Traffic faced delays in Thornton Road, Bradford today when a diesel spillage occurred near the Esso petrol garage. Police, who were called to the scene at 9.15am, said a large amount of diesel had spilled down the road towards the city centre and the
Concerns were raised about the level of alcohol and substance abuse among children and young people in Bradford at a meeting at City Hall tonight. Members of the Young People and Education Improvement Committee scrutinised the issues of infant
Keighley teenager Tom Moses won the junior race in the latest round of the National Trophy Cyclo-Cross Series in Leicestershire to strengthen his bid for the overall title. Moses, who rides for the Wallis CHH team, was third overall last season but is
England half back Kirsty Moroney opened the scoring to set Bradford Thunderbirds on the way to a 48-0 demolition of last season’s league runners-up Hillside Hawks. Bradford’s forwards laid the platform, punching holes in the Hillside defence, and with
A cashier at a petrol station was knocked to the floor during a robbery, police revealed. When the cashier got up he found the attacker, whose face had been partially covered, had fled with money from the Shell petrol station in Bingley Road, Saltaire
Max Gradel looks set to be Leeds boss Simon Grayson’s first signing as soon as the transfer window opens in January. The exciting winger has had his loan spell from Leicester extended to January 2 and hinted strongly that he would like to make the stay
Matthew Clough scored five times for Bingley Bees men’s first team as they swamped Slazengers thirds 7-1. It was all over by half-time as Clough’s treble was backed up by further strikes from Khalid Naseem and Simon Hinchliffe. Clough added both second-half
Bradford Badgers were unable to make the most of 80 per cent possession and had to settle for a 3-3 away draw against a Huddersfield Development side they had taken apart earlier in the season. Slick passing and movement allowed Bradford to dominate,
Right on Cue Bradford professional Simon Bedford opens his bid to qualify for the newly-renamed PUKKA PIES UK CHAMPIONSHIP at Pontins in Prestatyn today. Bedford kicks off with a tough first-round match against Leicester’s Joe Jogia, who earlier this
Newly-promoted Pudsey TTC A were always going to find life tough in a strong Bradford League Division One this season but, after five straight defeats, they turned the form book upside down to draw with title-chasing Dewsbury Sedbergh. Joanne Roberts
Wrose Vipers under-15s proudly show off their new away kit after support from Idle Trike and Bike Club. The company’s donation backed up the club’s own fundraising activities and their logo is now emblazoned on the shirts. The club is run solely by
"If you weren’t from the area, you wouldn’t know these houses were here,” says Les Pearson of the home in Baildon where he has lived with his wife Debbie for ten years. This double-fronted back-to-back cottage is certainly tucked away, with the feeling
Flooding caused havoc across parts of the Bradford district today as roads and properties were hit by a torrential downpour and strong winds. And the Met Office has warned people to be prepared for further rain and gales throughout the rest
A robbery victim suffered a fractured cheekbone after he was punched and kicked by a pair of muggers who attacked a woman seconds later. The man, in his 50s, was walking towards Asda in Rooley Lane, Bradford, through a ginnel between Burras
Childhood obesity rates are starting to fall across the district, latest figures show. The downward trend comes as letters begin to go out to the parents of about 7,000 children who were weighed and measured as part of a national programme
Pakistani and Bangladeshi community leaders came together today to back the Government’s Change4Life campaign to get families eating well, moving more and living longer. The attended a Change4Life conference at the Pakistani Community Centre
Currently making a big noise on the West Yorkshire rock scene are the intriguingly-named Disco Machine Gun. The band is made up of members of different Bradford-based bands, brought together via guitarist Dave “Disco” Barwick and vocalist Matt
Everywhere I glance I’m greeted by sequins and stilettos. Long and short frocks, 5½in high stilettos – oh, and the blonde bouffants and beehives sitting pretty on wig stands. Amazingly, this isn’t a girl’s boudoir. Welcome to the costume
We are led to believe that racism in football has almost been eradicated and that hooliganism is on the decline. It is safe to say that racism in football has eased over the last 30 years, but with recent examples in mind, are we taking a step
Three robbers, armed with sledgehammers and an axe, escaped with cash after smashing their way into a bank. Two security guards were delivering money to the Halifax branch in Westgate, Heckmondwike, when the gang struck. The robbers used the axe and
It was a visit to Odsal fire station covered by the Telegraph & Argus 18 years ago that gave six-year-old Mark Hayward his dream to become a firefighter. Now, 18 years on, he has achieved his aim and has qualified with the London Fire Brigade. Mark,
Three Bradford University students who shone a powerful laser at the West Yorkshire Police helicopter were spared immediate prison sentences today. The Greek men, in the UK to study English, disrupted a police chase when the pilot was repeatedly struck
Former City player David Boyle has died after a long illness aged 80. Boyle, who played in midfield, appeared 101 times for the club between 1956 and 1961 and scored 13 goals. He later became well known on the local crown green bowls circuit.
