Travellers flying to Aberdeen and Southampton now have a greater choice of services after the introduction of more flights from Leeds-Bradford International Airport. UK regional airline Eastern Airways has increased weekday services from three to four
A Bradford College expert has been drafted in to help push through plans for Odsal Sporting Village in time for the 2012 Olympics in London. Ronnie Todd is to work at Bradford Council one day a week for the next year. He is the man responsible for the
Hull FC 8, Bulls 24 Sam Burgess rose from his sick bed to help catapult the hard-grafting Bulls up to second in the Super League table. The Great Britain star did not train yesterday after being laid low by a bug that had hit the camp. He and Wayne
Community workers are trying to broker a peacekeeping deal between two warring rival gangs. A series of violent clashes have spilled onto the streets of Keighley. Eleven men were arrested after a 15-man brawl in the Queen's Road area late last month
Glamorous models strode down the catwalk to help raise thousands of pounds for a £1.4million centre for people suffering from cancer. Wearing the latest spring/summer ranges from two clothes shops, they impressed more than 150 visitors to the charity
A learner driver over the drink-drive limit took his girlfriend's uninsured car to get a takeaway, a court heard. Provisional licence holder Richard Gennery, 33, took fright after being seen driving erratically by police on March 23 and tried to escape
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A crack cocaine dealer was still missing tonight after Bradford's top judge called for an investigation into how he was allowed to escape justice. Teyab Bukhari, 41, had been facing jail after pleading guilty to heroin and crack cocaine charges but he
Bradford Grammar School scrum half Oliver Shaw was a hero at both ends of the pitch during England Under-16 A's 52-10 win over the United States Under-17s at the Millfield International Fest-ival in Somerset. It took a great chase back and cover tackle
Yorkshire Division One club Ilkley have received a national award for grass-roots excellence. They have won the Fund-raising category in this season's President's XV awards. Rugby Football Union president Bob Taylor invited clubs to apply for a share
Three men caught in possession of cocaine thought they had bought amphetamines, a court heard. Craig Docherty, 21, Michael Smith, 20 and Lee Brayshay, 20, were stopped by police as they drove along Grassington Road in Skipton in the early hours of December
A 27-year-old man, believed to be a taxi driver, has died after the Ford Galaxy he was driving crashed into a van parked in Fair Road, Wibsey. Police have appealing for information from anyone who saw the collision at 7.30pm yesterday or the Ford Galaxy
A 16-year-old boy, accused of raping a 14-year-old girl at a New Year party, was cleared by a jury today. The boy, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, was found not guilty after a week-long trial at Bradford Crown Court. The teenager admitted
Bradford's youngsters held their nerve to beat Keighley on penalties to reach the West Riding Minor Cup final after the match had ended 2-2 after extra time. Keighley took the lead after 18 minutes before Bradford's Lee Burgess equalised with a well-taken
Albion Sports will move into pole position in the Bradford Sunday Alliance League Premier Division if they take all three points from Ventus Sports. They are currently in third spot but the two teams above them - Buttershaw White Star and Bradford Park
An RAF serviceman who groomed young girls to satisfy his sexual urges was today starting a five-year jail sentence. A judge told Philip Erby, 50, he had carried a terrible secret for 25 years of sexually abusing four girls while he was on leave. Erby
A man with a history of suicide attempts hanged himself in his bedroom, an inquest heard. Anthony Paul Lupton suffered from meningitis in 1989 and his mother, Mavis Lupton, told the Bradford inquest that he had not been the same since. In a written
Bradford & Bingley Sports Club, formed in August 1982, are holding a silver anniversary ball on Saturday, May 3. Proceeds from the event will go towards club funds. Tickets, priced £35 each, are available from Linda Narey at the club on 01274-775441
A man accused of stabbing to death a man at his birthday party had been attacked himself, a jury heard. Latvian Nikolajs Bobrovs had suffered a bleeding nose at the time of the killing in the house in Parsonage Road, West Bowling, Bradford, on November
Leeds United manager Gary McAllister is considering recalling left back Ben Parker from his extended loan spell at Darlington. Parker, who spent last season on loan at Bradford City, recently had his loan at Darlington lengthened until the end of the
Laydeez and gentlemen, boys and girls, can I have your attention please! Roll up, roll up for the greatest freak show on earth coming to a stadium near you. Forget the bearded lady or the two-headed dwarf; this one will totally blow your minds. Drum
The word consistency - or rather, the lack of - springs up every time City's season is discussed. The midweek defeat at Rochdale was familiar territory. City were beaten by a late goal again. They followed up back-to-back wins with another defeat again
The countdown is on to the first ever Epilepsy Action Bradford 10k run. The event, which starts and finishes in Bradford's Centenary Square, promises to be spectacular, with hundreds of runners pounding their way through a city centre route. And it
Who needs 300 friends? As I get older I find myself increasingly annoyed by the ridiculous obsessions of younger people - the things they ‘can’t live without.’ Perhaps the most irritating - and bemusing - of all is Facebook. I recently read a magazine
A drug dealer escaped jail after calling police to admit possession of around 17 grammes of heroin. Yasar Mahmood, 20, of Athol Road, Heaton, telephoned detectives on December 4, 2006, to ask them to come to his home as he had a stash of the class A
