Bradford Park Avenue 2, Boston 2 Bradford Park Avenue stuttered and stumbled yet again at home but they managed to earn an injury-time point against visitors Boston United. It was an opportunity missed by the Bradford club because if they had beaten
A group of HM Revenue and Customs employees in Shipley were taking part in a sponsored fast today to raise funds for Bradford Royal Infirmary’s baby unit. The challenge, which was to see staff give up food and drink from 3am to 8pm, also aimed to give
The jury sitting on the trial of England rubgy star Lesley Vainikolo – who fractured a fan’s skull on a players’ night out – was discharged yesterday after failing to reach a verdict. Vainikolo, 30, a former Bradford Bulls star winger, punched Jake Alicker
A project giving shelter to refused asylum seekers in Bradford desperately needs more roofs to put over them. The Beacon Hosting Project has only six hosts with a spare room but a waiting list of people needing its help. In the past
Eccleshill United have parted company with boss Steve Watson ahead of their trip to Bottesford Town in the second round of the Wilkinson Sword Trophy tomorrow night. The Eagles will be under the guidance of senior players Andy Howland and Chris Bates
Three men were taken to hospital this afternoon after a blaze spread through a block of flats in Baildon. About ten residents were evacuated from the flats in Knoll Gardens, after the fire took hold in a loft at 1.05pm. It quickly spread to neighbouring
It’s easy to describe a hard-working player as one who covers every inch of the field. But in the case of Gareth Evans, it’s probably true. There cannot be a blade of the Valley Parade grass that the striker has not trampled on during one of his hectic
Fundraising for the Bradford Burns Unit Appeal is stepping up a gear with a scooter ride out from Halifax to York planned for next month. Members of Mutts Nuts scooter group, based in Northowram near Halifax, will start the ride from the village’s Yew
People are encouraged to brush up on their oral health skills as part of Colgate Oral Health Month. The dental team at NHS Bradford and Airedale is offering advice on good oral health to local residents. The NHS staff will be at Tesco
A banned motorist who drove at 100mph in a 30mph zone has been jailed for 12 months. Asif Khan, 29, the father of a four-year-old child, carried out a number of dangerous manoeuvres, a judge at Bradford Crown Court said. Recorder Bryan
An investigation into an outbreak of a rare food poisoning bug has recommended a string of changes to prevent the Giardia Lamblia parasite taking hold in the district again. The warning follows the Bradford owners of the restaurant involved
The signs are the district’s newest walking and cycling route is destined for success. Thousands of people across the Aire Valley will now be able to walk and pedal their way to fitness through picturesque scenery while getting to and from
At the age of nine, Niamh Rafferty is becoming a veteran of television adverts. Her latest appearance is in a commercial for Oreos biscuits, in which she sits under a table showing a little boy how to dunk biscuits into a glass of milk.
A 48-year-old man is facing a prison sentence after a jury convicted him of two offences of blackmail. Carmine Singh threatened a 21-year-old woman he accused of stealing £20,000 in banknotes from a wardrobe. The jury at Bradford Crown Court convicted
Community leaders have expressed deep concern after gun-toting villains fired shots from a car as they pursued another vehicle through the streets of West Bowling, Bradford. The back window of a Ford Focus was shattered by one blast from a
The Burley-in-Wharfedale Probus Male Voice Choir is returning to its old rehearsal room in the Burley Grange complex when the new rehearsal season starts on Monday. The choir used to rehearse in the old Burley Grange before the building closed, and
A robber seized by police in the home of a terrified disabled pensioner has been locked up for four and a half years. Jason Bottomley smashed the Key Safe system at the 72-year-old woman’s flat to break in at 1.30am, Bradford Crown Court heard
Police officers Matthew Wilkinson and Simon Ellis are getting ready to drive through seven countries in seven days in their 14-year-old, £50 ‘bumble bee’ car. PC Wilkinson, of Eccleshill policing, and PC Simon Ellis, a Keighley road traffic officer,
Visitors to Cliffe Castle Museum in Keighley took a behind-the-scenes tour at a special event yesterday. The tours were part of Heritage Open Days, organised by English Heritage, and gave people the opportunity to visit the museum’s store rooms and cellar
A new book has been launched to celebrate the history and culture of Otley's pubs. The Pubs Of Otley, produced by John Raffo and Phil Greaves and funded by the town council, went on sale at Mounseys. The book, which is selling for £4.99, has been produced
A 33-year-old woman injured in a collision with a lorry was today in a “stable condition”. The woman, who has not been named by police, was on her way to work at a nursing home when the accident happened on a pelican crossing in Bingley Road, near the
Six of the region’s top business leaders are opening their firms’ doors for a series of free breakfast master classes to help senior business people stay ahead of their competitors. One of the Success of Tour events will be held at the Bradford offices
