Farsley Celtic 0, Bradford Park Avenue 3: Leaders Bradford Park Avenue took another big step towards the UniBond Division One title by taking a maximum from their nearest neighbours Farsley Celtic. Avenue re-opened a five point gap with a 2-1 home win
Bradford Bulls 35, Wigan Warriors 24 - Wigan coach Frank Endacott was forced to take his hat off to the Paul brothers as the Bulls provided the perfect response to their Belle Vue horror show. He knows all about them from his time in charge of New Zealand
It is unfortunate for Bradford that ever since the Manningham disturbances, the media have been quick to home in on any trouble and make it major national news. That is the last way that Bradford, striving to improve its image and move forward, needs
In 1876, the Prince's Theatre, Bradford, was opened. In 1914, Waller & Sons Ltd, Bradford, brewery was sold for £80,000. In 1917, an announcement was made that the Low Moor Company was under new control. From the Telegraph & Argus of April 17th
Thieves ramraided a Drighlington motorbike shop with a stolen 46-seater coach today. The attackers completely flattened the metal shutter doors at the front of the Whitehall Motorcycle and Car Centre Ltd - opposite the Spotted Cow pub in Whitehall Road
Hospital Trusts across the district are facing increasing financial pressure because of higher expectations, according to health chiefs. The Government's NHS plan is placing a burden on hospital finances and could lead to projects being axed and cost
The problem of stray horses roaming on a golf course has raised new fears since the outbreak of foot-and-mouth. Derek Johnson, general manager of Calverley Golf Club in Pudsey, has had to put up with the horses from nearby housing estates trampling on
For years Menston residents were unaware their village was the birthplace of literary legend Eric Knight who penned the classic children's tale Lassie. And since the discovery was made by freelance writer Greg Christie, the village is buzzing with the
A singer has returned from a life at sea to help youngsters in the Bradford district become stars of tomorrow. For the past three years Paula Mercer, 29, pictured, has been entertaining audiences across the world, singing on board luxury cruise liners
A five-year-old girl has been hailed a "little hero" by her family after she saved them from a raging house fire. Margaret Violet Cannon was with her three-year-old sister Cizzier and brother Thomas, two, when fire broke out in their bedroom in Halifax
The married father-of-two who has arrived to look with fresh eyes at Bradford today gave the message: "It's looking great, and it's going to be even better." Martin Garratt - who will co-ordinate Bradford Vision - comes to the district after six years
The director of an amateur dramatic group fears a lack of male talent could spell disaster for her latest production. Laura Kane has no shortage of female thespians for her version of Shakespeare's comedy A Midsummer Night's Dream. But, in spite of comedienne
Terrified regulars described how they were trapped in the upstairs room of the Second West pub, fearing for their lives, while youths torched and looted the bar downstairs. Drinkers at the pub in Cemetery Road dashed upstairs when the premises came under
Residents in Lidget Green awoke to scenes of devastation yesterday morning, as they tried to take in the effects of the previous night's violence. All along Legrams Lane, the pavement was littered with broken glass, shop windows were smashed, and a wrecked
Police today admitted racial conflict played a part in the Bank Holiday violence that engulfed the Lidget Green area of Bradford. The officer leading the investigation, Detective Superintendent Phil Sedgewick, said that "racist behaviour played a part
SIR - With regard to tourist visits to Haworth, I do hope strangers do not get caught out as we were. We were on our way to attend the AGM of the Sue Ryder home at Manorlands held in the White Lion Hotel at the top of the hill. Round the back of the hotel
East Bowling Unity kept their impressive 100 per cent Premier Division record going with a 2-0 win at Craven Heifer. Both their goals came in a blistering first ten minutes from Andy Smith and Craig Bower. Darren White scored twice as Queensbury edged
Manager Jim Jefferies is hoping that David Wetherall will not need a second groin operation. The consistent defender, who was out of action for three months in the middle of the season following groin surgery, has missed the last two matches against Tottenham
Bulls coach Brian Noble admits his side have work to do ahead of the Challenge Cup final despite ending Wigan's unbeaten record at Valley Parade yesterday to go top of Super League for the first time this season. The Bulls raced into a 20-0 lead by the
Bradford Chamber of Commerce & Industry members suffered mixed fortunes in the first quarter of the year. A survey of the Chamber's 1,000 members has shown a slight fall in sales for firms in the district, with a more distinct decline in exports.
Bradford's economy could be about to reap the benefits from a shortage of office space in Leeds. A new report shows that Leeds, which saw its highest ever take up of office space last year, looks likely to become a victim of its own success. Property
Recruitment firm Relay has invested hundreds of thousands of pounds in a bid to reinvent the concept of 'agency drivers'. The Bradford recruitment company's new Logistics Division has been set up to address the problems associated with contract staff.
Forensic experts were combing a Shipley park for clues today after a late night sex attack on a woman. Police investigating the alleged incident launched an appeal for anyone who was in the Northcliffe Park area between 11.30pm yesterday and 1am today
A 73-year-old woman was left with a dislocated shoulder after being mugged for her pension. The victim had picked up the payment, and another for her friend, from the Gordon Terrace Post Office in Saltaire, when the robber pounced. Police are appealing
More black and Asian recruits are being sought by the probation service as it seeks to redress an imbalance within its trainee officer scheme. Probation chiefs have revealed there are only five ethnic minority trainees across West Yorkshire, with none
A new counselling service is being launched to help Bradford's Muslim community to cope with problems like sexual abuse and drug and drink addiction. And volunteers are needed to become counsellors for the new scheme. A team of volunteer counsellors will
A Bradford historian has been given a section of the city's Industrial Museum to exhibit some of his collection, after appearing in the Telegraph & Argus. And the 30-year-old, who has been passionate about Bradford's history since childhood, has also
Reading plays a vital role in the success of the top stars on stage and screen. And that is why Val Jackson of Bradford based drama group, Stage 84, thinks Reading Matters for Life is an excellent project. The charity, with the backing of the Telegraph
Tourists braved damp weather to show that Bradford and district was still a popular Easter destination for day-trippers. The Bank Holiday weekend proved to be a chance for tourist hot-spots in the district to cash in after suffering badly in the foot
For the family of young bride-to-be Jyoti Narbheran the rioting was a terrifying end to what should have been a party of celebration. The family had arranged a party to mark the engagement of Jyoti to her fiance Gareth Williams. Family members and friends
