The festive season arrived like a bolt from the blue in Otley this evening. Leeds Rhinos mascot Ronnie the Rhino had the honour of switching on the town’s new blue Christmas lights, assisted by Otley mayor councillor Ray Smith, the Carnival
Thank your lucky stars that all the work on Willow Barn and Willow Cottage has already been done. Owner Sue Kollatos, who lives there with partner Peter Judson, says it was a six-month-long nightmare. “We lived out of boxes in dirt and muck, with often
Forget the downturn... Vauxhall is enjoying quite a boom at the moment. Insignia is lapping up sales and dominating the executive car market like no Vauxhall before. And Astra is on top of the UK sales charts, leaving Ford and others in its wake. So
More than two years after he last sported the red, amber and black, Joe Vagana’s presence still looms large at Odsal. Although his absence has been sorely felt on the pitch, off it the giant prop is still doing his bit to bolster the Bulls’
Tickets are still available for Jamie Langley’s testimonial ladies’ night event. The Bulls back-rower will be joined by a host of his team-mates in providing an evening’s entertainment for the club’s female fans at the Aagrah Midpoint Conference and
Bradford Olympian Trampoline Club have held a successful inaugural club open day. The event was split into three sections – a display by the competition squad, a competition for the recreational bouncers and a synchro competition/display by the squad
Craven Aire & Wharfe Junior League – U11A: Nab Wood 1, Horsforth Stallions 8; Shipley Lions 1, Thackley 2; Sutton 3, Skipton LMS 5. U11B: Shipley Tigers 2, Horsforth Mustangs 9; Silsden 0, Keighley Shamrocks 0; Stanningley 5, Calverley 2. U11C:
Westwood Jets under-tens not only preserved their 100 per cent record in the Keybury League by making it eight wins out of eight, they also spiked Horsforth Stallions’ unbeaten Blue Division record in the process. Jets won 8-3 with goals from
Bradford swimming clubs rose to the challenge at the November Rising Stars Meet held at Shipley Pool. The seven/eight-year-olds competed over 25 metres and, in the girls’ events, Lucy Adeniji (Bradford Dolphins) won the backstroke and breaststroke and
Right On Cue Wayne Cooper and Lee Atkinson won both their frames as Bradford No 1 enjoyed an excellent 5-1 victory over Division One leaders Sheffield No 2 in the Yorkshire Inter-District League. Sheffield arrived for the game at Undercliffe Cricket
Bradford will host its first-ever national rhythmic gymnastics competition at the Richard Dunn Sports Centre on Saturday. Over 130 gymnasts from ten clubs from as far afield as Haverfordwest in Wales to Canterbury in Kent will descend on the Bradford
Bradford Police continued their red-hot start to the amateur season after stretching the club’s win tally to 12. Aaron Davis emerged victorious from the Malthouse show in Rotherham, despite facing a far more experienced opponent. Callum
I used to play for Ivo Bligh – just like the England cricketers who first went into Ashes combat Down Under. All right, we’re talking the Portsmouth Friendly League here. But we did have to cross the water to play those pesky mainland sides and the sledging
The West Riding Girls League will be hosting a representative trials day on Saturday, December 4. The selected players will represent the West Riding in the Four Counties League. The age groups for this season are under-ten, 12, 14 and
Bingley Bees were unable to arrest their losing streak as they lost 2-1 at Boston Spa thirds. The Bees opened strongly and caused a number of problems for the home defence but it was some time before Matt Griffiths opened the scoring. Further pressure
Keith Dibb, the Dales Council League’s umpire of the year in 2003 and 2005, has been made a life member of the Dales Council Umpires’ Association. The honour was bestowed upon him during the umpires’ annual meeting at Pudsey Congs Cricket Club
National record holder Chris Brown was City of Bradford’s representative on the County Masters team which swam on home ground in the regional round of the National Masters Inter County Meet. Competing in two individual events, Brown won both the 50m
The JCT600 Bradford League have made a profit. Their accounts for the year ending September 30 showed a surplus of £870, which treasurer David Young said he was extremely pleased about. A major expenditure was for purchasing of software, dongles and
Residents protesting against a proposed 475-homes development on green fields in Bingley have resolved to make their campaign a more visible one. A full St Aidan’s church hall in Crossflatts heard from Greenhill Action Group on its campaign
Fifteen-year-old Bradford City fan Jonathan Holdsworth has been selected for trials at the Lilleshall National Sports Centre. The Thornton Grammar School pupil has cerebral palsy but it does not stop him for excelling at sports. He already plays for
