Building work is to go on late into the night at the sites of three Bradford schools. Planners have granted permission to Educo, the contractors working on Bradford Council’s Building Schools for Future (BSF) programme. Under revised conditions, work
Councillor Anne Hawkesworth was tonight voted by her party to be the leader of Bradford Council’s Conservative group. She replaces Kris Hopkins, who will take his seat as MP for Keighley and Ilkley when Parliament resumes. Councillor Hawkesworth, who
The legal profession was in shock today following the death of recently-retired Bradford judge Roger Scott. Judge Scott died, aged 65, in a hospice at the weekend after a short illness. One of the most colourful judicial characters in
Gary Ballance missed out on a valuable 50 in Yorkshire’s friendly against Loughborough MCCU at Headingley today. The 20-year-old left-hander, who hit an entertaining 43 off 55 balls, accepts the need for patience as he seeks a first-team place but
A £12 million scheme to transform Bradford University’s School of Management is in its final phase. Work started on the campus, near Lister Park, two years ago and a refit to update the main Emm Lane Building is now complete. Planning permission is
A full programme of music has been pencilled in for the new bandstand built as part of £4.5 million restoration of Roberts Park in Saltaire. The bandstand, which has a dome to match that of the United Reformed Church in Saltaire village, is set to feature
A West Yorkshire-based vehicle tracking specialist, which has a research base at Skipton, has won £10 million of business from utilities and public sector organisations. Masternaut Three X has signed up National Grid, Scottish Power, Scottish Water,
Around three-quarters of Bradford primary schools are boycotting national examinations for 11-year-olds, according to teaching unions. Head teachers are not administering SATs (Standard Assessment Tasks) tests to Year Six pupils at more than 90 of the
Members of a support group for people who suffer from a neurological disorder are raising awareness of the condition as figures reveal it is much more prevalent than previously thought. As part of an Awareness Week from May 8 to 16, The Dystonia Society
The boss of a Bradford used car business cheated his firm out of more than £10,000 by cashing in unexpired tax discs and pocketing the money himself, a court heard. Ali Keyhani abused his position as site manager at Autoquake.com by claiming refunds
A stash of stable doors was found by police who raided a building. Three of the stable doors found at the property in Broadstone Way, Holme Wood, Bradford, on Saturday were believed to have been stolen in a burglary in Gomersal. Three more were taken
Defensive duo Simon Ramsden and Steve Williams will be staying at City next season after the club today took up the options in their contracts to keep them on. Right back Ramsden has made 35 appearances, scoring twice. Centre half Williams
Damien Melvin added another two goals to his hefty collection as West Bowling clinched the Bradford Sunday Alliance League championship with a 4-1 win in their Premier Division title decider against Buttershaw White Star. Melvin had scored 38 times
Burglary prevention will be the main focus of a day of action in Bradford’s Toller ward on Wednesday. Officers from Manningham and Toller Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) will run the event, in response to residents’ concerns, alongside Bradford Council
Bradford City old boys took to the pitch yesterday at a football match to raise money for the club’s Burns Unit Appeal. The Telegraph & Argus backed appeal aims to raise £100,000 for the research unit, set up in the aftermath of the Valley
Alex Cusack was the last-minute goal hero as Albion Sports held on to their slender one-point advantage at the PREMIER DIVISION summit with a 2-1 West Riding County Amateur League win at Meltham Athletic. Chris Kaye for the hosts and Albion’s Arron Heywood
