Shocked pupils and staff at a school are in mourning following the death of a teacher in a skiing accident. Timothy Barker, a design technology teacher at Guiseley School, suffered fatal head injuries in a fall at a resort in Tignes in the French Alps
A Bradford businessman who has been fighting to prove his innocence of drugs trafficking allegations in Thailand has been sent back to jail, where his family fear for his life. Kevin Quill, 45, former owner of the Fighting Cock pub, was arrested and
Flixton 3, Silsden 2 In Vodkat League Division One, Silsden lost 3-2 at Flixton tonight. Steve Moore netted an early penalty for the home side and added a second from open play midway through the half. Michael Rhodes scored, also from the spot, after
Bradford Park Avenue 0, Harrogate Town 6 Blue Square North promotion hopefuls Harrogate Town lifted the West Riding County Cup at the expense of Bradford Park Avenue when they hit their near neighbours for six at the County Ground, Woodlesford tonight
A dog trainer has called for two expensive mastiffs, weighing more than 30 stones between them, to be destroyed after they attacked her Labrador. Mel Akeroyd, 29, was out walking her three-year-old chocolate Labrador, Harvey, when two male French Mastiffs
Bradford City Reserves 2, Stoke City Reserves 0 Two goals in five second-half minutes gave City another home win in the Pontin's Holiday League Central tonight. David Brown's inch-perfect cross was fired home from close range by Alex Rhodes in the
Aireborough also went on a points spree, beating Leeds Corinthians 56-17 at Nunroyd Park in the second round of the Skipton Properties Aire-Wharfe Cup tonight. Winger Matt Osborne crossed four times, centre James Druce getting a brace, with other tries
Bradford & Bingley 61, Morley 5 Bradford & Bingley gave an emphatic performance in the Wagon Lane sunshine tonight to reach the second round of the Corries Solicitors Yorkshire Cup. They ran in nine tries to defeat spirited but understrength Morley
A woman was injured when she fell to the floor during a scuffle with a hooded robber at her shop. The thief escaped with the till containing an unknown amount of cash from Stitch In Time needlework shop in The Green, Idle, Bradford, at about 2.30pm today
A pensioner's pet cat is recovering after its ears and tail were hacked off in a sick attack. Black and white moggy Percy went missing last month after his owners moved from Broughton to their new home on the Horse Close estate in Skipton. A few days
Robbers armed with crowbars and baseball bats raided a jewellery shop in Brighouse leaving staff shaken. Three men, described as white and wearing balaclavas, threatened staff at Niemantas V jewellers in Commercial Street and made off with a tray of
A third-round 70 was the highlight for Bradford's Gareth Evans on his England debut in the European Nations Championship in Spain. That came after opening scores of 79 and 74 before a final-day 75 as England finished down the field in ninth place in
Whatever motivated long-serving Brad-ford soccer referee Eddie Kalinowski, who died recently aged 81, it certainly wasn't money. A tribute to him from the Bradford Ref-erees' Association, the Bradford Sunday Alliance League and Philip Rhodes from the
The Bulls reserve grade are back in Hull this weekend. They take on Hull KR on Saturday, kick-off 2.30pm, having beaten Hull in the city last Saturday. Basil Richards' side picked up their second successive victory with a 50-18 hammering of the Black
Splat! Here's the Bulls squad stripped and ready for action of the paint-balling kind. They headed out to Brighouse geared up for some light-hearted relief after four games in 15 days. Boss Steve McNamara treated his side to a run around in the forest
The chance to play regular Super League football could be the making of Matt Cook. That's the view of Steve McNamara after he allowed the Bulls second row to join Castleford Tigers on loan until the end of the season. The England international, 21,
Upbeat Paul Medley hailed the Bulls' youngsters after they opened the Gillette Champions Academy campaign with a devastating 48-16 destruction of Leeds Rhinos. The under-18s side were irresistible as they destroyed their fierce rivals to set the benchmark
Three people arrested during a drugs raid on a cannabis-growing den in Bradford are wanted on warrant after skipping bail, a judge heard today. The two women and a man were arrested along with 33-year-old Ying Huang when officers raided a house in Allerton
A 64-year-old paedophile, described by a judge as a lifelong sexual predator, has had his bid to be allowed contact with teenagers as young as 16 thrown out today. Anthony Charles Battles, who had convictions for indecency with children dating back 40
Bradford's prisoners are paying just £1 a week to hire remote control television for their cells while hospital patients are being charged nearly £16 to watch from their sick beds. More than 1,000 inmates at Armley Prison in Leeds, where the district's
Gary McAllister had a long but rewarding trip to Carlisle on Tuesday night where he saw the home side play out an energy-sapping goalless draw against Coca-Cola League One leaders Swansea. While the point keeps second-placed Carlisle six points clear