A tribute concert played in London to former Black Dyke band cornet player Maurice Murphy raised money for the Ronald Moore Sickness and Benevolent Fund. The charity supports members of the London Symphony Orchestra who are unable to work due to sickness
Police made more than 20 arrests during a two-day clampdown on kerbcrawling in the centre of Bradford. Two men were due to appear before magistrates today following the operation, which resulted in 22 arrests. Sergeant Helen Metcalfe, of the Bradford
Ray Cooney’s farce It Runs In The Family gets a run-out by Bingley Little Theatre in the run-up to Christmas. Set in a doctors’ hospital common room, just before Christmas, it involves family shocks, a neurologists’ convention, the hospital pantomime
Three masked men tried to rob a Crossflatts, Bingley, supermarket in a daylight raid yesterday. Police were called to Tesco Express in Morton Lane, Crossflatts, to reports that the three men, armed with metal bars, had followed a security guard
The following planning applications have been lodged with Bradford Council: Cullingworth: single-storey side extension, 21 Ainsdale Grove. Eccleshill: provision of new level access, 186A New Line. Eldwick: dwelling in the grounds of existing property
The owners of the Old Tramshed in Bingley Road, Saltaire, are running a novel prize draw with the winner taking full ownership of a £500,000 night club in a student hot spot. Yorkshire-based Tocatta Solutions have put 20,000 tickets for
The following have been dealt with by Bradford Magistrates: Jonathan Lee Dixon, 22, of Meadowcroft Rise, Bierley; assault, community order, £85 costs. Raymond McKone, 39, of Canterbury Avenue, Canterbury; assault, community order, £85 costs. Daniel John
Police found a sub-machine gun, a sawn-off shotgun and ammunition hidden behind the bath panel in a Bradford house, a jury heard. Officers searching the property in Harrogate Avenue, Undercliffe, also seized cocaine and cannabis with a combined
An exciting programme of Christmas festivities will spark into life in Keighley tomorrow night when the town’s lights are switched on. The big switch-on at 6.30pm will herald the start of the town’s winter fun, including the setting up of an
SIR – I was meeting friends for lunch at the Dalesway, Keighley, on Thursday, November 11. When I arrived, it was pouring with rain and blowing a gale. As I got out of my car the wind caught me and I fell flat on my back. I am disabled with arthritis
SIR – Last week I went to see Leeds Amateurs’ production of Beauty And The Beast at The Grand Theatre, where they played to near-capacity audiences each night, due in no small part I am sure, to the excellent advertising in Leeds City Centre. I spoke
SIR – I have just spent two weeks in Morrisons Enterprise Way representing the Royal British Legion, manning the Poppy Appeal stand. I wish to thank the management and staff for their support. I wish also to thank members of the public who so generously
SIR – I fully share the frustration of Saltaire traders with the ridiculous parking restrictions on Gordon Terrace (T&A, November 18). These draconian restrictions serve no purpose at all, yet are routinely enforced by the Council. The result is a loss
SIR – In reply to D Rhodes (On a road to ruin, Letters, November 18), doesn’t he realise how cheap Bradford taxis are, and how hard it is for drivers to make a good living? I have found every taxi driver here friendly and helpful. If someone works for
International textile firm Hainsworth has employed Stuart Allen to manage export sales of its protective clothing fabrics as part of a new campaign to support its Ti-technology portfolio of products. His primary responsibility will be to expand the
25 years ago: Bradford Christians were being urged to write to their MPs opposing Sunday trading. 50 years ago: Staffing difficulties hit Hanson Girls’ Grammar School, the headmistress Mrs L Peters reported at the speech day at St George’s
SIR – In the T&A on Tuesday, November 16, I and many others must have been delighted to see the photograph of the children of Hill Top Primary School in Low Moor as they had been named in the country’s top ten schools, being Yorkshire’s best performing
Two leading Bradford legal firms are expanding their specialist teams of lawyers to meet growing demand from businesses for advice on employment and environmental issues. Schofield Sweeney has expanded its employment law service by appointing new partner
So what can we gauge from Tim Nielsen’s response to Duncan Fletcher’s criticism? Former England coach Fletcher said in a newspaper column this week that Australian cricket is in its most “muddled state” in 30 years. I beg to differ.
