An incredible display of consistency saw Baildon’s James Firth win his first Bradford Open. The 31-year-old did not drop a shot until the 14th hole of his second round at Bradford Golf Club on his way to a superb winning total of eight under par. That
A former Bradford school teacher has landed a high-profile job at a prestigious international school. Raised in Great Horton, Hadi Malik, 31, is swapping his home city for Switzerland, where he has been appointed head of lower school PE at
Knaresborough 5, Silsden 2 Three late goals and an injured keeper condemned Silsden to defeat in their latest friendly at Knaresborough tonight. Chris Thompson was hurt in a challenge in the last minute of the first half, which ended 1-1. With Thompson
Shay Grange hosts a golf event with a difference tomorrow as trick shot champions give a demonstration of their art. Golfers, or anyone with an interest in the sport, can watch the display for free at the Heaton-based club’s 32-bay driving range. It
Hundreds of gamers descended on the National Media Museum tonight to set a new world record for the largest number of people playing Nintendo DS consoles in the same place. A total of 659 people took part in the challenge, which saw them play with their
Bradford’s title ambitions in the Yorkshire Inter-District League will come under serious scrutiny when they face Leeds at City of Wakefield Golf Club on Sunday. Just a point off leaders East Riding, victory would be a massive fillip in their efforts
There are several derby clashes in Division Two of the Bradford Summer Table Tennis League, with Hermits providing four of the eight teams, but there will not be many closer finishes than the match between Hermits C and Hermits D. The C team looked
Adrian ‘Jackpot’ Lewis will be staging a darts exhibition at Queensbury Conservative Club on Friday, September 24. Lewis, the Stoke protege of arrows supremo Phil Taylor, is one of the most exciting players on the PDC circuit. He was knocked out in
Yorkshire travel to Cheltenham tomorrow to take on Gloucestershire in the first of two away matches in four days that could define their Clydesdale Bank 40 campaign. The White Rose county, needing to top Group B to qualify for the semi-finals, have
The backbone of the current England cricket team will be out in force on Sunday, August 15 to take on the might of the world famous Bunbury Cricket Club in a charity match as part of Ryan Sidebottom’s benefit year. The game, to be held at
Tim Dittmer, 25, has been named as City’s new goalkeeping coach. Dittmer has been working with the keepers at Liverpool’s academy for the last six years. Peter Taylor has been looking for a full-time replacement for Nigel Martyn and
Bradford face West Riding in the YORKSHIRE VETS INTER-DISTRICT LEAGUE on Friday and will be looking to close the gap on Skipton, who are currently second in the table. The home match is at Pudsey Littlemoor and the away match at Thornhill BC. Bradford
An office manager who stole nearly £16,000 from a charity helping victims of domestic violence has been ordered to do unpaid work for the community. Staff and volunteers at Craven Domestic Violence Service felt betrayed and misused by Sandra Oldham’s
Proud grandmother Pauline Rolfe got more than she bargained for when she agreed to be a birthing partner for her daughter Emma. Having done the job twice before, she didn’t think twice about jumping behind the wheel of her Ford Ranger shortly
Andy Whittaker (Meersbrook) and Darren Hennessy (Elland C&BC) were the first qualifiers in this year’s COORS PUDSEY CLASSIC. Whittaker defeated Paul Leah (Ashton-under-Lyme) 21-19, Robert Hitchen (Lower Hopton) 21-18 and Darren Smith (Stretton Anglesey
Bradford were crowned Yorkshire ABA Inter-District champions as they beat seven-times winners West Riding 185-175 after a closely contested final. A marathon day of bowling lasting nearly 12 hours culminated in an intriguing showdown at Sowerby
BRADFORD LEAGUES SATURDAY Naylor: Brighouse Sports A 186 (20), Cross Roads 149 (10); Shipley Club A 178 (16), Crossgates 171 (14); Eccleshilll B 148 (8), Eccleshill A 192 (22); Guiseley A 169 (14), Pudsey A 189 (24); Pusey Littlemoor A (
The Bulls have introduced a new audio commentary system for visually-impaired supporters at Grattan Stadium. Thanks to donations from the Trevor Foster Memorial Fund, the Bradford Players’ Association, the Great Britain Rugby League Lions Association