This stunning rooftop penthouse apartment, with superb views across Bingley, has some of the most up-to-date and sophisticated technology on the market. Among other things, owner Rob Hind-Smith has installed individual heating and air conditioning throughout
The world might be changing for the worse in some ways, but Bradford punk band The Negatives remain defiantly positive. The trio will be trying to blast the roof off The Mannville Arms pub this Saturday night, aided by up-and-coming Bradford punksters
One of the surprises of the year so far has been the growing reputation of Bradford theatre company Paper Zoo. Over Easter their performance of The Passion in Centenary Square in somewhat inclement weather was watched by up to 1,000 people - easily the
More than £300,000 of unpaid council tax was written off by Bradford Council last year, new figures have revealed. But the Government statistics show that among West Yorkshire authorities, Bradford performs better than most, having given up on just £342,000
There's been a welcome sight in the last couple of days of yellow penalty notices sprouting on the windscreens of cars parked illegally in the pedestrian zone next to the New Victoria hotel in Bradford city centre, a habit that been allowed to go unpunished
So, here we are - the training has begun and I can't feel my knees. For the uninitiated among you, here's some background. A while back, someone suggested doing next year's London Marathon. I agreed. It then occurred to me that
City have offered professional contracts for next season to young trio Matthew Convey, Luke Sharry and Adie Bellamy. Leon Osborne and Liam Smith have been given more time to impress the coaching staff before a decision is made but Liam Bartle, Paul Bowes
Two men today pleaded not guilty to killing a popular Keighley musician found seriously injured in the street. Bassist Kevin O'Brien, 31, was discovered in Oakworth Road, Keighley, in the early hours of Sunday, January 13, and died later in hospital
An abandoned cannabis factory was discovered in Runswick Terrace, Bankfoot. Queensbury, Wibsey and Royds neighbourhood policing teams found 350 cannabis plants at the property at 6.30pm yesterday. Police are trying to trace the occupants, who had fled
I like the Dales. All that open space and quiet splendour, friendly people and a sense of having time on your hands. And at the end of a long walk, you can generally look forward to a decent cuppa tea and a bite to eat in a warm and friendly cafe somewhere
I like the Dales. All that open space and quiet splendour, friendly people and a sense of having time on your hands. And at the end of a long walk, you can generally look forward to a decent cuppa tea and a bite to eat in a warm and friendly cafe somewhere
I like the Dales. All that open space and quiet splendour, friendly people and a sense of having time on your hands. And at the end of a long walk, you can generally look forward to a decent cuppa tea and a bite to eat in a warm and friendly cafe somewhere
I like the Dales. All that open space and quiet splendour, friendly people and a sense of having time on your hands. And at the end of a long walk, you can generally look forward to a decent cuppa tea and a bite to eat in a warm and friendly cafe somewhere
Martyn Moxon insists Yorkshire are in a win-win situation with regards to Matthew Hoggard's England prospects. The White Rose coach believes the Baildon bowler has every chance of reclaiming his international spot in time for the first Test of the summer
Airienteers runners feature on the roll of honour for 2007, which has just been published by the British Orienteering Federation. Hector Haines of Ilkley was British champion in the middle-distance race at the British Championships, while Joe Mercer
Silsden pair Simon Hunt and John Shaw won the Bradford & District Rabbits' Diamond Jubilee Trophy Championship at Bradford Moor. They won the medal event in tough weather conditions with a combined net score of 134, finishing two clear of Alan Cooper
Right on Cue Bradford No.1 overwhelmed defending champions Sheffield No.1 5-1 to take pole position going into the closing stages of the Yorkshire Inter-District League. With the two sides level at the top of Division One ahead of the Thornton Conservative
Exciting prospect Cory O'Regan will box for England this weekend. The 12-year-old from the Cleckheaton Boxing Academy has been picked for a three-way international tournament in Sheffield against lads representing Scotland and Wales. O'Regan, boxing
The mother of Shannon Matthews has appeared in court to face charges in connection with the alleged abduction of her daughter. She was remanded in custody until April 16. Karen Matthews was arrested on Sunday evening and was charged last night with
Bulls second-rower Matt Cook today joined Castleford Tigers on loan until the end of the season. The England international, 21, goes straight into their squad for the televised match with Hull FC at The Jungle on Friday night. Ironically, Cook scored
The front wall of East Bierley Post Office was destroyed in a ram-raid this morning. A Jeep Cherokee reversed through a plate glass window, and the occupants attempted to drag away the shop's ATM at about 3.30am. A rope was attached to the car and
