Leeds United manager Simon Grayson is backing leading scorer Jermaine Beckford to reach 30 goals for a second successive season. Beckford hit the target 34 times in the last campaign, including 27 in the league, and he was on the mark twice in the
The latest from the district's angling clubs. SALTAIRE AA The club’s annual meeting is on Monday at the Ring O’ Bells on Bradford Road in Shipley, starting at 8pm. Members should show their yearbooks for admission. The agenda is available on the website
Youngsters headed to Manningham Library in Bradford today to decorate book bags at a special event. The session at the newly-refurbished library was part of a family learning festival. Children used marker pens to decorate canvas bags
Stuart McCall wants to ensure Moss Rose remains a lucky ground for him. The Bantams boss smashed a spectacular long-range goal in their first-ever visit to Macclesfield in 2001. And he has overseen two league victories there in charge.
Hollywood A-lister Catherine Zeta Jones was so touched by a Bradford am-dram group’s invitation to its production that she felt she had to reply personally. And Debbie Carroll, of Bradford Catholic Players, admitted she nearly “fell off her buffet
West Yorkshire Fire and Rescue Service provided a full uniformed presence in Bradford for the funeral of former Assistant Chief Fire Officer for West Yorkshire, Ron Phillis, today. Mr Phillis died peacefully at home after a short illness aged 74 and
A burglar was whacked with a shovel as he grappled at night with a plucky householder, a court heard today. Thomas Herson, 29, who sneaked into the property at 2am armed with a screwdriver, was twice struck by the man’s brother as they grappled on the
James O’Brien groaned along with the rest of Valley Parade last week when he saw the fourth official put up the board with four added minutes. But O’Brien wasn’t grumbling for the same reason. While most were wishing the added time away
A Bradford church is set to become the hub of its community following a major £500,000 renovation project. Leaders at Bolton Villas United Reformed Church have worked tirelessly to build facilities at the church in Livingstone Road, Wrose,
Warehouseman Geoffrey Latz has launched himself into a new hobby – and built a ship from scrap. The dad-of-two from Eccleshill, Bradford, is a keen recycler and, when his friend was looking to get rid of old copper sheeting, he hit on the idea of building
A woman lied during her account of being raped while locked in a flat, a jury was told. The 19-year-old has alleged Shohidul Islam threatened to set fire to the flat with petrol and raped her on a couch in May last year. Islam, 18, of Hillcote Drive
Members of a fitness class were tickled pink to be doing their latest work-out. The fundraisers at the Rosemary Conley slimming club joined an aerobics session with a difference at Victoria Hall in Saltaire. Members dressed in fancy
Lee Bullock column:You think I would have learned about using my hands after getting sent off. But I did another one in training on Monday morning – and quite rightly got plenty of grief from the other lads! One of the fans who’s always
Two supermarket groups have invested in improving their stores in Bradford. The Co-operative food store in Birkenshaw unveiled its new look this week following a £250,000 revamp. The latest makeover took investment by the Co-op in the area to more
MP Terry Rooney has vowed to keep fighting until Bradford sufferers from pleural plaques receive compensation – after a meeting with ministers offered no new hope. The Bradford North MP and colleagues met Justice Secretary Jack Straw this afternoon in
A trainee legal clerk who was caught smuggling drugs and a mobile phone into a prison has to pay the price for her crime, her solicitor boss has said. Kylie Anderton, 23, is starting a 15 months jail sentence after she was caught on March 31 by prison
Two brewing companies are expanding faster than expected and have increased production and taken on new staff. At Shipley-based Saltaire Brewery production has been running at full capacity since January, with the firm racing to keep up with a 20 per
Family friend and Dragon’s Den star James Caan helped a Bradford-based Asian food group launch a new business idea which is set to go national. He unveiled the first Jaldi Jaldi take-away launched by the Mumtaz Group. The name means ‘quickly quickly’
This 69-year-old former professional wrestler who grappled with household names like Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks is Bradford Council’s latest B-Active winner. Alan Bardouille, of Thornton, received the award for his attitude to keeping fit
Bradford City supporters are willing to “set the record straight” and refute a report on a US website which blames the Valley Parade fire disaster on hooligans. The Telegraph & Argus reported yesterday how an article in The Sport Journal, published by
Wibsey Warriors will reach the semi-finals of the BARLA Yorkshire Cup and another milestone in their brief open-age history if they come away with the spoils at Doncaster Toll Bar. The Warriors backs are almost scoring at will this season and
West Bowling, who are hovering too close to the National Conference League Division One relegation zone for comfort need to kick- start a revival in fortunes when they welcome Thornhill Trojans to the Bankfoot Oval tomorrow. Bowling’s defence was overwhelmed
Former Horsforth, Brighouse and Saltaire pace bowler Tim Linley has been given a one-year deal by Surrey. Cricket manager Chris Adams has handed out seven other contracts.
