Organisations responsible for the health of people who live in Bradford say the findings of the biggest research project ever to be conducted in the UK will help shape services for generations to come. The Born in Bradford project could unlock the
Andrew Taylor has been a City player long enough to understand the "million dollar" question. But, just like so many before him, the young full back cannot come up with a solution. Once again, City's season is threatening to unravel because of their awful
Aireborough, promoted to Yorkshire Division Four by the play-offs last season, have more than kept that momentum going in this campaign. Their combination of experienced forwards and pacy young backs, both units wanting to keep the ball in hand, proved
There was a rare spring in the step of Bradford & Bingley's Geoff Wappett as he entered the Lions clubhouse after this comprehensive National League Three North victory. The sometimes lugubrious head coach had only one question for the Bees supporters
For 25 minutes of this game, Bradford Park Avenue swamped Ilkeston and could have been at least three goals in front. But if you don't take your chances away from home, you can be punished - and Avenue were! Manager Gary Brook abandoned his wingers on
He may still only be 22 years old but Ben Harris has already won two of the game's biggest prizes. However, Grand Final glory in Australia quickly backed up with the same feat in England hasn't quenched his thirst for success. Now the tough-tackling centre
The problem of binge drinking is one of the great ills of the modern age, with a good deal of effort being put into tackling the issue and trying to get people to approach alcohol with a more responsible attitude. So it is heartening to see that Bradford
After a strategic review Bradford-based specialist lender Provident Financial has decided to close its loss-making division Yes Car Credit (YCC). Company top brass came to this decision when no buyers emerged after 3 months of talks. YCC is expected to
Inner city Bradford has the lowest levels of binge drinking in the Yorkshire and Humber region, a report published today reveals. "Over the Limit" is a new publication from the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Public Health Group aimed at reducing alcohol
West Yorkshire Police could stay independent after the Government agreed to more talks with police authorities on plans to create new "super-forces". Home Secretary Charles Clarke asked the police service for proposals for strategic regional forces after
A Bradford family has been torn apart by an horrific car crash which killed the parents of six children. Islam Akram, 28, his wife Shamim Akhtar, 28, and his sister Tasleem Akhtar, 27, died instantly when their car was in a head-on collision with a truck
The chairman of Bradford Bulls rugby league club has sensationally quit the Super League champions. Chris Caisley has been at the helm for 16 years overseeing the club's most successful period. But with the World Club Challenge just six weeks away, the
Liversedge dropped two home points which could prove crucial later in the season as they slugged out a draw with Arnold Town in a game that was not a good advert for the Northern Counties East Premier Division. The sides are expected to be promotion rivals
City's wretched home form is baffling Colin Todd. Saturday's 2-1 loss to Rotherham was their fifth at Valley Parade in 11 league games this season - compared with only two away. The lowly visitors, without a manager after sacking Mick Harford last week
Independent, energetic and occasionally irascible, entrepreneur Arnold Ziff was as fiercely proud of being a Yorkshireman as he was of being a Jew. As well as being a businessman's businessman, he was competitive but also compassionate and charity-minded
A new international fabric show will help to continue the renaissance of Yorkshire's cloth-producing companies, according to the organisation responsible for promoting the export of British textiles. And the new event coincides with significant increases
Bradford law firms face extinction unless they adapt to "the brave new world of the future" sparked by a shake-up of legal services. The warning is from Yorkshire law firm Irwin Mitchell in its reaction to the Government's White Paper on legal reforms
An aid worker for a Bradford-based charity is appealing for donations to keep coming in to help meet the needs of survivors of the South Asian earthquake. The Human Relief Foundation (HRF), based on Claremont in Great Horton, has been able to set up a
A printing firm boss is calling for police to step up patrols after a spate of vandal attacks at his premises. Richard Marchewka believes teenagers are responsible and is offering a reward to catch them. Mr Marchewka, who owns Birch printers at Beck Mill
Organisations responsible for the health of people who live in Bradford say the findings of the biggest research project ever to be conducted in the UK will help shape services for generations to come. The Born in Bradford project could unlock the key
A former Bradford resident has been named the country's best doctor. Dr Opinder Sahota, a consultant physician at the Queen's Medical Centre, Nottingham, won the Hospital Doctor of the Year award and the Health and Social Care Awards. In their fifth year
A court battle is looming after two men refused to pay Bradford Council thousands of pounds to have a road outside their homes resurfaced. The court will determine who will contribute to the £64,000 bill to have the roads outside the men's 1930s homes
A village's heritage could have its chips if developers get their way to demolish a 100-year-old takeaway, campaigners have claimed. The Stony Lane chip shop in Eccleshill was once the haunt of world-famous Bradford artist David Hockney who grew up in
Family and friends of one of the victims of the Boxing Day tsunami paid an emotional tribute to her at a special service at the weekend. More than 100 well-wishers packed out Otley Courthouse to pay their final respects to Alice MacGill. Alice lost her
Calls were made today for a change in the law after a city centre shop was found selling samurai swords, serrated hunting knives and replica guns from as little as £5. Barkers, on Sunbridge Road, is displaying dozens of knives, swords and guns alongside
Tolerance for the needs of others SIR - In reply to Mr Bairsto, re airport smoking (T&A, December 9), he asks where I suggest people would be able to smoke and who would clean up the obnoxious mess. I would suggest the present smoking areas could
