Silsden make the short journey to Padiham in the Vodkat North West Counties League Premier Division tomorrow night looking to build on their victory at Winsford United last time out. The Cobbydalers will have an enforced change, with striker Sean Clifford
In the Wilkinson Sword Trophy - the sponsor’s name for the Kool Sport Northern Counties East League Division One Cup - Eccleshill United, who are currently managerless after parting company with Steve Watson, exited the competition at the second-round
Thackley begin the post-Billy Fox era tomorrow night as they journey to Shirebrook Town looking for points in the Kool Sport Northern Counties East League Premier Division with a caretaker duo in charge following the surprise resignation of their manager
Guiseley 1, Nantwich Town 0 On-loan former Farsley Celtic striker Damian Reeves netted the only goal of the game tonight as Guiseley claimed three points from the visit of Nantwich Town in the UniBond League Premier Division. The Cheshire outfit
Bradford City Reserves 1, Hartlepool United Reserves 4 Bradford City Reserves fell to a heavy home defeat at the hands of Hartlepool in the totesport.com League East tonight, despite taking an early lead. The Bantams were handed a dream
One of Bradford’s newest academies was officially opened with the help of a special celebrity guest today. Dixons Allerton Academy was formally reopened in refurbished buildings of the now defunct Rhodesway School with the help of Yorkshire
Driver error has been blamed for the car crash which claimed the lives of two world-class downhill mountain bike riders. Skipton Coroner’s Court today heard Saltaire-based Tom Rodgers, 21, and his best friend, 18-year-old Ben Ineson, died instantly
Traders criticised the length of time it took police to respond to an incident in which three stores were burgled at a market hall. Staff arrived for work at the Oastler Centre, in Northgate, Bradford city centre, early yesterday to find the
A Bradford production company has devised the Church of England’s first rap-style advertisement aimed at lapsed parishioners. Whistling Frog Radio Productions in Grattan Road has put a 40-second ad together to get the message across – and that
People with learning disabilities are hoping pom-pom power can take them to new heights. Bradford District Care Trust is funding a project that will see people with learning disabilities from across the district become cheerleaders. The Jewels project
Two long-term unemployed people will be employed as coaches by Bradford City as part of a Government programme announced yesterday to create 2,000 sports jobs. Two hundred coaching jobs are being created through the Football League Trust, meaning
Legal action is being taken to move travellers, who have set up camp on a Guiseley car park – only days after caravans were moved off land behind Harry Ramsden’s. Councillors have been inundated with complaints about the camp, which has been set up on
The family of Linda Tansley who was killed in a horror crash invited the vicar from her wedding day and children’s christening to lead her funeral service today. The Reverend Stephen Treasure was asked to return to his former church of St Luke
A former Bradford Bulls rugby league player is on trial accused of storing and delivering cash for his drug dealer father-in-law. George Flanagan, 22, who played as a hooker, and Anthony Carver, 39, today denied conspiracy to supply class A drugs between
Ajmal Shahzad has given the strongest hint yet that his future lies with Yorkshire. “I was born and bred in Huddersfield, lived most of my life in Bradford, and I am a Yorkshire lad through and through,” said the 24-year-old. Shahzad
A 20-year-old Bradford man could face a custodial sentence after he shone a laser at the West Yorkshire Police helicopter. Luke Rawson admitted shining the laser pen three times at the aircraft. He appeared at Bradford Crown Court today
A teenager appeared at Bradford Crown Court today on a rape charge. Daniel Mark Burton, 19, of Elmsley Street, Steeton, will next appear before the court on November 25 for a case management hearing. His trial was set for January 11. Burton, accused
Two men from Undercliffe, Bradford, are due to appear before magistrates tomorrow on drugs charges. Yunus Khan, 22, of Heath Road, has been charged with possessing heroin with intent to supply, money laundering and failing to answer bail. Rafad Ahmed
Playwright Alan Bates gave the thumbs up on the opening night of Bingley Little Theatre’s adaptation of his play, Lust in the Dust. He said afterwards he was most impressed, adding: “I think they have done a brilliant job.” And so they did. The action
West Bowling returned to winning ways in National Conference One with a dramatic 30-24 win at Division One rivals Normanton Knights. Bowling dominated the open ten minutes and were rewarded with a try from strong-running second rower Mike Kite. Bowling
Clayton were involved in a real humdinger against Kings Cross Park, edging the Pennine League Division One encounter 19-18 after a tug of war. The Villagers had Danny Caston, stand off Kyle Newton and Phil Redgrave to thank for their individual tries
Farnley Hill avoided Dales Council League relegation by the skin of their teeth after a losing draw against DIVISION A champions Rodley. Hill finished level on points with Halifax Direct but stay up as they have won one more match than their rivals.
