Former Bradford diving coach Andy Banks has won a national award. Banks, who coaches Tom Daley and Tonia Couch at Plymouth and set up the UK’s first ever full-time local authority diving programme in Bradford, won Performance Development Coach of the
Bradford Park Avenue are inviting their supporters and any other members of the public to peruse their new facilities at their La Liga Soccer Centre at Thornbury tomorrow night. New manager John Deacey will be on hand with the playing staff
Silsden 2, Ossett Albion 0 The Cobbydalers progressed to the third round of the West Riding County Cup with a victory over UniBond Division One North Ossett Albion at Cougar Park tonight. Club captain and man of the moment Martin Bland headed Silsden
Three people were taken to hospital after their car hit a barrier and spun across a road. Firefighters had to cut a woman passenger free from the grey Skoda Octavia following the accident at about 7.45pm tonight. She was put on a spinal board and taken
Airport-style “knife arches” were used tonight in the latest police crackdown on people carrying weapons. The collapsible arches were in use at PM Lounge and Bar in Saltaire Road, Shipley. About 300 revellers, who were at the music venue
Loud-mouthed pub regulars bellowed at the top of their voices in a bizarre fundraising stunt – in the name of charity. Known as a Paaawooo night, about 100 drinkers packed the Star Inn, York Street, Bingley, and took it in turns shouting “Paaawooo
A Christmas hamper project run by volunteers will ensure about 1,000 Bradford children will have a better Christmas this year. The project, which is now in its sixth year and is co-ordinated by Linda Adams, will see about 300 hampers delivered
Despite being turned down for initial funding by Sport England, the Olympikdream Karate Centre in Cross Hills has finally opened. The brainchild of world karate champion Paul Newby has been two years in development and has had to rely on sponsorship
The alcohol licence of a Shipley store has been suspended after Trading Standards chiefs tried to get its licence revoked amid concerns of selling alcohol to under 18s. Tommy’s Mini-Market in Leeds Road was the subject of an application at today’s Bradford
Good neighbours are letting isolated elderly residents know the community is thinking of them this Christmas. Volunteers are this week delivering 90 parcels of festive food and winter essentials to older people in the area, bringing them some Christmas
A woman has told of her shock after a horrific road accident which killed a 44-year-old pedestrian. Michela Burgess, 25, and other members of the public nursed the man during in the final minutes before he died as a result of the collision in Otley Road
Bradford Safer Communities Partnership was unveiling the district’s alcohol harm reduction strategy tomorrow as a timely reminder to people to be sensible over the festive period. Its goal is to tackle and minimise the harm caused by the misuse
Bradford Chamber of Commerce is supporting efforts to outlaw scam business directories that charge firms for bogus entries. The body, which represents 1,100 firms and warns firms against being duped by the bogus publications, has welcomed moves
Plans to create a tourist information centre in Saltaire’s famous World Heritage Site will not materialise for at least another year, a councillor has warned. Shipley Green councillor Martin Love has hit out at the delay in turning the former
Tickets have gone on sale for a fundraising extravaganza which has helped raise more than £2 million to help leukaemia patients in Bradford. The 17th annual Smokie Gala Dinner Dance in aid of the Annette Fox Leukaemia Research Fund takes place on Friday
The Bulls have announced a major new partnership with internationally-known shipping and logistics company GAC. Bulls general manager Ryan Duckett said: “The GAC brand will appear on all our playing kit during the 2009 Super League season as well as
Leeds chairman Ken Bates could find that three of his former employees get his Christmas celebrations off to a rocky start on Saturday. Struggling Leeds travel to third-placed MK Dons, whose management team includes a trio who were at Chelsea with Bates
Yorkshire batsman Andrew Gale is returning to the JCT600 Bradford League next season with Cleckheaton. The 25-year-old left-hander was with the Moorend club until the end of the 2005 season and has spent the last three seasons with Driffield in the Yorkshire
Bradford No 2 took a step closer to the top of Division One in the Yorkshire Inter-District Snooker League with a 4-2 victory at Thorne in a re-arranged match at the weekend. Boover Singh and Gareth Green won both their frames in their respective matches
Thirteen Bradford schools attempting to reverse a decision to claw back unspent cash have all had their appeals rejected. They face paying back Bradford Council and Education Bradford a total of £463,045 because they failed to return forms