Bradford Junior League coaching officer Paul Huddlestone has broadly welcomed the England and Wales Cricket Board’s (ECB) changes in the fast bowling directive. But the changes for under-18s and under-19s have angered Trevor Coe, fixture secretary of
Bradford Bulls will come face-to-face with Odsal legend Brian Noble at Murrayfield Magic. The Bulls have been drawn against Noble's new side Crusaders RL at the Super League showpiece, which takes place on May 1 and 2. Noble only took
The annual meeting of the Bradford Mutual Sunday School Cricket League has been switched from Monday, November 30 to Friday, December 4 because the large room at Carlton House is not available for the original date.
Dewsbury-based Savile Stars have applied to join the Bradford Mutual Sunday School Cricket League. The club had two teams in the Leeds-West Riding League until it was disbanded at the end of the 2009 season, with the first team coming runners-up in
The Bradford Mutual Sunday School Cricket League are finally grasping the nettle over child welfare officers. “We should have done this five years ago,” said league vice-chairman Graham Langton at their monthly meeting at Carlton House. “All clubs will
The Bradford Mutual Sunday School Cricket League are seeking sponsors for the league itself, their two cup competitions and their Twenty20 tour-nament. Any firm that is interested should contact league secretary Joy Butterfield on 01274-727932. Treasurer
Nursery and reception children at Newhall Park Primary in Bierley, Bradford, were joined by their parents for the opening of a sculpture park in the school grounds. The youngsters used natural materials such as twigs, feathers and leaves to create modern-art
Morrisons chief executive Marc Bolland is leaving to run high street giant Marks & Spencer - a move he denied he was interested in earlier this year. Marks & Spencer named Mr Bolland as its new chief executive today. Mr Bolland is due to unveil Morrison's
Former Bradford Park Avenue and England centre-forward Ray Charnley has died aged 74. Charnley, who made his name at Blackpool scoring 222 goals in 407 appearances for the Seasiders between 1957 and 1968, was signed by Avenue manager Laurie Brown in
Police are hunting a gunman who threatened a shop owner in an attempted robbery last night. The robber, who was armed with a handgun, and two accomplices tried to steal the till at D & P Stores in Thornton Road, Fairweather Green, Bradford, but fled
Rail commuters suffered delays today on the line between Bradford and Rochdale. Transport authority Metro said buses were replacing trains between Hebden Bridge and Rochdale due to flooding in the Smithy Bridge area. It was believed some journeys could
Bingley Harriers held their end-of-season track & field awards night at Beckfoot School. Newly-elected president Martin Peace presented the prizes – with club mascot Hound Dog – to athletes gaining the highest number of points in the McCains
Keighley’s two-time English 8-Ball World Champion Chris Melling is the current leader of the Rileys All Star Pool Challenge – to find the fastest pool player in the country. Melling recorded a clearance time of 36.50 seconds at Rileys Barnsley
Five members of Leeds Karate Academy (which has a base in Farsley) will represent England at the European Karate Championships in Austria from November 27 to 29. Ashley Scott and Ryan Tucker will be hoping to add to their medals at the World Championships
A video interview with Morrisons boss Marc Bolland formed part of an event focusing on how the recession has changed shopping habits. Mr Bolland was one of a number of top retailers involved in the event held by accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers. PwC
Hairdressing students at Bradford College are today offering fashion cuts, styling and make-up tips at Three Valleys Beauty Centre, Keighley. The event is one of hundreds in Global Entrepreneurship Week, which aims to encourage people to turn their
Blind international golfer Malcolm Elrick has teed off a new business venture with his wife Lesley. The couple, from Crossflatts, have launched Scents & Senses, a stall in Bingley Market selling toiletries, candles, decorative towel
Christmas traditions from years gone by will be explored in a new exhibition. Christmas Past, which opens on Saturday at Red House Museum in Gomersal, will include Victorian and Edwardian cards, children’s toys from the past and 1950s and 1960s trimmings
A fresh appeal for sites on which to build affordable housing has been made to landowners and organisations in the Yorkshire Dales National Park. Despite a good response to an appeal launched in January, few sites were put forward in the Grassington
Some suggest there’s no point in reducing the amount of carbon dioxide we produce, because it will be insignificant compared with the amount made by the profligate Chinese. One could be forgiven for thinking that well over one thousand million
These talented youngsters have won a glittering array of trophies for their achievements in performing arts over the past year. The pupils at Stage 84 in Idle, Bradford, were presented with a range of awards at the theatre school’s annual presentation
An innocent man suffered a broken jaw in a vicious and motiveless assault. The 18-year-old victim was punched in the mouth in an unexpected and unprovoked attack by a motorist who he thought wanted directions. The teenager was walking in Moore Avenue
While there are many people who choose to use public transport, there are many more who have little choice but to do so. Not everyone has access to a car and even some of those who do may sometimes find driving and parking too expensive or inconvenient
SIR – The Court File (T&A, November 12) listed defendants fined for not having a TV licence, some getting away with only having to pay £30 court costs, no doubt being paid by the taxpayer. This farcical situation only serves but to boost the argument
25 years ago: More than 50 First World War veterans paraded in Bradford at a reunion organised by the city’s branch of the Women's Royal Army Corps Association. 50 years ago: More than 3,500 visits and calls to sick people had been made during
Health bosses at NHS Bradford and Airedale are urging thousands of frontline members of staff to have a swine flu vaccination. The health trust says vaccinating staff is an important step in stopping the spread of the H1N1 swine flu virus. Staff from
SIR – That Government is now advertising in national newspapers the fact that some OAPs might be able to reclaim excess tax deducted at source from their savings interest is gratifying indeed. However, the scope of the 10p tax band for this is very limited
SIR – I write in response to Shipley MP Philip Davies’s outburst against Yorkshire Forward for not spending money in Saltaire (T&A, November 9). Reasonably enough, Yorkshire Forward’s reply is that no-one has ever asked for any money for Saltaire.
