Bradford & Bingley may have been relegated from National League Two North but they are hoping that the green shoots of recovery are already showing for season 2010-11. Nic Corrigan has been installed as head coach and he has seen some promising signs
Bradford & District Evening League – Division One: Bingley Congs 74-8 (D Hall 3-7, S Etherington 3-11), Windhill 77-2 (R Keighley 35, P Medley 32); Baildon Meths v Haworth Road, result not phoned in; Allerton 94-9 (J Bashir 35, A Deegan 4-15), Thornton
Silsden’s season, and that of most of their Vodkat North West Counties League Premier Division counterparts finishes belatedly on Saturday - a leftover from the dreadful winter that gripped the nation. The Cobbydalers’ last action sees them head to the
As the West Riding County Amateur League enters its final two weeks of the season, there are still many issues to be decided. With the leading Clubs in the Premier Division all losing games over the last week, the championship will almost certainly
Yorkshire captain Andrew Gale has hailed Steve Patterson's form after the seam bowler claimed six wickets today to hand Yorkshire a thumping three-day LV= County Championship win over Essex at Scarborough. The 26-year-old took four wickets
On the pitch, it was the rugby league equivalent of the tortoise and the hare. Brought together as players at Bradford, Steve McNamara and Robbie Paul represented a true clash of cultures and styles that developed into a harmonious relationship
I’m not a good spectator, especially when we lose. I’ve been forced to watch the last couple of games from the sidelines due to this quad injury and I hate it. It was really frustrating watching us against Crusaders. Unfortunately, I
Don’t tell Jon McLaughlin that there is little resting on the outcome at Gresty Road on Saturday. On the face of it, City’s trip to Crewe is well down the final-day pecking order compared with the relegation and play-off deciders being contested
Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe will have his plea not to have to spend the rest of his life behind bars considered this summer. The serial killer’s application to have a tariff set which could lead to parole is due to be heard at the High
The cause of two large gas explosions near a Bradford restaurant, which sent a fireball 40ft into the air today, is under investigation. Residents and traders working nearby described how buildings shook when two cylinders containing liquefied petroleum
New initiatives to help local businesses plan for growth have been unveiled by Yorkshire Bank, which has a key business financial centre in Bradford. Yorkshire Bank said the move was aimed at enabling firms to free up cash flow to more effectively grow
New Morrisons boss Dalton Phillips has been mirroring the political party leaders in efforts to get to grips with the Bradford-based supermarket business. While the politicians have been criss-crossing the country in search of votes, Mr Phillips, who
A drunken manager who was caught on security cameras burgling £34,000 from the Bingley supermarket where he worked has been jailed for two years. Andrew Halligan stuffed a carrier bag with the contents of the safe after using his keys to let himself
Police have started a new get-tough policy to drive the increasing problem of begging out of Bradford. New policy guidelines have been drawn up for officers to deal with offenders in an operation which has been given full backing by traders. Police
Troublemakers in Bingley have been warned they could be locked out of their local pubs for the World Cup if they cause disorder in the town. The Bingley and Worth Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) has warned revellers who are arrested for drink-related
Wharfedale 36, Sheffield Tigers 13 At the fifth final of asking, Wharfedale will at last have their name inscribed on the Centurion Yorkshire Cup. The Greens began Wednesday night's game, at the splendid Huddersfield YMCA ground, as odds-on favourites
Cleckheaton finished where they left off by picking up the first Bradford Union piece of silverware of the season. Having being crowned Scratch League champions in 2009, the south Bradford outfit gave an early indication they will be the club to beat