Bradford's Challenge Cup quarter-final against Warrington Wolves has been selected as one of the round's two televised games. The Odsal tie will take place on Sunday, May 30 at 3.30pm, to be screened live on BBC2. West Yorkshire rivals
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Gabriel Demeter, aged 25, of Leaventhorpe Lane, Fairweather Green; driving without insurance, £100 fine, £100 costs, banned from driving for six months. Dean Martin Gallagher, aged 21, of Kenton
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Addingham: construction of single-storey rear extension, The Orchard, Old Lane. Addingham: construction of two-storey extension to gable end of existing dwelling, 1 Town Head
Jardys stepped up their bid for the Spen Valley League title with a thumping 7-0 win at PREMIER DIVISION bottom side Howden Clough. James Weighman, Judd Ledgard and Lee Speight scored two goals apiece, with Ricky Lister completing the tally. Ravensthorpe
David Brown was City of Bradford’s only gold medal winner at the ASA North-East Region Senior/Junior Long Course Championships in Sunderland. The breastroke specialist clocked a time of 30.70 seconds in the 15-18 youth and open 50 metres, earning a national
Pudsey completed a Bradford & District Sunday School Billiards League double for the second year in succession with victory in the Knock-out Competition final. The league champions added the cup by defeating Great Horton 1133-1058 in the decider, with
Plans to extend the Asda supermarket in Shipley could hurt smaller traders in the town centre, according to objectors. The supermarket giant has put in an amended application to build a mezzanine floor extension, create new access to the store and increase
The Thornton Singers are having a busy May. Fresh from their spring concert, which took place last weekend, the choir is now preparing for its next concert. Taking place at Westgate Baptist Church, Carlisle Road, Manningham, next Saturday at 7pm, the
Bingley Little Theatre has turned to the mistress of suspense, Agatha Christie, for its latest production. Spider’s Web, described as a comedy thriller, starred Margaret Lockwood in the first production which later moved to the West End. In 1960, it
If you once owned a ration book, then the 1940s Weekend in Haworth is the perfect place to visit next weekend. Even if you have only ever learned about the Second World War in a history lesson at school, this is a fascinating chance to see how our parents
The owner of Midge, the world-famous one-eyed racing cat, has set his sights firmly on the big time after writing a full screenplay for Midge the movie. Wrose parish councillor Martin Humphreys and his feline friend shot to stardom after the
Why not pay a visit to one of the district’s attractions? There are plenty to choose from with free museums like Cliffe Castle in Keighley; The Industrial Museum in Eccleshill, or the National Media Museum where you can check out the exhibits and then
If your terracotta pots took a hammering over the winter months and you ended up with a pile of crocks from broken, frost-damaged containers, it may be time to invest in a new batch. In recent years, garden centres have been flooded with metal
SIR – I would like to extend a big thank-you to Marks & Spencer staff and customers at stores across the region for all of their incredible support in making March’s Prostate Cancer Awareness Month such a huge success. There are 250,000
If there’s one man who really knows his seasons, it’s national treasure Alan Titchmarsh. The Ilkley-born green-fingered chat show host and novelist has seen 61 cycles of the earth turning and endured all kinds of weather to bring his friendly brand of
SIR – Can I, through your paper, urge the workers doing the work in Centenary Square to ensure they will not be busy during the memorial for the city fire on May 11. Also, hopefully there will be the space to hold the service and no disruption. I would
SIR – Regarding John Street Market. At last Bradford’s best market is finding its rightful fame (T&A, April 30). The T&A in this piece variously calls it: Oastler Market, Oastler Shopping Centre, The Bradford Market, Bradford’s Market.