Bradford Council’s Children’s Services have been rated as “adequate” by Government inspectors – a slight fall in standards from the previous year when they were rated as “good”. Ofsted today released the results of its in-depth Annual Performance
Bulls Academy player Duane Straugheir has been going back to school. The talented second-rower returned to Freeston High in Normanton to lend his expertise to their Year Nine and Year Ten girls’ teams. Straugheir, who also works as a Bulls community
SIR – On December 4, you reported on the great number of public comments concerning the planning applications to develop the Odeon site. You state that “it will not be clear how many of these comments are in favour of the development and how many are
The Bulls have turned down the chance of a friendly fixture in France. Following the late postponement of their warm-up match with Hull KR on February 8, the club have been exploring other possibilities in a bid to get more pre-season action
SIR – Although Oxfam welcomes the steps that the CBI is making in regards to climate change, it should be noted that Government attempts to transform “ambition in to action” (T&A, December 4) have been obstructed by effective CBI lobbying of the 2008
A 32-year-old man accused of murdering a Bradford businessman has today appeared before a judge at the city’s crown court. Shafiq Hader, of Chislehurst Place, Little Horton, Bradford, was charged with murder after 44-year-old Mohammed Shafiq
A mother-of-two has been left sickened after returning from a visit to Father Christmas to find her home wrecked by burglars. Everything from Christmas presents to an alarm clock valued at only £2 were taken in the daytime raid on Jemma Barker’s house
SIR – Like many, I am appalled at the news of savage job cuts in the bank and finance sectors. We have to wonder just what is happening to this country when old established, previously well-run companies can get in this deplorable state where all that
One of Yorkshire’s leading property firms, Ilkley-based Dacre, Son & Hartley, has unveiled a new identity for its commercial division, which has been re-branded as Dacres Commercial. The division has also expanded its office space in York Place, Leeds
Entrepreneur Bob Murray, co-founder of the former Bradford kitchen and bathroom firm Spring Ram, has led a £31m management buy-out of Omega International Group. Omega makes the Sheraton, Omega and Chippendale kitchen ranges. Mr Murray, who is a former
Yeadon-based Infoserve Group, which helps consumers search for small firms on the internet, increased turnover by 18 per cent and reduced losses in the six months to September 30. Infoserve provides UK businesses with online marketing products through
SIR – Yet again, Labour are at it with their pre-election promises – or should that be fairy stories? Immigration Minister Phil Woolas has stated that migrants will have to wait ten years in order to claim benefits. Piffle! Work and Pensions Secretary
A patched-up Bradford first team put in a poor display as they slumped to a 6-2 defeat at fellow strugglers Brigg. Injuries and unavailability saw a much-changed side struggle to outwit mediocre opposition and, while players were asked to take
A 28-year-old Menston man has been arrested in connection with an assault in Otley. He was arrested after police found a 22-year-old man with serious facial injuries in a yard behind Korks Wine Bar, in Bondsgate, shortly before 2am on Saturday
Pressure from a Bradford building society chief has helped bring about changes to financial protection rules that will benefit savers who hold joint membership of merging societies. Iain Cornish, chief executive of Bradford-based Yorkshire
SIR – I would like to correct the record following Philip Bird’s letter of November 26. The difference between the average temperatures of the 1930s and 1950s is not statistically significant. The conclusion should instead be that they were very similar
SIR – Many will be shocked and saddened at the crash in which four young men were killed (T&A, December 12) – similar crashes happen far too often, but is it surprising? Isn’t ‘speed’ the message they have been sold all their young lives via DVDs, computer
Fastbats G, who are marooned at the foot of Division Five with only 11 points, were finally rewarded for their perseverance when they celebrated their first Bradford League win of the season after nine successive defeats. The team would
Zara Sports Centre, at Belle Vue Girls’ School in Thorn Lane, Heaton, will be hosting skills sessions for six to 13-year-olds daily from Saturday, December 27 to Wednesday, December 31 (10am-noon). Cricket, football and basketball sessions will also
SIR – We would like ask readers to reach for the stars by supporting the Rising Starz campaign in aid of Whizz-Kidz. The campaign aims to raise money to provide vital mobility equipment for young people this Christmas. Over 70,000 disabled children