Saltaire-based set-top box maker Pace is looking to broaden its international customer base through new developments announced at an industry trade show. The move coincided with boss Neil Gaydon being named Yorkshire Director Of The Year – one of two
Pub chain JD Wetherspoon has toasted its best ever annual results, The company said it went back to basics to ride out the recession, focusing on service standards, staff training and incentives. The group, which has 731 pubs, including hostelries in
Harassed company bosses on one of Bradford’s premier trading estates have been forced to club together to combat rising crime and vandalism. Around 40 companies have joined the Euroway Watch group, which is trying to find ways of tackling break-ins,
A famous restaurant is celebrating five years under the ownership of a top chef and his wife. The Box Tree in Ilkley, which has two stars from Egon Ronay and is West Yorkshire’s only Michelin starred restaurant, has been run since 2004 by head chef Simon
Yorkshire go into Wednesday’s County Championship match with Sussex knowing that a 19-point swing in their favour will ensure they retain their top-flight status with a fixture to spare. The White Rose county are four points clear of the relegation-threatened
Albion Sports are picking up after a hesitant start to the West Riding County Amateur League season and three key recruits all made a scoring contribution in their latest PREMIER DIVISION victory. Two defeats in the first three games prompted
The literary works of Katie Price, Barack Obama and Dawn French are the most readily-discarded reads in UK hotel rooms in 2009, claims budget hotel chain Travelodge. Topping its annual ‘Books most often left behind’ index was glamour model Price’s third
Imran Patel led the way with four goals as Savile Town made an excellent start to the new Spen Valley League season with a 10-0 win at Howden Clough. The hosts were not helped by having a man sent off in the first half as strikes from Tris, Hazi, Solli
There were plenty of shocks in the Bradford Sunday Alliance League Amateur Cup, with Division Four side Dudley Hill Keys leading the way. Four goals by Liam Griffin and a Richard Dixon hat-trick, together with strikes from Liam McMahon, Robert
Two Premier Division sides bowed out to lower-ranked opponents as the Bradford Sunday Alliance League concentrated on cup action at the weekend. Silsden and Baildon Trinity Athletic were the major SENIOR CUP victims as Wyke Wanderers and Ventus United
One of Ilkley’s top arts venues is throwing a Grand Bash to set the stage for a £150,000 building and development project. Ilkley Playhouse, in Wes-ton Road, hopes to ‘raise a grand’ at the event on Satur-day, September 26, towards the major scheme to
There were more than a few unfamiliar faces around Baildon on Saturday. Residents, businesses, churches and schools contributed towards the Wacky Scarecrow Walk, with 194 entries beating last year’s record tally of 120. The event was organised by the
A Bradford school is embracing the digital age as a district-wide computer revolution rolls out to primary schools. Green Lane Primary, in Manningham, has launched its new online learning platform. Known as Green Lane Live, it will be used during lessons
A pedestrian was taken to hospital suffering from a head injury after an accident with a car in Bradford today. The man, in his 40s, was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary after the accident with a black BMW in Manningham Lane, near the junction
Gun-toting villains fired shots from a car as they pursued another vehicle through the streets of West Bowling, Bradford, last night. The back window of a Ford Focus was shattered by one blast from a shotgun, but the occupants escaped injury
New signing Tufil Ahmed sparked a Bradford Arms recovery as they hit back from a goal behind at half-time to beat Abundant Life 5-1 in the Telegraph & Argus League. Tom Dixon gave the visitors their interval cushion and this prompted Arms manager Paul
I'm a fan of Loose Women. And many more are too, judging by the ITV show picking up the viewers’ votes for the Best Daytime Programme for the third consecutive year at the recent TV Quick awards. Around the country each weekday, women – and men – tune
Funny, I’ve been told by many a doctor that cutting down on tea has health benefits, most vitally reducing stress. Being a tea-addict, I was mortified recently when I was advised by a GP to cut it out in favour of decaffeinated brews. Whatever people
We had a simple rule for our days of exploring the tranquil lanes and villages of Herefordshire: whenever the flesh weakens, sample the local food and drink. In a region famous for cider, strawberries, cheeses, jams and oodles more, you are
Firefighters last night tackled two burning vehicles, both believed to have been set alight deliberately. A crew from Bradford fire station put out a burning Citroen Saxo in Lonsdale Street, Barkerend, at 8pm and a Subaru Impreza in Curzon
Arsonists set fire to a van in Girlington, Bradford, in the early hours today. Firefighters from Fairweather Green put out the blazing vehicle in Kensington Street at 3.15am.