SIR – Fear not, fellow Bradfordians, for we do have an efficient and listening Council. Following the recent city centre Odeon protest meeting, the protesters left the walls and doorways of the Odeon building covered in chalked messages, each one containing
SIR – Now that the court case following the horrific deaths of Janet Herd and Linda Tansley is behind us, the time has surely come for a cool look at speed limits on Harrogate Road. There is a strong case for a 30mph limit right through from the city
A Coroner yesterday made a final plea for help to trace a hit and run driver involved in an horrific fatal accident. Slovakian national Imrich Kiss, 52, was struck by a vehicle and hurled through the air into the path of an oncoming car, an
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Milos Tokar, 19, of Spencer Avenue, Great Horton; driving without insurance, £100 fine, £75 costs, licence endorsed. Mohammed Zubair Javed, 20, of Spring Bank Place, Manningham; assault, community
SIR – I wondered if some of your readers who may have been miners may be good enough to help me. I was a miner in the Yorkshire pits for 29 years and have now retired. For the past several years, by way of a hobby, I have been an avid collector of colliery
SIR – While out shopping last weekend, I had my purse stolen from my handbag. I have had all my cards etc replaced free of charge, except my driving licence. When I rang the DVLA I was told I would have to pay £20 as “somebody has to pay”. Why don
People on a Bradford Council training scheme are getting a taste of other faiths and cultures this week in a series of activities organised to mark National Interfaith Week. The Skills for Work Service, which trains people to help them get jobs, has
SIR – I am writing in response to your article (November 9) regarding the closure of Abbey Court sheltered housing. My father, who has lung cancer, has lived in Abbey Court for nearly five years and is very happy with his accommodation. The scheme managers
Real ale enthusiasts will be making a beeline for Otley on Friday for the town’s beer festival. Sixty-two draught beers and a variety of European bottled beers, real ciders and perry will be served up at the civic centre and hundreds of people
Colin Firth, Michael Gambon, Derek Jacobi and Helena Bonham Carter head the star-studded cast of a movie being filmed largely at Bradford’s Odsal Stadium. The King’s Speech is described as the poignant but uplifting true story of the unorthodox
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Allerton: construction of rear extension to provide additional space for existing childcare nursery, Ley Top Family and Community Resource Centre, Avenel Road. Apperley Bridge
Changes which have transformed the fortunes of Saltaire-based digital TV technology firm Pace plc have been recognised by UK business leaders. The company, led by chief executive Neil Gaydon who was recently named Yorkshire director of the
The start of the new season can’t come soon enough for Bradford Bulls. Super League starts earlier than ever next year but that suits Bulls chief Steve McNamara just fine. The campaign opens when Crusaders face Leeds Rhinos at Wrexham’s Racecourse Ground
Rory Boulding is eager for a shot at filling City’s attacking shortage. Stuart McCall hopes to get someone new in before Saturday’s home game against Accrington. Agents have already fired several names at him, with McCall ideally targeting wide players
A bounty of £20,000 has been offered to catch and convict the last remaining suspect wanted for the murder of a Bradford police officer. Robbery mastermind Piran Ditta Khan, 50, fled the country after 38-year-old PC Sharon Beshenivsky was shot dead during
Transport chiefs want to bring bus companies to heel to stop them implementing “unjustified” fare hikes and sudden service changes. Councillors on the West Yorkshire Integrated Transport Authority (Metro) are being asked to back plans to get
Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The Alhambra When you get a singing camel, comedy sheep, crooning cowboys, swooning cheerleaders and a hip-swivelling Pharoah sharing the same stage it could only mean one thing. Andrew