Internet access for children and teenagers will be reviewed to restrict their access to violent and incriminating web pages. Fears have recently increased on how many obscene and violent videos and images can be viewed by children as young as nine. The
Motorists are being challenged at the moment, and rightly so, since a quarter of the UK's CO2 emissions come out of our exhaust pipes and the total is increasing year by year. Fuel at £1.10 a litre is £5 a gallon and, even allowing for the weak dollar
SIR - How very heart-warming it was to read the story of Claire Joseph (T&A, March 25) how brave she is to be giving her dad Peter one of her kidneys, a reminder to us all that for every negative thing we read or hear, a greater positive exists. Claire
Pupils at St Anthony's Catholic Primary School in Shipley plan to reap what they have sown later this summer. Youngsters in the school's gardening club, which meets each Friday, have planted carrots, potatoes and strawberries in their own plot. When
SIR - Nice to see the smiling face of Zoe Marston, left, manager of the Cottingley Cornerstone Centre, due to receiving a £300,000 Lottery grant (T&A, April 1). I would suggest that she, along with the members of the Cullingworth Over-60s, who received
SIR - It's a pity John Masters' letter (T&A, April 4) wasn't published earlier. He complains he has never been asked to fill in a crime survey, he could have had the one I binned the other day with pleasure. Apparently the Assistant Chief Constable
SIR - When John Hall drew the colourful analogy between the EU Constitution (Treaty) and a bomb, with or without its fuse (T&A, April 3), I was struggling to make sense of the comparison. But then it suddenly came to me. Perhaps he's arguing that it's
SIR - On what evidence does Jack Macpherson (T&A, April 4) base his statement that there is no cinema in Bradford? In the same issue there is an advert for Cineworld which offers a choice of more than 20 films. This cinema is just over the road from
SIR - The Government has abolished the 10p rate of tax. This means that I will receive less money every month from my work pension. I am 63. I earn only £8,500 a year and will be £135.49 worse off. My next door neighbour earns £30,000 a year and will
SIR - With reference to Harriet Harman Minister for Women and Equality banning the expression love' in pubs, cafés and restaurants without debate in Parliament, I go to my local sweet shop and the lady says: "What can I get you love?" When I leave I may
The many benefits trees and woodland bring to our environment have been well-documented They are of vital importance in maintaining and improving the quality of life for local people. Woodland provides essential space for quiet recreational activities
SIR - I am indebted to UKIP's Jason Smith for enlightening me as to the lowlights' of the Lisbon Treaty, ie: "Empowering the EU to act as a state." Really? In all aspects? This might cause some qualms or a need not to cooperate if acting against UK national
SIR - The Lisbon Treaty comes into force on January 1, 2009. On January 2, the Queen will still be our head of state; Gordon Brown will still be our Prime Minister; Alistair Darling will still be taxing us to oblivion; David Miliband will still be in
SIR - According to Budget figures, Britain will give the EU £6.1 billion next year, after rebate and after deduction of grants from our contribution. (In 2009-10, the net will be £6.4 billion.) I consider myself compassionate, ever ready to lend help
SIR - Merkel of Germany is leading a coalition, or should I say clique, of 12 EU member countries, including Sarkozy's France, to bar pro-Western Georgia and Ukraine from joining NATO, an organisation that has defended Western Europe far more than the
SIR - Following the publication of my article, "The City must stay true to its motto" in your "In My View" series (March 28), a Saltaire resident has written to ask me, "How many Bradfordians wish to be seen as living in a Leeds City region?" Not me,
Stuart McCall has won praise for coming to terms with life in League Two. Eddie Johnson scored for the second successive City game last night to salvage a 1-1 home draw against Barnet. The point was enough to move McCall's men up a place to ninth -
City 1 Barnet 1 It was not exactly the result David Wetherall would have hoped for to mark 300 league games in a City shirt. But at least Eddie Johnson's second-half header ensured the skipper's milestone had a happier ending. Johnson goals are like
The mother of Shannon Matthews will appear in court today in connection with the alleged abduction of her daughter. Karen Matthews, 32, will go before magistrates in Dewsbury charged with perverting the course of justice and child neglect. Her nine-year-old
A Bradford businessman was today savouring his freedom following his release from an African jail after a murder charge was dropped against him. Jacques Lapergue, 60, founder of a stained glass manufacturing firm, spent more than a week languishing in
In 1955, the McDonald's hamburger chain was founded in Chicago. In 1963, the first full-colour feature film premiered in London. In 2005, Prince Charles married Camilla Parker Bowles. 25 years ago Taken from the Telegraph & Argus of April 9, 1983.