Europe – Last Look At Eden (Ear Music) I really didn’t expect to like this, but I did. It’s hard to imagine that this is the same band that gave us the 1986 classic The Final Countdown. This is an absolute gem of an album with some phenomenal musicianship
Angels & Demons (Cert 15, 133 mins, Sony Pictures Home Entertainment). Starring Tom Hanks, Ayelet Zurer, Ewan McGregor, Armin Mueller-Stahl, Nikolaj Lie Kaas, Stellan Skarsgard, Pierfrancesco Favino. Adapted from the best-selling book
The Art Of Being Dead by Stephen Clayton Bluemoose, £16 The internet blurb summarised Stephen Clayton’s novel The Art Of Being Dead as “a young man’s determination to live in emotional isolation.” Though many years have passed since I read
There’s plenty going on at the World Heritage Site of Saltaire over the next week as part of the annual festival, including free arts and crafts tomorrow in the United Reformed Church and music on the piazza stage, while next Saturday there’s a fruit,
Haworth Through Time, by Steven Wood and Ian Palmer (Amberley, £12.99) The changing face of Haworth is explored through a series of fascinating photographs matching its streets, buildings, people and rural scenes over the past century to photographs
You may still be reaping the rewards of all your hard work on the allotment or vegetable patch this year, but don’t down tools just yet as there are winter crops which can be planted in autumn to fill the gaps. Not only will new crops keep
hink Brontemania and you’re likely to think of a windswept parsonage standing against bleak moorland, overlooking the cobbled streets of Haworth. The Brontes’ former home has been a museum for more than 80 years, and attracts thousands of visitors
Saturday tea-times were never quite the same after Michael Praed hung up his bow and arrow. Robin Of Sherwood, drawing on the mystical pagan elements of the Herne the Hunter legend, was a prime-time TV highlight of the 1980s. As the mist rose, to Clannad
25 years ago: An Asian butcher’s shop in Girlington was gutted by fire – a week after being daubed with National Front symbols. 50 years ago: After having had a prospective candidate in the field for more than 18 months, Shipley Division Liberal
25 years ago: A motion to give head teachers and caretakers in Bradford powers to remove troublemakers and intruders from school premises was defeated by Labour members of the schools education sub-committee of Bradford Council. 50 years
SIR – So another fat cat is coming to Bradford with a begging bowl. They must think we are a soft touch. As a Londoner, I always thought Yorkshire Tykes were canny when it came to brass, but those with soft seats at City Hall seem to have forgotten
SIR – Gordon Brown is emphatic that the war in Afghanistan is essential to combat terrorism in Britain. But given the revelation of yet another three British Muslim extremists, and the massive scale of devastation that would have occurred had they succeeded
SIR – I read recently that the BBC has scheduled the programme Land Girls at an earlier time than they would normally do, to create interest for the younger viewers. It is now shown at 5.15pm each day of this week. So far I have seen two episodes and
SIR – The two sides in the dispute regarding the Odeon building have both enjoyed many column inches to air their respective views in your letters column. May I say the building closed its doors as it was no longer viable as a profit-making venture.
SIR – As a youngster watching cheerleaders in films I always thought it was just something the Americans did, unaware that one day it would become popular in the UK and I would see a picture in my local paper of a group of girls based at the Richard Dunn
SIR – Haworth is a lovely place, I go there often. There’s nothing better than strolling up Main Street to the Bronte Parsonage, and then back down to The Fleece, where on a nice afternoon one can sit outside with a pint of Timmy Taylors, chill out, and
SIR – The news that Clarissa Dickson Wright had been convicted for her involvement in illegal hare coursing should act as a timely reminder that this barbaric activity could become legal again in the UK if some candidates in the forthcoming General Election
SIR – Gerry Sutcliffe MP makes a valid point about a cross-rail link. This would benefit Bradford and could be integrated into the proposed Westfield shopping centre plans, giving it the added advantage of rail access directly into the proposed shopping
SIR – I recently flew to England to care for my seriously-ill mother, a resident of Halifax, who was admitted to hospital and who has since sadly died, leaving her 18-month-old cat, Tishy Humbug. I was horrified when she came home with such a young cat
SIR – Why the sudden disappearance of radio commentary for Bradford City home games? Is it assumed that all supporters can attend the matches that are played at home? What about the elderly or disabled who can no longer get about? I myself come under
The recent eviction of some problem tenants will come as a welcome relief to their neighbours. For anti-social behaviour makes people’s lives a misery, and this is especially so when it takes place close to their homes - as there is no escaping it.
