Two Notts County goals either side of half-time saw City stumble at the FA Cup first hurdle tonight. After the humiliation in the league on opening day, the Bantams returned to Meadow Lane determined to provide far tougher resistance. And for the first
Hundreds of Bradford schoolchildren got a taste of what their futures might hold during a national work experience day. Pupils at Windhill Church of England Primary School, in Shipley, got a hands-on flavour of the construction industry today on 11 Million
A Polish man who skipped bail back to his homeland to avoid nine years in jail for his part in a horrific knife attack was behind bars this evening after handing himself in to police. A judge previously sentenced Rafal Krajewski, 31, in his absence for
A painter and decorator was jailed for five years today for arson after he set fire to a block of flats, trapping his terrified neighbours inside. Simon Dear, 27, used turpentine or white spirit, writing paper and pages from a catalogue to set the blaze
Hundreds of people evacuated amid fears volatile gas cylinders could explode in a garage fire returned home today. Residents in Thornhill Terrace, Leeds Old Road, Barkerend and surrounding streets were told to leave their homes last night as firefighters
The family of a Bradford dad stabbed to death by a Kurdish Iraqi asylum seeker cheered yesterday as his murderer was brought to justice following five years of anguish. Mohammed Basier, 27, of Allerton, bled to death after being brutally stabbed
The death of an experienced motorcyclist fulfilling a dream to ride round the infamous Nurburgring racing circuit in Germany was “a tragic accident”, a Coroner has said. An inquest in Bradford heard 46-year-old Phil Bennett, of Harden, had
This Sunday’s fixtures in the Bradford Sunday Alliance league have a tremendous amount of matches rearranged, with most of last week’s West Riding County Cup ties having to be played this week. The only all-Alliance tie takes place at Rhodesway
A rugby team who currently have no name will hold their third training session in Bingley next Saturday. The session for people with learning disabilities will be held at Bradford & Bingley RFC’s Wagon Lane ground (11am-1pm). RFU coach Hamish Pratt
The red-hot form of Park Avenue’s frontmen meant boss John Deacey felt comfortable enough to lend his best-known striker to one of their league rivals. Deacey loaned out former Premier Division striker Andy Campbell to Whitby Town this week
Girls from West Yorkshire enjoyed four days full of netball last week as players from the Leeds Carnegie Superleague team put them through their paces at The Girls’ Grammar School, Bradford. From skills and drills, agility, attack and defence
Manager Mark Brier and his assistant Darren Attwood got more than they bargained for when they joined in a special training session. The pair were put through their paces on bikes at a local gym and video footage of their toiling has been posted on the
The young Celts suffered a disappointment in midweek when they exited the FA Youth Cup but received glowing praise from manager Neil Parsley. First-team coach and central defensive lynchpin Mark Jackson is also boss of the youth side and his team-mates
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates for not having a TV licence (£175 fine, £75 costs unless stated): Amanda Barker, 21, of Lindholme Gardens, Allerton; £110 fine; Tracey Briggs, 41, of Dixon Avenue, Scholemoor; £65 fine; Christopher
Joe Sayers knows how quickly things can change in cricket, so it is therefore no surprise to listen to him refusing to rule out his chances of touring Bangladesh with England’s full squad early next year. This time last winter the Yorkshire opening
These girls were among those who took a closer look at the night sky when a planetarium paid a visit to their school. Moorfield School in Ilkley dispensed with normal lessons to enjoy extra-terrestrial activities in a galaxy-themed week. Pole Star
People across the region made jobless during the recession are increasingly turning to teaching, according to new figures. The Training and Development Agency for Schools (TDA) says there was a 42 per cent increase in the number of applications for teacher-training
The Eagles will be under new management for tomorrow's home game against fellow strugglers Hemsworth MW after the appointment of Paul Jenkinson. Jenkinson was ushered into the hot-seat in time for him to take charge of the preparations for
Councillors have spoken of their safety concerns on a Bradford road where a woman suffered serious injuries when she was thrown from her car in a crash today. The 27-year-old was driving a Volkswagen Polo which hit a lamppost in Harrogate
A man and a boy suffered smoke inhalation when a large lit firework was thrown through the living room window of their home in Highfield Road, Frizinghall, Bradford, last night. Firefighters from Bradford and Fairweather Green stations were
A multi-million pound project to create three new bus stations is at vastly different stages of development, West Yorkshire transport chiefs have heard. A scheme to revamp Brighouse bus station was completed this year, while work has just begun on a
The Wyke Scout Troop's bonfire is on Saturday at South Headquarters, Netherlands Avenue, Low Moor. It starts at 6pm, entry is free, and there will be the usual tombola and pie and peas supper.