The following planning applications have been lodged with Kirklees Council: Birkenshaw: erection of detached dwelling with detached garage (modified proposal), land adjacent to 682 Bradford Road. Birkenshaw: erection of single-storey extension to shop
Bulls star Glenn Morrison is in line for a shock early return to action - SEVEN weeks ahead of schedule. The influential second-rower feared he would not feature again until mid-June after injuring his knee in Perpignan last month. But he is now ready
Bradford Park Avenue make the short journey to the County ground at Woodlesford tonight to take on Harrogate Town in the West Riding County Cup final. "We will have a strong squad, Paul Gedman will only be on the bench because of his recent injury problems
Liversedge's NCE President's Cup final second leg at Armthorpe Welfare went to extra-time but they were successful and lifted the trophy after winning 3-1 on the night and 4-2 on aggregate. Armthorpe took the lead in the 15th minute through Liam Muirhead
Farsley 1 Droylsden 2 Farsley Celtic suffered what could yet be a very costly defeat at home to basement outfit Droylsden in the Blue Square Premier last night. It was a dramatic ending with the Mancunian visitors hitting a late winner with a little
Eccleshill lost 2-1 at high flying Pickering Town in the Northern Counties East Premier Division after the home side netted a last-minute penalty. Marcus Edwards had put the Eagles in front in the 52nd minute but Richard Whitfield levelled five minutes
Estate agents in Bradford are facing their toughest trading conditions for years as house prices fall and buyers struggle to get mortgages due to the credit crunch. As banks and building societies tighten up on mortgage lending and the Halifax, Britain's
Bradford Council is caught in a game of cat and mouse trying to prevent a group of travellers setting up illegal encampments in the city. Hours after the courts granted permission to move on 15 caravans from St Thomas's car park, off Westgate, the travellers
Business bosses in Bradford city centre have expressed disappointment after it was revealed that this summer's International Market Festival will not be going ahead. When it was last held, the four-day August extravaganza saw more than 700,000 visitors
Bradford business leaders are calling for a special police unit to tackle crimes against firms in the district. They want to see tougher action taken against criminals and are also urging the Government to make commercial crime one of its key targets
Smokers who want to quit their habit but can't always find the time to attend a support group are being offered an alternative way to get help. From today people can attend rolling' evening sessions every Wednesday in Shipley for help and support to
Bradford Council has rubber stamped changes to the number of places available at some schools to cope with changing demand for places. Addingham Primary will see its admissions drop from 45 to 30. Admissions at Nab Wood Secondary in Cottingley will fall
West Yorkshire Police have been promised more than £130,000 by the Government. Under the asset recovery incentive scheme, the Home Office pays back 50 per cent of all assets recovered from criminals to front line agencies such as the police. The Home
Bradford Council's Student Finance Service is urging students who are hoping to go to university or college in September to get their loans and grant applications in as soon as possible. A programme of visits to schools and colleges will begin this month
The story of a brave Bradford air stewardess who put the lives of her passengers before her own is being retold 40 years on. Barbara Jane Harrison was awarded a posthumous George Cross for the actions she took in 1968, and now the tale is the subject
A beer festival on Friday and Saturday will feature 20 beers from independent breweries in Yorkshire and Lancashire. The second annual event at the Guiseley Factory Workers Club in Town Street, Guiseley, is recognised by the Campaign for Real Ale (CAMRA
Healthcare workers from across the district have given their views on working for the NHS. They form part of the results of the annual survey of NHS staff, one of the largest staff surveys in the world, which is published today by health watchdog The
Two teenage girls were killed when a car they were in plunged into the Leeds-Liverpool canal. They were in a green Peugeot 206 being driven through a series of bends on Broughton Road heading away from the town centre when it smashed through a set of
Bradford University's vice-chancellor has welcomed plans which will require all universities to have "transparent" admissions policies to convince people they are not biased. Universities Secretary John Denham announced the proposals yesterday as part
A handbook serving villagers is being put together by Burley-in-Wharfedale Parish Council. The handbook contains details of organisations in the village including local businesses, voluntary organisations, youth groups, religious organisations, public
