The Wetherspoon pubs in Bradford could be going totally smoke-free as early as May this year, it has emerged. The chain has said it may include its two city-centre pubs - Titus Salt and the new Lloyds Bar - in the first trial starting in May, a year
Wibsey's lead at the top of the Mumtaz Premier Division was cut to only two points after they slipped up 2-1 on Saturday to championship rivals Golcar United. Wibsey suffered a setback when Andy Biggs scored a 20th-minute goal for Golcar, but despite
Paul Gott of Crown (Wyke) hit four goals in his team's victory over top-of-the-table Bishop Rovers in Division 2A. Crown were always in front and even though Zahid Youniss pulled a goal back for Rovers, a further goal from goalkeeper David Bernard from
Mick Naylor was the hero for Queensbury, scoring five goals in his side's easy 8-2 Premier Division victory over Crown. Danny Mularkey scored twice against his former club and another bonus for Queensbury was the return of Steve Blackett, who enjoyed
Thackley face their second meeting with Glasshoughton Welfare in the space of four days tonight when they meet their Northern Counties East Premier Division rivals at Dennyfield. The Bradford club have home advantage following the 2-2 draw at Glasshoughton
A Bradford textiles company has expanded its operations with the purchase of Huddersfield fine worsted manufacturer Taylor & Lodge. Bulmer & Lumb, based at a state-of-the-art weaving and finishing plant at Rashcliffe Mills, Buttershaw, has been
Bangladeshi restaurants in Bradford could be forced to close due to chronic staff shortages. Owners say they are struggling to recruit staff because UK workers are unwilling to work in their restaurants, while restrictions on visa applications are making
Police are warning parents that they are putting other children's lives at risk by not parking safely on the school run. Primary schools across the Bradford district face an ongoing problem of mums and dads parking in hazardous places. They are also having
A footballer has told a jury of his "shock" when he was arrested for murder at an away match. Daniel Sheriffe, 24, who plays for Bradford Park Avenue, is accused of killing a teenager with a single blow to the head. He denies the manslaughter of Jose
Bus chiefs have launched a legal battle to overturn a Traffic Commissioner's ruling which could force them to take 180 vehicles out of service after snap inspections found serious defects. First West Yorkshire has gone to the Court of Appeal in London
Patients' needs must come first SIR - The letter we received informing us escorts could no longer travel in ambulances was not from the ambulance service but from the Director, Clinical and Scientific Support Service Group. The letter states: "This will
The West Riding County Cup quarter-final clash between close UniBond Premier Division rivals Farsley Celtic and Guiseley could not be better poised. The two clubs had differing fortunes in league action at the weekend with the Celts losing their unbeaten
Robbie Paul and academy prospect Richard Dobson are the only hookers at the Bulls available for selection after it emerged that Karl Pratt faces minor shoulder surgery that will keep him out of action for between three and five weeks. Pratt, who has had
Colin Todd insisted City are still on course for the play-offs despite throwing away a two-goal lead for the second game in a row. Antony Kay's 88th-minute equaliser at Barnsley last night denied the Bantams a sixth Yorkshire victory after Dean Windass
The apparent inability of Bangladeshi restaurants in Bradford to recruit staff locally is something of a mystery. Given the scale of unemployment among young people in many parts of the district, it surely should not be necessary for restaurant owners
A £9 million adult mental health unit will have an intensive care department where the doors will be locked. It has been designed to prevent patients who need special care, sneaking out unseen and harming themselves or possibly committing suicide. And
A teenage girl has told a jury how she was threatened by the wife of a Keighley man she claimed indecently assaulted her. Bradford Crown Court heard Shabir Ahmed's wife Shameem Akhtar and his girlfriend Barbara McMeekin were both allegedly involved in
Residents are demanding off-street parking because they claim cars on their road are blocking access for emergency services and dustbin lorries. Bradford Council has received two petitions from angry motorists in Bradford Road, Clayton, Bradford, calling
Bradford's newest and youngest politicians are catching their breath after Saturday's nail-biting election count which saw 30 of them win seats on the Bradford and Keighley Youth Parliament. They are now preparing for a major springtime conference which
The Wetherspoon pubs in Bradford could be going totally smoke-free as early as May this year, it has emerged. The chain has said it may include its two city-centre pubs - Titus Salt and the new Lloyds Bar - in the first trial starting in May, a year ahead
Bradford MPs have welcomed the publication of a controversial report into Bradford's hospitals and insisted patients must not suffer because of the cash problems. Bradford West MP Marsha Singh said he had not known Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation
A project which has seen more than 1,000 homes made safer and the crime rate plummet has been hailed by the Deputy Prime Minister as an example to the rest of the region. John Prescott highlighted Bradford Trident's "secure by design" project while unveiling
Plans to build an "Eden Project of the North" in Bradford city centre look certain to be scrapped - and it could be built in Leeds instead. The team behind the Spice! project - a tourist attraction and education centre celebrating herbs and spices - have
A roof of wild flowers, green walls and solar panels are just some of the eco-friendly features planned for the University of Bradford's £75 million new-look campus. Detailed plans have been drawn up for a state-of-the-art £2m Norcroft Conference Centre