We have been inundated with entries for our fantastic Bradford’s Best Community Awards. The closing date has come and gone and the judges are now beginning the marathon task of deciding the shortlists from which the eventual winners will be
Growth potential in the residential lettings market in the Wharfe Valley has led an Ilkley-based agency to establish a new operation. Linley & Simpson has launched a venture designed to help landlords and investors take full advantage of the rising strength
The Bradford-born businessman who sells Yorkshire to the world will be the new regional chairman of a royal youth charity. Keith Madeley has taken taken the role at The Prince’s Trust, the charity launched by the Prince of Wales in 1976 to help disadvantaged
SIR – Staff from leading veterinary charity, PDSA, were delighted to meet so many local pets and their owners when our PetCheck vehicle came to Skipton recently. We were visited by dogs of all shapes and sizes, ranging from trim terriers to hefty hounds
25 years ago: Nearly 100 firemen raced against time to remove 14 oxygen-carrying road tankers from a blaze on an industrial estate in Baildon. 50 years ago: The Oriental Cinema in Oak Lane, Manningham was sold for £3,000 at an auction at the Empress
SIR – I agree completely with the view expressed by Philip Davies MP about the Community Pride paper which is distributed to every house in the area. I always look through it, but always wonder what proportion of people even bother to pick it up, let
SIR – What’s all the ado about having to work until you’re 70? I watched Shirley Bassey captivate a packed audience at the Electric Proms, still looking glamorous at the age of 72 and read about 72-year-old Tommy Steele appearing as Scrooge at the Alhambra
There have been bleak moments in the history of Bradford, times when its very future seemed clouded in uncertainty. But it is typical of this place and its people that, whenever the chips are really down, they choose to respond in a positive manner.
SIR – I would like to thank all the residents of Wrose who attended the meeting on Wednesday evening regarding the recently-opened takeaway on Wrose Road. There were some excellent questions and comments which where all relevant to the issue. I would
SIR – Re your article ‘Fructose fears’ (T&A, October, 30) – the ingredients used in soft drinks are safe. The main lifestyle risk factors for high blood pressure are obesity, lack of exercise, smoking, excessive alcohol consumption, high amount of salt
SIR – In Afghanistan, many Western nations favouring ‘democracy’ have spent billions of dollars and sacrificed thousands of lives in order to enable that country to put in place a president elected by a majority of its people. In Europe, a shady cabal
SIR – I am writing in support of Janette England’s letter of October 29 about the stone setts in Yeadon Town Hall Square. At a meeting about the proposed “improvements” to Yeadon, I argued with the engineer about the proposal to remove the setts and
SIR – There really is no need for Alan O’ Day Scott to talk about 3,000 years of Jewish history, or to use the tragedy of the Holocaust to bolster his argument about the modern-day Palestinian/Israeli conflict. There are simple facts that
A Shipley-based IT consultancy has been made a gold partner by software giant Microsoft for deliver-ing high standards of service. It means Altrigen Solutions has cemented its place in the top three per cent of IT companies in the UK.
Champion charity fundraisers the Calendar Girls helped a Bradford-based hotel group celebrate five years of success and were recognised with an award for their record-breaking support for Leukemia research. The Tomahawk Hotel Group held
Our recent feature on cinemas past in Bradford has prompted a flood of memories from readers who fondly remember the old “flea pits” of their youth. Derek Mozley writes: “The item re Bradford cinemas from David Rhodes on the Pavilion De Luxe in Shipley
SIR – In “Decongestion Plans” (Letters, October 29), JK Robinson calls for the demolition of the Carnegie Library building to improve traffic flows at the Carr Lane/ Leeds Road junction. Windhill and Wrose ward Councillors have considered this problem
A new Bradford-based high tech vehicle tracking com-pany is looking to recruit three sales staff as it targets a £3.5m turnover in its first trading year. Satmo Vehicle Manage-ment Solutions, the third business founded by Gary Thompson, began
More than 150 homes had to be evacuated tonight amid fears that volatile gas cylinders could explode in a garage fire. The area was cordoned off by police as firefighters battled to stop three cylinders from exploding in the heat of the blaze
Steve McNamara says his players have started pre-season with a steely determination after the disappointment of missing out on the Super League play-offs. Preparations to avoid a repeat of last season’s ninth-place finish in 2010 began on Monday when
Stuart McCall sends City back to the scene of their biggest crime tonight with the challenge: Show how far you’ve come. The Bantams begin their FA Cup adventure with a return trip to Notts County – with memories still raw of the 5-0 pounding on opening
A Kurdish Iraqi asylum seeker took the stand at Bradford Crown Court yesterday to deny murdering a 27-year-old father by stabbing him through the heart. Dana Abdullah, 29, is accused of killing Mohammed Basier, known as “Baz” outside the West End Bar
A Bradford postman was today starting a jail sentence for stealing thousands of pounds from greetings cards and parcels to feed his gambling addiction. Peter Callaghan, 34, admitted the theft of more than £9,000 from post over two years, Bradford Crown
A Bradford veteran is among more than 570 former servicemen, widows, spouses and carers to receive lottery grants to visit places where they saw action. More than £323,000 has been paid out, including grants totalling £15,000 to 11 Yorkshire
Bradford firefighters were the busiest in West Yorkshire tonight receiving about 140 calls, although crews have hailed Bonfire Night a success. Across the Bradford district they attended about 65 incidents between 5pm and 10.30pm, while West Yorkshire
Whetley Lane Vets travel to Rochdale Vets for an FA Umbro Vets group game on Sunday. Their opponents have transferred the game to a 3G surface to get the game played. They have ex-Football League forward Andy Ritchie in their side. Kick off is 2.15pm
Bradford Amateur Wrestling Club, based in Greengates, won four medals in the British Senior Wrestling Championships in Salford. Yatar Ahmadi took bronze in the freestyle 55kg and Zaker Noori received silver in the 66kg. Ahmadi claimed silver in the