It’s a case of so far, so good for Richard Brown in his role as cricket secretary at Pudsey St Lawrence. “I admit I had massive boots to fill in replacing Tony Moore, who did a great job for ten years before he sadly passed away during the
Yorkshire's Rich Pyrah has taken two wickets this afternoon to help restrict Essex to 136 for five from 49 overs at tea on day three at Scarborough in the LV= County Championship. Three wickets have fallen in the session, and Steve Patterson has claimed
Lee Bullock column: Anyone involved in football or who love the game know what went on at Valley Parade 25 years ago. We have all seen the pictures of the horrific events from that day. As players now, we are all well aware of the significance of the
After narrowly missing out on promotion last season in the Aire-Wharfe League, Ilkley spent the winter extending their clubhouse and continuing their work spreading the word among schools and girl cricketers. Now they are hoping to improve things on
Yorkshire have taken a significant step towards another County Championship victory by taking seven wickets in the morning session at Scarborough today. Steve Patterson returned a Championship best 5-50 from 19.5 overs to bowl Essex out for 206 in the
Horsforth schoolboy cricketer Olly Hardaker gave the record books a battering as he blasted his way to an amazing treble hundred. The 18-year-old opener made 329 not out for Horsforth 3rd XI – one of the highest ever one-day totals – in their
Latest from the local angling scene. LISTERHILLS AA The draw for tomorrow’s open match at Rodley is at 9am by the bridge near the Railway Inn. Winner of the last match was A Hanley with 4lb 2oz, 2 J Needham (2lb 14oz). Sunday’s match
Morrisons continued to out-perform its key supermarket rivals in the first quarter of this year, although the rate of growth slowed down. The Bradford-based stores group today posted a like-for-like sales increase of 0.8 per cent, excluding VAT and fuel
The following have been dealt with by Bradford magistrates: Mohammed Hanif, 55, of Oakleigh Road, Clayton; failure to deliver up a vehicle licence upon receipt of a dishonoured cheque, £525 fine, £185 vehicle back duty, £60 costs. Nasar Hussain, of Duckworth
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Little Horton: construction of 18 houses and 16 bungalows and associated infrastructure, removal of condition 3, before development begins, the six car parking spaces off Springwood
Local business people are being provided with a regular sounding board through a joint initiative between the Telegraph & Argus and a leading firm of accountants. Baker Tilly will host a regular series of dinners at its Saltaire base to provide business
Belt-tightening consumers facing unemployment or short-time working and pay freezes have kept demand for credit from Bradford-based doorstep lender Provident Financial subdued so far this year But shareholders attending the company’s annual general meeting
When Steve McNamara picked up April’s Super League coach of the month award, he was quick to spread the praise. But, in labelling the award as ‘one for the team’, the Bulls boss wasn’t merely trotting out the same well-worn cliches, he was
Election day has arrived and, subject to decent weather, we should see a high turn-out. High in this context is a relative term, as there has been a sharp decline in the numbers over recent years – the last election standing at a mere 61 per cent.
FOUR LIONS (15, 101 mins) *** Starring Riz Ahmed, Kayvan Novak, Nigel Lindsay, Adeel Akhtar, Arsher Ali, Preeya Kalidas, Julia Davis, Darren Boyd Chris Morris has been best friends with controversy for most of his television and radio career.
FURRY VENGEANCE (PG, 91 mins) ** Starring Brendan Fraser, Brooke Shields, Ken Jeong, Matt Prokop, Angela Kinsey, Skyler Samuels Cute and cuddly woodland creatures including squirrels, deer, mice and groundhogs are revolting. Revolting against developers
THE BACK-UP PLAN (12A, 104 mins) *** Starring Jennifer Lopez, Alex O’Loughlin, Eric Christian Olsen, Noureen DeWulf, Michaela Watkins, Anthony Anderson Absence should make the heart grow fonder, but has anyone missed Jennifer Lopez
A NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET (18, 95 mins) ** Starring Jackie Earle Haley, Rooney Mara, Kyle Gallner, Katie Cassidy, Thomas Dekker, Kellan Lutz, Connie Britton, Clancy Brown "One, two, Freddy’s coming for you... three, four, better lock your door...
