Aaron Calvert’s coach lied about his opponent so he would not get spooked in the National Novice Boxing Championships final in Liverpool. Calvert, from the Karmand Amateur Club in Barkerend, was facing a boxer who had never lost in competition. But
A new scheme is being started in Bradford to show school pupils the range of career opportunities in the health sector, other than simply training to be a doctor or nurse. Tomorrow’s Health Professionals Today has been developed by Aimhigher Bradford
The head teacher of a Bradford school has apologised for describing a group of rebellious parents as “evil” in a private e-mail to staff. Joan Law, principal of Laisterdyke Business and Enterprise College, accused the group of undermining confidence
Skipton MP David Curry has dismissed an allegation that his wife banned him from the constituency home calling the claim as being “akin to Harry Potter”. The Tory MP, who is head of the Commons committee that deals with MPs’ expenses abuse,
Bradford Maroons failed to build on the previous week’s win as they lost at leaders Sheffield Sabres. The Sheffield team are yet to lose in English Basketball League Division Three North but were shocked to find themselves 20-17 behind after the first
Two City of Bradford members helped Yorkshire to second place in the National Masters Inter-County Meet last weekend in Blackpool. Chris Brown and Stuart Broadbent each competed in two individual and two team races to secure the county a runners-up
There was an orient express last weekend as Bingley’s Harden Moor played host to a double-header. The two-day competition involved a night event on Saturday and a middle-distance event on Sunday. Both days’ racing were hosted by the Airienteering Club
An elderly woman has been reported missing from a Bradford care home. Cynthia Reed, 78, was last seen leaving the home in Lister Lane, Bradford, at 3pm today. Police said she suffers dementia as well as other medical conditions and officers are therefore
England Under-19s batsman Joe Root has signed his first professional contract with Yorkshire - a three-year deal which sees him remain at Headingley until the end of 2012 at least. The 18-year-old scored a memorable 63 on his White Rose first-team debut
Schools and community groups across the district clubbed together to “do something different” and raise funds for the annual Children in Need event. First year health care trainees at Airedale General Hospital spent their lunch hour
Holders East Bierley have been given given a first-round Sovereign Health Care Priestley Cup clash at home to Morley next May. Meanwhile, 2009 runners-up Farsley are at JCT600 Bradford League champions Baildon in what is probably the pick of
Optimism is high ahead of the new season both on and off the field at Odsal. The Bulls’ preparations for 2010 are hotting up, with key signings Brett Kearney, Glenn Hall and Heath L’Estrange all expected to arrive for training next week. They will be
The Bishop of Bradford, the Right Reverend David James, has announced his retirement. He will step down on July 14 after nearly eight years in office. He said: “I’m so grateful to God for calling me serve him in the Diocese of Bradford
Two men were today starting five-year jail sentences after a revenge arson attack left six adults and five children trapped in a smoke-filled flat. Two police officers smashed their way in to rescue them from the thick choking smoke. Oliver Barker,
Bradford Mutual Sunday School League president Alan Broadbent says it is a “disgrace” that only 40 copies of the league’s Sir James Roberts Cup centenary booklet have been sold. He said at a recent league meeting: “Steve Mudd put a lot of effort into
The Aire-Wharfe League could well adopt the points system that is already in use in the JCT600 Bradford League. A proposal from Tong Park Esholt, seconded by Woodhouse, will go before the Aire-Wharfe annual meeting next Tuesday at Otley Rugby Union Club
Farsley secretary Nigel Thornton wants the JCT600 Bradford League to look into forming a section for third teams on Sundays. The Aire-Wharfe League already run a successful third-team section on the Sabbath, and several Bradford League clubs already
More than 300 fake DVDs and CDs were seized by police after a man was stopped and searched by officers on patrol in the Horton area of Bradford. A man carrying two large bags containing counterfeit goods was stopped by two PCSOs and arrested on suspicion
Bingley’s Ian Hutchinson will be on his bike in the Far East this weekend to compete in the 43rd Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix. In the first qualifying session yesterday, Hutchinson put himself in contention for a podium berth as he finished in third place
Hairy bikers have stripped off their leathers for a saucy calendar in a bid to raise hundreds of pounds for injured soldiers. Brave members of the Shipley Harley Club took time out from this year’s 30th annual rally in Baildon earlier this
A gambler’s luck ran out when a judge ordered him to stump up more than £200,000 of cash and assets salted away from his criminal lifestyle. Donald Foster has six months to sell off three houses in Bradford and to hand over cash. The Recorder of Bradford
Bradford City return to league action on Sunday and will look to gain quick revenge for their FA Women’s Cup extra-time defeat at the hands of Stockport County. Visitors County are currently three points ahead of City in the Northern Combination but
Bradford’s second ‘Bringing Communities Together’ tournament attracted over 300 players and 32 teams. The five-a-side event, held at the 5Alive Soccer Centre in Fairweather Green, is designed to promote community cohesion among people of various ethnic