Friends of Ilkley Moor are considering handing out free biodegradable dog dirt bags to thousands of pet owners who walk on the moor each year. As a Bradford Council consultation on a Dog Control Order – which could see £1,000 fines for owners
Tasif Khan should be boxing for a title within a year, according to trainer Rick Manners. The Bradford bantamweight recently delivered a polished performance in front of the Sky cameras in his first fight for 14 months. Khan, backed by 170 noisy fans
Children squealed with delight as they discovered a trail of mosaics showing how the Earth was made. Youngsters at Little School pre-school nursery in Burley-in-Wharfedale followed the works of art, which include biblical images of the seven-day creation
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Haworth: amendment to design of new dwelling to add construction of sun lounge extension to the rear, land west of 9 Sedge Grove. Idle: construction of a new single-storey extension
Eldwick Juniors U13’s seek new recruits Eldwick Juniors’ under-13s (Year Eight 2010-11) are seeking new players to bolster their Craven, Aire & Wharfe League squad for next season. The team train on Saturdays at Myrtle Park in Bingley. Interested
Police have released an e-fit of a man they want to trace in connection with a Hanoi-style burglary in Liversedge. Keys were stolen from a flat, in Balmfield Crescent, after a man entered the flat through an unlocked door. He was disturbed by someone
Equestrian properties for sale are a rare beast indeed, particularly if they include a four bedroom home, licensed riding school, livery for 25 horses, novice cross country course, two ménages, lunging ring, 16 acres and purpose-built buildings. Dorena
Panda has been Fiat’s no-nonsense contender in the supermini ranks for quite a while now. We’ve got the ever-so-sensible standard hatchback. Then there’s a dependable 4x4 version, the only model of its kind on the market. Now there’s Panda 100bhp, a
The T&A has opened a book of condolence in memory of Twitter and Facebook legend Ivy Bean, who has died at the age of 104. The 'silver surfer' who had thousands of Twitter and Facebook followers across the world including celebrities, died peacefully
Bradford today says farewell to its very own silver-surfing legend Ivy Bean who passed away in the early hours aged 104. She died peacefully in her sleep at Hillside Manor residential home in Barkerend where she has lived for the past three
Ajmal Shahzad has been withdrawn from the England team for the first Test against Pakistan which begins tomorrow. The Yorkshire bowler has an ankle injury and was pulled out as a precaution, with White Rose colleague Tim Bresnan called into
The head teacher of Addingham Primary School is supportive of plans to create a replacement for the village Scout hut, councillors have heard. Addingham parish clerk, Michelle Holland, told parish councillors last Wednesday that headteacher Jane Drake
Stewart Regan has resigned from his position as the chief executive of Yorkshire County Cricket Club. The 46-year-old will remain with the county until the end of September before taking up an identical role with the Scottish Football Association
Entrepreneurs from two primary schools have raised more than £1,000 for Manorlands Hospice. Pupils from Sacred Heart Primary School and Ben Rhydding Primary School in Ilkley took part in the Sue Ryder Care Manorlands Hospice enterprise challenge Mind
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Haroon Ahmed, 18, of Sir Isaac Choudry Place; breach of a non-molestation order, six months conditional discharge, £60 costs. Stefan Danko, 19, of Lily Street, Manningham; burglary, failure
There is lots going on up and down the country for the Battle of Britain 70th anniversary. Watch out for events in our area – the Bradford branch of the RAF Association holds a service of remembrance in St Chad's at 13.45 hours on Sunday, September 19
Bill Lee, who has edited the T&A Ex-Service Notes column for the last 15 years, is retiring to Bridlington. Bradford-born Mr Lee, 72, who was educated at St William’s Academy for young gentlefolk, served in the Navy for 11 years from 1955,
A 98-year-old great grandmother is the inspiration behind a new anthem for the whole county. Doreen Brigham has written the lyrics for the anthem, which will be the centre point of the BBC’s ambitious Symphony for Yorkshire project.