Bradford & District Union of Golf Clubs’ Winter Alliance, The Manor: 1 Branshaw (Simon Jowitt scr, Keith Jowitt 9), 42, 2 The Manor (Nigel Hudson 14, Kevin Gavaghan 18) 41, 3 The Manor (Jerry Mytton 6, Kieron O’Brien scr) 40. Professionals:
Albion Sports could be the new leaders of the West Riding County Amateur League Premier Division by teatime on Saturday - if they can account for visitors Lower Hopton at Myra Shay (2.30pm kick-off) and the clash of second-placed Marsden and leaders
The Aire-Wharfe League have turned down a sponsorship package worth more than £15,000. The offer from Dewsbury-based Solly Sports Limited meant that clubs would use the Reader Sovereign ball and the sports company would put £15,000 into the league’s
Bradford Salem are bidding to maintain their excellent record at Skipton on Saturday when they have yet another Yorkshire Division One derby. Salem, who only trail leaders Wheatley Hills by points difference, have put faith in the side that finished
Keighley keep the same 15 at Sheffield on Saturday in Yorkshire Division One but Ollie Sugden returns to the bench after a rib injury. Also on the bench is Rob Wilkinson, who was also unavailble last weekend. Keighley (at Sheffield): M Beckett; M Brett
Hundreds of cans and bottles of booze were confiscated across Bradford as part of a crackdown to mark Alcohol Awareness Week, police have revealed. Bradford officers confiscated more than 250 alcoholic drink containers from teenagers across the district
Otley had a fantastic 17-12 victory over Cambridge last Saturday in National League One but Howard Parr isn’t getting carried away prior to their trip to Redruth. He said: “We are doing better than some of the players and some of the coaching staff expected
Prolific points scorer Joe Ford, who is back from his duties with Leeds Carnegie, can’t force his way into Wharfedale’s starting 15 on Saturday. They have decided to keep faith with the in-form Luke Gray at fly half for the visit to Newbury, who were
Bradford Dragons’ National Shield second-round tie against Hull Wasps at Bradford College’s Trinity sports hall has been switched from Saturday to Sunday (4.15pm) because the visitors have a fixture clash.
Leeds Carnegie have received an apology from referee David Rose for disallowing them a try just before half-time last Sunday at Guinness Premiership leaders London Wasps in a game Leeds only lost 21-15. Leeds, who had to settle for a losing bonus point
A 27-year-old man who struck a police officer with his silver BMW after ignoring commands to stop has been jailed for 12 months. A uniformed officer was clipped by the vehicle’s wing mirror and another was forced to jump clear as the car sped off from
James O'Brien is poised to sign a new 18-month deal with City. The young midfielder's short-term contract was due to run out on Saturday. But he has done enough in 14 appearances to earn a longer stay. Stuart McCall said: "It's his welcome
A male motorcyclist was taken to hospital after he was seriously injured in an accident with a car today. Police and paramedics were called to Halifax Road, Hipperholme, at 11.50am. The road was closed both ways between Brighouse Road and Tanhouse
Flexibility is the key for Peugeot. Despite the recession, this company is turning out new models like there’s no tomorrow, aimed fairly and squarely at the family market. We saw the new 3008 crossover vehicle recently, and here’s the imposing new 5008
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Glyn David Counsell, aged 34, of Burley Street, Bolton; assault, 24 months' community order, £85 costs. Dale Wood, aged 23, of Henley Grove, West Bowling; two counts of assault, 24 months' community
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Riddlesden: construction of flats at land opposite 10 Scott Lane, land to the east of Givan, Scott Lane. Riddlesden: demolition of outbuilding and construction of conservatory
A community group which runs leisure activities for vulnerable people in Wyke has been nominated for a Bradford’s Best Award. St Mary’s New Horizons, based at St Mary’s Church community centre, is up for Bradford’s Best Community Group. The organisation
Pinball wizards have been urged to have a go on an original 40-year-old machine at a Bradford pub to raise money for a children’s cancer charity. Bill Arnold, owner of The Junction pub in Otley Road, Baildon, bought the Williams ‘Full House
Another battling performance stretched Farsley Celtic’s unbeaten run in the Blue Square North to five games in midweek, and they would dearly love it to still be intact after the weekend. On Saturday, they host high-flying Corby Town at
Bradford Park Avenue have taken a significant hike up the UniBond League Premier Division table and they have the opportunity to make even more headway this weekend. The midweek win at Whitby Town moved the Bradford club up to 11th place and they host
Guiseley face the short journey to West Yorkshire rivals Frickley Athletic in the FA Trophy second qualifying round on Saturday for the first fixture of a double header - as long as there isn't a replay. The Lions travel to Frickley for the cup tie but
Rail commuters on the Airedale line suffered delays early today. The disruption is believed to have been caused by a points failure at Armley, Leeds. Services to Forster Square station, Bradford, were among those affected.