Three Bradford men arrested in a drugs swoop are due before magistrates tomorrow. Tasawar Ali, 27, of Jesmond Avenue, Heaton, has been charged with money laundering, possessing heroin, crack cocaine and cannabis with intent to supply and supplying crack
Norman Clark has been honoured for his 50 years’ service to the Bradford Rugby League Referees Society. The former professional ref was presented with a special award by RLRS president David Ratcliffe at the organisation’s latest meeting Norman officiated
Cullingworth savaged Haworth to retain the Craven League Division One title on Saturday. They blasted 295 for nine from their overs, with Gareth Marshall rounding off a splendid season with a fantastic 146 not out and Chris Welch contributing
Mahir Ali, Olicanian and especially Addingham shared the headlines on the final day of the Aire-Wharfe League season. After a summer in which they have picked up only five points – three of those from abandoned matches – Addingham found the
Running Log Haworth was the venue for the challenging Yorkshireman half and full marathons hosted by Keighley & Craven. The full 26.2-mile race saw 275 entrants compete individually or in pairs on a perfect day for running.
There is a quality line-up on Friday as the COORS PUDSEY CLASSIC reaches week seven of qualifying. Several Bradford League bowlers are in action, with Vince Senior (Brighouse Sports) and Dave Fox (Spen Victoria) meeting each other while Cory McLeod
A Keighley woman is to provide top level secretarial expertise. Ingrid Potter, who has more than 30 years’ experience as a PA, set up timesaversva.com to allow business leaders to concentrate on core business activities. Ingrid launched the business
The boss of a Bradford-based private investment company is returning to the legal profession. Laura Crawford, group managing director of Hanson Partners, is joining law firm Hammonds as a partner in the insolvency team at its Leeds office. At Hanson
Asa Briggs B were comfortable winners of the Bradford Pairs Knockout after beating Clayton 79-61 in the final at West Bradford. Asa carded three out of four winners and fully deserved to lift the title for the first time. The Pairs Knockout has not
A pilot project has been started in Bradford to give newly-qualified tradesmen fresh hope of finding work. Ten people have embarked on subsidised six-month apprenticeships in bricklaying, joinery and decorating through the Programme-led Apprenticeship
Bankers are trying to give house builders a boost by offering fee-free mortgages which will enable them to cut £1,000 off the price of a new home. The initiative has been launched by Yorkshire Bank’s West Yorkshire Financial Solutions Centre on Canal
Budget airline Jet2.com, based at Leeds Bradford International Airport, has announced a scheme to allow passengers to take bags onto its planes for free. The Free Bags scheme will apply to flights booked from Leeds Bradford to Spain and Portugal between
Claire Stone has been appointed managing director of the northern region of Bradford-based housing association Accent Foundation, part of Accent Group, She will be responsible for 12,000 homes across its northern region. Claire has been with Accent
There is much still to be decided in the top three divisions as the Bradford Saturday League reaches a conclusion this weekend. The NAYLOR PREMIER title looks to be a straight fight between Brighouse Sports A and Crossgates, who both have to visit Shipley
Bradford’s Kimberley Walsh was always the most down-to-Earth of the Girls Aloud pop princesses – and now she’s proved it by becoming the face of high street clothing chain New Look. For a long time time hailed as a poster girl for “normal-looking
The National Lottery is providing funding for anyone who served in World War Two to return to the scene of their participation. You do not need to be in an association and you can take a helper with you, a wife or relative or carer. I know of three
A Christmas market is being called for as a compromise in the stalemate over a local produce market for Ilkley. Bradford Council recently shelved a three-month trial of a local produce market in the town, fearing it could cause a harsh impact on small
An event for people in Shipley and Bingley who run community buildings will be held next month. Managers of community centres, village halls or any organisation running a building used for community activities are invited to the workshop, at
Azeems clinched the West Riding Sunday Council League title at the weekend, meaning Kashmir have to settle for runners-up spot for the third time. Harehills put on their best show this season, making 213 against Kashmir, with Majid Rafiq (78
A 79-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a road accident. The accident happened in Bradford Road, Clayton. The woman was last night described as being in a stable condition by police. Police closed part of the road at
School musicians are embarking on a fundraising drive to raise money for a tour to Italy at Easter. Fifty-three music students at Whitcliffe Mount Business and Enterprise College, in Cleckheaton, are planning to take part in the trip to Lake Garda.
