to its own students but for local primary schools and the wider community. The £600,000 City Learning
A householder has protested to Bradford Council under the new Human Rights Act about the "forced labour" of having to push his wheelie bin to the pavement. And a pub licensee has demanded the right to hold striptease acts. Council officers are receiving
An 81-year-old woman was left lying injured on the ground after being robbed by a teenager. Betty Peacock was walking home from a shopping trip in Eccleshill when a youth snatched her handbag with such force that she was thrown to the ground suffering
Chief Superintendent Adam Briggs is a man brimming with enthusiasm. As he is the man heading West Yorkshire's biggest crime drive ever, this seemingly untapped energy will no doubt be drawn upon greatly over the coming 24 months. "As we prepare to get