A royal visit is always something to celebrate, for it puts the city and district in the spotlight in a positive way. It gives us the chance to showcase ourselves on a national and even international stage and challenge a few tired old images
Leading safety products firm expert Arco, which has a branch in Bradford in Bowling Back Lane, has launched its own ‘calendar girls’ charity calendar. The calendar was created in support of the Jo Martin Cancer Care Trust, which supports organisations
Traffic is one of the biggest causes of death and injury among children. It is also one of the ways that children are most likely to be suddenly and violently bereaved, losing a brother, sister or other close relative. Children are the focus during
Each one of us is responsible for adding around ten tonnes of CO2 to the atmosphere every year, though our American and Australian cousins produce at least twice as much. It will be higher for you, the reader, as averaging out the emissions allocates
City avoided a fourth loss on the bounce after getting the half-time ‘hairdryer’ treatment from Peter Taylor. Jason Price’s first goal of his loan rescued a 1-1 draw with Accrington – an equaliser which left Stanley boss John Coleman fuming
Patients who misuse non-emergency ambulances to avoid paying bus fares are being targeted in a bid to make sure the vehicles are available for those who need them. Health bosses in Primary Care Trusts throughout West Yorkshire are reminding
A sex-assault victim has bravely waived her legal right to anonymity to urge other women to seek help after the man who attacked her was jailed this week. Larraine Nicholls believes many women are too guilt-ridden to report attacks.
Eight groups are celebrating after successfully applying for funding from the Shipley Health and Wellbeing Grant Scheme. The grants of up to £1,000 will enable them to carry out healthy living activities. Applications are now open for
Muriel Johnson was today celebrating her 100th birthday with her family and friends in Baildon. Mrs Johnson has lived in the Bradford district for the last decade, after moving to the area to be close to her family. Her son Tony, 71,
Defender Paul Connolly admits he will do cartwheels when Leeds United next keep a clean sheet. United have gone ten matches without keeping their goal intact, despite a five-game unbeaten run which has seen them rise into fifth place. Liverpool-born
The number of people living in fuel poverty in Bradford is continuing to rise, a charity has warned. The EnergyWise project will hold an awareness day on Friday to help those who are struggling to pay fuel bills. Those in need will be
The Bulls will seek sunnier climes this winter as part of preparations for the new season. For the first time in three years, Bradford’s players will gain welcome respite from the inevitable English cold snap by heading abroad for warm-weather training
A man who was part of a group intending to burgle cannabis from a Bradford house was allegedly stabbed by the occupier, an inquest heard. Shazad Habib-Ur Rehman, 32, died in hospital on October 25 – five days after the incident, in Beckside
Controversial plans to build a multi-million pound business park could be thrown into jeopardy after trapped gas which poses “a potential risk to human health” was discovered in the ground at the proposed site. Higher levels of carbon dioxide
Christmas shoppers in Bradford are being helped by police to outsmart car thieves and pickpockets. Officers in the Eccleshill Neighbourhood Policing Team (NPT) will begin a festive safety drive on Saturday. Officers will be in retail
City 1, Accrington 1 The elusive search for a Valley Parade victory over Accrington goes on. It is more than half a century since Stanley were beaten on West Yorkshire soil. But while the bogey run continues for another year, at least City clawed their
A disc jockey today told a murder trial jury he threatened to break into a locked pub because he expected to find the licensee’s body inside. Andrew Barrass said he believed Kevan Worrall was dead and his gay partner had “done a runner with
Prince Charles came face-to-face with a direct link to the family of Kate Middleton, his soon-to-be daughter-in-law, during his Bradford visit. Talking with Thomas Hainsworth, a director of the historic Pudsey cloth manufacturer Hainsworth,
Traffic jams caused by roadworks to maintain water pipes could be a thing of the past, thanks to pioneering technology on trial at Yorkshire Water. The Whirlwind ‘serline’ technology, developed by North Wales-based HTC Management Services Ltd
