The influx of talent has continued at Keighley Cougars, with two Leeds Rhinos academy prospects and Grand Final-winning stand-off Paul Ashton joining the club this week. Lewis Taylor, a 19-year-old prop who represented Wales in this year's European Nations
Former Burnley hitman Andy Cooke could be on his way to City. The 29-year-old is currently looking for a club in England after 18 months in South Korea, and the Bantams are believed to be interested in offering him the opportunity. But they would have
Chris Brandon could have been playing for City in Saturday's derby instead of against them. Midfielder Brandon has been an instant hit with Huddersfield since joining them in the summer. But ahead of the Galpharm showdown, the 27-year-old revealed that
A derelict pub targeted by arsonists could be turned into housing for older people. Bradford Flower Fund Homes, a registered charity that aims to provide manageable homes in pleasant surroundings for the elderly, has submitted an application to the Shipley
A female motorist was threatened at knifepoint during a terrifying car-jacking in Bradford. The 41-year-old victim was driving her black Audi A4 convertible along Raymond Street, towards Mayo Avenue, in Marshfields, when two men forced her to stop. One
Health chiefs are considering legal action over the sacking of Bradford hospitals' trust chairman John Ryan. Mr Ryan, chairman of Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, was removed on Tuesday by regulator Monitor over the flagship Trust's forecast £11.3
Bradford Boys have dropped their first points of the season in the Under-15 Yorkshire Cup. With their NUT English Schools' FA Trophy last-16 match at Gateshead looming on January 15, Bradford could only draw 1-1 with Leeds at Canal Road. Lewis Chippendale
The invitation to Bradford children to send letters and cards to Iraqi youngsters is one which hopefully will receive a good response. It is a sound, practical initiative from Lieutenant Colonel Phil Lewis, the Commanding Office of the Duke of Wellington's
Up to 40 new jobs are to be created as a fast-growing air conditioning supplier moves into futuristic new headquarters in Bradford. Climate Control, a family-owned business that was launched only two years ago, is set to see its workforce grow from 12
An education boss has today said Bradford is 'turning a corner' after two more schools celebrate coming out of special categories. Carlton Bolling College and Bradford Cathedral Community College have both come out of special measures. Mark Pattison,
A nightclub owned by the chairman of the Bradford Inner City Licensees' Association has been shut down after drugs were seized in a police raid. Ecstasy tablets, cocaine, amphetamines and cannabis were found at the Boilerhouse in School Street, Bradford
Mourners packed a Holme Wood church to say their goodbyes to tragic cancer bride Susan Yates. The 39-year-old mum-of-four lost her fight for life just days after leaving her hospital bed to marry her sweetheart. She was carried in a horse-drawn carriage
A 21-year-old man involved in an attack on his own brother-in-law has been jailed for three years and nine months. Ajmal Nazir suffered a fractured cheekbone and wounds to his head requiring 35 stitches after being enticed to the Dirkhill Road area of
Bradford children are being invited to make friends with Iraqi youngsters in strife-torn Basra by sending letters and cards. The request has come from the Commanding Officer of the Duke of Wellington's Regiment, Lieutenant Colonel Phil Lewis. The Duke's
Why no eight per cent for OAPs? SIR - MPs of all parties have voted themselves an eight per cent increase in expenses alone, taking their pay, plus expenses, to well over £100,000 per year. In April 2005 pensioners will get a 3.1 per cent increase of
Anti-smoking campaigners in Bradford today welcomed new Government warnings about the health risks of fake cigarettes. The alert was sounded over the contents of black-market cigarettes made mostly in China and Eastern Europe. They may look identical