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Marek Karasz, 33, of Thornton Road, Fairweather Green; driving while using hand-held mobile phone, £250 fine, £75 costs, licence endorsed. Anor Miah, 34, of Hapsburg Court, Little Horton; driving
Entries are now being taken for the Hove Edge Bowling Club Ladies Day Open Merit on Saturday, October 3. Prize money will be £150 (entries permitting) and the entry fee is £3, with the event starting at 10am. Lady bowlers are also reminded that the
The British Heart Foundation’s (BHF) Heart Health Roadshow moves from Bradford to Pudsey today. The promotion will be at Asda’s Pudsey Supercentre until Saturday. Shoppers will be able to speak to BHF advisors between 10am and 6pm. The move follows
Families are invited to dress up for Funky Friday to support Bradford Council’s B-Someone campaign. Visitors to Allerton Child-ren’s Centre, in Avenal Road, should sport snazzy socks and wear wacky wigs and hairstyles for an activity day for all the
A 33-year-old woman injured in a collision with a lorry was last night 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
A Bradford lollipop lady has reached 20-year milestone of helping children cross the road to get to school. Pauline Tennant, 60, has loved every minute of her two decades helping children safely to class and is a valued asset of St John’s CofE Primary
BRADFORD SATURDAY Naylor: Ladyhill A 173 (16), Shipley Club A 178 (14); Eccleshill A 200 (20), Pudsey Littlemoor A 161 (10); Spen Victoria A 177 (15), Pudsey Littlemoor A 167 (15); Crossgates 198 (22), Brighouse Sports A 151 (8); Pudsey A
25 years ago: Bradford’s leading publican decided to quit because he said greedy breweries made it impossible for him to make a living. Hundreds of others could follow suit, claimed Bradford’s Licensed Victuallers’ Association. 50 years
SIR – I am grateful to Julie Widdop (September 5) for her letter supporting me in my long battle with the Playhouse to get back the £5,000 I loaned them. I urge anyone who visits the Playhouse or feels strongly about this to write to them asking them
SIR – This year sees the Muscular Dystrophy Campaign mark its 50th anniversary. Over the past five years, I have had the honour of being the president of this wonderful charity, which plays a vital role in supporting the 60,000 people across the UK
SIR – Having read most of the items in the T&A concerning some motorists’ bad experiences when using the car park in Haworth – where their cars have been clamped as a result of their not complying with the rules of the said car park – I watched the TV
The fall-out from Britain’s largest E.Coli outbreak transmitted from farm animals illustrates just how devastating such bugs can be. So far, a total of 36 cases have been confirmed by the Health Protection Agency but some estimates suggest that up to
SIR – Your recent correspondence apropos wayside pulpits reminded me irresistibly of one of the funniest pieces of graffiti I ever saw. Way back in the early 1950s a wayside pulpit outside a church on the Finchley Road at Swiss Cottage, North London
A new live music venue featuring musicians from around the world is set to open in Bradford this weekend. The opening night, on Saturday, will feature reggae/ska eight-piece No.1 Station, described by Radio 2 presenter Mark Lamarr as ‘the UK’s premier
SIR – I have been forwarded a letter that appeared in the T&A (September 9) about the alleged non-appearance of the 711 bus service on Wednesday, August 26. The lady comments that the screen at the interchange announced that the bus was due at 1.55pm
SIR – Your front-page headline (T&A, September 9) indicates that the Forster Square Westfield site could have a companion at the junction of Thornton Road and Godwin Street. So that may be another block of superfluous hotel rooms and vacant offices which
