WUTHERING HEIGHTS at The Alhambra Lust, rage, betrayal, jealousy, revenge – and Heathcliff in tights. A night at the theatre doesn’t get much better than that. Northern Ballet Theatre’s 40th anniversary celebrations continue with the
A widow has vowed to live the dream her husband worked so hard for – before his life was cut short by “a tragic accident.”. Marilyn Roberts travelled from her home in Turkey to be at an inquest in Bradford yesterday into her husband Leslie’s death.
Truancy rates at primary Schools in Bradford were the worst in Yorkshire, figures for last autumn and spring terms show. Data released by the Department for Children, Schools and Families shows that 1.28 per cent of all half days missed were
Yorkshire Water joined forces with West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service to stage a mock emergency rescue of a casualty from a badly-damaged car. The demonstration, at Yorkshire Water’s headquarters in Bradford, is part of a series of health and safety
An inquest into the death of an 86-year-old woman found on her bed with head injuries has been adjourned while criminal proceedings continue. Careworkers discovered badly-injured Minnie Keat at her home in Central Avenue, Brackenbank, Keighley, in July
Loans of up to £15,000 can now be made to people in the Bradford district in danger of losing their homes. It follows a decision made today at Bradford Council’s meeting of the executive to sign up to a regional mortgage rescue scheme.
A long-serving Bradford soldier has spoken of his pride at being honoured for saving soldiers’ lives through his expertise in armouring tanks. Warrant Officer Ian Richardson said it was “phenomenal” after he received an MBE from the Queen at
Abandoned cats and kittens in Bradford are looking for a new home. The RSPCA animal shelter in Mount Street has capacity for 90 cats but 111 are now being housed at the shelter. Animal Centre manager Mandy Miller said two more cats and two kittens were
Drugs, drink and anti-social behaviour are a major headache for people living in one area of Bradford. A far higher percentage of people living in the Bradford West constituency say they are affected by the problems than people in the rest of the district
Jeanne Goodall is on course for fulfilling her driving ambition. While working on a placement for her car mechanic course, the 18-year-old from Drighlington noticed how many female drivers took their partners when discussing things to do with their cars
Residents in Calderdale can now check online how much heat they are losing through their roofs. A digital colour-coded map of the district has been produced following an aerial thermal survey. It was commissioned by Calderdale Council and Pennine Housing
A 20-year-old man was locked up for six months today for endangering the lives of the pilot and crew of the West Yorkshire Police helicopter by shining a laser pen at them. Luke Rawson admitted shining the dazzling green light three times at
A bank call centre worker from Bradford has been praised by a Government minister for his efforts to improve his skills and develop his career. Mike Shaw, 27, used to be a window fitter before he joined first direct bank in Leeds four years ago. He
The UK’s biggest printing firm, which has a plant in Bradford, has warned of “significant challenges” ahead after tumbling into the red and cutting more than 400 jobs. St Ives, whose clients include leading publishers, has been hit by lower
Consider yourself angelic, innocent or ladylike? Look away now. This season’s fashions, punked-up with studs, chains and eyelets, have rebel written all over them. The trend for all things tough and spiky – dubbed ‘hardware’ in fashion
A new mountain area weather forecast for the Yorkshire Dales will provide hill walkers with clearer information to help keep them safe. For the first time, Met Office forecasts will be provided for the Yorkshire Dales National Park, in addition to comprehensive
More than 40 exhibits were on show at Aire Valley Vintage Machinery Club’s crank-up at Ingrow Railway Centre. Half the items were stationary engines of various makes and ages, including two built in Shipley more than 50 years ago. Other attractions
An unanswered 16-point purple patch just after half-time secured Wibsey Warriors a 44-26 success in the second-round Yorkshire Cup tie at Hull Dockers. Solo tries came from Nick Walker, Lewis Barrett, Mike Derrick, Mike Horrocks, Phil Brain and Ben
West Bowling and Bradford Dudley Hill will have mixed emotions when they review their respective points-sharing National Conference Division One encounters at the weekend. Bowling raced into a 10-0 lead against Stanningley Rangers at Bankfoot
Members of the Upper Wharfedale Fell Rescue Team were among search and rescue units which were presented with achievement awards by North Yorkshire Police. Members Harry Long and Tony Dean were among those honoured at the ceremony to recognise the assistance
A choir has recorded a CD to raise money for the Manorlands cancer-care hospice at Oxenhope, near Keighley. Airedale Male Voice Choir is selling Music for Manorlands at its monthly concerts around the area. The choir also performs an annual concert
Friday, November 20, sees the 250th anniversary of the Battle Of Quiberon. It was the turning point in the Seven Years War and Admiral Sir Edward Hawke set a standard in naval tradition which carried on to Trafalgar. Hearts of Oak was written to mark
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Great Horton: installation of new glazed entrance and alterations to windows and internal layout of Carlton wing, Bradford College, Great Horton Road. Great Horton: construction