A prolific burglar who admitted raiding his sister's house owned up to a further 114 similar offences when he appeared at Bradford Crown Court today. On New Year's Eve last year police were called to a house in Firth Street, Thornton, Bradford, after
Market stall boss Abid Hussain was cleared by a jury today of indecently assaulting a 16-year-old girl. Mr Hussain, 43, of Leeds Road, Eccleshill, Bradford, had denied three charges of assault in October 2006, in which the girl said he sexually assaulted
A year on from the start of this blog and it's time to take stock of how I've been doing in my efforts to live a greener life. I score well on cutting back on consumerism, for example only buying new clothes or other items when I need them and using
Two men have been charged with robbery and pretending to be a commissioner of the Revenue & Customs service following an incident at the home of a 74-year-old man. The men, aged 39 and 26, were due to appear at Bradford Magistrates Court today in connection
Bradford City fanzines are not the only local ones to be nominated for national awards. The Cobbydalers' publication "We're Not Playing On That Pitch" has been shortlisted for a prize in the non-league category of the National Fanzine Awards. Edited
Boss Dave Cameron believes the non-league way of recognising good form is fairer than the league one. Monthly awards are given to clubs rather than managers and the Avenue chief feels this is a better way of recognising success. Following confirmation
It was only a small triumph, and afterwards I wondered why I'd never managed it before. But all the conditions must have been just right on the weekly mountain bike outing where I managed to get to the top of a bit of an uphill that, for some reason usually
It was only a small triumph, and afterwards I wondered why I'd never managed it before. But all the conditions must have been just right on the weekly mountain bike outing where I managed to get to the top of a bit of an uphill that, for some reason usually
It was only a small triumph, and afterwards I wondered why I'd never managed it before. But all the conditions must have been just right on the weekly mountain bike outing where I managed to get to the top of a bit of an uphill that, for some reason usually
It was only a small triumph, and afterwards I wondered why I'd never managed it before. But all the conditions must have been just right on the weekly mountain bike outing where I managed to get to the top of a bit of an uphill that, for some reason usually
Guiseley boss Steve Kittrick is delighted with the way his two recent signings have fitted in. Former City midfielder Lee Crooks and Sean Taylforth - on loan from Valley Parade - made their full debuts last week at Fleetwood and Kittrick said: "They
Eccleshill manager Mick Watson is hoping his young players can help his side finish off the season in style. He said: "There are five games to go and I still feel a top-eight place is not beyond us," said Watson after seeing his side rescue a point
A teenage girl who went missing from her home has been found safe and well. Police feared for the welfare of 14-year-old Laura Marie Fisher, pictured, who was reported missing from her home on Healds Road, Liversedge. She has been last seen at home by
You can take to the water tomorrow when Denholme Sailing Club at Doe Park hosts its annual open day. You will be able to experience sailing with trained instructors and if you find you like it, you can join existing members taking a Royal Yachting Association
Q Dear Kate, I bumped into a really good mate's ex-wife when I was out in town the other night. It was good to see her, and we swapped numbers and agreed to meet for coffee to catch up. She has texted me since then saying she'd rather we went out for
Young people are increasing living beyond their means. The trouble seems to be that they're currently spending what they haven't got, or what they can't afford - and this will impact greatly on their lives. It may seem boring to plan ahead and start
They were some of the most important barons in England and they'd had enough. The keepers at the gates of London opened in sympathy as they approached. There they captured King John and took him to an island and forced him to sign a document which was
SIR - It is gratifying to read the many accolades bestowed on Councillor Stanley King for his long and tireless service to Bradford. I speak from experience of his wisdom and support whenever asked to attend to our concerns in the past. He could always
SIR - It's outrageous that Lee Ann Korpal and her daughter Camillle Beutler of Wilsden may be deported because they were wrongly advised by British Consulate officials to apply for citizenship after entering the country (T&A, March 29). Mr Korpal, who
SIR - Regarding MPs' expenses, why should there be so much secrecy? After all, they are accountable to the tax payer. We pay their wages. I think of the old saying "nothing to hide, nothing to fear". Reading different accounts in the press, they have
SIR - Like Mr Sadiwink (T&A, March 6) I have suffered more crimes in the last ten years than ever before and I have reluctantly stopped pestering the police when it's deemed "anti-social", even though, in former years, it would have been regarded a genuine
SIR - I would like to congratulate John Pennington and Norman Littlewood on their excellent plan for the regeneration of the Odeon. Here we have two excellent businessmen, born and bred in Bradford, who know much better than Bradford Regeneration what
SIR - I would like to thank Bullock Construction, Pam and the warden and all the helpers for giving the residents of Laburnum Drive and Heather Road a lovely 1940s party at the Copper Beach Club, Baildon. It took us back in time and was greatly appreciated
SIR - I do hope they do not demolish the Odeon building. It has its own character yet fits in nicely with the Alhambra. The view, showing these two grand buildings, which BBC Look North uses to show the weather conditions in Bradford, is one of the few