Three key Bulls figures pay tribute to Paul Deacon on his departure following 12 years service at Odsal. Current Bulls back-rower Jamie Langley played first-grade rugby with Deacon for seven years and says he will forever be remember as an angry little
Guiseley star Lloyd faces a third operation to fix leg Guiseley wing back Anthony Lloyd is still in hospital awaiting a third operation on the leg he injured at Kendal Town a week ago before he can go home. The marauding 25-year-old, who began his career
Leaders Buttershaw White Star will be hoping their Bradford Sunday Alliance League title rivals slip up as they sit out this wekend's programme. White Star are without a fixture so the likes of second-placed West Bowling can make a dent in
Steven Burnett, the popular and amenable club secretary, has stepped down from his Avenue duties due to a change in his work situation and he will be missed. Burnett was appointed midway through 2001. He approached the club after reading in the T&A that
City are putting their heart and soul into earning money for youth development. The club have arranged another fund-raising evening next spring to swell the coffers for their production line. The event will take place at the Cedar Court Hotel on Saturday
David Boyle will be remembered as a shy man with a wicked sense of humour. The former City player, who passed away this week aged 80, also had a fear of toenails – which set him up for jokes from his Valley Parade team-mates. Daughter Ann said: “When
Characters from popular children’s stories inspired pupils at a Burley-in-Wharfedale school in a celebration of books. A travelling book fair came to Ghyll Royd School, Greystone Manor, and pupils were invited to swap their school uniform for the day
Former Leeds United and Rochdale defender Mark Jackson is having a bigger influence on the pitch for Farsley since becoming a management and coaching assistant than he did when he signed as a player. Jackson left the full-time game ridiculously early
Debut Theatre School is searching for a four-legged star for its latest production. The Shipley-based organisation is staging The Wizard of Oz and wants a dog to play Dorothy’s canine companion, Toto. “We’re looking for a small dog, preferably a Yorkshire
A green-fingered Bradford resident has been awarded third prize in a competition for blind gardeners. Luke Demaine, who goes to Haycliffe School, Little Horton, impressed the judges with his entry into the under-18 category of the Blind Gardeners of
Cheats never prosper? Try telling that to the Irish after being done by the hand of Gaul. With one not-so-subtle nudge of the hand, Thierry Henry joined the ranks of football’s swindlers. He may have earned France an undeserved late ticket to the World
Nobody is better versed in boxing politics than Junior Witter. If a fight won’t get off the ground, he will tell you why. When his gloves are finally hung on the peg, the biggest opponent over his career will have been red tape. But Witter is adamant
Campaigners fighting proposals for a huge housing development predicted it would cause “horrendous” traffic problems after a vehicle survey yesterday. Developers Bellway and Redrow are looking to build hundreds of homes on green fields in Greenhill
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Gurvinder Rehill, 25, of Mount Road, Buttershaw; two counts of assault, community order made, £250 compensation, £150 costs. Damian Gozdziejewsky, of Lymington Drive, Holme Wood; theft, 12 months
Last weekend’s landslide victory at Clayborn is thought to be Liversedge’s biggest winning margin for more than two decades but it has not sated the manager’s appetite. Boss Sean Regan was disappointed that his side did not get into double figures in
Debut Theatre School is searching for a four-legged star for its latest production. The Shipley-based organisation is staging The Wizard of Oz and wants a dog to play Dorothy’s canine companion, Toto. “We’re looking for a small dog, preferably a Yorkshire
A man was taken to Bradford Royal Infirmary after the Vauxhall Astra he was driving crashed into a parked Isuzu Trooper in Duckworth Lane, Bradford, at 2.30am today.
25 years ago: A dozen sports and social clubs faced being wiped out by the planned Airedale trunk road, a report sent to Shipley MP Marcus Fox warned. 50 years ago: Labour lost control of Bradford City Council after the Liberal group retained
SIR – In thanking the Royal Mail for their picturesque Christmas card, may I extend to them and all their staff, especially my regular postman whose diligence is unquestionable, the season’s greetings, with the hope that New Year discussions end in mutual
SIR – May I refer to the letter ‘Why I demonstrated’ from Karl Dallas (T&A, November 12). Mr Dallas is spot-on when he goes on to point out that our Government’s interference in the Middle East is not helping. I totally agree there is only one problem
SIR – On Sunday, December 6, the British Heart Foundation is holding the Leeds Santa Jog to encourage people to have fun, get fit and save lives. To launch this new event, the BHF is asking the people of West Yorkshire to join in to look after their
SIR – Over the last four years, my late husband has had to attend and be admitted to the two Bradford hospitals on several occasions. The NHS is frequently given bad publicity, but I have nothing but praise for the care and attention my husband and myself
SIR – The recent Editorial (T&A, November 16) offers a simple solution to the problem of parents being unable to obtain places at their preferred school. Equally fund, resource and staff schools, and magically “parental choice would become redundant”.
