Bradford businesses should fight for some of the thousands of contracts set to be created by the London Olympics, Culture Secretary Tessa Jowell told a West Yorkshire conference. Companies must seize the initiative to benefit from the massive event,
A new £3 million gallery opens in Bradford tomorrow devoted to the past, present and future of television and its impact on society and our lives. T&A Reporter Emma Clayton visits Experience TV at the National Museum of Photography, Film and Television
A Bradford MP will meet the family who inspired so-called Megan's Law' on a trip to see how America deals with paedophiles. Home Office Minister and Bradford South MP Gerry Sutcliffe will set off tomorrow on a fact-finding visit to see how, under the
The shrine to three sisters who are among the greatest novelists in English is to take on a new role. The Bronte Parsonage Museum, Haworth, is launching itself as a centre for creative arts to reveal how Emily, Anne and Charlotte are still inspiring
A student has described to a jury how two nightclub doormen charged with manslaughter used a man "as a weapon" when pushing him through a set of fire doors. Christopher Buck, 40, died of asphyxia caused by compression of the neck as he was held on the
Being adorned on advertising billboards throughout Bradford has proved to be a major confidence booster for Ayesha Daniels. She was entered into a competition to take part in the campaign by her mother who felt she needed a fillip after enduring a cancer
What a cruel coincidence that Sue Brown, the teacher who 15 years ago rushed to the Bradford hospital bedside of Rucksana Khan after the six-year-old was almost killed in a dog attack, should herself now have been badly bitten by a rottweiler she had
Catholic parents have flocked to city hall to voice their protest against plans to close three secondary schools in Bradford. St Joseph's Catholic College in Manningham, St Bede's Grammar School in Heaton and Yorkshire Martyrs Catholic College in Tong
Cautious Richard Edghill will not risk jeopardising his chances of making a return to the League One firing line. The City full back survived unscathed from Tuesday's friendly at Shrewsbury, his first full outing since breaking his ankle in February.
SIR - If Margaret Thatcher, pictured right, had not abolished earnings-related pensions there would have been no need for Brian Holmans (T&A, July 10) to feel so grateful for getting free bus travel, a winter fuel allowance and free prescriptions as he
SIR - I refer to recent reports on membership of the BNP within the public sector, highlighted by the recent calls by leading union officials and heads of public services to ban any such employees from being members. Whether you hate the BNP or not the
SIR - Congratulations to the organisers of the Fun Day in Ladyhill Park, Allerton. Everyone had a splendid time and all ages were catered for. Dennis Rhodes, Allerton Road, Bradford
SIR - I feel Phil Boase's view that the trouble' is caused by the Arabs' refusal to accept Israel's right to exist (T&A, July 15) is untrue. The Palestinian government, along with the Israeli government, attempted to broker peace through the Oslo Accords
Parking charges should be scrapped for patients having to attend Bradford hospitals every day, according to a group of MPs. The Commons Health Select Committee also says there should be discounted parking for frequent visitors. The committee's report
SIR - Wouldn't the world be a wonderful place if everybody were like Karl Dallas? But unfortunately it's not. Man's inhumanity to man has been going on since the beginning of time, for land, riches and ultimately power. Fortunately we have people who
SIR - Driving along a country road at Cullingworth, I observed a mechanical pavement sweeper working along the pavement. Highly commendable, trouble is very few people live on the road and the pavement was not dirty, although covered in grass. On the
With time fast running out on his distinguished career, a ten-week lay-off hurt more than ever for Marcus Bai - so no wonder he is excited ahead of his long-awaited return. Super League XI could be the Papuan's final season and an enforced absence due
SIR - I found your article entitled "MPs angry at £2m cost of assembly" (T&A, June 14) interesting. Where have these MPs been since 2001? As our Labour spokesman and representative of the Government, Mr Rooney should be asking why have we got a regional
The teacher of a Bradford girl left scarred for life by a dog attack today branded the Dangerous Dogs Act "impotent" after she was badly mauled by a Rottweiler. Sue Brown, 58, suffered serious injuries to her right arm when she was attacked by the dog
SIR - I had reason to visit Bradford recently, but to my dismay I think the Council has done a blunder in making Centenary Square. What I saw sent shivers down my spine. Though it is very nice to look at, I fear it is a place not to tread too often.
SIR - Does the right hand know what the left hand is doing? I think not. On Saturday, July 15, you published a double page article on road congestion in Bradford. A few days before a lady wrote from Baildon saying that the roads had been narrowed, thus
SIR - I write to add my voice to the debate surrounding the announcement of the so-called' Roman Catholic reorganisation of secondary education (T&A, July 18). As a serving teacher in Bradford for 31 years, I think I know a bit about the local education
In 1907, 471 Japanese miners were lost in a mine disaster. In 1951, the Hawker Hunter jet made its first flight. In 1986, Greg Norman won the British Open Golf Championship. 25 years ago Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of July 20, 1981...Three Bradford
After a wet, largely dismal spring the country is enjoying a summer which, to some, brings back memories of that of 1976. Then the temperature was in the 90s and water was in short supply in some areas it still is. JIM GREENHALF reports Summer in
Steve McNamara will hope his prophecy doesn't come true when Ryan Atkins lines up against the Bulls in Wakefield colours. When the boss watched young centre Atkins leave for Bradford's Super League rivals in April - one of his first tasks after taking
A banned driver who led police on a dangerous high-speed chase that left seven people injured has been jailed for 17 months. Judge Roger Scott told Michael Boyle, 21, that he was lucky he had not killed someone after hearing that he had reached speeds
Tim Bresnan grabbed the first three Warwickshire wickets for five runs in the space of 13 balls on the opening day of an incident-packed Championship match at Scarborough yesterday before being awarded his Yorkshire cap which was handed to him by captain
Sex attacks, robberies and violent attacks have soared in some parts of the district in the past 12 months, according to new figures. Recorded crime statistics released today show the number of sex offences in Bradford North police division have increased
Cookridge Hall's Gary Day swaps bag-carrying duties for the real thing when he tees off in the Open Championship at Hoylake later today. Day, who was professional at the Drighlington-based Manor between 1999 and 2001, has caddied three times in the Major
A children's activity camp could be under threat if a group of travellers do not vacate a popular playing field. The eagerly-awaited summer camp at Odsal is due to start on Saturday afternoon and up to 50 children are expected to attend each day. But
Business leader Sir Digby Jones has told of his pride at being honoured by Bradford University in his father's home city. The former director general of CBI was presented with an honorary doctor of laws at the university yesterday. He was one of three
Deaths from chronic liver disease and other alcohol-related illnesses have doubled in the past decade, shock new figures have revealed. Deaths in the UK due to excessive drinking shot up from 4,144 in 1991 to 8,380 in 2004. The Office of National Statistics
