The mother of a woman who claims she was the victim of a campaign of harassment from her next-door neighbour has told a court she feared her daughter would suffer a nervous breakdown. Jesse Crabtree told Bradford Crown Court yesterday her daughter's
Close shaves and comedy will be among the ways people in Bradford will be raising money for this year's Children in Need appeal. A computer technician, who sings in the evenings in an indie-rock group, will lose his rock n' roll locks when he is shaved
A school is creating a lasting tribute to a pupil who died in a road accident. Part of an enchanted garden being built in the grounds of Riddlesden St Mary's Primary School will be dedicated to Casey Mason. Casey, who was nine, died after she crashed
A film shot in locations across the district which marked its world premiere in Brazil has won the Yorkshire Film Award at the Leeds International Film Festival. Private Life, the creation of writer and film-maker Abbe Robinson, now qualifies to compete
SIR - Regarding Ruksana Khan's mother backing the T&A's dangerous dogs campaign (T&A, November 3), I think she is absolutely right. I lived in Salt Street, Manningham, at the time of the attack, not far from where it happened, and we had heard about
SIR - Don't get me wrong, I think Leeds Bradford Airport is a great asset to West Yorkshire but spare a thought for the people living in the flight path (me being one of them). How would you like aircraft flying over your house 24 hours a day? And this
SIR - I believe everyone should stop discussing pathetic issues like the Muslim veil. It's the freedom of dress code. Are there not more important issues to consider? Besides, when somebody decides to walk the streets with bare legs and an exposed cleavage
SIR - We recently had the pleasure of working in several schools in Bradford. Where are the apathetic and obese children we are often told about in the news? We worked with whole schools in different sessions and, without exception, the children were
SIR - I refer to the Business View article concerning the 40th anniversary of Emerald Group and their relocation to Dowley Gap, Bingley (T&A, November 6). The idea of remaining in Bradford was very important to those in charge; It was important for us
SIR - May I take this opportunity to thank all the people who came to my assistance when I fell in Market Street, Bradford, last Monday. Also to the lady and gentleman who took me into the Skipton Building Society where a lady gave me first aid and called
SIR - I have written to my MP in the hope she will do something about the way the law is metered out to pensioner drivers. After 60 years I was recently charged for travelling six miles per hour over 30mph - my first fine for speeding. I wrote pleading
SIR - Recently it has become popular for Europhiles to describe the UKIP as a "single issue" party and consequently only ever worthy receiving votes, if ever, in EU elections as a form of legitimate protest. Certainly, I would happily advocate the electorate
SIR - When I started school 56 years ago I could actually read, but during the next ten years I felt I received little parental help with my education. In contrast, my cousin John's parents were always keen to give him the maximum assistance after school
SIR - As you may be aware cash machine crime is on the up with organised gangs taking about £65 million last year. My job is cash machine-related and every day I see people using cash machines without a care in the world, entering their pin number in
SIR - Judging by your comments over the past two weeks and now the revelation that Usher Street School is closing, one could say our primary education is failing. As usual this is put down to poor teaching etc. but if we look at the true facts we see
A Bradford racehorse owner is considering legal action after his horse had to be put down when it developed a severe infection. John Grayshon is planning to sue trainer Richard Guest, a former Grand National-winning jockey, who admitted a charge of permitting
Visitors to Bradford's hospitals are being asked to play their part in combating the spread of MRSA and other superbugs. As part of a plan to tackle the problem of hospital acquired infections, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has reviewed
New lock gates are being replaced in one of the most famous inland waterways' structures in the country. British Waterways is in the process of fitting the new pair to the second flight at Five Rise Locks, in Bingley. The gates have been brought by
A company which manufactures waste-weighing technology is facing a possible sale or management buyout because of poor sales prospects. Shipley-based PM Group yesterday announced that the uncertainty of its future meant a strategic review of the company's
Pupils have helped to create new homes for pipistrelle bats as part of a £400 million scheme to refurbish or rebuild every secondary school in Bradford. Salt Grammar School will be flattened and replaced with an "iconic and inspirational" design by autumn
The gunman who accepted shooting PC Sharon Beshenivsky today admitted that carrying firearms on a robbery could lead to someone dying. Questioned by prosecutor Robert Smith QC, Yusuf Jamma told a jury at Newcastle Crown Court he had wanted nothing to
Award-winning talent behind some of the world's most recognisable and innovative animation will be hitting town this week. The internationally-renowned Bradford Animation Festival (BAF) has returned for its 13th year and among the star faces at the National