SIR – Recently I had a wonderful dream. My wife and I found ourselves in a traditional stone-flagged market with rows of stalls selling fresh meats, fish and vegetables. There were stalls on the periphery selling fancy goods, fabrics and hardware. The
SIR – While cycling is a healthy pursuit, with an obvious friendship toward our environment, at times the folk aboard their bikes seem to leave any sense at home. We’ve all got used to cyclists using the pavement, as pedestrians. We might not like it
SIR – Reading about the proposed re-opening of the line between Skipton and Colne, also being backed by MPs, may I ask of what use is this line to the people of South Bradford and Spen Valley when they cannot even get near a train to begin with? Low
There is a long and proud history in the arts of people breaking new ground and challenging preconceptions. This freedom to make daring choices, to start debate, and to turn things on their heads has, in the hands of our best artistic forces, produced
Belle de Jour, the infamous prostitute-turned-blogger, has finally unmasked herself, in the shape of research scientist Dr Brooke Magnanti. It’s strangely disappointing to find out that the mysterious Belle is just what she was advertised as – an intelligent
St George’s Hall will be filled with the classic sounds of Motown next week. Singer Natasha Burnett doubles up as both Diana Ross and Michael Jackson in the Magic Of Motown show, celebrating hits by acts such as the Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye
For a generation growing up with multiple channels and the technology to pause live TV at their fingertips, a world without colour television might seem as alien as life on Mars. But prior to November, 1969, there was only black and white TV
Bradford Catholic Players are presenting toe-tapping musical 42nd Street next week. The show includes the numbers We’re In The Money, Lullaby Of Broadway and title song 42nd Street. The first time the Catholic Players staged it was in 1994, when Sue
Brazen thieves have stolen an entire roadside cafe from its site during the night. They are believed to have used a lorry and crane to lift the converted cabin from a Keighley lay-by. But the theft has left Michelle Palmer’s business
James Hanson is ready to weather the storm against Accrington at Valley Parade tomorrow. City are determined to beat the heavy rain which has already put paid to an FA Youth Cup tie this week. They have shelled out £1,000 on hiring specialist
By the time the new season starts, Craig Kopczak will be like a tightly-coiled spring. The frustrated prop can only watch, being confined to rehab, as the majority of his team-mates crack on with pre-season training. Kopczak is sidelined after suffering
Simon Whaley will go straight into the City squad – with a score to settle. The 24-year-old Norwich winger was signing on loan today until January 2. He has just finished a similar two-month spell with Rochdale, which included a 2-1 home loss against
Manly have weighed in on the row over their captain Matt Orford’s move to the Bulls. Orford completed a move to Odsal on Monday, taking up the club’s final overseas quota place for 2010 and sparking the threat of legal action from Gold Coast star Chris
Bradford Council is set to receive an extra £50,000 in the fight against anti-social behaviour. The cash can be used for extra training for housing officers and neighbourhood wardens in dealing with the problem, as well as for residents and other community
A Cantonese restaurant which may face fines of up to £40,000 following an immigration swoop was also raided two years ago as part of an illegal working operation, officials have confirmed. Kitchen workers at Tam’s Cantonese Cuisine in Cross Hills, near
Dozens of students working on a media project about the creation of Bradford’s City Park were given a guided tour around the site. Year 8 pupils at Challenge College and Titus Salt School learned about the city centre’s regeneration and are being taught
After Charles Darwin’s visit to Ilkley Literature Festival this year, it’s the turn of Charles Dickens to come to Bradford. The city’s Cathedral plays host to a show dedicated to the great Victorian novelist over two nights in December.
Theatre experts have been called in to try and improve the restricted sightlines at Bradford’s historic St George’s Hall. They will look at the sightlines, legroom, seat comfort and costs of doing any work, while maintaining the hall’s renowned acoustics
The king of boogie-woogie rolled back into town tonight and rocked the hall to the rafters. Right from the first moment, Jools Holland and his mighty band had St George’s swinging to the rhythm... and the subsequent welter of rhythms that just kept on