SIR - On Sunday, September 27, the British Heart Foundation (BHF) is holding its annual Hadrian's Wall Discovery Challenge Hike to raises vital funds to help support men, women and children whose hearts need a helping hand. This year we are looking for
SIR - In these days of somewhat reckless supply of monies, it is indeed a definite breath of fresh air for me to put on record my recent experience. I received a letter from one of my credit card companies stating that my card was temporarily suspended
SIR - Further to the debate on smoking, which appears to have opened a large can of worms', can I have the definitive word? The whole situation is reminiscent of the American prohibition where drinking went underground. I can imagine, in the not too
SIR - The query from E Mills (T&A, April 1) about plastic bags is interesting as the answer is not straightforward. They are made from low density polyethylene, LDPE, known as plastic film, and it can be recycled into more bags. Doing this saves two thirds
SIR - "Sad to say, but I will believe it when I see it." "Many shops around lay empty and no doubt the half-decent ones left will move to the complex. Why not just bulldoze everything and start again? Won't be long before it is filled with charity and
SIR - Following on from your article about the proposed development at Close Head Lane, Thornton (T&A, March 25), I would also like to bring to your attention that letters have been sent to Bradford Council, informing them that we are submitting a formal
SIR - As the parent of a child with autism I am very worried about what will happen as they get older. Autism is a lifelong condition, yet as "I Exist", the new report from The National Autistic Society has found, many adults with the disability struggle
There is a widespread perception that Bradford drivers are not the most careful in the country. The popular view is that not only do local motorists take risks but that the majority of risk-takers are young. Now is the time for a rethink, if not about
For most of my career I've split my time between practising medicine and writing about it. That has meant that for part of most weeks I'm seeing patients, and for the rest I'm at the sharp end of research, hearing and reading about how medicine is developing
Q: Our eight-year-old son has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). We realise that we have a hard time ahead through his childhood, and he does seem to be responding to treatment. But is he bound to have problems as an adult, too, when we
There was a sea of smiling faces as chuckling babies bobbed up and down, parents grinned, wide-eyed with adoration, as they savoured every precious second watching, learning and assisting in their infants' underwater experience. I felt my tummy flip
Steve McNamara has called upon the Bulls' 18th man - their own supporters - to help transform KC Stadium into a "graveyard" tonight. Bradford head to Hull chasing a fifth victory in six games against opponents who languish second-bottom in Super League
Mark Bower reaches a decade as a City player tomorrow but admits: It doesn't feel that long. The local-born defender will step out against Morecambe at Valley Parade, ten years after making his senior debut against Norwich. Bower said: "It's been a
Bradford's top judge is asking a police chief to explain why a self-confessed crack cocaine dealer failed to show at court to be sentenced. Investigations were today under way to discover the whereabouts of Teyab Bukhari, who had been facing imprisonment
Developers are again trying to crack the last egg farmer in Shipley after previous attempts failed - but they will face fierce objections. Peter Kitching, 61, faces losing his livelihood if planners are allowed to build ten houses with 20 car parking
Bradford MP and Licencing Minister Gerry Sutcliffe last night insisted he fully supported alcohol tax hikes announced in the Budget, after it was claimed he said they were wrong. The Bradford South MP was reported as telling trade magazine The Morning
With horses at the front of people's minds in the build-up to tomorrow's Grand National, a horse sanctuary is taking the opportunity to renew its appeal for help. Roleystone in Westfield Lane, Wrose, is attempting to overcome some mighty hurdles of its
Bradford Council's regeneration supremo has accused the Government of short-changing the city by cutting expected grants to support business development and regeneration. Councillor Andrew Mallinson, the Council's executive member for regeneration, says
A Bradford betting shop has given a free £100 bet on tomorrow's Grand National to the Telegraph & Argus Listening for Life appeal. Comply Or Die, chosen by fundraising manager Breeda Barry, has been backed to win at odds of 10-1, which would win £1,100
People in Bradford will be able to vote for the most stylish businesses and individuals in the Asian Style Awards this weekend. The awards, running for the first time this year, aim to highlight businesses which have made a major contribution to the
Workers at charity Victim Support who claim they were "bullied" because they wanted membership of a trade union have won their fight for union recognition following a major ruling. Unite, Britain's biggest union, is claiming victory after staff at Shipley-based
A Punjabi radio station last broadcast across the district in November is back on the air. Sabrang Radio, which can be heard at 102.1fm, can be tuned into for the next few weeks. There will be a mixture of music and chat, in both Punjabi and English
The company responsible for the performance of Bradford schools failed to hit any of the Government's key targets in 2007 - but will still receive bonus payments in excess of £250,000. Nearly seven years into a ten-year contract, latest figures show
Thousands of people are expected to gather on the streets of Bradford to mark the annual Viadakhi celebration. The procession starts at Garnett Street in Barkerend at 9.30am on Monday, April 14, and will march to the six Sikh temples in the city. The
