A teddy bear called Kevin again proved a lucky mascot as Bradford product John 'Boy' Walton began the defence of his Embassy World Professional darts title in style at the Lakeside Country Club. The match against four-times semi-finalist Andy Fordham
Five times world champion Dougie Lampkin was pushed to the limit before a grandstand finish earned him the Embassy World Indoor Trials Championship for an incredible seventh year in a row at the Sheffield Arena. And Lampkin's nail-biting victory, in front
David Wetherall, pictured, was flying to Denmark today to find out if his injured groin is on the mend. The City centre-half, who has been jinxed by the problem on and off for 14 months, was due to see a specialist for a second time this afternoon in
Bradford Park Avenue's chairman Frank Thornton feels his club may once more have to play outside the city. Reacting to the news that Bradford Bulls and Wakefield Rugby Football Club will ground-share at the newly developed Odsal Stadium from 2003, he
The Bradford chairman of Business for Sterling Yorkshire has launched a scathing New Year attack on the euro. Marketing entrepreneur and past president of Bradford Chamber of Commerce, Judith Donovan CBE, is claiming the Government's policy over joining
Part of the former site of Firths Carpets, in Bailiff Bridge - where around 100 people were recently made redundant - has been sold to a property developer. The Clifton Mills complex on the corner of Birkby Road and Bradford Road has been bought by Hull-based
A couple who lost a nephew in the terrorist attacks on New York spoke today of their joy at the birth of his baby daughter. Eunice Dean, whose husband Frank is a caretaker at Wilsden Primary School, said the arrival of great-niece Clare represented a
Murder squad detectives today appealed for help to trace the last movements of a good Samaritan who died six days after he was beaten and robbed at his home. A murder inquiry was launched today after Bryan Michael Smith, of Windhill, Shipley, lost his
Harry Watson celebrated his birthday not with a tipple or a cake, but a long dip instead. For the octogenarian decided 80 lengths of his local swimming pool would be the perfect way to enjoy his big day. And Harry, pictured, took to the pool yesterday
The Telegraph & Argus Bradford Can...Cancer Research Appeal has benefited to the tune of £1,000 thanks to the generosity of local advertisers. Liz Evans, classified ads manager and Janet Griffiths, the display advertising manager, pictured, got together
A Bradford youngster is hoping to be 'the next big thing' after taking part in a new BBC talent show. Josie Clough, pictured, of Little Cote, Thackley, is the latest singing sensation from the city to bid for national recognition and a career in show
The full cost of the foot and mouth crisis to Bradford's rural districts may not be known for years, a Government agency warned today. The rural economy of Yorkshire lost around £125 million due to the outbreak, with the tourism sector suffering a drop
The club bouncer whose thick leather jacket helped protect him from a shotgun blast has left hospital, say police. The man, who works as a doorman at the Priory nightclub in Lidget Green, Bradford, does not want to reveal his identity. But he has provided
SIR - Thank goodness the euro has arrived in the form of real money, at least in those 12 countries across the Channel. I've just come back from a coach tour over Christmas to Austria - only seven days, but involving six different currencies. With the
It is good to learn that Bradford Council is to comply with new Government rules which say that all local authorities must appoint an independent panel to advise on the payments that councillors receive. There is now widespread public acceptance that
A £1.7 million caf bar based on the travels of Dr Livingstone is due to open in the city's Glydegate development. Brook Leisure has bought the last unit in the £5.5 million development in the heart of the city's West End. The company will create West
An independent panel, which could include members of the public, will be created to deal with the "pay" of Bradford councillors. The move comes as the bill for councillors' allowances is expected to top more than £1 million at the year end in March. The
An historic graveyard has been given a long overdue facelift - but families with relatives buried there still fear it could be sold off to developers. For nearly two years the families have campaigned against Methodist Church proposals to sell off the
Bradford supermarket boss Sir Ken Morrison is richer than the Queen and the owner of Harrods, it was claimed. A 'Rich List' of the UK's wealthiest 300 people ranks Sir Ken Morrison, chairman of the FTSE-100 company, above football-mad Egyptian tycoon
Two decades ago David Puttnam's multi Oscar-winning film Chariots of Fire prompted a warning to Hollywood that "The Brits are Coming." Triumphantly clutching his best picture Oscar, the movie producer, pictured, sang the praises of the British film industry
Three former Lord Mayors of Bradford face the axe as councillors after being rejected by their own party. Despite having more than 50 years' experience on Bradford Council between them, the trio have been ousted as Labour Party candidates for the district's
