Alan Smith has happy memories of donning the England shirt at Valley Parade. The feisty Leeds forward scored one of the goals the last time Bradford City played host to the under-21s against Denmark in October 1999. How he could have done with a repeat
This is our first Grand Final of the year, Chris Caisley warned today. The Bulls chairman believes the visit of Hull to Valley Parade tomorrow night will be the side's toughest game of the season so far. "This is a must-win game for us," said Caisley,
Cyberes plc, which has a Bradford business leader as its chief executive, has signed a deal with Sabre, the world's largest travel marketing and distribution company. Cyberes, which re-sells published and negotiated air fares, has signed the deal it describes
Unemployment in Bradford could be radically reduced if the government abolished unnecessary regulations. The Federation of Small Businesses claims revenue is not being generated, having an adverse effect on the economy. The FSB, which represents small
Bingley's relief road has taken a major step-forward with the lowering into place of a new bridge. The structure, which will carry the existing Ferncliffe Road over the relief road and the Leeds Liverpool canal, was lifted into place yesterday. The new
A terrified woman handed over jewellery and her car keys after she was held up at gunpoint on a Bradford street. The 23-year-old victim was in Thornton Road, Bradford, when she was targeted at about 8.25pm yesterday. Detective Inspector Rob Sumner, of
Precious-metal trader Asaf Darr has finally closed the chapter on a two-year ordeal after returning to a Caribbean island where he was held captive for 18 months. Bradford-born Mr Darr, 46, and two Dutch colleagues were arrested in the Dominican Republic
An invitation to the funeral of Britain's greatest naval hero could fetch more than £1,000 at a Bradford auction. A black-edged invite to Horatio Nelson's funeral at St Paul's Cathedral in London is one of the lots for sale at an antiques auction tomorrow
A shopkeeper who was blasted in the knee by a gunman has vowed the attack will not stop him returning to work. Vijay Patel, 39, was shot in the leg by one of two men who robbed him as he put the day's takings and cigarettes from the Wine Dine grocery
Forget the Cannes film festival, the place to be seen this year is the Bradford Can... film festival which has scooped the premiere of a long-awaited film for a charity screening Film-goers in Bradford will be the first in the country to see the comedy-drama
Bradford's day in the nation's spotlight may be over, but the work doesn't stop now in its determined bid to be Europe's Capital of Culture. Next week an event is planned in Bradford to launch a new stage of the bid campaign - to ensure it reaches the
West Bowling wingman Paul Gardner showed that his 18-month lay-off with a serious shoulder injury has no way dulled his speed or ambition by scoring a second-half hat-trick in the comprehensive 40-11 Rugby League win over Askam at Bankfoot CC on Saturday
Yorkshire CCC Under-19 cricketer, Zubair Raje, is planning to frighten a few opening bowlers in the Bradford League this coming season - and force his way into the county side. Raje, who hammered a ton for Yorkshire Under-19s last season against Durham
Geoffrey Richmond today urged ITV Digital to find a speedy solution to the uncertainty that has cast a huge financial shadow over the Nationwide League. The ailing sports channel could go down the tubes by the end of the week - amid growing fears that
Surely the time has come for the Government to think again about its plans to increase the number of faith schools in Britain? The growing throng of organisations casting doubt on the policy was swelled again yesterday by the Association of Teachers and
In 1608, Otley man Matthew Fathers was hanged, drawn and quartered at Micklegate Bar, York for treason In 1914, the first successful blood transfusion was carried out in Brussels. In 1977, 574 people were killed when two Boeing 747 airliners collided
Thousands of people will be hearing more about Calderdale after the local council took part in the Outdoor Show at the National Exhibition Centre in Birming-ham last week. Calderdale was the only local authority from West Yorkshire to exhibit at the prestigious
A consumer helpline run by West Yorkshire Trading Standards Service has attracted more than 100,000 calls in its first 18 months after being established. The helpline, which provides advice and assistance, was set up as one of three pilot schemes around
An inquest was today opened into the killing of a 29-year-old car dealer who was found dead beside a road. The body of Philip Anthony Smith was discovered next to his car in a lay by in Tong Lane, Bradford, on February 20. A post-mortem examination was
Detectives investigating an armed raid on a convenience store in Bradford last night have not ruled out links between a spate of ambushes on businessmen. Masked men burst into Amba's Stores in Scholemoor Lane, Scholemoor, and fired a shot at shelving
The first landlord in Bradford is set to apply for a licence to allow him to serve beer with breakfasts during the World Cup Finals. Andrew Stanger, pictured, is preparing to ask the city's licensing magistrates for permission to open his city centre
A widow today spoke of her joy at being reunited with her beloved husband's war medals. Irene McMahon was heartbroken when burglars struck at her Bradford home, making off with the decorations from the Second World War, her wedding ring and jewellery
Telegraph & Argus readers are being asked to suggest a new name for the revamped John Street Market. The market is getting a fresh start after its £4 million facelift and readers can make city centre shopping history by christening it. The reader
Volunteers bidding to restore a railway carriage in time for the Queen's Golden Jubilee celebrations have been floored. The team, on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, needs to replace the plush carpeting in the luxurious Jubilee Bar and Lounge coach
A Bradford trade union leader has called on the Government to drop its plans to increase the numbers of faith schools. Syd Matthews, joint Bradford secretary of the Association of Teachers and Lecturers (ATL), was speaking after the union voted to oppose
Commuters using Arriva Trains Northern services have been warned to brace themselves for a full summer of industrial action as station staff today began a 48-hour walk out. Members of the Transport and Salaried Staff Association (TSSA) will be joined
Bradford chart topper Gareth Gates delivered the city's bid to become European Capital of Culture 2008 with the rallying cry: 'Let's win it for the people!' The teenage Pop Idol was the star attraction in London's Leicester Square as he flew in from a
Bradford's water system is set to undergo a massive overhaul which will last three years. Yorkshire Water is ploughing £75 million into the scheme which it hopes will improve the environment, upgrade rusty pipes and provide customers with a better quality
SIR - So David Blunkett, the Home Secretary, says he is going to "re-claim the streets for all law-abiding citizens". When I read this, it conveyed the same warmth and comfort to me as the crew of the Titanic must have felt when they saw the iceberg.
