Italy 1 Paraguay 1 Defending champions Italy had to come from behind to salvage a draw in their World Cup Group F opener against Paraguay in Cape Town. Having played well in the first half at Green Point Stadium the 2006 winners were shocked when Wigan-bound
A former soldier, who was drinking up to 30 cans of lager a day, could not have been fully aware of what he was doing when he fatally drank some methadone, a Coroner has ruled. Stewart Alan Collings, 31, of Ivegate, Yeadon, was found dead by a former
Keisuke Honda enjoyed a belated birthday celebration as Japan regained the winning mentality with a 1-0 victory over Cameroon. The CSKA Moscow attacker, 24 on Sunday, got the all-important goal after 39 minutes of the Group E match at the Free State
After some hesitation, I headed to the Big Smoke for the London International Wine Fair. Most of the world’s wine trade descend on the event, held at the Excel centre in Docklands. Having attended for five years, I had resolved not to go again.
A year ago last Saturday, Adil Rashid was bowling to Herschelle Gibbs in a clash at Trent Bridge in the second World Twenty20. The Bradfordian was trying his best to get the South African out, while Gibbs would have been looking to plant the
Fir Park in Glasgow will seem a lifetime away amid the cacophony of noise from those infernal vuvuzelas. There could not be a greater contrast as Mark Paston walks out on the Rustenburg turf tomorrow with a nation’s World Cup hopes resting in his gloves
Luke O'Brien has today signed a new two-year deal with the Bantams. The City left back, who has also been used in midfield under Peter Taylor, is the latest player to sign up again after Steve Williams, Lee Bullock and Michael Flynn extended their stays
James Tincknell, Leeds Carnegie’s new capture from Wharfedale, scored two tries for England Counties as they gave Danny Hodgson the perfect end-of-tour send-off. Manager Hodgson, who has been involved with the team since it was set up in 2002, described
England are through to the semi-finals of the International Rugby Board’s Junior World Championship for the third successive year. They rested skipper Jacob Rowan (Leeds Carnegie) from their 17-9 victory over France in Argentina, and will play their
Dean Winstanley won the latest Bradford Darts Promotions (BDP) tournament at Otley Social Club. He gave a glimpse of what was to come in his semi-final in beating Dave Smith 3-0. Winstanley led with a 15-darter and repeated the dose in the second leg
England fans arriving in Cape Town ahead of the match against Algeria were greeted with some typically British weather today. With winds of up to 19mph (30kph), the rain lashed down across the city and temperatures peaked at just 11C
Former British Lion John Bentley has joined the Rugby Football Union’s Injured Players’ Foundation XV. The Cleckheaton stalwart, who has represented England at both codes, has now become an ambassador for the Foundation and will promote their help for
Holland 2, Denmark 0 An own goal by Daniel Agger and a late Dirk Kuyt effort helped Holland begin their World Cup campaign with a comfortable Group E victory over Denmark at Soccer City in Johannesburg. Both goals came in the second half after an assured
Copies of the first four editions of Wisden, the ‘Bible of Cricket’ and the world’s longest-running sports reference book, are for sale at Bonhams Book Sale in Oxford on Thursday, June 29. They are being sold on behalf of Oxfam, as are many other items
David Robinson, chairman of the West Yorkshire-Leeds branch of the Institute of Groundsmen (IOG), has been elected to serve on the IOG board as one of the four directors covering England. Meanwhile, the West Yorkshire-Leeds branch, have been presented
Bowling Old Lane are on a surge in the Second Division of the JCT600 Bradford League. They are now just two points behind second-placed Lightcliffe after defeating them by six wickets. Overseas player Mappa Bandara made a superb 76 as Old Lane made
Rain arrived just before tea-time to ruin yesterday's JCT600 Bradford League Division One programme. But it couldn’t disguise the performance of the day from Bradford & Bingley’s overseas player Naveed Gharni. The Sri Lankan teenager hit a stunning
Even before the guns blazed in Jamaica, the Caribbean was bracing itself for a drop in the number of British visitors this summer – not least because the dollar strengthening against the pound could hit the Brits’ spending power. Says Steve Garley: “
After the big cut in capacity of short-haul ski packages to leading European winter sports areas in 2009/10, there are further cuts on the cards for some leading operators in 2010/11, so it makes sense to chase early season offers this year. That’s the
Jamie Carragher talks about the 2 hour selection policy, the vuvuzela noise, his performance against the USA and his impressions of the Germans.