SIR – Re your story about the ‘death row’ flats off Westgate (T&A, May 4). In 1997, my friend lived in Baptist Place and had for many years enjoyed life there with many friends and neighbours. Then she was told the flats were being demolished very
It’s Complicated (Cert 15, 115 mins, Universal Pictures (UK) Ltd). Starring Meryl Streep, Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, Caitlin Fitzgerald, Hunter Parrish *** The sparkling on-screen chemistry between the three leads adds polish to what is otherwise familiar
SIR – Re the front page story (T&A, May 3) about the tragic death of seven-year-old Israr Saad on Mayo Avenue. To lose a child in any circumstances is simply devastating, to lose one in a traffic collision, which may have been preventable, does not bear
SIR – Imagine it is school sports day. There are three boys in a race representing blue yellow and red teams. The blue boy gets past the post first, but because he did not win by enough, the second boy is declared the winner by the third boy. I was
SIR – Heather Grinter says asylum seekers are hard done by (Letters, May 1). She says they’re given basic housing, and 30 per cent less money than people on benefits. I don’t agree. If she stands outside the UK border agency on Kirkstall Road where
Andy Bell – Non-Stop (Mute) ** Non-Stop is the second solo album by Andy Bell, lead singer of synthpop band Erasure. The album is a mixed affair, offering ten mildly enjoyable tracks that are neither memorable nor distinct. Co-produced and co-written
SIR – Two out of three of the main party leaders (David Cameron and Nick Clegg) went to private schools where the fees per year are considerably more than the average salary in Bradford. The schools which they attended (both in London, of course) charge
SIR – Dennis Delaney is entitled to his opinions (Letters, April 29), but he should consider whether they are based on fact. Few of the 90 councillors had any say on the Odeon issue because the leaders of Labour and Conservative parties were
SIR – May I thank everyone who has supported me so generously for my walk to help Macmillan Cancer Support. I have almost reached my target which Barclays in the Community has promised to match up to £750. My secure page justgiving.com/elsie-m-altass
SIR – It was very disappointing that our politically-correct police decided to scaremonger by advising some pub managers in the city centre to close around dinner-time on St George’s Day because 3,000 English Defence League supporters were going to turn
SIR – It is with a sad heart that I support our country’s Trident nuclear defence system. Yes, the cost is astronomical, our country is flat-broke and our infrastructure is at breaking point, but when I think of Iran and other countries of its ilk, the
SIR – In response to Stewart Hanson’s letter (T&A, May 6) stating Odsal is Bulls’ home, I would like to state that I regulary attend Bradford City matches at Valley Parade and the journey time from Valley Parade to my flat in Heaton takes no more than
A Conflict Of Class, by Joanna Joslin, AuthorHouse UK Ltd There are times when all you want is to curl up on the sofa, with a mug of steaming tea and a good read. At such times you could do worse than A Conflict Of Class, the debut novel by Bradford-born
25 years ago: Two Bradford sex shops, owned by a London-based company, were refused licences. 50 years ago: Cash and jewellery worth £800 was stolen in a daring daylight robbery at a house in Marlborough Road, Bradford.
The election of Councillor Kris Hopkins as MP for Keighley means he will be standing down as leader of Bradford Council and whoever replaces him faces some tough challenges. Bradford Council, along with authorities everywhere, is going to have to tighten
We have already said we had a marvellous response to Gaynor Fisher’s plea in these columns for information regarding the old ‘Fever Hospital’ on Leeds Road in Bradford, and in particular a family member who died there named Margaret McChesney. We’ve
e take our mobility for granted. If a building collapsed or a fire broke out, most of us would be physically able to escape from any danger. But for those who are confined to a wheelchair, that can’t be taken from granted. What chance do people whose
No-one likes getting a parking ticket but when that happens, most people accept it as just one of those minor frustrations of modern life. However, there is a small but significant minority who lose all self-control and sense of proportion when they
Peter Taylor will play a waiting game as he looks to beef up City into promotion contenders. Taylor is in the market for at least half a dozen new signings in time for next term. But with the season now done, he has no plans to dive in and make quick
Opera star Lesley Garrett has praised a Bradford choral society for teaching people to sing. The Yorkshire singer said it was “fantastic” that Bradford Festival Choral Society had launched a course for people with little or no singing experience. The
Crewe 0 City 1 City will make for the beach with a spring in their flip-flops. Heads are held high again; shoulders pinned back. Pride has been restored to some degree. Nope, I’m not making my pitch to join Gordon Brown’s team of spin doctors
Drugs squad detectives were today stepping up the hunt for a cannabis factory boss linked to five farms in Bradford. Nguyen Van Duc, 53, is said to be a main player in the production of cannabis in the district. He has been on the run for
Former showjumper Harvey Smith and his racehorse-trainer wife Sue have applied for permission to extend their equine business into green belt land. The couple have submitted a planning application to build a new stable block with an area to
Motorists are being warned that abusing or assaulting Bradford Council parking wardens when they receive tickets is likely to land them in Court. Verbal or physical attacks on the wardens are running at an average of more than one a week since
Bradford Council admits it is in the dark about just how many schools were today joining in with a national boycott of Sats exams. It has been reported that almost 1,000 head teachers, including at schools in Yorkshire, have confirmed they
