Bradford’s civic leaders and celebrities are urging people to see in 2010 on an optimistic note. The Telegraph & Argus asked some of the city’s influential faces for their New Year resolutions and messages. The Lord Mayor of Bradford
The family of a pensioner murdered by an insulin and diamorphine overdose by a nurse has been awarded £47,500 to help support her widower. Doris Ludlam, 80, of Pudsey, was treated at Leeds General Infirmary for a heart condition and a broken
At eight years old, Beth Dicken-Jones is already something of a master in the angling world. For the bubbly youngster has been fishing with her dad on a regular basis for the past three years and is so competent in the sport that she even ties
Former Bradford Dukes rider Garry Stead is one of the chief guests at the World Speedway Riders’ Association annual dinner at the Rock, Holywell Green, near Halifax on Saturday, January 23 (7.30pm). Brighouse-based Stead, who was spotted at a Dukes training
Grammar School at Leeds’ head groundsman Sheldon Bonner, a former X Factor finalist, is the chief guest at the Institute of Groundsmanship’s West Yorkshire/Leeds branch annual meeting on Wednesday, January 13 at Cleckheaton Sports Club (7.30pm). Any
Bradford youngster Anthony Green has given himself a pre-new year boost in his bid to be promoted to the Premier Tour next season. The talented cueman won Event Three of the Regional Tour in Sheffield. Initially Green had to come through
More does not always mean better so, while 2009 was trumpeted as a big year for Super League, some people were left feeling a little overfaced. More teams, more games, more fans – all of it seemed to point towards an improved competition last
Leeds United have extended Max Gradel’s loan spell from Leicester until the middle of January, but the winger is ineligible for Sunday’s FA Cup third-round tie against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Gradel, who arrived at Elland Road in mid-October
Silsden boss Chris Reape has revealed the extent of his players’ commitment – they are doing it for free. The Cobbydalers have lost this season’s main sponsor Link Telecom, who went into administration in October, and have been struggling for funds.
Under-11 Cup matches in the Bradford Junior League have gone exclusively to 11-a-side, with pitches being 20 yards long. All boundaries will count as four runs and each bowler is restricted to three overs. Batsmen must retire on reaching
Having struggled to raise a team for some games in 2009, things are looking a lot more optimistic for the Craven & District Junior Cricket Association’s under-17 Joe Lumb team for next season. Trevor Coe, who recently stood down as chairman and president
A 59-year-old industrial and commercial heating engineer has gone from signing on to working round the clock after launching his own business with help from Bradford Council’s Kickstart enterprise support programme. Gerald Spaven, of Cross
Bosses at a Bradford-based online bed sales company are sleeping easy as the New Year approaches following the success with up-market hotels. WOW! Lifestyle, based in Little Germany, became the first in the UK to secure a trade distribution deal for
The number of mortgages approved for house purchase reached its highest level for two years. According to the British Bankers’ Association, a total of 44,713 loans were approved for people buying a home during the month, which was 152 per cent above
Two Yorkshire entrepreneurs who have merged their businesses have their eyes fixed on growth, including a Bradford office. Bradford-based Communication Technologies has merged with Leeds-based Blue Logic Electrical Limited. The merger is the latest
Food and drink employers in Yorkshire have been called upon to have their say on a new qualification which aims to help businesses become more successful. The ‘Achieving Food Manufacturing Excellence’ qualification is being developed to boost
A regional manufacturers’ leader has warned ministers against ‘taking a big stick’ to get firms to improve environmental performance. Alan Hall, regional director of EEF, the manufacturers’ body, said despite the willingness of firms to tackle climate
A move to switch under-13 cricket from Thursdays to Wednesdays in the Bradford Junior League has been thwarted. The proposal came from Pudsey Congs, whose junior secretary Michael Hirst said: “Clubs already have under-11s and under-15s on Sundays and
Two Bradford Slimming World consultants celebrated the club’s 40th anniversary in style by cuddling up to television and radio presenter Vernon Kay at the company’s annual awards ceremony. Melanie Womack, who runs the Slimming World group at Holme Christian
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Addingham: construction of first- floor extension to rear, 1 Park Crescent. Apperley Bridge: construction of new railway station with platforms, staircase and access ramps,
A pollution expert from Bradford Council will give residents an update on its £2 million scheme to de-contaminate a former landfill site. Pollution control officer Ann Barker and Jackie Cobb, a highways structures officer, will talk about the Manywells
A village councillor has called for Addingham to combine its local knowledge and cash with the expertise of Bradford Council environmental officers to stop water flooding onto roads from ditches around the village. Councillor Sheila McLachlan fears Bradford
Gomersal trials rider John Hillam consolidated his claim on the expert title in Spen Valley Motorcycle Club’s championship series, winning Round Seven at windswept Harden Moor. He emerged as overall winner from Mirfield teenager Jon Chambers
A ten-year-old has been named best poet in a competition challenging seven to 11-year-olds to produce their own verse. Luke Dickens-Jones’s moving poem, Nothing, was picked out as the winning entry in the North of England Poetry Explorers contest
A scheme to help inspire young Muslim girls to pursue unconventional careers has got off to a successful start. Three Bradford women were chosen as role models by the National Muslim Women’s Advisory Group (MWAG) for the Communities and Local
25 years ago: Plans to mark teachers and pay them according to performance were attacked by Bradford National Union of Teachers. 50 years ago: “Ban-the-H-bomb” protesters left Halifax for Bradford on the latest stage of their 132-mile Liverpool