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Addingham: replacement shop front and new security roller shutter, 100 Main Street. Allerton: construction of two shops with one flat over, 41 Bracewell Avenue. Baildon: construction
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Zohib Ali, aged 18, of Fagley Road, Fagley; driving without insurance, £100 fine, £15 costs, licence endorsed. Lucy Brear, aged 19, of Mandale Grove, Buttershaw; driving without insurance
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Jamie Carragher is ready to partner John Terry at the heart of England's defence in the absence of the injured Ledley King. England boss Fabio Capello looks set to turn to the veteran Liverpool defender for Friday's match against Algeria, after he
A trio of Bradford businesses are celebrating after winning top awards – with two being named in the elite of firms recognised for their corporate responsibility. Two of the district’s largest employers have gained a platinum rating – the highest possible
Jamie Carragher says he is ready to start in the absence of Ledley King. He also talkes about his potential partnership with Terry, how goalkeeper Rob Green reacted yesterday and on match day and says Capello can deal with the pressure
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Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp has suggested Ledley King will receive the results of a scan on his groin injury on Monday which could determine his World Cup future. Injury-prone King lasted just 45 minutes of Saturday's Group C opener against the
Robert Green, Joe Hart and David James trained at the Royal Bafokeng Sports Complex, Rustenberg, South Africa, ahead of Friday's second group game against Algeria. Following Green's dramatic mistake in the opening game against the USA
The lottery of rain-affected cup ties yesterday has produced a Waddilove Cup quarter-final draw in which half the teams are from the lower divisions of ther Aire-Wharfe League. Division One leaders Burley will be installed as favourites after
Fabio Capello insists England's World Cup campaign is on track despite Saturday's disappointing draw against the United States. Preparations are under way for Friday's encounter with Algeria, with the backdrop of Robert Green's howler, a groin injury
After loosing their opening match against Slovenia yesterday, Algeria are preparing to take on England on Friday.
Transport chiefs in Bradford and neighbouring districts have drafted a hard-hitting letter to the Department for Transport expressing “concern” and “dismay” that money for life-saving road-safety schemes could dry up. The draft letter, which
A 35-year-old man was taken to hospital today after his motorcycle was in an accident in Apperley Bridge, Bradford. Police were called to near the Stansfield Arms pub in Harrogate Road at 7.10am. A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said the man’s injuries
Visitors to Bradford Industrial Museum will be bowled over as they celebrate the history of the Bradford Cricket League until mid-August. The Bradford League has provided Yorkshire with talented young players for over a century and the ‘107 Not Out’
An expanding children’s clothing retailer is putting its faith in Bradford by re-opening a shop which closed earlier this year. DKZ, which sells clothing for children up to the age of 13, opened at the former Adams shop in Broadway on Saturday
Running log Adrian Worger still leads the AIREDALE ATHLETICS SUMMER CHALLENGE after 16 of the 26 races following the Wharfedale off-road marathon and half-marathon events. Hot on his heels are Liz Boothman (Baildon), Barney Lerner (St Bede’s), John
Eleven-year-old Olivia Dean will lead the procession at Cononley Gala on Saturday, June 19, after being picked as this year’s gala queen. The Cononley Primary School pupil takes over the crown from retiring queen Sally O’Hara and will be attended by
The grandparents of a baby boy who suffers Down Syndrome are collecting a ton of copper for a “vital service” which helps children with the condition. Tony and Maureen Burke, of Thornhill Drive, Shipley, are collecting 1ps and 2ps for the Down
There is a distinctive air of other-worldliness about the island of Lanzarote. So ingrained is its identity and striking its character, that this sunshine getaway in the Atlantic Ocean is a great place to escape the hustle and bustle of life
Were you in the Bingley Home Guard, or did you know of anyone who was? If so, Bingley Little Theatre would like to hear from you. The society’s next production is a stage adaptation of some episodes of TV classic Dad’s Army and, as part of celebrations
The New Young Pony Club – The Optimist (The Numbers) **** With a name like The New Young Pony Club, I was half-expecting some St Trinian’s-style girl band, and from listening to the first track, I had stupidly made my mind up that this was rock
The newly-formed Bradford Cathedral Old Choristers Association is holding a special service of choral evensong later this month and would like former members of the choir to attend. Over the years the choir has toured extensively in the UK and overseas