Liversedge would be expected to win on Saturday at lower mid-table Nostell MW in the Kool Sport Northern Counties East League Premier Division but they are taking nothing for granted. Manager Sean Regan said: "It will be a tough game but if we are to
Two men climbed on to the roof of Bradford’s derelict Odeon building to protest against its demolition today. The protesters entered the building through a hole in the wall at about 3am before climbing up to the roof and lowering a banner which reads
In Kool Sport Northern Counties East League Division One, our two local clubs are involved at opposite ends of the table and promotion- chasing Brighouse Town could do near-neighbours Eccleshill United a huge favour. Town knocked Askern Villa off the
Thackley have enjoyed back-to-back victories in the Kool Sport Northern Counties East League Premier Division but they will have to be on tip-top form to make it a hat-trick this weekend as they journey to leaders Scarborough Athletic. The
Silsden achieved their second league victory under caretaker manager Chris Reape last weekend but their attention turns to knockout football on Saturday as they travel to Glossop North End in the Vodkat North West Counties League Cup. Reape
AN EDUCATION (12A, 100 mins) Starring Carey Mulligan, Peter Sarsgaard, Dominic Cooper, Rosamund Pike, Alfred Molina, Cara Seymour, Olivia Williams, Emma Thompson A star is born. Twenty-four-year-old British actress Carey Mulligan positions
25 years ago: Bradford Moor Labour Party agreed unanimously to use every non-violent form of action possible to save its Post Office. 50 years ago: Angry villagers at Thornton in Craven united in protest against the possible felling of 52 trees on the
Most people are thrilled by the sights and sounds of a professional fireworks display. But just as well-organised events have the capacity to delight, so fireworks in irresponsible or inexpert hands can and do cause misery. And though these explosives
9 (12A, 79 mins) Starring Elijah Wood, Christopher Plummer, Martin Landau, John C Reilly, Jennifer Connelly, Crispin Glover, Fred Tatasciore. Expanded from an Oscar-nominated 2005 short film, 9 is a computer-animated odyssey set on a post-apocalyptic
SIR – As I write this letter, our troubles get worse. The postal workers and firemen have been striking, the MPs’ expenses row rumble on, and to some people nothing seems more important than the Odeon. Sadly, daily, we hear of loss of life in Iraq and
SIR – Following the letter from Rita Shaw (T&A, October 26). In view of the considerable traffic congestion caused by the three-way traffic lights at the junction of Leeds Road and Carr Lane, and the awful state the old library has fallen into, wouldn
SIR – It’s a good thing that the use of mobile phones when driving has been made illegal, even though it is still flouted by the idiot minority. If it wasn’t so, probably 70 per cent or more drivers would be doing this dangerous practice. Judging by
SIR – We are approaching the second anniversary of the supposed completion date for Westfield Bradford, with no conceivable end in sight. A national Sunday newspaper published an article saying how well Westfield London is doing, reporting recession-busting
SIR – It is astonishing that Stuart Baker is able to dismiss 3,000 years of Jewish history in Palestine (T&A, October 20) and then conveniently sidestep the impact of the Nazi Holocaust, resulting in many thousands of Jews fleeing, many to their historic
SIR – At the end of this week, vulnerable children will be roaming the streets, dressed up as witches, ghouls or ghosties, knocking on doors and demanding treats, in a commercialised travesty of what was once an important Christian festival. Hallowe’
SIR – We are now seeing more strikes from Post Office workers, the fire service, the public bus services of First Bus drivers and Council bin men, all wanting better working conditions and pay. Could this be the winter of real discontent for workers
MICHAEL JACKSON’S THIS IS IT (PG, 111 mins) Featuring Michael Jackson, Kenny Ortega, Michael Bearden, Orianthi Panagaris This is it – the behind-the-scenes film of the 50-date concert series at the O2 Arena in London that sadly never was.
Bullish opposition has forced a Bradford Council ‘ewe’-turn on proposals to allow animals such as cows, sheep, pigs or horses to graze on a well-known recreation ground used by children’s sports teams. Workmen sparked public anger when they
The number of Down’s Syndrome pregnancies has increased sharply over the last two decades, according to new research published by the British Medical Council. SALLY CLIFFORD talks to Yvonne Crabtree, the mother of a Down’s Syndrome son, who has
A man accused of attacking his mother has been found hanged in a prison cell on the day of her funeral. Barry Keat, 59, was being held on remand accused of assaulting his elderly Keighley mother, Minnie Keat, 89, shortly before her death.
Jon Bateson has grown from a bit-part player to genuine City first-teamer, Stuart McCall claimed today. The rookie right back is back in the side after Simon Ramsden damaged his calf in training. Ramsden faces another two to three weeks on the sidelines
A 46-year-old man has pleaded guilty to being one of Bradford’s biggest benefit fraudsters. Abdul Majid admitted dishonestly obtaining £83,000 in Income Support and Council Tax benefit when he appeared at Bradford Crown Court yesterday.
The Bulls must learn their history lesson to get it right next term. It may seem best to forget the club’s first failure to reach the Super League play-offs but not according to Paul Deacon, who believes memories from the trials and tribulations