Sandra Brigg has received an award for her outstanding contribution to Keighley’s blind association. She was presented with the Edith White Achievement Award at Keighley and District Association for the Blind’s annual meeting. The presentation
A new event will mark the beginning of this year’s Christmas celebrations in Haworth. The ‘Scroggle Eve’ procession will set off from the bottom of Main Street, Haworth, at 2pm on Saturday, November 14. Young children in a variety of festive costumes
Craven, Aire & Wharfe League – Under-12 A: Horsforth 7, Albion 0; Long Lee 2, Thackley 4; Shipley Lions 8, BD3 1. B: Bolton Woods Rangers 3, Nab Wood Eagles 5; BPA 0, Queensbury 5. C: Campion 3, Calverley 2. D: Guiseley Blues 1, Eldwick
Laisterdyke Under-18s finally got off the mark against Eccleshill in the RCD Huddersfield Junior League. A penalty kick by Aman Yasen put them ahead, new boy Masood Shabir also netting before Moore replied. However, two more goals from Shabir wrapped
Parents have been rewarded for learning with their children at an awards ceremony in Bradford. They have been working with Education Bradford’s Family Learning Team to gain accreditation from the Open College Network for Family Learning, by making ‘story
Bradford United Scorpions must have felt it wasn’t going to be their day in the Keybury League. They hit the woodwork three times in the opening five minutes against Burley A. However, they didn’t need to wait much longer before breaking the deadlock
Police are holding a forum tonight to listen to residents’ concerns over anti-social behaviour in Eccleshill, Bradford. The event will be held at Javelin House Police Station at 7pm. The Eccleshill Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) wants to hear the
Sian Morgan finished with two third places when she represented Yorkshire in the British Gas National County Team Championships at Ponds Forge. She competed in the 14/15 100m freestyle (when she swam a personal best of 57.91) and the freestyle leg of
In Pennine League Division One, West Bowling A crashed 34-4 at Kings Cross while Clayton frittered away a 12-0 advantage to go down 40-16 at home to Westgate Wolves. The Villagers’ early forays came from touchdowns by Danny Caston and Phil
First-year senior Robert Watson was a convincing winner in round four of the Yorkshire Points Series at Huddersfield New College. The 18-year-old Paul Milnes RT/Bradford Olympic RC rider finished over two minutes clear of his nearest rivals in the main
Championship One Grand Final winners Keighley Cougars have rewarded their loyal fans by cutting the price of season tickets. A ground ticket for an adult will cost £120 next season – a reduction of £20 on the 2009 price – with a a stand season ticket
Ben Stevens and Gill Ross had top-ten finishes as a depleted Airienteers team placed 11th overall in the COMPASS SPORT CUP final. The Leeds-Bradford club had qualified for the annual inter-club national competition from a regional round at Bramham Park
Recession-driven demand from people pawning goods for short-term loans and the soaring price of gold have led to expansion plans at an old-established West Yorkshire jewellery chain. Herbert Brown, which was established in 1840 and has branches
Ian Fisher of Otley AC was a convincing winner of the inaugural BRADFORD CITY RUN with a 52min 50sec time for the ten-mile course. This left him almost three minutes clear of Stewart Macdonald (Bingley Harriers), who was first over-40 home
Tyro – the commercial training division of Skipton-based Craven College – has started work with a technical school in the Middle East. It has secured support from the British Council’s Skills for Employability project to link up with Dekwaneh
New steps by a financial watchdog to stamp out irresponsible mortgage lending have been given the thumbs up by leading local lenders. Yorkshire Building Society spokesman Tanya Jackson said the Financial Services Authority’s intention to make
A Bradford recruitment expert believes that more firms will take on staff over the next six months, event though on paper staffing budgets remain tight. Steve Street, chief executive of Relay Recruitment, has seen his own business recover from
Three Bradford apprentices are set for a career in the gas industry after completing their training. The youngsters have been taken on by gas firm United Utilities which operates the region’s 37,000km network of gas mains on behalf of owner
Keighley Cougars head coach Barry Eaton kicked off the Bradford District Alcohol Awareness Week when he took part in a “drink-drive” style experiment at Cougar Park. The head coach was asked to kick five goals when he was stone-cold sober
Pudsey’s Fulneck Amateur Dramatic Society are putting on John Godber’s black and satirical comedy Lucky Sods this week. There is a lot of history in the marriage of Jean and Morris; nothing that a £2m National Lottery win can’t put right. But can a
25 years ago: A campaign was launched to try and get free bus passes for about 300 profoundly deaf people in the Bradford area. 50 years ago: The Craven Naturalists and Scientific Association at Skipton decided to protest to the City Council
When Jo Baxter gave birth to her son, 41 years ago, spina bifida and hydrocephalus were relatively unknown. Advances in medical testing have given today’s mums-to-be the opportunity of finding out whether their baby is suffering from the conditions while