One of Shipley’s oldest cafes opened its doors long before trendy coffee shops started dominating the High Street. Next year sees the 25th anniversary of Shipley Cuppa Care, which has a tradition of serving up hot food and drink and providing a listening
Invictus (Cert 12, 128 mins, Warner Home Video). Starring Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Adjoa Andoh, Tony Kgoroge, Julian Lewis Jones **** Clint Eastwood’s majestic film celebrates the titanic efforts of Nelson Mandela (Freeman) and South African rugby
The Elusive Father Brown: The Life of Monsignor John Joseph O’Connor, by Julia Smith (Gracewing) Bradford parish priest Father John O’Connor was the inspiration for G K Chesterton’s fictional detective priest, Father Brown. And, as this
Contractors have had to stump up hundreds of thousands of pounds to resolve problems caused by a frozen-pipes blunder at four Bradford schools which are under construction. Integrated Bradford, the consortium of contractors working in partnership
Robert Green insists England coach Fabio Capello's late team announcements had no bearing on his goal-costing error against the United States in the World Cup. Green only found out two hours before kick off that he was Capello's first-choice keeper
Fabio Capello is confident England's World Cup campaign is on track despite facing the prospect of being without central defender Ledley King for the remainder of the tournament. King suffered a groin injury in the first half of Saturday's 1-1 draw
SIR – I hope they don’t close Shipley Hospital. I was in there three times, and found all the staff very obliging, and the food wonderful. I didn’t use the lift, as I needed to walk to get my legs going. Margaret A Booth, Moorgate, Baildon
SIR – The headline ‘Worker tells of terror on ship of death’ (T&A, June 4), drew no concern for Mohammed Bhaiyat from me, if that was the intention. He was on a ship intent on breaking the Israeli blockade, so what did he expect, a welcoming band and
Victorious Ghana coach Milovan Rajevac diplomatically heaped praise on both his side and his fellow Serbians following Sunday's World Cup clash in Pretoria, which saw the African nation claim a late win. Asamoah Gyan's 84th-minute penalty decided a
SIR – Last night my wife and I visited the Bradford Playhouse to see the Bradford Players’ production of Mack And Mabel. I could not believe the sheer quality of musical entertainment this outstanding local amateur theatre company gave, from the minute
SIR – The Lord Mayor of Bradford is not paid a salary but gets a special allowance of £12,600 for expenses. However, the Prime Minister wants to introduce elected mayors in 20 English cities, including Bradford, all of whom would no doubt receive a sizeable
Algeria coach Rabah Saadane refused to blame goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi for the blunder which handed Slovenia their first points at a World Cup with a 1-0 Group C win in Polokwane. In a match short on chances the Europeans benefited greatly from
If you need height and colour on your patio and you have a couple of large pots to hand, there’s still time to plant a mixture of climbers to cover an obelisk or wigwam this summer to provide you with a riot of colour. Sweet peas are the
Jamie Carragher is hoping to be given a run in the England team after their World Cup centre-half injury curse struck for the second time at the tournament. Skipper Rio Ferdinand was ruled out only 24 hours after arriving in South Africa with a knee
SIR – The T&A (June 7) reported the protest in Bradford against the killing of about 12 “activists” by Israeli troops. I must have been asleep when the demonstration against the massacre of more than 70 Pakistani Ahmadiyyas took place. Someone may say
The story of the wool trade in West Yorkshire over the last thousand years unfolds in a musical production at Bradford Cathedral. Follow The Fleece, featuring 30 songs, premiered at Saltaire Festival two years ago, and now Artworks has been asked to
SIR – If Gerry Sutcliffe has got anything, it’s a neck (‘MP calls for debate’, T&A, June 1). Barely a month in opposition and he has the nerve to question savings to deal with Labour’s grotesque debt. Well, I have something to remind him. As a member
SIR – Of the hysteria surrounding alcohol consumption these days, pricing seems to becoming a major issue. However, having been a moderate drinker for almost 50 years and one who now only has a glass of wine at home watching TV, I believe that availability
As visitor numbers slump nationally, tourism hot-spots in the Bradford area appear to be bucking the trend. Latest figures issued by the Office for National Statistics have revealed a fall of ten per cent over the last 12 months in people visiting
Grassington Festival is celebrating its 30th birthday in style this year with world-class music and arts, set in one of the prettiest places in the Yorkshire Dales. Running until June 26, it’s packed with music, theatre, comedy, film and visual arts.
