The chief executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals Miles Scott believes the most ambitious research project ever undertaken in the city will be a resounding success. Born in Bradford is a birth study which will follow 10,000 babies born in the city in
Victoria Rangers were the only local side into the hat for the GMB Union National Cup third-round draw after a dismal weekend in the amateur game's flagship competition for Bradford's big guns. Rangers were rewarded with a plum home tie against National
The Bulls' Phil Veivers has ruled himself out of the assistant coach role at Super League rivals Wigan Warriors. Speculation is mounting on both sides of the Pennines that the Aussie is lined up as Ian Millward's right-hand man. But Veivers, who is the
Companies in Bradford could be losing custom overseas because of their inability to understand the language and customs of clients abroad. The Yorkshire Regional Language Network (YRLN) is warning that at present one in five businesses are losing out
A Bradford aid worker has returned home after spending six weeks setting up a tent village for survivors of the South Asian earthquake. Yousaf Razaq is a project co-ordinator for the charity Human Relief Foundation which is based in Great Horton. In six
The chief executive of Bradford Teaching Hospitals Miles Scott believes the most ambitious research project ever undertaken in the city will be a resounding success. Born in Bradford is a birth study which will follow 10,000 babies born in the city in
Pensioner Jean Bolton has been acclaimed as a 'Neighbour from Heaven'. The 75-year-old retired hospital worker scooped the award from South Bradford Community Housing Trust for her unstinting work in helping others. She was nominated by four people for
Two drivers, one a woman, have gone on trial accused of racing their vehicles shortly before a crash which resulted in the death of an elderly woman passenger. Prosecutor Jonathon Gibson told a jury at Bradford Crown Court yesterday that it was the Crown's
Residents had to leave their homes when a Bradford factory went up in flames last night. The occupants of about dozen houses in Victoria Road, Eccleshill, were evacuated shortly after 6pm as more than 70 firefighters tackled the blaze at a powder coating
Sports clubs today blasted a rise in the cost of swimming pool and football pitch hire, saying members will suffer. Bradford Council approved a series of price increases after the cost of fuel threatened to add up to £100,000 to the department's bills
A baker shop worker pretended she was dying from cancer to con £2,400 from her generous workmates and bosses. Karen Marriott, 34, told colleagues she had terminal leukaemia, and then took advantage of their generosity by taking £900 which they raised
Harry Bone had to stand in at short notice as goalkeeper for Myrtle Park under-sevens in the Keybury League. However, he came up trumps, taking the man of the match award after an impressive display in the 1-1 draw at home to Gomersal-Cleckheaton. Park's
In his programme notes, chairman Julian Rhodes admitted he was cheesed off that Sky chose Brentford's replay with Oldham over the Yorkshire derby. I would imagine the television bosses will be feeling just as sick today after passing up on this belter
Mark Bower offered no excuses after City's FA Cup hopes were shattered in cruel fashion by two Barnsley goals in extra time. The Bantams were within touching distance of a third-round clash with Walsall when David Wetherall headed them 3-2 ahead in last
The new year will begin with a rise in the cost of sports and leisure in Bradford, which many people who make use of the district's facilities are quite rightly angry about. Although those who subscribe to the excellent Passport to Leisure scheme will
A new Otley online retailer is aiming to clinch a slice of the UK's £1.38 billion card market with a personal and time-saving service. The company, itsmore personal.co.uk is capitalising on the trend for web-based shopping by offering customers the chance
Bill Adams has taken over as regional secretary of the Yorkshire Trades Union Congress following the retirement of Paul Jagger. Mr Adams, who has worked for the TUC for five years, most recently as education officer, is a former lecturer in law and trade
A mum's dream of giving her four children a Christmas to remember has been shattered by burglars who stole all their presents. The thieves broke into the house of Rachel Shields while she was out, but with her teenage son ill in bed upstairs. They jammed
Travellers have come under fire from residents and traders after two groups set up illegal camps in Bradford. A group of travellers left a trail of rubbish when they moved on from a piece of land in Holme Wood and a separate group had to be moved on by
Bradford Bulls players are championing a campaign to get people boost blood stocks over Christmas and the New Year. They are supporting the National Blood Service's Yorkshire Christmas Donor Campaign. Blood stocks in Yorkshire have dropped this year so
Taxpayers deserve better from Tories SIR - I feel our City Council's Conservative leadership are making an error in trying to hush up a key report that casts doubt on their ability to run our city (T&A, December 1). The Audit Commission report should