Temporary advertising boards ‘multiplying’ along roadsides in Addingham have come under fire. A resident complained to Addingham Parish Council about the growing number of small roadside signs appearing around the village, not all of which are cleared
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates Sean Anthony Dixon, 30, of Bradford Road, Clayton; failure to comply with community order, dealt with for the original offence, re-sentenced for the original offence, £250 fine. Andrew Faulkner
Keighley may be in the grip of winter but thoughts are already turning to a beast of a summer. East Riddlesden Hall hosts an open-air performance of fairytale Beauty and the Beast on July 25. The National Trust manor house, which is closed for winter
A service helping homeless and poorly-housed people in Bradford needs help for itself. Bradford Day Shelter has been open for almost 30 years and its doors were remaining open every day over the festive period, giving shelter to an expected 100 people
The decision over plans for a new site for Ilkley Grammar School is unlikely to be made before March, Bradford Council has confirmed. An outline application to rebuild the school on council-owned green belt land off Wheatley Lane, Ben Rhydding
A spate of unwanted Christmas presents have found their way into Yorkshire Water’s treatment works as householders use the region’s sewers to dispose of rubbish. Since Christmas Day the Bradford-based company has experienced a steady flow of
Bradford Table Tennis League Division Two leaders Unity B were looking to avenge their only defeat of the season when they entertained Fastbats B but were beaten again 6-4. Tony McGowan proved to be Fastbats’ saviour in a marathon match where seven of
An elderly man had to be rescued from a flat fire after he was found unconscious in his bedroom by firefighters. Firefighters were called to the ground floor flat in Turnsteads Mount, Cleckheaton, at about 6.10am today following reports of a fire. Crew
Sam Riley is making a name for himself in Hollywood – but he still finds time to check on his sister’s progress in Menston. Sam, 29, from Menston, shot to fame playing Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis in Control and worked alongside Mickey Rourke and
A 26-year-old Buttershaw man has been charged with the theft of a dog from outside a supermarket in Cleckheaton almost a year ago. He will appear before Dewsbury magistrates on January 29, 2010. Jess, a 12-year-old border collie, was taken from outside
In the last six months Bradford Council has spent £25,000 on air travel for councillors and officers. Out of the 85 reservations, 54 were domestic, 24 were for destinations in Europe and six were international flights, such as North America or the Far
A hospital in Pakistan being built with the help of funds raised by a Telegraph & Argus appeal is expected to be near completion by the end of next year. The foundations are almost finished and the structural framework will be constructed by the end
SIR – I feel that I must write to you about how much it costs to receive HD programmes from Sky. They are giving away their HD boxes, which is fine, but there is a catch. The cost of receiving the HD programs is £10 per month per box. So, if you want
SIR – I am sure that everyone will sympathise with the family of Trevor Farr. One wonders if he had fallen on the footpath and not into the water if the medics could have saved him. But what is likely to happen when the expensive mirror pool (pictured
SIR – There’s been a lot of talk of debt this country has accumulated over the years since the Labour government has been in power. Let’s not forget what the world business banks have done to increase ordinary folk’s debt to the extent that the low-paid
SIR – I would like to say a big thank you to all the milkmen who have delivered milk every day through this bad weather. A lot of people have been unable to get to work or school because of the snow, but when we get up in a morning our milk and eggs
The daughter of a woman killed alongside her lifelong friend has launched a campaign for tougher sentences for killer drivers – as the man responsible for the double-death announced he would appeal against his jail term. The news of the
Daniel Witter killed two people and wrecked countless other lives when, over the drink-drive limit, he ploughed a stolen Mercedes into another car at Apperley Bridge. Judge Jonathan Durham described him as “worthless”, “despicable” and “one of the few
Bradford photographer Tony O’Connell spent a year turning his camera on ordinary people performing extraordinary acts of kindness. The individuals and organisations helping others included a team of volunteers taking disabled youngsters and their families
Simon Eastwood intends to come back to Valley Parade – and show City what they have missed. The young keeper is back at Huddersfield as he prepares to go on loan again next month. Eastwood admitted the decision not to extend his stay with the Bantams
Pulling on the red, amber and black for the first time, Glenn Hall felt right at home. The powerful Aussie is still finding his feet at the Bulls following his off-season move from Manly. He made his Bradford debut in the Boxing Day clash with Castleford
They spell it Tyrell, you spell it Tyrrel – let’s call the whole thing off! The spelling of one of Bradford’s main streets has caused more than a little confusion at City Hall. In a blatant blunder, two signs located right next to each
The theft of two computers from a Bradford hospital does not pose a risk to patient confidentiality, hospital bosses have said. Police were called to St Luke’s Hospital in Little Horton Lane, at 7.45am yesterday when staff discovered two computers had
A would-be robber demanded money from bank staff after claiming to have a bomb. The man walked into the NatWest branch in Manningham Lane, Bradford, yesterday morning. He pushed a package under the counter and told the terrified staff
Three men have died in a road accident on the M62 last night. The fatal crash happened at about 9.10pm when a Mitsubishi saloon car came off the carriageway and appeared to have collided with a nearside barrier near to junction 23 near Huddersfield
