The race for the First Division title was thrown back into the melting pot as leaders Barrow-ford slumped to a 15-run defeat at home to Oakworth. The visitors were struggling at 80 for six when Chris White joined Graham Rankin and the pair put on an undefeated
Burley denied reigning champions Bilton an outright win but the leaders are still looking a good bet to land their third successive title and fourth in five seasons. Bilton have a five-point lead over Follifoot, with Kirkstall a further point behind and
Bulls loose forward Lee Radford was expected to be released from hospital yesterday following surgery on the gruesome finger injury he suffered in the first half against Wakefield Wildcats on Sunday. Radford had been hospitalised for two nights since
There can be no doubt that religion is a great civilising force. The moral codes it lays down in the majority of faiths are the root and foundation of a disciplined and humane society where respect for others is the key to harmonious existence. So it
The Great Yorkshire Show kicked off in scorching temperatures yesterday. Basking in the sun, thousands flocked to the three-day agricultural festival at the Great Yorkshire Showground, near Harrogate. And farmers from the Bradford district were triumphing
Murder squad detectives were today continuing to question a Bradford man about the stabbing to death of a mum-of-three. Rachel Kemp, who was believed to have been living in a refuge in Widnes after leaving Bradford two months ago, was found dead in a
One of the four suicide bombers who killed at least 52 people in the London terror attacks was born in Bradford, it emerged today. University-educated sports science student Shehzad Tanweer, 22, is believed to have lived in the city until his family moved
Honest victims of the sinister ones SIR - Our condolences go to the people of England on the recent bombings and murders of innocent people. It is 9/11 all over again. Honest working people going about their business, unaware that someone so sinister,
Murder squad detectives were today continuing to question a Bradford man about the stabbing to death of a mum-of-three. Rachel Kemp, who was believed to have been living in a refuge in Widnes after leaving Bradford two months ago, was found dead in a
Bradford Council's top finance officer has advised the authority's ruling executive not to rush out and spend the £3.1 million it saved last year, by warning them: "You may need it". Steve Morris, the Council's finance director, told members there are
Guiding lights have jetted out to Romania on a mission to help youngsters less lucky than themselves. A troupe of 17 young people from the 4th Shipley Girl Guides and Rangers teamed up with Shipley and Bingley-based charity Jubilee Outreach Yorkshire
It has been duly noted that maybe I consigned Eccleshill B to relegation from the Naylor Premier League a touch prematurely. Ladyhill were the hosts in their latest match and slumped to an 18-12 defeat, Andy Howie giving the away side a great start by
When Mushtaq Ahmed hit Harehills' usually formidable bowlers for 105 in Kashmir's 40-over total of 234 for six, he could be forgiven for thinking his side were set for a convincing win. Unfortunately Atiq Ahmed hit his best form this season in reply and
Left-armer David Lucas makes his competitive debut for Yorkshire today as Phoenix resume their battle for promotion in the Totesport League with a floodlit match against bottom-of-the-table Surrey Lions at Headingley. Lucas, signed from Notting-hamshire
City's summer shopping spree may not be over. Colin Todd has added five players to the squad so far but another striker and right-sided defender could be on the list. City are keeping any potential targets under wraps, although former Derby and Walsall
The fight to put an end to so-called 'honour killings' would be threatened by proposed new laws banning religious hatred, an MP claims. Anyone highlighting the scandal, usually carried out by ultra-traditional southern Asian families, could be ac-cused
Health chiefs from some of the country's leading hospitals met in Bradford to discuss how foundation trusts can use their unique status to make a difference to the health and wealth of local communities. Delegates at the national conference - Healthy
A Bradford MP was today expected to be confirmed as chairman of one of Parliament's most powerful committees. Terry Rooney has been nominated to head the Work and Pensions Select Committee, which will scrutinise the work of the Whitehall department. MPs
Big names from the racing world joined family and friends to say goodbye to Eldwick jockey Tom Halliday who died after falling from his horse. More than 300 mourners packed Christ the King Catholic Church in Crossflatts, Bingley, yesterday with many forced
Police have made a fresh appeal for a casualty to come forward after he was hurt in a fight near a primary school, during which gunshots were heard. A witness told how he saw a young man running from Scotchman Road, in Manningham, Bradford, with blood
Tests have been carried out on more than 60 people after an outbreak of the dangerous stomach bug E-coli. Doctors have been warned to watch for patients displaying symptoms of the bug after seven cases were confirmed in the district. Around 60 people
Bradford Council's top finance officer has advised the authority's ruling executive not to rush out and spend the £3.1 million it saved last year, by warning them: "You may need it". Steve Morris, the Council's finance director, told members there are
Provident Financial plc, the Bradford-based doorstep lender, today denied that projected losses of up to £20 million in its Yes Car Credit business had been triggered by hostile publicity in a BBC investigative programme. The home credit group revealed
Left-armer David Lucas makes his competitive debut for Yorkshire today as Phoenix resume their battle for promotion in the Totesport League with a floodlit match against bottom-of-the-table Surrey Lions at Headingley. Lucas, signed from Notting-hamshire
Bulls loose forward Lee Radford was expected to be released from hospital yesterday following surgery on the gruesome finger injury he suffered in the first half against Wakefield Wildcats on Sunday. Radford had been hospitalised for two nights since
City's summer shopping spree may not be over. Colin Todd has added five players to the squad so far but another striker and right-sided defender could be on the list. City are keeping any potential targets under wraps, although former Derby and Walsall
One of the four suicide bombers who killed at least 52 people in the London terror attacks was born in Bradford, it emerged today. University-educated sports science student Shehzad Tanweer, 22, is believed to have lived in the city until his family moved