Elaborate rock art which for years is believed to have been created by prehistoric man was probably only created about 170 years ago, it has been revealed. A Victorian workman could be responsible for some of the markings on one of Britain's most famous
Huddersfield have been let off with a warning over the bottle thrown at City defender Nathan Doyle during last month's derby at Valley Parade. But City and the police believe they are closing in on identifying the away supporter responsible. Doyle was
Michael Platt today admitted his "shock" at being in the centre of a tug-of-war between Bulls and Castleford Tigers. The clubs are locked in a bitter dispute as to who actually owns his registration and heading for an RFL tribunal in the next few days
This is the new Bulls away shirt to be launched by Jamie Langley and Andy Lynch on Saturday. The England stars will be on hand to meet fans at the Grattan Stadium as the club unveils the first of its three KooGa jerseys for 2007. Bulls have an away
Teen sensation Sam Burgess has been lauded for his ultra-mature performances at Bulls. The towering prop is still only 17 yet has been mixing it this year with Super League's mightiest front-rowers. But his courageous displays should come as no surprise
The fourth, final and arguably most crucial neighbourhood plan by Bradford Centre Regeneration was unveiled today. Reporter WILL KILNER examines the plan to transform the very heart of the city centre and give it some wow' factor. Four themes have been
Eye-catching plans to give the heart of Bradford city centre the "wow factor" were unveiled today. They include knocking down the NCP car park to create a stunning new entrance to the Interchange to give visitors a breathtaking first view of City Hall
Fascinating facts, a quiz, spooky stories and rare old photographs. They're all in a new pocket-sized book designed to let Bradford people test themselves on how much they know about their city. MIKE PRIESTLEY reports. Right. Here's your starter for
Taking a sneaky wee in the bushes and, more importantly, being able to make light of an embarrassing situation has landed former Prime Minister's daughter Carol Thatcher a new role. The journalist crowned jungle queen in last year's I'm a CelebrityGet
In 1869, the Suez canal, which had taken ten years to build, was opened. In 1959, The Sound of Music opened on Broadway. In 1995, a cricket Test match between England and South Africa opened in Pretoria. It was the first in South Africa since 1965.
The revised plan for the "Bowl" area of central Bradford, unveiled today, is shaping up nicely and must reassure those who were taken aback by Will Alsop's original vision of a large, deep lake in front of City Hall and an area of wetlands along Thornton
An international search has been launched to find architects and developers capable of creating a £22 million sustainable student village in the city. The University of Bradford is inviting construction professionals to make bids and play a lead role
Stalybridge Celtic 0 Farsley Celtic 2 Farsley pulled off an excellent win in the Conference North last night and it was former Bradford City striker Gareth Grant who was the hero after netting both goals. The Throstle Nest side were brimming with confidence
Current champions Bradford No 1 returned to winning ways in Division One of the Yorkshire Snooker League with a 4-2 victory over Leeds No 2 at Great Horton Conservative Club. Sajid Khan and John Wellham won the opening four frames between them but the
A man has confessed to firing the fatal shot that killed PC Sharon Beshenivsky, but insisted it was an accident. Yusuf Jamma told Newcastle Crown Court he had fired the 9mm pistol as he fled the Bradford Universal Express travel agency but did not fire
A major player in a Bradford car-ringing gang might have to stump up £102,000 after he was shopped by a Telegraph & Argus reader. A confiscation hearing to work out the ill-gotten gains of Sajid Pervez was halted in April after a police tip-off. An anonymous
An MP fears Government plans to push ahead with consultation about congestion charging outside London will damage the regeneration of Bradford. Shipley MP Philip Davies voiced his concern after the announcement yesterday when the Queen formally opened
People living near to railway lines and stations are to be given greater access to police officers to help reduce the fear of crime. British Transport Police is rolling out a new neighbourhood policing initiative for rail users and people living near
Danny Cadamarteri is trying to rebuild his football career with Barnsley. The former City striker's six-month ban for failing a pre-match drugs test ended last week. And he has been training at Oakwell since Monday in a bid to get straight back into
Yorkshire have already identified the person they want to sign as captain now that Chris Adams has reneged on the post and gone back to Sussex. They were helped to draw up a list of candidates by Geoff Boycott, who spoke on the telephone from Cape Town
Yorkshire, currently cast adrift without a captain or a settled team, at least know that their first port of call next season will be The Oval on April 18 when they will open their Liverpool Victoria Championship season against Surrey. It will be a tough
Ilkley's Gordon J Brand came from five shots behind to win the Arcapita Seniors Tour Championship in Bahrain despite losing his caddie due to injury after just two holes of the final round. The Hollins Hall-affiliated player shot 66 on the last day to
Danny Parkinson is back in the ring - and ready to make light work of his opponents. The Bradford fighter has been out of action since taking a hefty beating from British title hopeful Gary "Hot Stuff" Woolcombe in May last year. Parkinson was stopped