Simon Grayson kept the Leeds players away from the club’s annual golf day this week, not wanting them to have to answer endless questions and listen to constant talk about the importance of Saturday’s promotion showdown with Bristol Rovers. But he acknowledged
HOT TUB TIME MACHINE (15, 99 mins) ** Starring John Cusack, Rob Corddry, Craig Robinson, Chevy Chase, Clark Duke, Sebastian Stan, Crispin Glover The 1980s was the decade that fashion sense forgot. Yet, for those who lived and loved through it,
The Top Topham/John Idan Band is coming to Keighley Blues Club, with support by Keith Christmas. Anthony ‘Top’ Topham was a founding member of the Yardbirds in 1963, at the tender age of 15. He was at Epsom Art School when he and singer/harmonica player
SIR – We put out two charity bags to be collected recently. Before the charity van appeared, one of the bags was taken by a gang of thieves. This is the second time this has happened to us recently. How despicable to steal from a charity. Reluctantly
SIR – As a Northampton Town supporter, I was very moved by the act of remembrance for the 25th anniversary of the Bradford City fire disaster before Saturday’s match. Everyone in the ground showed great respect – we are all football lovers and were all
SIR – Grand Central Railways have been attracted to Bradford without a cross-rail link. It is hard to think what good there would be for Bradfordians with such a link. Perhaps you could have direct trains from Skipton and Ilkley to Manchester, but not
SIR – The recent death of Edward Lyons QC should not be allowed to pass by without remembering that he was a good friend to Bradford. The Glasgow-born lawyer who lived most of his life in Leeds was an outstanding MP in Bradford for several
SIR – With reference to the letters on the subject of the Odsal Sports Village, if it had been built when first mooted, Bradford City would not now be travelling to Leeds on a daily basis for training purposes, but would be able to use the facilities
SIR – Regarding Dennis Delaney (Letters, April 29) who believes that BORG have made too many assumptions from too few facts about decisions made on the Odeon. Figures can easily be used to persuade opinions. As Mr Delaney says, the population of Bradford
Whatever you do today, we urge you to find time to vote – because it matters. That is true of every election, but particularly so of this one. Firstly, when voting figures are high, the politicians know the public are watching them and taking an interest
Television audiences are expected to rise during the World Cup – providing the perfect opportunity for TV licence detection teams to catch those watching illegally. Key sporting events such as the forthcoming football extravaganza help in the crackdown
SIR – When Langtree Artisan and Yorkshire Forward applied for planning permission to demolish the Odeon, the Council didn’t ask for the public to submit objections, it asked for the public to submit any representations. Therefore the number of objections
SIR – Could I please warn learner drivers that they may be paying too much for theory test and practical driving tests. One of my learners has booked his theory test recently and asked me when the price rose from £31 to £51. It hasn’t. Unofficial websites
25 years ago: Bradford City were back on the soccer map after winning the Third Division championship for the first time in 50 years. 50 years ago: There was worldwide interest in a Bradford scheme to cut down the death rate among mothers and new-born
City’s out-of-contract players should find out today if they have a future at Valley Parade. Peter Taylor planned to deliver his final verdict this afternoon after drawing up the club’s retained list. Around 15 of the current squad are sweating on Taylor
An education chief has pledged that Bradford Council will explore ‘every possibility’ over the growing strain on Ilkley Grammar School for places, in answer to fears that youngsters in the top priority catchment area could be sent elsewhere. Bradford
A jewellery shop owner has told of his terrifying ordeal at the hands of a gang of ram-raiders who fired shotguns in the robbery on his shop. Mohammed Ali, 33, and his shop assistant Raza Ahmed, 39, fled into a back room of the shop as the gang smashed
Steve McNamara will give his players the opportunity to atone for past sins in tomorrow’s Challenge Cup clash with Leigh Centurions. The Bulls boss has ruled out widespread change after last week’s disappointing defeat to Crusaders and has
Hundreds of teaching staff are expected to take part in a 24-hour strike at Bradford College next week. The rebel workers claim they have been forced to take the action in an attempt to convince bosses to abandon pursuing a further programme of redundancies