England captain Steven Gerrard is convinced Robert Green has already shown the strength of character needed to recover from his devastating World Cup clanger. Green is now sweating on his place ahead of Friday's second Group C encounter with Algeria
Seeking an elevated location to fly our daughter’s kite brought us to Castle Hill in Huddersfield. With the wind whipping around us, we attempted to launch it into the air, only for it to fall to the ground, not quite in tatters, but without the plastic
SIR – Chief executive Tony Reeves is quoted as saying (T&A, June 9): “The gap in leadership skills is huge. The present system is dysfunctional. The kind of creative skills needed to lead are not abundant in the public sector.” Is he telling us that
SIR – We hit rock bottom in the Eurovision Song Contest and Andy Murray was knocked out of the French Open. So what? Lewis Hamilton and Jenson Button, our two whiz kids, came first and second respectively in the Turkish Grand Prix, and our cricketers
SIR – Let me say I have great sympathy for the families and friends of all those who died last week in the Cumbria tragedy. However, I do not think Coronation Street (pictured) should have been cancelled. The viewing public knows it is fiction. The TV
SIR – There is no doubting the fact that Bradford has a shop vacancy problem and there have been further shop closures during this year. However, from my own observations walking around the city centre and through information I have found on the internet
SIR – The Foundation for Social Improvement, along with small charities right across the UK, is marking the first-ever Small Charity Week. The small charity message will take to the streets of London on Monday. Major events are taking place at the House
Young ‘wannabe’ stars can rock out with their parents at Rock School in Bradford this summer. Factory Street Studios has teamed up with school support services firm Education Bradford to offer seven fully- funded places to young people aged
This Sunday, my husband will have a good lie-in, then have a long, leisurely breakfast while listening to The Archers, followed by an equally long shower, and an enjoyable afternoon pottering about in the garden. So what’s new? For him, this routine
Social events to give Bradford’s selfless legion of almost 50,000 carers a break are being held in the district this week. Carers’ Connection Bradford, part of Bradford and Airedale Community Health Services, is holding a series of get-togethers to mark
Leeds Baroque are performing at Salts Mill on Sunday. Directed by Peter Holman, Professor of Historical Musicology at the University of Leeds and director of the Parley of Instruments and Opera Restor’d, the period instrument group comprises
There’s no obvious resemblance between fresh-faced Yorkshire girl Kate Rusby and pneumatic Tennessee-rooted bottle blonde Dolly Parton. But Kate is delighted that she’s been compared to the country star, with one critic calling her ‘the English Dolly
Police have admitted a blunder in the Anne Grigg-Booth inquiry which left a man living in torment for nine years under the belief his father might have been murdered. John Craven has now been told the original report of the police investigation
What’s been the most annoying thing about this World Cup so far? I know what you’re going to say, so I’m going to turn the debate on its head. The most annoying thing about this World Cup has not been the vuvuzelas – it’s been people moaning about the
25 years ago: Packs of vicious dogs were reported to still be roaming the streets of the Woodside estate in Bradford, despite a round-up of 74 strays by Bradford Council. 50 years ago: Some old Bradford schools were to be closed under plans
It used to be said that the oldest profession in the world was prostitution. However politically incorrect that might be seen as nowadays or however offensive some people might find it, there is a basic truth behind that statement. Since time
'What it means to be British’ is the subject of an open evening discussion at Bradford Cathedral tomorrow night, organised by Canon Frances Ward and Nuzhrat Ali, the Cathedral’s interfaith development officer. Canon Ward said: “It’s a really interesting
Lee St Hilaire experienced both the highs and lows of life as a Super League head coach during his week in the Bulls’ hotseat. With boss Steve McNamara away for much of the week on England duty, his assistant took charge of team affairs but an encouraging
Campaigners opposing the building of 475 homes near Bingley have welcomed the coalition Government’s plans to scrap a blueprint to deliver 50,000 houses across the district. Former Bradford Council leader Eric Pickles, now Communities and Local Government
A woman is hoping to develop young people’s leadership skills through sport and dance after setting up her own company. Former Bradford Council community sports coach Katherine Robertshaw says First Step Sports Awards is designed to ‘open up
A Bradford primary school will learn soon whether its bid to build the country’s first learning park of its kind is successful – despite Sport England objecting to it. Councillors will consider an application for the outdoor learning arena
A Bradford MP has called for a debate on legalising prostitution in the wake of the killings of three vice girls in the city. Bradford South MP Gerry Sutcliffe said there needed to be “controlled zones” where sex workers could operate more
West Yorkshire Police is set to recruit fewer officers this year because of Government funding cuts – sparking fears front line policing may be affected. The force is already making savings of £10million in this year’s budget, through a recruitment freeze
Wayne Jacobs admits he feels “blessed” to be working with Peter Taylor. Jacobs eagerly signed up to be Taylor’s full-time number two at City next term after the pair quickly hit it off. It has been a smooth transition for Stuart McCall
Crusaders 44, Bulls 20 Brian Noble will surely have afforded himself a wry smile after his Crusaders did another job on old friends – they have enjoyed playing Bradford this season. Having produced possibly their best performance of the season to win