Boat users are witnessing one of the biggest marina developments along the Leeds-Liverpool canal in the history of the waterway. Snaygill Boats owners Troy and Jo Dortona are just a few weeks away from opening a new wide-beam dry-dock. Clad in larch
Around 700 staff at Provident Financial Group are preparing to move into the firm’s new head office on Thornton Road, Bradford, this autumn. Finishing touches are being put to the premises, which are part of the £50m Southgate development, which includes
Bradford volunteer Mohammed Amran has been nominated for a national award and a £5,000 prize to benefit his community. A prolific fundraiser, Mr Amran played a prominent role in conflict resolutions following riots in the city as co-founder and chairman
The speed limit on one of the main roads into Bradford looks set to be cut by 10mph in a bid to reduce deaths and serious injuries. Bradford Council has started consulting the public on plans to reduce the speed limit along the A641, through Wyke and
People of Bradford and Airedale are being reassured that they will receive high quality, safe, improved patient care despite a radical reorganisation of the National Health Service. Although the district’s primary care trust, NHS Bradford and
A hard-working man, who sold class A drugs after getting into financial difficulties when he lost his job, has been locked up for 15 months. Plain clothes police caught Liam Vesely, 19, selling drugs to a well-known user from his car on a street
The Caribbean area has already had a visit from Alex this summer, and is hoping very much that Bonnie and Colin aren’t following close behind. There would be real concern if Walter arrived as that would be the 21st named hurricane of a season that begins
SIR – Can I ask people to think twice before parking on grass verges. The grass verge provides a massive range of environmental and social benefits, but they are increasingly under threat in some neighbourhoods because they are used for car parking,
SIR – According to our “Great Leader” in America (Dave) we should be grateful “as junior partners to the US”. As both my parents were in the forces in 1940, I was always told Britain stood alone against Hitler’s Germany. In 1941, the US never declared
Rock band Medusa will be in Bradford next month. The trio is rooted, musically, in bands spanning the late 1970s to the early Nineties, with influences ranging from Nirvana to Van Halen and the Sex Pistols. Lead singer Julian says: “I think Medusa is
SIR – The Bradford Metropolitan District is the largest metropolitan authority in Yorkshire after Leeds and Sheffield and it is about time this was more widely recognised. Iain Morris, Caroline Street, Saltaire
SIR – Did you ever serve on board any of the light fleet carriers, HMS Bulwark, HS Albion or HMS Centaur? Our association – the HMS Bulwark Albion Centaur Association – is open to anyone who served at any time on these ships. We publish a magazine
SIR – Your campaign to stop the EDL’s protest in Bradford is misguided and will be counter-productive. A ban would bring precisely what they want: publicity and a victim status. Support for extremists like the EDL is minimal but they have as much
SIR – I have just received a glossy regeneration brochure about Bradford and I have to say I was really impressed, even though it was printed in London. Unfortunately, I didn’t recognise my home town in it. How I wish the glossy PR images in
SIR – After a good day, I came home to read in Saturday’s T&A that Sainsbury’s has bought B&Bs carbuncle. I was horrified and I am sure I am not alone. Bingley people campaigned for years for a bypass, as Bingley used to be one big traffic jam. It was
SIR – Having read why more than a dozen councillors voted against Sir Ken Morrison becoming a Freeman of the City of Bradford – how important do they want someone to be before they obtain this accolade? The older generation, one of which
25 years ago: Damems Station, on the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway, was declared the best restored station in the country. 50 years ago: Bradford artist James Arundel, whose work hung in the Royal Academy and the Paris Salon, died at the age
There is no doubt that the rescue of a man from a fire at an end-terrace house makes for dramatic reading. The desperate occupant, dressed only in a towel, managed to get out on to an upstairs window ledge and raise the alarm. A quick-thinking
If you are suffering the crippling effects of debt, you are not alone. Across the UK, debt affects one in five people and takes its toll in many ways. Living in debt can consume your life, leaving you permanently anxious and emotionally drained. This
A Bradford University student was tortured and murdered when two brutal robbers tricked their way into his home, a jury heard. Siu Tung Ho, 19, was stabbed 13 times and had his throat slashed before his bank account was plundered, Bradford
Heartbroken Peter Andre has called his oldest fan Ivy Bean, who is desperately poorly. The reality show star called the critically-ill 104-year-old — who is famous for updating more than 54,000 followers on the social networking site Twitter
Michael Platt has confessed Bulls fans deserve better from the current team. Defeat at Hull KR last week made it an unbelievable ten straight and the powerful centre knows performances are simply not up to scratch. Injuries have taken
Tommy Doherty is facing a delayed start to his City career. The former Northern Ireland international, hailed as Peter Taylor’s biggest capture of the summer, has not featured in the friendlies after injuring his calf on the second day of
Caring for his daughter has inspired James Toal to find his true calling in life. At 33, he has given up his job in the property law business to train as a paramedic – and it’s all thanks to his daughter Rosie, three, who was born with DiGeorge
SK Brann Bergen 1, Leeds United 3 In-form Robert Snodgrass was carried off on a stretcher with a painful knee injury in the first half of Leeds’ pre-season victory over Brann Bergen in Norway last night. Winger Snodgrass, whose cross
Bradford’s Council for Mosques has backed the Telegraph & Argus campaign supporting calls for a ban on a proposed English Defence League rally in the city. The EDL has planned to flood the streets with thousands of supporters during August
The young friends of little orphan Annie will be played by children from Bradford theatre school Stage 84 when the production comes to the Alhambra next month. Rehearsals for the show were beginning today with a visit from the production’s