Leeds Carnegie were beaten 51-49 by Northern Thunder in the Co-operative Superleague. The match, which was televised by Sky Sports, was used to launch the Co-operative’s ‘Bring A Bloke’ campaign. This has been endorsed by Bradford Bulls, Leeds Rhinos
Back in the 19th century, you may have had time to wrap a garland of evergreens around the staircase, rustle up some home-made brandied fruits or bake a giant goose pie. But preparing for a 21st century Christmas can be a stressful affair. These days
Two centuries ago, if you were lucky enough to afford Christmas, festive preparations would involve gathering evergreens to hang around the house, plucking a goose for dinner and writing handmade greetings cards. You might rustle up some medlar jelly
There is a big demand for rail travel, both nationally and locally. For commuters especially, it is an attractive option as the roads grow more and more congested and car journeys take longer. It’s estimated that some routes in West Yorkshire have seen
25 years ago: Bradford’s National Photographic Museum has received an award on its six-month anniversary. The museum landed an award for service to the public from Camera weekly magazine at a lunch event in London. 50 years ago: Bradford’s jobless figures
How I wish people wouldn’t shout, swear and play computer games loudly while visiting the library. On entering my first West Yorkshire Victorian-built library, I fell in love with its tiled floors, ornate staircases and high ceilings, its maze
If, like me, your Christmas hadn’t quite begun yet, by the end of this thoroughly entertaining evening it most certainly will have done. With a stage decorated in fairy lights and a twinkling Christmas tree in the background, Kate Rusby brought the
Haworth’s Bronte Parsonage Museum has received a coveted status. It has been awarded full accreditation by the Museums, Libraries and Archives Council. The award recognises that the museum has achieved defined national standards relating
An 89-year-old woman has died following a collision with a car in Slade Lane, Rastrick, yesterday. The local woman died at the scene after the collision with a silver Audi A3 travelling in the direction of Clough Lane. Police enquires
A 44-year-old man has died after he was involved in a collision with a car in Baildon last night. The collision between the pedestrian, from Baildon, and a black Nissan Navara took place in Otley Road, at the junction with Esholt Lane just
The recent report of the UK Committee On Climate Change is remarkably ambitious with its requirement to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 42 per cent of the 1990 level within 12 years, that is by 2020. However it can’t be done in the way suggested because
For many families, cutting energy bills is a priority – even if it means switching off the Christmas tree lights when no-one is in the living room. Turning down the central heating thermostat, making sure electrical items are switched off when not in
A former traffic officer is the new “eyes and ears” of Baildon in a new drive to combat graffiti, litter, fly-tipping and anti-social behaviour in the village. Keith North, 52, has been given the new part-time role of environmental warden after the parish
A campaign to raise more than £50,000 to restore a century-old church organ is gathering force after a charity trust pledged £10,000 towards the appeal. Ron Poole, who is spearheading the campaign to save the Binns organ at St Paul’s Church in Kirkgate
A burglar who stole a Bradford family’s Christmas presents was foiled by a vigilant neighbour who saw where the goods had been stashed and returned them. Ben Exley and his partner Natalie Potter, of Holroyd Hill, Wibsey, had been looking forward
Passengers are flocking back to the trains after railway crimebusters linked up with police to tackle violence and anti-social behaviour. Crime on the railways has plummeted by a quarter in the last 12 months across the North-East region,
Broken wrist victim Nick Scruton has been given the thumbs-up to start full training with his new club. The Bulls’ winter capture from arch-rivals Leeds Rhinos has been waiting for the green light following surgery at the end of last season. However
Stuart McCall refuses to be worried that free-scoring City are suddenly blowing chances. The Bantams are joint top-scorers in League Two with 36 goals but have been guilty of wasting plenty of opportunities to boost that tally in their last two games
Christmas bargain hunters were today warned by police not to be tempted by black market goods after a £60,000 raid on a Bradford department store. The haul, including perfumes and electrical goods, was taken by four masked burglars who forced
A prostitute was deliberately mown down when her former boyfriend grabbed the steering wheel of the car he was a passenger in shouting: ‘Kill that woman’, a court heard. The vehicle swerved into the 27-year-old woman who was flung in the air