SIR – I bumped into Robin Silver in the main stairwell of Salts Mill, showing a group around the building he owns. I said to them how much we owed him and his brother Jonathan, and wondered what his brother would have done with the Odeon. Robin Silver
SIR – Here we go again with the same old Tory policies. Brimming with confidence at their poll status but yet not yet in office, their first port of call is to callously rob the elderly, the sick and the poor to scrape back billions of pounds of deficit
SIR – Who is it that rings up late in the evening, trying to sell me something? I’m sick of it. Who are they? Where are they calling from? I try dialling 1471. Unobtainable. How can I stop them, change phone numbers? I have a relative who is very ill
If you were around in the Eighties, you may remember Tight Fit, who had a hit with The Lion Sleeps Tonight. This week the band is at Skipton’s Mart Theatre and, for the first time since 1982, will be performing with the original line-up of Steve Grant
Composer and musician Darren Dutson-Bromley is at Otley Courthouse this weekend. Darren studied jazz and classical guitar in Leeds and has worked professionally as a performer ever since. He has worked for the Prince’s Trust and performed with artists
Emily Bronte’s Wuthering Heights is the inspiration behind Northern Ballet Theatre’s new production, coming to Bradford this week. Helping the dancers get into shape is Anna Evans, the Leeds-based company’s physiotherapist. Anna, who specialises in
SIR – I am now in a home and the treatment here is a credit to all – carers, head and all in charge. I remember the T&A as a small girl of seven with Harry and Eric. I’m now 93. Madge Bennett, Emily Court, Oakwell Close, Bradford
SIR – I wonder if anyone could shed any light on the reasons for Barack Obama winning the Nobel Peace Prize? I am not sure how sending more troops to Afghanistan to be maimed or killed is in keeping with the ‘peace’ award, especially when he previously
Taped to a filing cabinet in the reference library at Haworth’s Bronte Parsonage is a faded newspaper cutting: ‘In Austen, sex is just a kiss on the hand. In the Brontes, everything happens.’ While Jane Austen’s men prance around ballrooms, cautiously
SIR – Ms Mubarik Iqbal (Letters, September 29) is lighting the blue touchpaper again, just as Iran would do. They cannot be trusted to count votes, let alone nuclear weapons. Trust is not automatic, it has to be earned, which Iran has not proved, nor
SIR – There is really no point in fulminating against me (Alan O’Day-Scott, Letters, September 28). That Jews have not been a majority in Palestine since AD 135, when most of them were expelled from the region by Emperor Hadrian, is an historical fact
SIR – J’accuse Bradford Council past and present of the rape of Bradford. These crimes and acts of vandalism began in the 1950s. Yet when I came to live in Bradford in 1945, aged 14, I was struck by the beauty of Bradford. Now we are all familiar with
SIR – According to the T&A (October 14), the Council’s land at Birk Hill, Thackley, has been used as a recreation ground for decades. Amazingly, therefore, Mike Bell, the Council’s assistant director of asset management, thinks that it is totally acceptable
A number of Bradford and district primary schools have particular challenges to overcome because many pupils – in some schools, a majority – speak English only as a second or additional language. We have previously stated that extra funding should be
SIR – I am writing with reference to your correspondence on October 15 about the switchover to digital TV. The real issue that bothers us legal types is why are TVs still being sold that will not receive a digital signal? These sets will become useless
Steve O’Leary has suffered a fresh setback to hand City a double injury blow. Stuart McCall is already without skipper Peter Thorne for another couple of weeks with a torn hamstring. Now O’Leary has been told to take a complete rest
Stuart Reardon today sealed a shock return to the Bulls – and was tipped to play even better than before. The former Great Britain full back has been rescued from the Super League wilderness after a year which saw him plead guilty to assault in court
A group of Bradford residents became so fed-up with the state of their streets they clubbed together to give the area a general tidy up and make repairs to the road surface. Householders living in Bull Royd Crescent and Bull Royd Avenue in
West Yorkshire Police is strengthening its links with the three other Yorkshire forces to help give a better service to the public. The future of joint policing across Yorkshire was being revealed today in Harrogate by the Chief Constables
A pervert pensioner was caught accessing child pornography on a computer by an eagle-eyed window cleaner, a Court heard yesterday. John Wadsworth, who has had both legs amputated, was reported to the police and his flat raided. He pleaded
The Delius Centre – an arts and cultural hub in Bradford’s German church – has opened its doors following a £350,000 refurbishment. The Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor John Godward, opened the centre, which has been funded by the Local Enterprise
A probe is under way after an 84-year-old Alzheimer’s sufferer went missing from a nursing home. Police confirmed this morning that a body found during a search yesterday was that of Eric Parker. The discovery was made shortly before
A ceremony will be held on Friday to officially mark the appointment of Judge James Stewart QC as the new Honorary Recorder of Bradford. There will be a civic ceremony and lunch at City Hall hosted by the Lord Mayor of Bradford, Councillor John Godward