SIR – I understand the frustration caused by the Council’s neglect of Baildon Library (Letters, September 3). We in Bradford Moor have experienced similar problems regarding the condition of Laisterdike Library, and the situation is replicated across
SIR – Doncaster’s Mayor Peter Davies says that if 100 senators can run the United States of America, he can’t understand why 63 councillors are needed to run Doncaster, so he wants to cut the number to 21 in order to save money for things the town needs
Allotments can enrich people’s lives in so many ways. A well-tended and planned plot can provide a family with a steady supply of cheap, healthy fruit and vegetables throughout the year. And working the ground can also be a great way of getting some
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Allerton: construction of 2.4m high green palisade fence, St Matthew’s Catholic Primary School, Saffron Drive. Allerton: construction of double-storey extension to side and
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Mohammed Mahroof, aged 54, of Devonshire Terrace, Manningham; three counts of falsely claiming benefit, community order made with 180 hours unpaid work, £250 costs. Syed N Hassan, aged
A man was taken to hospital suffering from hypothermia after falling 20ft into the River Worth in Keighley. Bingley and Keighley firefighters were called to Gresley Road, at 3.39pm on Friday where the man was stuck in 3ft of water. Crew manager Clive
Passengers on the Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway were given a taste of wartime Britain at the weekend when they were joined by soldiers and airmen returning home on leave from fighting in the Second World War. Members of the Home Guard and civilians
Historic buildings across the Bradford district threw their doors open to the public at the weekend, bringing local history and culture to life. This year’s series of Heritage Open Days included textile workshops at Manningham Library and Victorian court
There were more than a few unfamiliar faces around Baildon on Saturday. Residents, businesses, churches and schools contributed towards the Wacky Scarecrow Walk, with 194 entries beating last year’s record tally of 120. The event was organised by the
Police are appealing for information on two vehicles linked to an attempted armed robbery at an upmarket jewellers in Saltaire. Four people have been bailed in connection with the incident at Dot the Jewellers in Victoria Road on Friday, September 11
On Thursday, the Topic Folk Club is hosting two performers from America. Dana and Susan Robinson, from Asheville, North Carolina, play guitar, fiddle, mandolin and clawhammer banjo and are noted singer-songwriters. They are currently on a five-week
Bradford’s cult rock stalwarts New Model Army, named after the English revolutionary army of Oliver Cromwell, release their latest album today. Formed by frontman Justin Sullivan, bassist Stuart Morrow and drummer Phil Tompkins, the band played their
Bradford has been given a slim chance of being named the UK’s first City of Culture by the bookies. The city has odds of 20-1 to be voted as the UK’s City of Culture by bookies Paddy Power. Manchester has been installed as favourites at 4-1 while Hull
Firefighters cut an elderly man free from a taxi after a collision at a junction in Bradford early yesterday morning. The Volkswagen Passat private hire car was travelling from Whetley Hill towards Toller Lane when it was in an accident with an Audi
Australian indie band The Temper Trap are bringing their sun-kissed sounds back to Yorkshire next week. Their single, Sweet Disposition has been the soundtrack to Channel 4’s festival season over the summer (and features on the soundtrack to
The Original Theatre Company has performed at venues from football grounds to London theatres to the Cornish Cliff tops – and now it’s coming to West Yorkshire. The company has teamed up with Icarus Theatre Collective for a new version of Shakespeare
We all have a flair for certain things. Sport is not my bag but, having already written features following the recent news that women boxers will now be able to compete in the Olympics, I decided to see whether I too could pack a punch! I’m not one
City have been tipped to make it a season to remember. Their bid for a fifth straight win was halted by league new boys Burton in a 1-1 draw at Valley Parade. But opposing centre half Guy Branston believes the Bantams have assembled a team capable of
Presents and letters sent to Yorkshire troops fighting in Afghanistan are not getting through because of major delivery problems, says the family of a Bradford soldier. David Bryan, 73, has hit out at Government moves to play down transport and communication
Steve McNamara today paid tribute to departing Glenn Morrison, admitting: Letting him go is one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. The vice-captain played his final Bulls game in Friday’s 21-18 success over Hull FC. Morrison now heads to Wakefield
Police were today hunting three men who staged an armed robbery on a busy betting shop in broad daylight. The masked trio, brandishing a knife and a gun between them, stormed into the Coral bookmakers (right) on Sticker Lane, Bradford, at 4pm
City 1, Burton 1 Stuart McCall likes football to be played properly. He wants his sides to get the ball down and knock it around. In an ideal world, City would turn on the style week in, week out. But what McCall has learned in two years at the helm
A former Shipley MP has urged the Government to dramatically expand the number of public allotments by building on brownfield sites and encouraging landowners to donate unused holdings to the community. Chris Leslie, director of independent