SIR – That developer McAleer & Rushe (T&A, September 9) has had to approach Bradford Council for a massive loan of £45 million so that they can complete their development at the corner of Godwin Street and Thornton Road has to be a great cause for concern
SIR – My 17-year-old daughter and two friends were walking my nine-month-old pup along the canalside close to Apperley Bridge on September 7. Two ladies walking a number of dogs (none wearing leads) walked towards her. A large German shepherd belonging
SIR – I am disturbed to find that Asda wants to build a new supermarket on Cemetery Road on the old MFI site. I live 200 yards away. If Bradford Council allows this to go ahead, it will show a disregard for the residents who live on or adjacent to Cemetery
A successful training programme for parents and professionals which helped to raise awareness is one of the ways Bradford Council is leading the way in supporting disabled youngsters across the district. The achievements of the Early Support programme
At the weekend Mrs M and I visited York St John’s University with our youngest daughter. We spent most of Saturday walking the halls and courtyards feeling both a sense of pride and excitement for our little girl. She starts uni in just a few days’ time
Bass guitarist Mark Griffiths, who has played for legendary group The Shadows, has helped a charity tune into a new fundraising project for terminally ill people. He has developed a series of retro-guitars being sold by Sue Ryder – aptly called The Ryder
Customers and staff in Bradford have welcomed a supermarket chain’s Asian clothing range, thought to be the first of its kind on the high street. The clothes, part of the George at Asda line, are a response to demand from the supermarkets’
Raiders have stolen tack worth thousands of pounds from a horse sanctuary. A volunteer at Roleystone Sanctuary near Wrose, Shipley, found 12 saddles, 16 bridles and two harnesses, thought to be valued at between £12,000 and £15,000, missing
Bradford’s Kimberley Walsh was always the most down-to-Earth of the Girls Aloud pop princesses – and now she’s proved it by becoming the face of high street clothing chain New Look. For a long time time hailed as a poster girl for “normal-looking
Big Brother’s first winner Craig Phillips was among about 300 guests invited to celebrate the DIY and gardening talents of a social housing group’s tenants. The builder-turned-TV presenter spoke about his rise to fame at the Incommunities seventh
While I can’t help thinking there are surely bigger things to get angry about, I admire the devotion and passion of that formidable tour de force, the TOGs. The TOGs – Terry’s Old Geezers and Girls – are heartbroken at the thought of Terry Wogan leaving
Girls have been barred from wearing skirts at a secondary school after concern about rising hemlines. Female pupils at Bingley Grammar School have now been ordered to wear plain, black trousers to school. Only sixth form girls are exempt
Peter Thorne has been ruled out of a City return at Barnet. The Bantams skipper is recovering from a tweaked hamstring he suffered in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy win over Rochdale. Thorne is expected to resume training in the next few days but, with
A paedophile who raped a five-year-old boy has been locked up indefinitely. Jamie Lee Davidson, 20, was given an indeterminate sentence for public protection by Judge Jonathan Rose at Bradford Crown Court yesterday. He will have to serve
Glenn Morrison has won the T&A Player of the Year award for a second time. The Aussie second-rower scooped the title during his first season at Odsal in 2007 and has done the same in his last. Despite managing only 15 games this
